February 6, 2012

grand entryways are awesome

powder room updates are coming, promise. turns out, it's tough to get good shots of a 1 ft x 1 ft room with no natural light. who'd have thought?

but i will say that this has inspired me to go on a painting binge. g's room is next (dark purple, remember?). and then the entryway. so let's just admire this for today, shall we?

design by amy morris, photography by erica george dines, image via atlanta homes magazine

first of all, that floor kills. KILLS. i'm also quite smitten with the nice clean ivory paint color up top. then there's the arched doorways, abundance of natural light, the fact that the hall is wide enough for a gorge antique console and dream settee (which i want in my formal right this second, please). those topiaries would look good on my front stoop (eric wants lions. who's gonna win that one?)

at this point, i'm really just focused on the paint color. i need something clean and classic.
any color reccos?

okay, and maybe that settee.
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14 comments:

  1. H.G. The CountessFebruary 6, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    I love Amy Morris. Actually I stalk her ;)

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  2. Jennifer @ Belclaire House February 6, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Stop. That entryway is, wait for it, AWESOME. I love everything about it! If you're looking for white I just used Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee in my playroom and it's a really pretty off-white that doesn't have any yellow in it. Benjamin Moore Linen White is also a classic with a little more yellow in it. I can't wait to see more!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    I love me a chevron floor. That whole entry way is just lovely. Oh, and that teal fabric on the settee kills me. As far a wall color I love the historical colors from BM esp. the neutrals.

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  4. Greetings from Texas!February 6, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Um, that floor. AMAZING!!!!

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  5. UnknownFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    The black handrail is a gorgeous accent! Tailored and classic.
    Lions! LOL!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    I am dying over the brick floor!! You are right, grand is awesome! xoxo elizabeth

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  7. AlexandraFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    This is one of my favorites, so beautiful!!

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  8. victoria | vmac+cheeseFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Yes please and thank you. That settee?? Be still my heart.

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  9. MichelleFebruary 6, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Waiting on pins and needles :)

    But, really. I also have a small bathroom with no window and it is redic.

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  10. B is building a houseFebruary 6, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    That is one stunning entry!!!

    I dreamed of a making our grand v entry beautiful bit it just doesn't seem possible as we have 8 doors plust a hallway running from it, which leaves no wall-space for decorating :(

    B

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  11. Sarah GreenmanFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    The settee and the floor alone are amazing.

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  12. -Courtney Lane- {blog}February 7, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    I can only imagine how amazing the rest of this house is if the entryway is that great!

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  13. designchicFebruary 7, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    I love every square inch. The brick floor is fabulous in the herringbone pattern and the settee...gorgeous!! Thrilled to find and follow your blog ~

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  14. Crissy @ House of MarloweFebruary 7, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    this is incredible!!! yes, that floor..... i'll take it!

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