Have you ever lived in a tiny apartment without a proper entry? If so, you'll know what I mean when I say that it can feel too abrupt to enter a home without a moment for a breather between "outside" and "inside". Here's one idea for creating an entry where there is none. Click through for one more inspiring image:
Build a partial-height wall! I can't tell you how many high-ceilinged studios I've seen in chopped up old brownstones that are simply a room with no entry. In that situation, you're left to your own devices to create a space that receives you when you enter the apartment. In this example, a partial wall with shelves screens the immediate view from the rest of the room. And it provides a little storage space, visual interest, and sense of enclosure when you walk through the door.
What have you done to create an entry in an entry-less apartment? Would you find this solution would solve the problem? Let us know in the comments below!
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All this makes me want is a purple bedroom. :-)
I like the idea of creating an entryway, but I'm not sure if a wall would work in our house, and I think my husband is opposed to the idea. I may try it with a book shelf and see how it looks. For now we just have an entry rug, small table, and a hook for keys.
How about a curtain? Or an Ikea expedit bookcase?
I live in a 2000 sqft house without a proper entry--but a half wall is not an option for us due to the way the space is configured. oh well, the world loves the open plan, right?
I used a 3-panel room divider with "wavy swirly" glass panels. It is similar to the position demonstrated in the picture. The divider prevents you from immediately seeing the adjacent wall, the corner fireplace/TV, and the person sitting on the couch end closest to the door. It's just enough of a breather.
we actually had to do something like this in our little home. Just under 1200 square feet of space for a family of four means we have to get creative!!
heres a link to our "entry way."
http://www.lemusingsofmoi.com/2011/01/home-tour-living-room-hallway.html
I just bought a house and the first project we did was build a 5 foot wall that reached all the way to the ceiling to combat this issue. Walking in a front door (be it house or apartment) and being like, "oh, hai living room" is not cool, or inviting.
The hall bathroom toilet had been in full view from my front door. I placed my deepest tall bookcase against the wall adjoining and perpendicular to the hall archway. The bookcase blocks view of the hall bathroom door from the front door without restricting movement or looking awkward.
Love it!
I use an expedit bookcase. It's excellent at this for a few reasons. It's deep enough to fit two rows of most books, and having it stick out from the wall like this allows usage from both sides. I can also use some of the lower cells closer to the door for my shoes and purse. Plus, I like how it creates a divide, but not a full wall that really chops up my small area.
Sounds good, and using an expedit for this also would keep the entryway from becoming too dark.
I've been doing something like this, and have been interested in finding a half-height (maybe 3 feet tall?) room divider .. but haven't had any luck yet. Does anyone here know of a good source? I don't have the room for a bookcase or anything with real depth -- would just like it to be a screen or wood panel.
er, above comment should have said "I've been thinking of doing something like this"
Along the lines of the corrugated plastic sheets that let light through - Ikea has those curtain panels that slide in a track (sorry, I can't remember the name at this moment) - I believe the track accommodates 3 panels. Some of the panels immitate lace somewhat, others look more like grasscloth wallpaper - these would be a quick and a cheapo option as well.
Open plan is best. Its a studio, eats up more space.