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Designing a fabulous front hall Couple wants an elegant entrance Jeffrey Fisher Postmedia News Question: I think this might be a new one for you — my husband and I are empty nesters and, instead of downsizing, we are planning to update our family home and stay put. The house was built in the 1920s, has really great bones and, to be perfectly honest, we’re in great health and have no interest in moving to something smaller with no stairs. The house has a centre hall plan with a rather large entrance area with usable space that measures 9-by12 feet. Besides a rug and a bench, we’ve never really done much with the area because it always seemed like

there was hockey equipment or some such thing taking up space. I would love some inspiration to make the area the elegant entrance it deserves to be. Any ideas? Answer: Downsizing is not for everyone. I have clients who’ve approached empty nesting just as you and your husband are doing, so I understand your desire to stay put. Now that everyone has moved out, it’s the ideal time to not only reclaim rooms for your own use but to freshen up the tired areas. Though my inspiration photo doesn’t demonstrate it, I want to first suggest the idea of a centre hall table. I happen to love them because they’re elegant and serviceable. I smile when I walk into a home that has a centre table with a stack of books, a plant and vide poche (a tray for keys, coins and so on). Or even just a lovely large vase filled with seasonal flowers. Perhaps that’s the decorator in me having looked at many

Veranda magazines. The size of your foyer could accommodate a table approximately 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter with still enough room to navigate around it. You don’t mention if you are keeping your rug but a beautiful one placed under this table in your entrance would suit the layout of a 1920s centre hall plan very nicely. Alternatively, and equally elegant, would be drawing inspiration from the photo here. Designed by Chicago interior designer Jessica Lagrange, this entrance hall in a Lakeshore Drive penthouse epitomizes curated elegance. Keep in mind whether or not you would like wall sconces (I say yes, if possible) and what specifically will hang on the walls within the panels. You or your contractor can then decide on the size of the panels based on what you are hanging or placing in front of them.

Tony Soluri

Moulding design should be calculated to fit both the wall space and any features that will be placed within its panels. Take note that in the photo the wall sconce sits perfectly in its panel and the same with the chest in front of the panel to its right. These are design details planned in advance. The two classic frame chairs covered in a bold zebra print balance the entire tab-

leau and provide necessary seating for dreaded boot season. A mirror hanging above the chest will help to open up your space and I like the idea of one interesting table lamp instead of two. It contributes mood lighting without looking predictable.

I really am thrilled for your decision to refresh and remain in your family home now that you and your husband are its sole occupants. I wish you continued good health and happy decorating. Send your design question to askjeffreyfisher@gmail.com.

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