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I would suggest purchasing a new hall table, maybe something with a bit more width.

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I can see that your hallway is not very wide and any furniture bigger than what you have may restrict traffic flow. There are some very narrow tables available if you look around, or you could paint the cupboard that is there. If you don't like rugs, try putting wallpaper on one wall and painting the rest of the walls a colour rather than white. Love the idea of a bit of artwork also. Or you could just hang all your family photos on the wall.

Colour and something quirky that makes a statement about who lives here. Wall paint alone would make a difference. While mirrors and shoe storage are essentials, without anything else they render the area utilitarian - more like a "wet room" than a warm welcome. Or the inside of an empty fridge (sorry, but that was the first thought I had when I looked at the pic). Yes to rugs, paintings, arty objects, wallpaper... All or some as your taste dictates.

i would put mirror where cross is and put art work where the mirror was , its not a area big enough for much else ,may be a tall vase on the floor with long seemed flowers or reeds

I think you need a little bit of colour - and a little bit of you. So, yes, a rug and artwork.

Now, the only thing that gives a clue to your tastes in the pictures you have posted is the crucifix - so I'm going to assume that your religion is important in your life. Perhaps consider taking this theme a little more - an artwork that resembles a stained-glass window, for example, to place above shoe cupboard. Or maybe think about replacing your current mirror with one that features a leadlight or ironwork border . . . A vase (or maybe a pair) of flowers . . . if you don't have the garden (or spare budget) to keep up a supply of fresh flowers, think about artificial ones (yes, they can look good).

I'd also think about moving the crucifix a bit more away from the door, so that it isn't behind the door when it opens. The 'behind the door' part of the wall is always a bit awkward - maybe, if you are happy to have a minimalist style, perhaps a coat hook or two on the wall behind the door. Sometimes just hanging a fashionable straw shopping bag helps a space like this feel more human - or you can use the hooks for a coat, bag or umbrella.

The letters 'HOME' seem to me a little low - is it possible to hang them on the wall beside the mirror? And since that seems to me to be making a statement about another priority in your life (please forgive me if I'm reading too much into all of this!), maybe some framed photos below - particularly any old ones you may have of parents or grandparents. You can reinforce the religious theme with wedding photos perhaps. Or maybe an artwork that celebrates the idea of home - there all sorts of more traditional artworks that celebrate interiors from still lifes to the Impressionists to the more modern vibrant suburban artworks by (or inspired by) Howard Arkley (you can always by poster prints from galleries for framing).

See http://arkleyworks.com/ and just google "impressionist interiors' to get a whole bunch of arty ideas.

I agree with the idea of a rug - and, if you like the 'stained glass' church-type theme, then maybe that can be something you also pick up in the rug.

Or if, I've completely misread your interests, just fill your entrance with the colours and themes that are your favourites. Me, I like horses - I have photos and artworks celebrating them everywhere!

Good luck!

Your entrance just needs some colour. Found this narrow Ikea table that might appeal and a piece of inspirational artwork.

sizeable art, the mirror is too small for the wall.

Replace the shoe cupboard with a slim console that had four legs. The two legged shoe storage looks funny. I like the above reto yellow suggestion. I like the suggestions to move the mirror as it is too much if a perfect match with the shoe cupboard. Add decorator items such as baskets and canisters, small storage boxes and flowers or candles for light /atmosphere as the power point is around the corner so you can't have a lamp on the console.

Thanks all for your input. I probably should have mentioned that I'm selling the home so I will leave some of the suggestions for my new home otherwise I would have invested in a proper console table and some nice art etc... I dislike the shoe cabinet at the entrance but I think I will go with adding a colourful modern rug and flowers to it as it won't be too costly.

A rug immediately comes to mind. A colourful one that makes a statement! Rugs and timber flooring belong together!! Instead of the mirror and shoe shelving perhaps a painting or wall hanging above an oversized floral arrangement or even an unusual chair or sculpture. You will be surprised what you can find at op shops and garage sales. My heart is beating faster just thinking about the possibilities for your entrance!