Entry Inspiration

Now that most of the drama behind the walls of the house is coming to a close, we’re starting to plan and purchase paint and finishes for each room. I’m putting together inspiration boards consisting of some of our favorite swipes from our decor bible that I’ve been working on for years. First, the downstairs entry to the place:


We’re waiting until we complete the downstairs renovation (and expand the entryway a bit) to redo the flooring. It will most likely be either hardwood to match the upstairs or a dark slate. If we choose wood, we might try to extend the boards up the wall directly across from the front door.

The stairs will someday be hardwood but we’ve decided to hold off because the installation is crazy expensive. (Photo at left: stairs as they look today) So, the risers are being replaced, the existing fir stairs will be sanded and Greg and I will paint them after we move in. There are two directions we’re thinking about... painting the borders white, leaving a wood “runner”; or painting them in a subdued rainbow palette.