Hallways and entryways are often considered 'in-between spaces', that is, rooms designed for passing between rooms. Thus, the predominant rule in decorating these narrow spaces is to avoid anything that may block the rhythm, making the area more difficult to navigate. Gwyneth Paltrow, however, interrupts the flow with a pedestal table, and it looks amazing.
The entryway in the Goop founder's Montecito home was decorated by the famed interior designer, Brigette Romanek, who infused the entire space with a welcoming, organic modern feel. Rather than falling into convention, she interpreted Gwyneth's entryway as a room all of its own. She decorates with furniture, including wooden benches, a pedestal table, and a collection of vases. It's an entryway that you'd want to stop and spend time in. Given that the pedestal table is directly in front of the door, it's a controversial choice that some people dub an entryway mistake. One commenter exclaims: 'I'm sorry, but I would not put that beautiful table in the center of the room, even if it is a showstopper! It is not practical as it blocks the flow from the door; you have to go around something to get where you're going.' But what do the experts say?
