This 1920’s Tudor home had a small, long and narrow-shaped entry in need of an upgrade. The homeowners wanted a place to hang coats and hide outdoor clothing, but there was nowhere to hide them. The first impression as one entered the home was a messy line of hanging jackets, backpacks, outerwear and shoes. The home has so much character that the design had to meet up to the beautiful architectural details, including highlighting, instead of covering, the original stone fireplace wall. Custom millwork was designed to function for the modern day with a rod for hanging coats, hooks for children’s backpacks and drawers for shoes. The goal of the design was to honor the home by having the cabinetry look as if it had always been there. Custom antiqued mirror was placed in the center door panels to reflect much needed light into the space, reflect the beautiful original stone of the fireplace, help make the small space look larger and provide a patina fitting for the history of the home. A crisscross design of leading was applied to the mirror doors to create a unique detail reminiscent of leaded glass windows characteristic of Tudor homes. The hardware finish is pewter to look appropriately aged. On the opposite wall two ottomans are housed under a blue grasscloth console ready for mail or keys as one enters or leaves the home. A hand-forged twisted iron lamp, again a nod to the antiquity of the house but used in a fresh way, sits next to ethereal abstract artwork. Double drum fabric ceiling lights with hand-forged metal details were placed symmetrically for a perfect combination of timeless and old-world style. An upholstered bench finishes the space.