{"id":2112,"date":"2010-02-18T00:08:08","date_gmt":"2010-02-18T06:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepickyapple.com\/blog\/?p=2112"},"modified":"2010-02-18T00:08:08","modified_gmt":"2010-02-18T06:08:08","slug":"entryway-design-dilemma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepickyapple.com\/blog\/2010\/02\/18\/entryway-design-dilemma\/","title":{"rendered":"Entryway Design Dilemma"},"content":{"rendered":"

I feel like my whole house is one big Design Dilemma right now, but today I want to focus on one itty bitty wall.<\/p>\n

This one little spot continues to stump me.\u00c2\u00a0 This wall is just to the left of the garage door, just to the right of the kitchen.\u00c2\u00a0 Let’s ignore the paint colors for right now.\u00c2\u00a0 That’s a whole different blog post….<\/p>\n

\"Entryway<\/p>\n

I don’t quite know what to do with this spot.\u00c2\u00a0 I’m thinking that I want it to be part decorative, part functional as a “launch pad.”\u00c2\u00a0 As you can see from this other angle below, we’ve already got a corner bench and shelf on the other side of the garage door (and just to the left of our front door)for bags, coats, and The Littlest Apple’s shoes.<\/p>\n

\"Entryway<\/p>\n

The main problem is that this wall (to the left of that white dividing “arch” that sticks out) is only 31 inches wide.\u00c2\u00a0 Many of the consoles, bookcases, and cabinets I’ve looked at are wider than that.\u00c2\u00a0 The ones that ARE skinny enough are usually too tall, and would cover up the light switch, which starts 50 inches from the ground.\u00c2\u00a0 I don’t want something too deep, either.\u00c2\u00a0 This is a high traffic area and I don’t want something sticking out too far.\u00c2\u00a0 So my requirements thus far: not too long, not too tall, and not too deep.\u00c2\u00a0 That’s not asking too much, is it?<\/p>\n

One last issue: as you can see from the photo, there is no electric outlet on this wall (nor around the corner)…I’ve seriously contemplated having an electrician come out to install an outlet here.\u00c2\u00a0 Then we could have a charging station for our phones, iPods, and cameras and\/or a cute little lamp.\u00c2\u00a0 I need more lamps in my life.<\/p>\n

I’ve been looking for something to put in this spot for 3 years now.\u00c2\u00a0 The Picky Apple has been hearing about this for 3 years now, and I’m sure he thanks you in advance for taking the time to read this post and help me out.\u00c2\u00a0 He’s got more important things to focus on right now, like writing programs to calculate his betting strategies at the craps table for his upcoming trip to Vegas.\u00c2\u00a0 If only I was joking.<\/p>\n

Do any of you have any genius suggestions?<\/p>\n

I’m also unsure about color.\u00c2\u00a0 With the exception of the white furniture we purchased for The Littlest Apple’s room, all the wood furniture we’ve purchased has been dark, dark, and more dark.\u00c2\u00a0 Our kitchen cabinets are dark.\u00c2\u00a0 We have 2 dark leather chairs.\u00c2\u00a0 Dark barstools in the kitchen.\u00c2\u00a0 Time to branch out maybe, or stick with more dark since the corner bench and shelf are dark too?<\/p>\n

I seriously considered using just the top part of this one, but then wouldn’t the charging station and letter sorters be at strange heights?\u00c2\u00a0 Also kind of pricey, so I’m not sure:<\/p>\n

\"PB<\/a><\/p>\n

Gorgeous, but way too wide:<\/p>\n

\"PB<\/p>\n

This next one is a mere 3 inches too wide, but a simple enough design…perhaps The Picky Apple could build something similar?\u00c2\u00a0 Maybe a little too boring?\u00c2\u00a0 Also, if I wait for The Picky Apple to build it, it might take another 3 years.<\/p>\n

\"PB<\/a><\/p>\n

I think I’d prefer something like this, with some open shelving as well as drawers or cabinets.\u00c2\u00a0 This with 20 inches chopped off:<\/p>\n

\"PB<\/a><\/p>\n

Here’s a Ballard option that would fit, but I just feel ambivalent about it:<\/p>\n

\"Ballard<\/a><\/p>\n

And just so you don’t think I’m a huge Pottery Barn\/Ballard Designs snob, here are some JC Penny’s options.<\/p>\n

This one is the right width, but too deep and I’m not too keen on the lattice work on the sides…<\/p>\n

\"Picture<\/a><\/p>\n

LOVE this one, in black or red, but it’s too wide:<\/p>\n

\"Picture<\/a><\/p>\n

Too deep….<\/p>\n

\"Picture<\/a><\/p>\n

Target has some similar options…but this one is too wide:<\/p>\n

\"Target<\/a><\/p>\n

This one is intriguing (and fits my size requirements!), but I’m worried about the quality.\u00c2\u00a0 Reviews say it looks nicer than in the photo..<\/p>\n

.\"Target<\/a><\/p>\n

I’ve also considered making this place a little command central with a small desk or secretary, a place to pay the bills, stash papers and my laptop (instead of leaving it on the kitchen island).\u00c2\u00a0 I could grab a stool from the nearby kitchen island.\u00c2\u00a0 We need a space like this somewhere downstairs, but I’m not sure if this little wall is the right spot.<\/p>\n

Loving this secretary from Ballard, but it is 1 inch too tall (maybe workable).\u00c2\u00a0 Too big of a piece of furniture for this wall?<\/p>\n

\"Ballard<\/a><\/p>\n

Too wide (and too red?\u00c2\u00a0 I love the color, but I’m wanting to take things in a more neutral direction, methinks):<\/p>\n

\"PB<\/a><\/p>\n

I’ve bored you enough with all these photos.\u00c2\u00a0 Do any of these options speak to you?\u00c2\u00a0 Any other advice for my entryway design dilemma?\u00c2\u00a0 I’d love to hear from you!!<\/p>\n

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