In my opinion too much around the walls near the table makes the area look too busy when it should be clean and simple to make the table and the above clock the feature, I would off set the table to the left and buy a nice tallish free standing vase OR preferably shabby chic a wooden plant stand and stand a plant on it, this would give a more balanced aesthetic to the whole look without it and the area to do that would not take up too much space so as not overdoing the area to make it have a more cluttered look, I like the idea of flipping the clock so that is then becomes a longer feature and would look more balanced, I think a handy hubby or friend could do it, for me a ladder is nice to put towels on in a bathroom but in an area like you have what is it's purpose? I don't find it particularly pleasing but please no one be offended this is just my opinion and as a (just) retired art restorer I am very interested in aesthetically pleasing spaces and interior decorating I realise everyone has their own opinions and they know what is right for them once they sort through the answers. If you lower the clock it too much it defeats the purpose of the clock being useful as they should be around eye level. Hope this helps.

My attitude is that artwork is artwork . I don't mean that in a bad way , and I love art , and that piece is really nice . But it isn't part of the table , it isn't intended to be . Move it 40cm higher and 80cm or whatever to the right . Basically , don't make it look part of anything else , and don't make it look 'formal' . Then the table you can do what you like with -- it is a table , it now isn't part of an art installation !

(Based in Melbourne)

My hallway is 1450mm wide, I have a 400mm wide console. There is plenty of room. And my entry hall is not that long and I have it positioned opposite the stairs. Still is plenty of room. My garage door is also near, and all groceries, kids, husbands, guests can easily get past.