Sunday, March 7, 2010

Sprucing up the Entry


Welcome to our home!

The entry is the first impression to your home, revealing much about who lives there and what lies beyond the front door. I have always believed it should be a little dramatic!

We never use the front door! We are a back door family, so sometimes this whole area gets neglected. I might forget to water the topiaries or plant flowers. So, I decided to pay attention to it and give it a little "facelift."

The front door was recently given a fresh coat of black paint.
A seagrass rug replaced the patterned black wool one.
The wreath is a new addition from Vintage Home Lifestyle in Healdsburg.

This vintage wicker settee was a recent find from the Alameda Antique Faire. I had it upholstered with an old European feed sack. The various pillows are still a work in progress.

The walls are an apple green, one of my favorite colors.

The stairs are carpeted with a wool leopard runner.
Vintage oil paintings of roses line the walls.

There is an old hall tree on the landing.

The pair of pine cone urns from Wisteria flanking either side of the front door are now planted with a fresh flowering plant. (We'll see how long that lasts!)

Outside, these old black urns are original to the house. I recently planted them for spring to spruce up the entry.

Inside the front door with a full view of the entry. The dining room is on the left, the living room on the right.

The entry has always been an open space, without furniture as there are too many doors. I once tried a big round table in the middle, but it seemed like it was always in the way. Keeping it staged with fresh floral arrangements wasn't practical either. The wicker settee actually is the first piece of furniture to fit and it really warms up the space.

Front view of our house (circa 1906) taken in the Fall.

I'm linking up to Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday. Be sure to visit her and see other projects by fellow bloggers.
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41 comments:

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

I. Love. Your. Entry! What a wonderful front entrance you have, too. Love the wreath ~ I wish I had room between our full view storm door and the main door for a wreath, but I've had to get creative with items that have less depth {so the door closes and my items don't get crushed}.

Debbiedoos said...

Oh that apple green is fantastic! Love your wreath to. Where did you find the stair runners, I need some of those for my stairs that are all wood.....

Anonymous said...

Oh, my! What a wondrously beautiful home you have! Your entry is just stunning! Your wall color is so pretty! I have green in my home too, but it's not this pretty shade! I may need to get out my paintbrush.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

vignette design said...

The stair runner was custom made. It is actually wall to wall carpet that was cut in my driveway in the proper widths. Then it was taken to the work room where the edges were surged, brought back and installed. Regular runners wouldn't work because the stairs have three turns and landings....

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

I just love your entry with that settee in it. What great woodwork in your house and the outside is just stunning. I love that brick walkway lined with the bushes.

Ann said...

I just love the apple green paint and everything else about your entry. I'm glad to see the paint color...I have been thinking of painting our new kitchen a very similar color. Now that I see it on walls instead of in my head I am very inspired. Do you happen to remember who makes it?

Micah said...

I am swooning over your wreath on the door....This is absolutely gorgeous and welcoming...thanks for sharing:)

Jane said...

I don't know where to start because I love everything about your house!! The apple green color is perfect in the entry with the black accents. Everything is simply beautiful!!
Jane

Ann Arabian said...

I LOVE the settee there!!!!

Kathysue said...

I want to live in your house. It is so beautiful but beyond that it is so warm and welcoming. I truly love it!!! Kathysue

muslimah said...

i love the carpet in the stairways : P so catty and cool xx everythings looks great

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

What a beautiful wreath and I love thesettee and the planter!
Debbie

Razmataz said...

The seagrass rug looks so fresh and is so simple and works so well there. As fo that leopard runner, my favourite..... so glad you had the guts to do that. It is fabulous.

Sonny G said...

Simply beautiful.. the hydrangea wreath is perfect. lovin thse stenciled pillows too.

Maggie said...

So enjoyed seeing a little more of your beautiful home, I agree tha apple green paint colour is stunning.
Happy MM
~Maggie~

Fabulously French said...

It is stunning, I love the grain sack pillows especially the bolster - where did you get it?

Leeann x

Unknown said...

Beautiful!!

g.suzie said...

I'd say you have made a great statement about what lies beyond the front door. Beautiful home, looks like a very creative person lives inside!

Pat@BPM said...

Beautiful entryway. I absolutely love the wreath. The wicker settee with pillows and cushion is perfection!

We are at our lake place, for a few days. You've inspired me to spruce up our tiny entry, here. Can't wait to get home and springify the entry there, too.

Have a wonderful week.

Anonymous said...

YOUR HOME IS INCREDIBLE! SUCH TALENT! MARCIA

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

The entry is wonderful!!! So many things I love...The pinecone urn, wicker settee, and I absolutley must have the pillow with the ruffles.

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

First, your home is absolutley fabulous and your entry is to die for. I would love that much space and character. The wreath is beautiful and all of your inside furnishings and accessories are just gorgeous. Love it all. Hugs, Marty

Anonymous said...

Your home is absolutely BEAUTIFUL inside & out!!! You created such a warm welcoming love love love the wreath on your front with the burlap ribbon. Martina

Angie Holden said...

Gorgeous!!! Love that wicker piece with the grainsack!

Be Colorful Coastal said...

Our home is about ten years newer than yours and I am getting ready to redo our foyer. I love green and have used it in numerous places in this old house of ours but I am thinking of more of a neutral for the foyer. I will be posting about this later would it be okay if I used an image of your foyer in one of my own house posts?

Blue Creek Home said...

I love every single, gorgeous detail about your porch and entry!!! Lovin' the vintage wicker settee and it's wonderful pillows.
A center table with fresh flowers is always great, but you're right, this is much more practical and actually much more inviting and relaxing.
I want to go to the other rooms now
Rhonda

Unknown said...

Your home is lovely. I love those acorn urns. Very chic. Your entry is beautiful. Love the wreath and the wicker settee.

Cheers!
Tina

Amanda at 32˙North said...

Your combination of shades of green really works! It sets off your furnishings and artwork beautifully!

Marigene said...

Stunning entry! I love the green walls...

Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas said...

This is beautiful! I love everything about it! The wreath is FAB~U~LOUS!! Love the door painted black! LOVE the settee with the pillows and cushion!! Your whole house ~ stunning!!!

Can you tell I love it??? LOL

Have a great week and thanks for sharing!

Lou Cinda :)

Allison Shops said...

Everything looks so pretty. Love the wreath and the sofa with cushions. Beautiful home.
Allison

Acanthus and Acorn said...

It's really so beautiful and inviting! But, I love the green paint and wallpaper inside...bet that is just perfect year round!!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Delores,
I hate to sound like a broken record here, but this a gorgeous post. It's so fun to see everything! I love it all from the colors to the textures to the inviting and happy feeling. Ciao!
Jaclyn

xinex said...

I love your home, actually I love your whole house, Delores. It's gorgeous all throughout! Love what you did to the entry...Christine

Fifi Flowers said...

GREAT house! LOVE the staircase... saved one of the photos... must show hubby!!!

Mary Lou said...

Beautiful home. I too love the green paint and wish I had it in my kitchen.
I love the upholstered cushion with the grain sack...

La Maison Fou said...

Thanks for the peek indide, I luv the door and the apple green color. Found you thru Fab French,
L.

Elizabeth and Gary said...

Your home is lovely with so much charm and grace!. I have always adored a formal entry and I love your brick walkway very welcoming.
I enjoyed your post today very much.
Take care and enjoy your day,
Elizabeth

linen and lavender said...

Delores,
Thank you for sharing your lovely home! ~LeAnn

Innblástur said...

Dear Dolores,
what an inspiring photos,ideas and rooms you share on your wonderful blog.
Earlyer this evening I googled 'burlap french chair',and ended up on your blog !! We actually have quite similar taste ,and share a love for south of France ;) .
(I been vacationing in Luberon and Le Var several times , sooo beautiful- and different from my country,Iceland)
I just want to thank you for sharing this all-I am just happy that I accidently found your site:). Best regards from Iceland,Agusta.

Dorothy Freeman said...

I just discovered your blog and signed up on the email and to follow...I don't want to miss any new postings! What a beautiful home you have created...I love everything you have done!

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