Need opinions on how to design the main entrance area

[hellopity]

Ah I didn’t see the part about $3000 budget. My mistake. Thanks.

$3000, all the more reason to ditch seating.

[silibran]

Originally Posted by K'ledgeBldr

Funny you should mention that-
I ran across a great deal on an electronic player baby grand ebony lacquer for less than $1200. I would have scooped it up in a heartbeat to put in living room of last house. Unfortunately that's the only thing that would have fit- it was more like a parlor than a true living room.

I don't play either, but it would have been "grand" to hear piano concertos throughout the house.

You know, I was just expressing my opinion. Baby grand pianos are expensive. And they require maintenance.

Smaller spinets can be had cheaply. People are getting rid of their old pianos, and there aren't as many people who play for fun.

I'd much rather spend big bucks on a top notch stereo system, I think. Not as amazing as the centerpiece of a room, but you can get more enjoyment without taking piano lessons.

(I took lessons as a child and I can say with confidence that I am a lousy pianist.)

[gentlearts]

I would like to sit there and have a cozy chat, while looking out at the view. I vote for the chairs, and coffee table, since if I sat on the zen like pillows, someone should need to haul me up off the floor.