Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors

Decor

A Few Updates in the Entry

November 22, 2016

To know me, is to know our entry will never be done. It's alway evolving. So, don't take this post as, the entry reveal. This is more of a--we've made a lot of great updates in the past couple months and here is what it looks like now.

A layered entry look

The first big change was this long vintage runner from The Vintage Rug Shop. I love the layered look over our FLOR carpet squares. Even though the FLOR squares are washable, the runner adds an extra element of camouflage, too. Charly can't resist it.

Hooks on wallpaper!

The second change was adding three more of these hooks to the back wall. While we added a coat closet, off the laundry room, to our home last year (can you believe our house never had one?), it's still nice to have a place to conveniently hang our every-day gear--backpacks, jackets, diaper bags. Four hooks for a family of 4 should have been plenty, but we have company so often, it's nice to have a few extra available for guests.

Love this large leaning mirror

Of course that meant the mirror that used to be on that wall needed to be moved. For a little while, this large Blu Dot floor length mirror was moved to our room, but I couldn't find the perfect one for this entry before our Friendsgiving, so I moved it here and it's kind of nice! I like the height it adds and who doesn't love a leaning mirror (this one is secured to the wall so it won't tip)? The only downside is it's too narrow for the wall, which is where a large plant comes into play. Is the plant kind of dead? Yes. But it's also kind of alive, so we're attempting to nurse it back to health--although in the back of my mind I already ordered this Faux Fiddle Leaf as a permanent, will-never-die-on-me replacement. 

Entry looking into a jewel-toned room

The last big change in recent months was the railing and a new door earlier this year.

Horizontal railing and vintage rug

Like I said, the entry is ever-evolving. We have plans to work on the stairwell a little more this winter and maybe one day I'll find the perfect perfect mirror, but for now, we feel refreshed with the changes. Change is good for that and sometimes it just takes shifting a few things around in your own home.

Let's end with where we started--the entry when we moved in, and now.

before-and-after

Pret-ty satisfying.

filed under: 
— Hide Comments
+ ShowComments
What do you think?

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  1. I am shocked by the before and after pics. What vision you have! What paint color was used for the entry?

    1. No, not in the washer. They have a thick rubber backing so that would be a bad idea, haha. But we've washed them with our pressure washer, and we also have them professionally cleaned whenever we get our carpets downstairs cleaned.

  2. The link for the vintage rug shop seems to be sending me to Go Daddy. Any chance you could let me know the link? I'm drooling over your layered rug look - it's fantastic!

  3. Yes, please please please get that faux fiddle leaf fig! I want to hear from someone I trust before I pull the trigger myself. I love how Charly always looks so darn comfy!

  4. What a great refresh, I love your modern spin on traditional style. Diggin' the small glimpses of the other rooms in these photos-I spy a cool new chair in the boudior! Also, a tall snake plant would look so good next to that mirror, not quite so top heavy to block the nice lines you have created in the entry but still a pop of green and they require so little care. Never had a trusty snake plant poop out on me. Love your new winter family pic!

  5. Fun to see the evolution. Some spots in our house never seem "finished" so it's good to know it happens to others too! The link to the runner appears to be incorrect. I clicked and got a Go Daddy search results for "Vintage Rug Shop." When I googled "the vintage rug shop" it comes up. Just a heads up.

  6. The vintage rug shop website is thevintagerugshop.com.
    I think your link is wrong. :-)

    Curious if you considered crown molding? The ceiling seems a little low for crown molding ( I can't tell really) but it might look good.

  7. Love the mirror! How did you secure it to the wall? We just bought our first house this summer and are slowly learning the DIY ropes and could use some tips. Thanks!

  8. I have that same Flor carpet. Mine discoloured though. Oh well

    Really thinking about picking up some of these vintage rugs. They are all over my Instagram and really add life to the space.

    Great post!

  9. I love how much the stair rail updates this space! And that wallpaper is still one of my favorite things ever! It all looks amazing!

  10. Every version has been lovely! Would you mind sharing the size of your new rug? I'm scoping out a vintage rug too, and am trying to visualize whether it has the right dimensions. Your space looks similarly long. Thanks!

    1. That was a concern, but when I asked Chris he said he literally never say down on the bench. Haha. We do have couches and chairs surrounding the entry and I think the benches ended up collecting things instead of being a place to sit for shoes.

What We're

Loving

Right Now

What We're

Loving

Right Now

Looking for our favorite things? A place to shop our home room by room, or just catch up on what Julia's wearing / loving right now? Browse the CLJ shop
Shop All

Love Stories

Love Where You Live

In an industry that often feels designed to make you discontent, we want this to be place you come for inspiration, ideas, and encouragement to make the space you're already in feel like home.
Read All Posts
let's break this thing up

BROWSE BY CATEGORY

01

Portfolio

Befores, afters, mood boards, plans, failures, wins. We’ve done a lot of projects, and they’re all here.
read more
02

Projects

We have a long-standing relationship with DIY, and love rolling our sleeves up and making it happen.
read more
03

Design

Even when you don’t want to rip down a wall, you can make that space in your home better. Right now.
read more
hello world!

looking for inspiration?

Blue bonus room with paneled ceiling and Frame TV
Design

My Formula for When to Paint the Ceilings a Color and When Not To

Here's something you don't need me to tell you, but I'm telling you anyway: You get to choose whether you want to paint your ceiling or not! But, still, almost daily, I get asked "Why don't you paint that ceiling the color of the walls?" If you've never tried painting a ceiling and you're considering […]
A bowl of Thai-Inspired Basil Beef Stir-Fry with jasmine rice
Chris Cooks

Thai-Inspired Basil Beef Stir Fry

I'm back at it today with the Asian-inspired flavors. I always seem to lean that way in my recipes, but why would I use less flavor when I can fill my kitchen with the scent of ginger, garlic, and chilies?! Thai Basil Beef is one of my all-time favorite things to order for takeout. What […]
Sales

The Best Presidents' Day Sales: Home, Tech, Apparel & More

We're halfway through February, and the first big sale weekend of the year is here! You know we love curating the best Presidents' Day sales for you in one spot. (It makes my life easier too when I want to check my favorite retailers!) It's a big deal weekend for major appliances, tech devices, and […]
Design

7 Things You Probably Shouldn't Have in Your House—If You're a Perfectionist

While I don't consider myself a perfectionist, I do like things neat—most of the time. It's important to me that my home is beautiful and lived in. I want it filled with laughter, joy, and life. If that means a few nicks and spills? That's fine with me. Even so, over the years of home […]
Learn With Us
Want to do what we do? Get the tools, mentorship, and training to be a Good Influencer professionally.
Learn More
Looking for Something?

SEARCH THE BLOG

We've been doing this since 2009 and we've posted a whopping 24145+ blog posts and counting. You might need a little help searching, huh?

Can We Send You Our Love Letter?

Another way for us to stay in touch! Joining our weekly newsletter gives you access to exclusive content, never-before-seen photos, your questions answered, and our favorite DIYs. Sign up below!

hello world!
Follow Along on Instagram
Welcome to our online community where we've posted home, DIY, style, renovations, and family since '09. Renovating our #cljmoderncottage in Idaho and headed for new adventures in Raleigh, NC. #cljfam #cljtransformations
© 2025 Chris Loves Julia, LLC
PRIVACY POLICYTERMS & CONDITIONSAFFILIATE DISCLAIMERSITE CREDITCOMMUNITY GUIDELINES