Entryway Progress — The Floral Wallpaper Mural Is Up!
I got the rest of the floral wallpaper mural installed in the entryway, and I have to say, this is my absolute favorite. I almost…almost…wish that I had found this mural back when I was working on my studio because it would have been perfect for that long wall in my studio. But I’m very happy with this mural being in the entryway of our home.
This is the Paradise Tropical wall mural from Anthropologie (affiliate link). Here’s how it turned out…
I hate that I had to cut off almost seven feet of the mural in order to make it fit on this wall, though. The whole thing is stunning. But I just don’t have a 20-foot wall anywhere in our house, so this was the next best thing.
Now I need to figure out what to do about the wall sconce shades. Obviously, the current green is too bright. What I really want are brushed gold metal shades, but I can’t find any that are the right size and shape. I might end up having to make some new ones. But for now, I’d rather look at bright green shades than bare LED bulbs.
Perhaps I need smaller, simpler wall sconces altogether. Instead of sconces with three lights, I might need to get sconces with one light. I’ll have to think about that. I’m open to either option — either new shades for these sconces or new single-bulb sconces.
Anyway, I’ll decide that later. I haven’t given up my search for new shades just yet, and I’m not quite ready to give up on a DIY option, either.
I’m also not quite sure about the console table. I thought the one I have might cover up too much of the mural for my taste, but once it was back in place, I really liked how it looked (except for the one drawer that’s missing the trim and needs to be repaired 😀 ). The wall is over 12 feet wide, so I do think it needs something weighty on that wall. I might keep my eye open for something new (either to buy or to build), but for now, I’m pleased with how this one looks.
I actually don’t mind losing the part of the mural that is covered by the console table.
I do want to repaint the front door now, though. The teal door made sense when the entryway wall was the same color. But now that I no longer have the teal entryway wall, the teal front door doesn’t really make sense. I think a white front door would look better so it’s not pulling attention away from the mural.
Now that the mural is up and the console table and sconces are in place, I do think I need something on the wall between the sconces. Unfortunately, whatever I put there is going to cover up those two reddish pink flowers in the middle. But I think it looks incomplete without something on the wall between the sconces.
I think a simple, round, wood-framed mirror would be my preference.
I have all kinds of mirrors on hand, but most of them are all tall rectangles, arched top mirrors, etc. The only one I had that fit this area is the sunburst mirror. I think it’s too busy for this wall, but since it’s the only round-ish mirror I have, I put it there just to get an idea of what a round mirror would look like there. This one is 37 inches in diameter, so you can see that a round mirror that size would cover up both of those center reddish-pink flowers.
I’m disappointed about that, but there was nothing I could do about it. I raised the mural up as high as I could without cutting off those top yellow flowers on the left and the big pink flower on the right. At least I still have that other reddish-pink flower that will show between a round mirror and the sconce on the right.
Anyway, it’s still a work in progress, but at least the mural is up, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how it looks. I need to get the bird pictures hung on the wall in the living room, and then add a few more finishing touches. Once that’s done, I’ll show you the whole room with its new look.
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I wonder if instead of putting something on the wall that you put something tall and sculptural on the console. Visually it will balance the blank area between the sconces but the 3D part of it would allow the mural to be seen from different angles. A large floral arangement might work too.
How about a wide rectangle arch topped mirror just leaned against the wall, one short enough that it won’t cover up the pink flowers. Personally, I like mirrors that are leaned against walls vs. being hung above the table.
Also, try nixing the baskets, I feel like they give the bottom half of the console table too much weight.
Instead of sconces, I would put a lamp on each end of the console. A low wide bowl or other piece of décor in-between the lamps might be sufficient for the balance you are looking for and won’t cover up your mural.
how about a cluster of smaller mirrors as to not completely cover up the floral pattern?
maybe 6 or 9 round ones? Also for your sconce shades, perhaps consider making them yourself from that same material you used in the kitchen cupboards, where the glass was? It’s a thought? Love that mural!
I think larger table lamps with white shades.It would actually highlight the mural. Then, you wouldn’t need to feel like you’ve got to have some type of artwork as the mural is the artwork. It should stand on its own but be framed.
I wouldn’t leave your door white. I vote for a very soft pink. While I know that that’s not necessarily a guy, color it was so highlight that beautiful set of flowers
in the middle.
Just some thoughts that came to mind: Lamp shades can be recovered with all kinds of material or napkins (decoupaged, etc.) or painted any color you choose if you stay w/the ones you have. Might be fun to play with the color(s) on the ones you have before buying new ones. A mirror with lots of ironwork surrounding it would allow more of the mural to show through and could be circular or free form. LOVE that mural, absolutely STUNNING! Great choice and what an entryway it makes!
Why not a small diameter mirror like the sunburst, but with open wire work around the mirror so the flowers will show thru?
Very easy to recover to shades with very little fabric in exactly the color you want. Or perhaps could paint them. How often do you actually turn them on?
The console looks great.
Not so sure about the baskets.
The mural is gorgeous! I think the green shades look fine but they may be too bright in person. Can you spray paint them? Have you considered a larger version of the sun burst mirrors you hung over your headboard? You would see some of the mural between the rays. I would remove the baskets from the console table to lighten it up. Is it possible to remove the lower drawers?
The mural is beautiful. I personally feel like the three shades on each sconce is too busy for that mural. If you plan to stick with sconces, I think white shades on single bulb sconces would look great and not detract from the mural. Same with lamps with white shades on either end of the console table.
What about an airer sunburst mirror that will allow more of the paper to show. https://www.onekingslane.com/p-thayer-sunburst-wall-mirror-P112711527?sku=112711527&gclsrc=aw.ds&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=google-okl–comarketing&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21599073502&gbraid=0AAAAADl7f7mCGq5Cgz6dpmupYd-q406Xx&gclid=CjwKCAjw1tLOBhAMEiwAiPkRHpa_C-728Hn36Dmd67VZO5CVbAvjf5EaXnypfWCvi_H7Eott-VSeExoCynIQAvD_BwE
I love love love the green shades on the sconces leave them and I also like your teal door-I would keep both. The console reads country casual and the rest of the room reads drama and I’m here for it. The mural is stunning, does it go up like wallpaper with paste? I’m getting some ideas, thanks.
Welcome back – the mural is stunning. I think a narrow horizontal mirror would be better than round or vertical rectangle. One that is just enough to check the face before walking out the door. Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/CAVINHOME-Decorative-Vertical-Horizontal-Entryway/dp/B0G6MTFDM1/ref=sr_1_34?crid=16U2PO7XY8FE9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fSj30RHIa0ghxZyqA3BVBE7ggM5e6sUIQANLFuNGPXimYEpqxgfrMtyUZg4iBQLWiyBjhoto-sB2xU7S6Lil2mnAdQW-7t3VoEdFnMaVg3A.PrRuJPaZJwZ57uO206Z49Dtxhre5YHT0hCfw-f1CZKQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=long%2Bhorizontal%2Bmirror&qid=1775576926&s=home-garden&sprefix=long%2Bhorizontal%2Bmirror%2Cgarden%2C182&sr=1-34&xpid=O1sm_irD2VGtR&th=1
There’s a teardrop shape option of the mirror I linked that would also look nice. Maybe like a leaf.
Yvonne, this is gorgeous, and just the thing I’m looking for in my bedroom! Thanks for posting…ps, any idea how much it weighs? I couldn’t find that info…
For the sconce shades…what about covering the existing ones in fabric or even the wallpaper mural? It might look horrible, but it might be good.
If you look for different sconces, you may want to consider something singular so that it doesn’t extend any farther to the left like the 3-shade ones do now. They seem a little too near the edge of the console. Maybe even try a swing arm so that you can angle it towards the middle and also extend farther out from the wall for more dimension. If it was me, however, I’d simply have a large lamp on the console.
As for the mirror, I feel your pain about the flowers in the middle! I like someone’s suggestion of something large and sculptural set slightly to one side (a big urn with branches?) but I also think the gold mirror you show is not bad at all.
Have fun playing with it. It will come together.
Also, thinking outside the box – could you be happy with a piece of furniture that is taller, rather than wide, that would fit between the sconces? Something a little leggy that’s tall enough to balance with the sconces but not too tall to cover the pink flowers. You could then place a chair to one side which could be used for added seating in the living room.
Agree, the baskets look out of place. Mural is interesting & love the colors
Love the way it looks! Could you do the rest of the wall around the door with the wallpaper you have left? Also, what about just an empty wooden frame or several frames (and I love that console on that wall!) so you’re still seeing the mural through it?
Cover the sconce shades in leftover wallpaper.
It’s a beautiful mural, but I’m confused about something….on one hand you cut it to get just the right foliage placement but now you want to cover it with mirrors and such. You say you “need something between the sconces.” Well, you HAVE something there—2 beautiful flowers! And if you decide on covering them with a mirror then find the perfect replacement sconces, that could throw everything off. I would take a deep breath, hunt for sconces or shades and let the mural shine. I would however paint or cover the light switch with the paper to make it blend in.
I’m also surprised you’re considering white for the door🧐
That mural is gorgeous!
Just beautiful! I like the shades on the sconces the way they are, but you could tone them down a bit with tea water or diluted wood stain or some such; or rub N buff if you want gold?? Then on the console, replace the elephant (or add next to the elephant) tall chunky candlesticks. No need to hang anything on the wall.
Frosted glass sconces would look beautiful there. It would be a softer look than ones with white shades. I’m in agreement with removing the baskets, the look isn’t needed and it would brighten and lighten it up on the bottom. Painting the door a pinkish color is a nice idea, and it’s a small enough area where it would hopefully not bother Matt too much.
How about an empty gold frame on the wall to “frame” the flowers already on the mural? Would that give you the look of artwork without covering up the mural? I like the wood tone of the console table against that backdrop and that it covers up the so-so palm frond behind it. I would vote for a simpler single light sconce since the mural is so busy. Looks beautiful!
Hi there,
I love the mural. The way you placed the pink flowers is amazing! I would leave it as it is and not covering it. The lampshades need to be change like you mentioned. The door could be white or the same pink from your curtains or the flowers might work too. The wall is really the artwork if you ask me.
Here’s what I Invision: instead of the console, a very long low bench with an upholstered seat and some coordinating throw pillows to accentuate the colors in the mural, and NOTHING on the wall! That mural IS the artwork – give it all the attention! 😀
I dont care for the baskets on console now either. But thats just me. I’m thinking you just need a tall sculpture of some kind in center of console to fill the middle without a mirror on the wall. Just my 2 cents worth here 😁😁Mural is stunning and should be the show stopper. ☺️
I thought of many of the ideas already posted. Really great ideas. Since you plan to redo the kitchen maybe “buy” the sconces from there? I once used some cylindrical metal candle holders and diy-ed them into lamp shades. They were sortnof like this. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Maison-Concepts-Christmas-Black-Metal-Star-Cut-Out-Candle-Holder-Set-Of-3-5L-X-5W-X-4H/5067892134
Beautiful! These very cool sconces are on sale and may work. They seem flower inspired. https://www.ballarddesigns.com/nia-3-light-ceramic-sconce/sale/category/lighting/669820?uniqueId=669820&isNewProduct=false&newItemBadge=false&hideNewTagFromPLP=false