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Sneak Peek of Entryway Updates

July 14, 2012 By 34 Comments

I was feeling a little restless last week and I really wanted to do something about our entryway. It is the first place people enter in your home after all and ours tends to be dark and drab.

I’m loving stripes right now and they seem to be popping up everywhere. I thought this was the perfect place to incorporate them into our home since it smaller and would add a bold statement.

This is the beginning of a few more changes, for example, I’d love to get a new door on the entryway closet, do a few things INSIDE the closet and finish up changing out the trim plus, we have some plans to add some more fun stuff to the walls.

For now, here is a little peek into what I did get around to do last week. And don’t worry, I only have one more project to do in the living room then I can show you all the changes I’ve made in there!

Here is the before:

And here is the after!

So what exactly did I change?

1. I added stripes to the walls. The darker color is called Bittersweet Stem which is the color throughout our house. I added a lighter color which looks like white but is actually only two or three shades lighter then the Bittersweet Stem.

2. I finally had D’s cousin patch up the hole that was made behind the door from the dogs pushing open the door with their noses! Now we just need to get a door stop!

3. And finally, I painted an old table D had before I moved in and believe it or not, D was the one who suggested the blue. He asked if I’d paint it a brighter color since I tend to lean towards neutrals. This is called Watery and I absolutely love it! I from the living room into the entryway and added some decor I had lying around the house.

What do you think? I can’t wait to finish some of the other projects I have in mind!

I’m linking up at some of the following found here as well as Funky Junk Interiors, Between Naps on the Porch, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

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34 comments on “Sneak Peek of Entryway Updates”

  1. Dee Brun on said:

    STUNNING…what simple changes and they made a world of impact!! FABOOSH

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  2. Stephanie @ meetmakelaugh on said:

    WOW! Those stripes look amazing! Was it hard to get them really straight?

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  3. Linda on said:

    Amanda, So worth the effort! How great that D suggested the table color – you are a team inside and outside. :-)

    Hope the barn has room to add an “orangery”. Then you CAN have your citrus and avocado in pots to move them “in” during the coldest winter time and “out” for the spring summer and early fall.

    Cheers!

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  4. Sonya on said:

    Visiting from Classy Clutter….I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE stripes. Such a simple change makes a big statement. It looks Awesome!!! great job.

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  5. Lynn Whitfield on said:

    Amanda – what a simple, yet elegant change. You have wonderful style and it feels happy. Well done.

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  6. Debbie refreshrestyle on said:

    I love it, I am going to paint stripes in my half bath!

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  7. The Scrapbooking Housewife on said:

    That looks amazing!! Amazing how much different the photo collage looks when rearranged!! I am desparate to start working on our front entranceway!! Great inspiration! :)

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  8. Claire on said:

    Wow! A few tweaks and some paint have completely transformed your entryway. The stripes make it look so sophisticated!

    Visiting from The Winthrop Chronicles! I hope you’ll stop by my blog when you get a chance :)

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  9. Wende on said:

    Lovely!

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  10. susan on said:

    So current and fresh!!! I love it. Found you through Uncommon Slice of Suburbia and adding you to my reader! :)

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  11. Heather @ new house, new home, new life on said:

    I love the new look!! Thanks for sharing this on the All Star Block Party.

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  12. Jennifer on said:

    I love it! I painted my entryway with stripes a few years ago and it still makes me happy every time I walk in!! Our colors are very similar; I even have a blue bench. :) I like your style! ;-)

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  13. Holly on said:

    Love it! The stripes are great! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.

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  14. Kate on said:

    That looks fabulous! Love it! I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at Pin It and Win It Wednesday @ www.cheapcraftymama.com!

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  15. Tausha on said:

    Don’t you love it when a space come together? Your hallway looks fantastic! Love all the little details.
    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Have a happy week!

    Tausha
    sassystyleredesign.com

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  16. Kathryn Griffin on said:

    Oh, how pretty! Thank you for sharing. Visiting from Southern Lovely. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-6.html Wishing you a grand week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  17. Kate on said:

    Thanks for sharing at Pin It and Win It, I just posted this on my FB page!

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  18. Rhiannon-Baked In The South on said:

    Love this! Thanks for sharing! We would love to have you link up some of your projects over at our party!

    http://baked-inthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/07/made-it-by-monday-link-party.html

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  19. Bridgett on said:

    LOVE the subtle stripes! Your entryway looks fab! Found you at Lil’ Luna :]

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  20. Kara on said:

    The whole arrangement is so pretty, but I especially love the striped walls. Nicely done!

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  21. Missy@SomedayCrafts on said:

    Thanks so much for sharing with us on Someday Crafts. I will be featuring your project in our facebook Friends Roundup tomorrow morning!

    -Missy @ Someday Crafts

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  22. Meg @ Nutmeg Place on said:

    Oh, I LOVE the stripes and the table! I saw a door almost exactly like yours, painted Wythe Blue. It’s to die for!

    Thanks for sharing on The All Star Block Party!

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  23. Britni @ Hubby Made Me on said:

    Oh my I love those stripes!! It looks gorgeous!! The color of the table is so pretty too. You did a really great job! I would love for you to come share this at my Thursday Throwback party! http://www.hubbymademe.com/throwback-thursday-no-2/

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  24. Kathryn Griffin on said:

    Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  25. sarah on said:

    This is lovely! This will be featured tomorrow at TheWinthropChronicles.com

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    • Bullfrogs and Bulldogs on said:

      Hi there! Thank you so much! I will come on over and check it out in the morning. Have a great evening!

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  26. Jennifer on said:

    So great!! So ‘clean’! I am working on my entryway now so I was drawn to this! Ha!
    Thanks for sharing at Show & Share, featuring this tomorrow!

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  27. K on said:

    I love the stripes and the photo collage. Thanks for sharing at Fabulous Friday. I featured you.

    http://herecomesthesun-kelly.blogspot.com/2012/07/fabulous-friday-36.html

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  28. Inspire Me Heather on said:

    What a lovely blog you have here and your entryway is gorgeous! I have this linked to my mudrooms and entryways roundup post as well today, nice job!

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