You are standing in an octagonal entry foyer. Numerous hooks, equally suitable for hanging cloaks or jackets, line the walls. To the left of the entryway, an umbrella tree holds several umbrellas and walking sticks of various shapes and sizes. To the right, within easy reach of the door, rests a large trunk and a tea service cart. A highly polished samovar and custom-made three-stage espresso machine adorn the cart.