A definite end wall
One dark wall creates a point of focus at the end of the entrance. Pale side walls keep the contrast contained.
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ROOM 53 · Other
The hallway with a red drawer
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A compact postwar entrance with a doorway into the main living space.
Keys need a stopping place before they reach the kitchen. The red drawer gives this narrow entrance one, with a mirror above and the floor left open below.
See the product sourcesTHE DESIGN
Black is confined to the end wall, leaving the side walls pale. The Almora mirror supplies a circular form above the straight drawer, while reflected light keeps that dark surface from becoming a blank stop.
The drawer leaves the floor visible and gives small arrivals somewhere to land. A hook and runner complete the practical arrangement. The mirror is the catalogue reference; the floating storage and remaining accessories are styling.
WHY THE ROOM WORKS
The end wall takes the small things that arrive through the front door.
Colour palette
- Chalk
- Soft black
- Red oxide
- Brass
- Natural fibre
A circle above a rectangle
The round mirror and long drawer have distinct outlines. Their shared centre gives the small arrangement balance.
One red accent
The floating drawer provides a single strong band of colour. Its role as storage makes that accent useful.
The floor stays visible
Open space beneath the drawer keeps the narrow entrance legible. Any wall-mounted storage needs fixings suitable for its load and wall construction.
Room for arrivals
A hook, small tray and usable mirror support daily coming and going. Keep those functions clear before adding decorative objects.
WHAT TO BORROW
Choose one wall to organise a small entrance. A mirror, landing surface and place for an everyday coat can do more than several scattered storage pieces.
THE PIECES BEHIND THE DESIGN
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