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Entry Feature Wall Design Help!

5 years ago

I can't decide on the entry to my new house build. I had always imagined guests to be greeted with a feature concrete block wall on the right with a bench seating (with storage) running off the 2nd step of the staircase as the quick render below. I would hang a nice framed art and some shelving for displays etc.

However my husband thinks we could use a bit more storage and rather than having an architectural feature, we should close it in and have a wall of storage doors, clad in timber batten panels, so essentially it would be like a wall of hidden doors, which could look cool as a feature wall too...

as per below (and inspiration photo)

Which one does everyone prefer? I've attached the floor plan for the space here. I like the idea of having more storage, especially for larger items like kids bikes/prams/sports equipment, but I'm finding it hard to let go of the exposed concrete wall.

Thanks!

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Comments (5)

me me
5 years ago
I like hubby's idea. Yours looks good on paper, however, I think in reality it make end up looking like the underside of a cheap home unit staircase.
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Dr Retro House Calls
5 years ago
You have quite a generous hallway, so I would close in under your stairs for storage. With your idea the underside of the stairway will need to be carefully considered, detailed and built, which will add to the expense. By not worrying about how the underside of the stairs look by enclosing them will probably save you money, and give you the benefit of additional storage.

Just remember that if you can draw it in 3D doesn't mean that it can be easily built in reality!

Best of luck,

Dr Retro

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Annie
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You can never have enough storage!!
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I vote for the storage and wood cladding as well.
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