Empty space by bedroom door
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Sjaschke
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In need of some direction on what to place by bedroom door. Possible bench for putting on shoes or placing briefcase. A nice plant? Mirrors on wall?
15 answers
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Well, it looks like a bag lands there anyway, so I would put something decorative with coat hooks (or old door knobs...cabinet knobs...) on the wall. Then I'd set a comfy puffy chair under it, making a spot where I could enter, hang my purse & sweater, take off my shoes, and decompress for 5 minutes after work before making dinner.
Sheryl Johnson
on Jan 10, 2015
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You have room for a beautiful bench or chaise there. I have one similar to this: http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Custom-Hartwell-Upholstered-Bench/00/630/ An upholstered chair would also look nice there with a small table and a reading l always a plus in a bedroom.
MaryStLouis
on Jan 11, 2015
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Put a bench that you could sit on and one with storage underneath. Do you need any hooks for keys, coats? If not, add some art above.
Wint
on Jan 11, 2015
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Floor standing mirror and decorative chair.
Anne Lorraine South
on Jan 11, 2015
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My answer would depend on what you need in the room. Do you have a full length mirror (so you check what you are wearing)? Do you have a place to sit when getting dressed? Do you have a place to locate the outfit you are wearing the next day? Do you need a "take off pad"....you know where you put everything you need to remember the next day with you. Try and balance the large piece on the right. Good Luck with your solution.
Your Organized Friend
on Jan 11, 2015
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I agree with ' your organized friend'...I believe every bedroom needs a chair or small bench, as a place to sit down , and put on your shoes, etc. I dont like huge dressers in bedrroms, takes up a lot of usable space, I like to have everything in a CLOSET. lol. thats just me...; bedrooms need a chair or bench, and a full length mirror that does not ' face the bed' , such as placing the mirror on the wall to the SIDE of the bed. Also, having a chair is a nice place to set your purse down in your bedroom,if thats where you keep your purse.
Shelby @ The Weathered Barn Studio
on Jan 11, 2015
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First off, is the dresser centered on the wall? If not, you could center it and place large vases with tall flowers on both sides. If the dresser is centered you could put a unique chair with ottoman if you have room.
Belinda Todd
on Jan 11, 2015
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I would put a long seating bench and a couple of pictures on the wall. It would make a good place to take off your shoes and store your brief case.
Jamoschini
on Jan 12, 2015
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Good answers. I go with an occasional chair with some art above.
Marion Nesbitt
on Jan 12, 2015
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I love reading the advice on these posts and I have to laugh at this one because I have no space next to my bedroom door. It is filled with STUFF! Now I am going to go DECLUTTER so I can use one of these great ideas! Thank you! I will post before and after pics.
Kelly Graves
on Jan 12, 2015
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How about a quilt rack with some pretty quilts.
Linda Phillips
on Jan 12, 2015
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If there is an option to paint - what about painting something on the wall and extending the dimension with hooks/shelves from the painting? Ex: I painted a tree (black) on a kitchen wall (nothing complicated trust me!) and found metal branch hooks (painted black) to extend from the arms of the tree branches. I wish I still had pictures (2010) , but we sold the house. If not, I like the idea of some seating with a shelf underneath for bags/shoes. PS: Love the drawings on your photo :)
Lori
on Jan 13, 2015
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Thus far
Sjaschke
on Jan 18, 2015
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Looks great! I love the color of paint on your wall. What's the name of it?
Kime Ventura
on Jan 19, 2015
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I would like to see a very large/tall colorful vase. Don't bother to put anything inside it, the focus or attraction would be the vase itself.
Rita
on May 24, 2016
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