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Scaling Down the Design: An Eclectic Entryway

May162018

I’m bringing back my “high-end design for real life” series with a new name today but still centering around the same concept. (The title always seemed a little long. . .) It’s all about studying grand ideas from grand homes decorating with grand budgets and applying it–in a practical way–to our own homes. (You can catch up on my previous posts here, here and here.) Today, I’m tackling the colorful and eclectic entryway of Atlanta lifestyle expert Danielle Rollins. I was mesmerized by her home and this small peek of her foyer.

Danielle-Rollins-OKL-eclectic-entryway One Kings Lane

Since most of us don’t have a sprawling entryway (or husbands who will jump on board with birds and botanicals covering every square inch of our walls), this is how I would scale down the design. I love all that’s going on here and also pulled some elements in from her living room as seen in the photo.

 

 

Have any other designer rooms you’d like to see “scaled down”? Send me an email. :)

 


 

 

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13 Comments · Filed Under: accessories, foyers, Simple Design Ideas, Simplifying the Design · Tagged: decorating, entryway, interior design

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  1. jamie says

    May 16, 2018 at 10:50 am

    So good, Emily! I love this one!!

    Reply
  2. Jennifer Knudtson says

    May 16, 2018 at 11:16 am

    Great post, Emily!

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  3. Sandie says

    May 16, 2018 at 3:14 pm

    I love This type of post. Much more realistic and shows me how to get the same vibe, but not commit fully. I really Like your version better.😉

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  4. Linda says

    May 16, 2018 at 4:34 pm

    This was a great post Emily! I have seen several articles about this particular house and decorating style and, for me, it is so busy I can’t appreciate anything other than I couldn’t relax in this style of room. What you did captures the essence without being overwhelming. Please do it again!

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  5. Brenda Murphy says

    May 16, 2018 at 9:52 pm

    I LOVE your interpretation but the original is nothing short of a cacophony . Money does not mean style. It hurts my eyes.

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  6. Jody says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:20 am

    These post are my favorite. I find myself flipping through Architectural Digest going now how would Emily scale this for real life?

    this one is so good! thank you!

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    • Emily Clark says

      May 17, 2018 at 9:51 am

      Some of those AD houses would be hard to scale down… But could be a fun challenge!

      Reply
  7. Sharon says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:37 am

    I believe I’d love your design better. I love all the beautiful elements in her home, but as Brenda said, there’s too much noise. I need to breathe! That said, I love this series! 🙂

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  8. Sheila says

    May 18, 2018 at 11:42 am

    I love your picks! I’m challenging myself to see if I can apply this look to my entryway using a low to no spend approach and then add in some of the suggested items as budget allows. Thanks for doing this type of post – it’s so helpful. 😊

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  9. Celeste Diaz says

    May 19, 2018 at 10:24 pm

    Love what you did here Emily. Maybe you could give some ideas to scale down this room https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhjq-RajWbB/ I want to do it for my daughter but don’t have a clue where to find replacements for the quilt and curtains. Thanks, Celeste

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  10. Hanna says

    May 21, 2018 at 11:09 am

    Love love love this!!

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  11. Patricia says

    May 26, 2018 at 9:33 am

    I agree with the commenters who prefer your redesign. The original is too much for my tastes. Yours is just right.

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  12. Bk says

    May 26, 2018 at 4:37 pm

    This was great! Could you do one of these posts on Coco Chanels Paris apartment? There are photos all over pinterest and I am quite obsessed with her sense of style.

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