Split level entryway decor

Entries can be tricky places to design something that’s both beautiful and functional—doubly so when you’re working with not very much space. Christina Robinson’s entryway to her home was small and a bit awkward, and it hadn’t really ever worked for her family. The area had turned into a catch-all for the extra “stuff” they dropped by the door, and since it was a small area, the lack of organization weighed on Christina every time she passed by.

When Amanda moved into her second house, she knew the dark and dated split entry needed to be brightened up — a dark door, peach-hued walls and a tall wall with nothing on it just didn’t fit her style. From Amanda: To brighten up the space, we installed a tongue and groove accent wall (to cover the heavy knock down texture) and painted it white. A new larger glass French door let light pour.

Here's how we did a split level staircase and entryway makeover! It was a big project but made an even bigger difference.

It’s so much more open!! Here’s a pic of the old peninsula, making it hard to walk from the kitchen to the living room. Notice the tiny doorway into the dark dining room? That was another thing on the client’s wishlist – to make the dining room more light and inviting: We replaced the peninsula with a simple eat-in island, and opened up the passage into a now bright, cheerful dining room. Notice how we were able to open that passage and *still* keep a fabulous pantry?! On the other side of…

Hello All of BP!Yesterday we finally hit the listing milestone for a live-in flip that was a whole year in the making.We bought this 1976 split-level

I officially started Christmas decorating last weekend, but I didn't want to write this post until I knew everything was done, which is nearly impossible for me. I don't know about you, but I never really stop Christmas decorating. I start out with my Christmas containers at home and then next thing I know, I'm somehow in the middle of Home Goods with a cart full of new holiday decor. If I'm being honest, I was shopping the Christmas decor and wrapping paper after Christmas last year. It…

How I updated our raised ranch entryway with dark paint and accessories.

My home is old and dated. One of the hardest things to navigate in this split level home has been not having a decent mudroom drop zone where my kids can dump t…