Any suggestion

If anyone can provide visual cues it would be greatly appreciated. What has me stumped is this cool metal and lets no overlook (I know they’re a blessing but…) all the doors won’t allow for setting up a focused entryway/landing spot. Thank you in advance. P.S. Yes I tried AI and I don’t know what’s worse, my lack of vision or AI’s generic modifications.

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Mulva49

Maybe you could create a landing spot via an over-the-door mail holder and mirror mounted to the door next to it. Depending on how nice those closets are (I am assuming one of those double doors goes to a closet here, so if not ignore this suggestion) you could remove the doors and have a little nook which you could make cozy with wallpaper and a bemch and a shelf for mail/keys. This hallway feels like it needs warming up, so maybe a warm toned runner and some art prints in really lightweight frames that could mount to wall or door. If you can paint or put up wallpaper (removable if you rent), that would help. And as suggested in another recent discussion, try tulip for renter friendly light covers.

mooninfog2337

Change the light bulb to a warmer colored one, and I'd hang a soft-colored paper lantern to replace or cover the glass light cover. Add an interesting entryway rug to define the exit door. And posters or removable wallpaper on the closet doors, not too busy but interesting or amusing.

torriador11672

It’s all closet/minimal wall space on both sides. I know I’m lucky to have so many closets even the rooms have wall to wall closets but in this entryway it leaves me barely any space for art, vertical storage, etc. Thanks for the idea I try to see if it works and post an update if it does.

torriador11672

Thank you I’m taking all suggestions and seeing if I can make any work. I will post an update with anything I change.

torriador11672

I started with quickest and least expensive of the suggestions. I went from cool white to warm white. What do you think? I like it.

Judyjudyjudy

What about painting or using removable wallpaper on the back of the far door - and add a magnetic shelf with a towel rod under it - the rack could hold umbrella, or other items on hooks, and shelf hold items on top. Those items could almost become artwork.

I like the wallpapered closet idea in an earlier comment, along with the changing the light fixture, perhaps be adding a cover to it.

DanielaAraya

This is already such a huge improvement! Are you able to paint? I think the metal is standing out right now because it's against a blank canvas. The warm white bulb helps a lot, but the hallway is still white at the end of the day, so you'll want to find ways to bring warmth to this area. Paint would be the easiest and most inexpensive, but a hallway runner would add a lot of personality too!

What kind of colors do you gravitate toward normally? What's the rest of your apartment look like?