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I would paint the front wall (top and bottom) the same color (or another similarly dark, saturated complementary color) as the foyer, and paint the remainder (the recessed wall) a clean, bright white. That will make the white Then, create a gallery by adding some sort of hooks up BEHIND the upper wall that you can suspend cable from and then change out the art from time to time.

One thing that I'd love to see is if the cables were to be offset behind that wall. In other words, somehow use a bracket that would make the cables hang down *between* the spaces of the wall, so they aren't actually touching either wall, but are instead, in the center of the air space. (am I making sense?)

Then add the art. I think filling the space with suspended art at varying heights would look awesome and be a cool way to set off the entrance to your place.

~Monica

I do occasionally buy a case of Deer Park, Aquafina or Dasani water but mostly I just keep refilling my Brita with tap water and it's delish! We have the large rectangle container with the tap on the front, which sits on the fridge shelf, rather than the pitcher. We used to have the pitcher but I found that I had to refill it too often which bugged me, so we got the bigger container with the tap. It is great because you never have to lift it, either to dispense the water OR to refill it. Very nice.

I know it's been said, but I have to agree... that hall tree would look really impressive if it weren't white. Not that it's ugly, it just blends right into the wall. Getting it stripped and refinished may not be in your time or money (or energy) budget, but that would be the first, best solution.

Outside of that, you could paint the wall behind it to make it pop and stand out. Also, what material are those finials? Are they the original wood finish? Or something else. The blur makes it a bit hard to see the piece.

That is a great idea to keep orchids in a bathroom since they need so little water anyway. Speaking of orchids, I just bought a gorgeous white Phalaenopsis at Publix for TEN BUCKS! (it was clearly on sale and I should have just gotten three of 'em!)

It started with six blooms and now has 8 or 9 and a few buds left to open. I think orchids have become my favorite flower. Stunningly gorgeous and easy to grow. Who can beat that??

I think that's the best photo of Ed Begley Jr. that exists.

I agree the rooms are getting better as the talent field gets narrower. I pegged Matt to win from early on, and I stand by my choice, although Andrea is talented as well. I'm also *very* glad certain annoying, whiny babies are gone. (a-hem) :)
~Monica