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Entryway

Entryway Updates

March 29, 2013

Happy Friday!

I’ve been trying to spruce up our entryway. It’s felt a little lackluster to me lately.

We desperately needed a new rug. I’d been itching to paint the entry table and I’m still trying to convince Anthony that this weekend is the weekend to swap out the light fixture for the one he bought me for Christmas.

Yes, I asked for a new entry light for Christmas… I’m pretty simple. Really.

Entryway | The Wood Grain Cottage

The new rug has made such a huge difference! You can actually see that there’s a rug in the entry now. And I like it because it hides dirt…

🙂

Before, we had a small brown rug that was virtually impossible to see against the wood floors…

Entry before | The Wood Grain Cottage

And now we have a very lovely (and large) seagrass rug.

Entryway | The Wood Grain Cottage

The black border had me from the start. It’s classy. And I like classy. Oh, and texture. I like texture too.

New Rug | The Wood Grain Cottage

Here’s the table before I painted it with my new favorite color. It just wasn’t my style anymore…

before | The Wood Grain Cottage

I had originally planned on staining the top for a two- toned look, but after I started sanding  I found that the entire thing is made of particle board…sigh… I went with a darker paint color on top, but am already planning on doing something with paint sticks. Much like my recent side table makeover.

Ah, much better!

Entry table | The Wood Grain Cottage

I’m still trying to figure out the art/ mirror above the table, but I keep making progress as inspiration strikes.

Entryway | The Wood Grain Cottage

We’ve already come soo far…

Before | The Wood Grain Cottage

And now:

Entryway | The Wood Grain Cottage

So. Much. Better. And it’s still a work in progress…

🙂

Shayna | The Wood Grain Cottage

 

I’m Shayna… The small town Colorado girl who’s obsessed with home and everything that entails! I’m a creative, a decorator, a day dreamer, a huge fan of scones and I’m passionate about loving where I live and making a home.

Tagged with: Decorating, Entry, Painting Furniture, Rugs15 Comments

Comments

  1. Kris says

    March 29, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Beautiful! Love the table painted white, and the rug. Can’t wait to see the new light fixture!

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      March 29, 2013 at 1:50 PM

      Thanks so much Kris. I can’t wait to see the light fixture too! 🙂
      -Shayna

      Reply
  2. nowathomemom says

    March 30, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Everything looks beautiful! it’s better, I prefer the new color of your table too & the rug too of course! 🙂

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      March 30, 2013 at 9:45 PM

      Thank you Ingrid! They were much needed changes! 🙂
      -Shayna

      Reply
  3. nowathomemom says

    March 30, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    I am wishing you a Happy Easter to you and your family Shayna! 🙂

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      March 30, 2013 at 9:44 PM

      THANK YOU Ingrid! Happy Easter to you and your family as well! 🙂
      Big Smiles (& Hugs)!
      -Shayna

      Reply
      • nowathomemom says

        March 30, 2013 at 10:03 PM

        Thank you Shayna! for always being so kind! 🙂

        Reply
  4. April Hoff says

    March 30, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Love the new rug and table! You do such great furniture makeovers! 🙂

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      March 30, 2013 at 9:43 PM

      THANK YOU April! 🙂
      -Shayna

      Reply
  5. Ashley C @ Dirt Stains and Paint says

    April 11, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Wow – what a transformation you’ve made thus far! I love your new updates, but I especially think that adding the stripes gave you the biggest bang for your buck – it looks awesome!

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      April 11, 2013 at 10:12 PM

      THANK YOU Ashley! You are so right- the stripes have made the biggest impact! I love them!
      -Shayna

      Reply
  6. Holly says

    April 20, 2016 at 7:25 AM

    Hi there! I love your entry! I have a similar theme going, with the stripes & rug 🙂 I was wondering where you got the two signs hanging on the wall just right of the front door. I believe one of them is your initial. They are so clean & crisp. I’m looking for something similar. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      April 21, 2016 at 8:30 AM

      Hi Holly! Thank you so much for the sweet comment! I made the signs in an excel spreadsheet. 🙂 I’m sorry that’s not more helpful!

      Reply

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