Sunday it is

[h2co-pilot]

Happy Sunday!


I am still sick. I'm really getting pissed now. I have gone through gallons of orange juice, lots of cold medication and Starbucks. It went to my chest and it is gone know and back into my nose. Maybe it is something different, I don't know but whatever, I am pissed.

I painted part of our foyer and I can't tell if I like the color, it was supposed to be an antique yellow but I think it is too bright. Or maybe the neutral parts of the house have too many pink undertones. I don't know. I am going to figure out whether I will repaint and just throw plants and a bench in there. I hate this space, anyone have suggestions.

[shipbldr]

You are right. This space is a problem. I'll language it for you.

Here's the problem. An entryway should draw you in. This entryway repluses and pushes back. It wake the eye want to move away... it does not encourage the eye to linger. It hurts.

So, what I am saying is, "You're right"... but the biggest thing you are fighting there is the railing on the staircase.

The metal railing is too thin and spidery for the space. Way out of proportion and not right for a house. It is way too small for the space. The yellow makes it even more stark.

Take out the railing and go with a heavier wood or a solid drywall "wall" railing, change the paint to white to match the walls, add some oversive green plants (more slender than wide, but at least 7' and in th ecorner), and then a pictures of the family in wood frames on the walls.

The railing can be varnished or painted wood... if varnished it needs to have a mild grain pattern. The space is too contemporary for a wild and bold wood grain.

Family includes the H2... and the other H2 that "passed on".

This will create an entry way that draws you in... not pushes you out.

My 2 cents.

[PARAGON]

Cool Phil. I really like the bullnose corner beads. They'll be going in my house.

The Lion is a perfect. I like the sharp lines on him.

[Orbital H2]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
I still think the 38" stand with 6" life is fitting fot this year only if you all spray all the lights black.

That is all </div></BLOCKQUOTE>My stand is staying stock </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

6" is a short life

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
I like him. RAAARRRR!!

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I thought the same thing when I saw him. Useful new tool.

[h2co-pilot]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PhilD:
Seeing as foyer pic time...

Bear in mind these were taken at nioght and we haven't finished moving in yet, not much on walls etc.

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Very nice Phil. LMAO when I think about the statue stories. Where is your Lion?

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Orbital H2:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
Guess where my christmas tree is going this year? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It was teh night before christmas and Santa was having real bad day, he had sent the angle out hours earlier to get a tree, the Elfs were on strike, Rudolf had a runny nose, Mrs Claus had burnt the cookies, and he just burnt his hand on the cookie sheet, then the angle walk in to the house dragging the christmas tree and says "YO FAT MAN, WHERE DO YOU WANT ME TO STICK THE TREE THIS YEAR"
so now you all nknow the story </div></BLOCKQUOTE>That didn't rhyme at all.

[H2Finally]

I think the space is too small for a focal point. Visitors will be looking straight to the living room beyond. Therefore, just a smallish plant (exisiting plant too eye-cathing), some painting (instead of mirror), and maybe a small light colored area rug to provide texture (instead of clashing with the light tile floor).

Instead of painting the walls, you may consider painting the trims darker. Changing the carpet to hardwood would be perfect to 'anchor' the black railing.

For instant gratification, hang some small, dark / vibrant colored prints/photos on the walls along the stairway; and maybe a series of small potted orchids on the ledge at the middle landing.

Other than that, my suggestion is next time you're taking a photo with a mirror in it, put on a pair of pants..

[Christa]

I like the iron railing. What about adding a cherry handrail to the top to warm it up? It's a beautiful entry but very white. Yellow in spaces that get alot of natural light can look cold. What about doing a Taupe/Light Mocha color in the entry and on up the stairs. I think that would look beautiful and warm with all the white moldings and wall angles!! I would keep the bombe chest, add a plant and swap the chairs for a bench. Just my 1 3/4 cents worth.

[h2co-pilot]

Well, come on Frank!

(You can't put a bag on your head the whole time.) I'll tell my bitch to call you.

[h2co-pilot]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2Finally:

Other than that, my suggestion is next time you're taking a photo with a mirror in it, put on a pair of pants.. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

H LMFAO!!!!! I had shorts on, my flannel pajama shirt was just longer....
I'm sick- leave me alone.

[Spike]

originally posted by H2CP,
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I hate this space, anyone have suggestions. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Take the furniture out, rip the front door and frame out, make the opening bigger, install overhead door, park "the 2" in there!!

P/S I'm not crazy about the color either!

[ROX]

Instant gratification, read you loud and clear.

The big plant looks good. Put it back.
Definitely a big tall painting, or a bigger mirror with a wood frame. That's the only thing in the corner without wood on it. The railing is fine, just contemporary looking. Paint color is okay, but all the other walls and trim are white so it makes it stand out. I like it with white trim,.. looks neat.

In the future, maybe you could make the staircase wider to fill that little space in if you don't like it.
DONT park the car there.

Just an idea. Happy Sunday! Hope you feel better.