When dealing with a bite-sized entryway, you'll first need to assess how the space will need to function. Will you need a place to hang coats? If you're renting, are you allowed to drill holes for more permanent shelving? Once you determine the functionality and constraints of the space--a solution will be within reach. Take for instance, Michael's entryway
A small space with two doors right next to each other leaves little room for a landing strip. Instead of permanent shelving, Michael repurposes a butler tray in the corner which reads chic and classic. A tall potted plant helps to hide the electric box and the large piece of artwork pulls focus away from the eyesore. A grouping of photos cozy the landing strip with room to spare for a set of keys, cell phone and mail.
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Comments (8)
West Elm sells a really cute butler tray.
I love this idea. This is perfect for people who don't need a lot of storage, or don't have the room for it. This is really all you need - a surface at the right height.
Nice entry. But where is the space for the "stuff" of a landing strip? keys, bag, sunglasses, etc.
I initially read the headline as "butter tray" and thought wow, that *is* small!
I like this idea but I wouldn't use a tray with a lip around the edge. It makes the stuff on top seem cramped somehow.
This is so cute! I happen to like the lip on the tray, because I'm klutzy and have a tendency to knock stuff off small side tables.
Love the butler tray, but why not hang a large picture over the electric box, with a smaller picture/photo on the adjoining wall. Would remove the need for the plant and leave more room for all the stuff a landing strip is there to manage.
I like the butler tray, but I don't like the way it is being used in that location. I totally agree with jilly about covering the fuse box w/ a picture...
and speaking of pictures, I find it odd to display those photos there.
This just seems odd to me. Not something I find appealing.
Cute idea as I've used a butler tray for my "stuff" also. But I will say that the photos take up a lot of space on the tray and the plant does nothing to hide the electrical box....it drew my eyes right to it. Put the plant on the floor and get a picture of something to put over the electrical box. Maybe framed corkboard for bills and whatnot.