1.08.2011

Front entry updated

It has taken me far longer than I anticipated, but it’s done and it’s so much brighter and fresher.
I painted, replaced all of the baseboards and door trim, installed a new light (so long boob light), made some coat hangers, put up some accessories, got a new carpet and updated a little bench.
Here are some before and afters
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I picked this little bench up at GW. It just may have belonged in a Texan bordello :)
It got a coat of spray paint on the one day that we had good weather and the red velvet and fringe was replaced with a matelassé pillow cover, that I also got from the GW
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This adorable metal umbrella was new with the tag attached and I got it for $4.00 .Love it to pieces
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Previously I had a coat rack in here to hang our coats. If you read my previous post you will know that I don’t have a coat closet in this space.
I made these coat racks and put them behind the front door so you don’t have coats staring at you, as soon as you walk in the door. The top hooks are for my son, and yes they are really high up, but he is 6’6”, so it’s quite accessible to him :)
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I just love the new light.  Again hung very high so my son’s head doesn’t hit it. I can’t wait to see the reflection the light gives off at night; I bet with the cutouts it’s going to be gorgeous.
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Here’s the ugly door to my basement apartment. In order to help it blend in a little more, I painted it and the door frame the same colour as the walls. I would like to replace the door altogether, but it’s a little out of my skill set, for now
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And this is the view as you walk in to my house
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I have some tweaking to do; a few more decorative touches to add and all of the caulking, which I am dreading, but overall it’s done.
I wanted to mention my floor. I had this floor put in when I first bought my house almost 10 years ago. It was pricey and a new product at the time. It is plank vinyl ,installed right over concrete with adhesive.  This stuff is the bomb! It is easy to keep clean and indestructible. I highly recommend it.

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43 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    LOVE. It is so fresh looking. What a welcoming entry. I love the fixture and accessories too. Great re-do!

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  2. All That GlittersJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Looks gorgeous Mel!!!! I really love your new bench too!!! What color was that on your walls before you painted? I really like that color too!

    Jennifer :)

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Your entry looks wonderful. I would love an entry. You walk right into my LR. You've done a fabulous job with the hooks and the bench. Looks fabulous. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on TopJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I love it all! I can't even pick a favorite part. It might be the light. Bye bye boobie light. My mom thinks I am crazy for calling them boobie lights but that's what they look like. haha!

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  5. Cassie BustamanteJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    love the color, the light, the rug- it all works beautifully together! nicely done, mel!

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  6. Victoria at Party PuffJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I like that the hall matches the bath. Makes the space look bigger. Great job!

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  7. TiffanyJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Mel,

    I've been admiring your "no-longer-pouting" room for a few days now and just saw your entryway for the first time. It looks gorgeous! Permission to visualize your entryway when I shut my eyes?

    Keep up the good work!

    P.S. Thanks for the nice comment on my blog : )

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  8. BabiesandBargainsJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    wow looks great! It makes the space so much more cool and bright! Love it.

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  9. 1 Funky WomanJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Darling umbrella hook, what a steal! Love how fresh and clean it all looks!
    Love it!

    Megan

    http://1funkywoman.blogspot.com

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  10. Meredith @ Welcome to HeardmontJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    What a gorgeous redo! Your entryway looks wonderful. Love the colors you chose and all the accessories go together so well!
    Found ya via Shanty 2 Chic :)

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  11. Penny of This-N-ThatJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    You really did a great job. I really like how it turned out so nice a fresh looking. I also love the little umbrella... cute.

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  12. Melanie BacomJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    You did a great job with this entry. I also like the umbrella.

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  13. cucumbers and vinegarJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!

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  14. Jesslyn AmberJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    I love love love it!!!!
    Especially the rug and light. GORGEOUS!

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  15. SkinnyMegJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Love love love! Where did you get the rug, it's perfect! I'm so glad you meantioned the plank vinyl I've been dying to install it and I'm so glad to hear how well it's held up for you!!

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  16. LindyJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    haha! Boobie light! I've never heard them called that before, but I am surrounded by them in our new apartment. So...thanks for the AWESOME new name.
    It all looks great! The light and the chair are my favorite parts!

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  17. Gypsy SparrowJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    lovely!

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  18. SarahJanuary 9, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I love that umbrella hook! You have the luck lady! Look very bright, fresh, and clean :) Im jealous! But I am moving soon, so I am sure I will have tons of great projects to "borrow" from your blog ;)

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  19. TracyJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Beautiful - I love the umbrella hook too, and you picked a perfect spot for it. The floors are great, never would have guessed vinyl!

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  20. Barbara MatsonJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Amazing how a change in paint colour can just freshen up a space. Beautifully done. The bench went from tramp to chic! Looks great!

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  21. CandaceJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    You're a fabulous shopper! It looks gorgeous!

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  22. Rachael@Lovely Crafty HomeJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Ooooh love the new light and the paint color! Nice work!

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  23. UnknownJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Love the soft paint color and the coat hook wall. What an inviting foyer!

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  24. .January 11, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    The color is stunning!! Well, everything in there is stunning!!! :)

    And I LOVE that you painted the ugly door the same as the wall...definitely works to conceal it as much as possible.

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Love the color, would you share it with us?
    Thank you,
    Terri

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  26. Life in RehabJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I second that request for the color! Wow, what a fresh update. I love all of the storage and versatility, and that pendant lamp is majorly cool.

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  27. bethJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I love it! Really beautiful!!
    I also have a "booby light" in my entry way that I can't wait to replace. I am so tired of looking at that thing!

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  28. WhisperWood CottageJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    What a transformation! A+! Thanks for linking up at WhisperWood Cottage!!

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  29. djjdjdjdjdJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Would love to know where your rug came from. It's beautiful and I think I want it:o) Actually I know I want it for MY front door:o) I have that same umbrella! I got mine from Michaels Craft Store:o)

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  30. Stassa AnnisonJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    PLEASE please tell us where you found that beautiful rug!!! I love your update <3

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  31. RenéAugust 8, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Someone in Texas is looking for their bench :) Your entry looks incredible now! So fresh and inviting and I am in love with that umbrella hook, rug, and bench. It's those touches that make such a difference. Thanks for joining the party Mel!

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  32. debbie--http://refreshrestyle.com/August 8, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Beautiful entry on a great budget. My kind of makeover! I found you at Rene's party. What color did you use? It's very pretty!
    Debbie (newest follower)

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  33. Connie in HartwoodAugust 8, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    What a wonderful difference between the Befores and the Afters!!! The whole place feels brighter and better now.

    I'm glad to hear that the vinyl plank flooring is doing well for you. I am trying to convince The Husband to let me use it when we remodel one of our outbuildings into a guest house. This glowing review may give him just the push I need. (not that I NEED to push him, don't ya know, because I'M doing the work, not him.) :)

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  34. AnnaAugust 8, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    looks great! I love the paint color and the rug

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  35. KatieAugust 8, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Popping over from Cottage and Vine! Great entry! Such a smart choice to paint the door to the basement and the trim to match the wall! And your little bench is awesome!

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  36. A room with a viewAugust 8, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    That is quite a transformation! I love the new color and light fixture. Visiting from Cottage & Vine.

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  37. The Vintique ObjectAugust 9, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I bet you just love coming in the front door now! Love how you hung the double row of hooks next to the door. I never would have thought to do that, but it makes so much sense!
    Camille

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  38. Jena @ Involving Color and HomeAugust 10, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Your entry is gorgeous! I would love to add this to the paint and room galleries on my site and include you in a feature post. What is the wall color? Let me know if you're interested!

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  39. Kelly @ View along the waySeptember 12, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Found you from the roomspiration party today. Your rug is GORGEOUS! And I love that paint color.

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  40. Jean @ Flower HillSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Love the rug in your entryway and your paint color!

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  41. Jenny @ DIY NewlywedsSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Great transformation! You did a great job making over the bench and the umbrella hook is an adorable find.

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  42. JaeSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I like how you've incorporated a bench even though your space is small. I've found it's really helpful to have a seat near the door.

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  43. Shan@FamilyBringsJoySeptember 12, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    What a HUGE difference! So glad you shared this with us! It's amazing how paint can change the feel of the room. I really liked all the touches. Thanks for joining us for Roomspiration!

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