style is not that importnt if you are a home owner as you more than likely just see things and grab them in a store as you lean towards that object, most people are like that.

Myself as a designer i am torn in my home to decorate or make it homely so it is usually homely but always stick to design princaples.

Ifyou want it to look like a magazine cover or an image you have seen, they usually are done with colour texture and decor considerations.

Try not to want someones idea or look as you will get confused with it, i see it all the time

Yes the green wall needs to go

Hi Ali. I had the same initial thought as girlguides. The elephant head carving is very cool, and I hope you can use it elsewhere. The mirror does add light to the hallway and the white flowers in the glass vase look very pretty. I just looked online at runners. Here are a couple of suggestions which are in lighter hues than the runner you have. Both are on sale and 80cm x 3m. The darker of the two would be my choice as it will hide any dirt much better.

I also like the suggestion of plant/s against the wall with the cherry blossom & birds artwork, and only using one candelabra there. Your experimentation with what you already have plus the addition of one or two extra items is working. Pls keep posting with the different looks. You will hit on the one that best appeals to you.

Would something like this work or would it just get in the way of people using the hallway? I like the idea of tallish plants (check they are non-toxic to pets) on stands that will fit under the artwork, but it might not be your style.

There are indoor plants that can thrive in low light, but you would need to check which ones and ensure they are also pet-friendly and non-toxic.

I think the german shepherd pup made for an excellent improvement ;) (we have one too - beautiful dogs).

Gorgeous pups. They look so intelligent. Great photos of them...what posers!

Both are beautiful dogs

Ali, what are dimensions of the 3-plants stand? Not sure about mirror or art. Art adds colour and width, but mirror shape is good & it has a more neutral tone. I think I'm leaning in favour of mirror. Use your best judgement as you can see how all of the entryway works together.

I agree it's a nice plant stand. Hopefully it is sturdy.

Hmmm, sturdiness is always something I consider, esp as it would be placed in a hallway with traffic from humans and dog(s). Three of our dogs are giant breed with long and very strong tails. Plus we have naughty cats. I have to carefully consider where and how high to place all of our indoor plants. That particular plant stand might be better placed in a corner perhaps? Or consider some different form of decoration?

Ali, that photo really helps as now can see how wide hallway is & how it fits in with overall scheme.

I like the chair there. It's looking pretty good. Can you now rehang the artwork & see how that looks instead of mirror?

I posted that last comment before seeing change in table location. Where were you going to place the chair?

Yes too wide. Could be a tripping hazard. I think the cable reel is rustic & interesting but mix so well there.

Hehe...I'm not keeping up with your changes! You are quick!

I like the table back against green wall, with the round mirror (at least from the angle of camera lens). How does it look straight on?

Sorry...I meant to say cable reel doesn't mix well with chair. IMO

Indeed, I do, Ali!

Not at all. That's what this site is about, helping. It's nice to be able to bounce ideas around and get other perspectives. Sometimes we can like what we hear or see, and other times not. Doesn't matter, always go with your own gut feeling.

I like the photo of the chair at entrance with green wall behind and round timber mirror above, all you need now is a large simple pot plant, round perhaps in white, with something like a rubber plant or large leafed variety, or Mother-in-laws tongue perhaps then add a white marble top small table on the other side of the chair, closest to the door with legs to match or similar to the chair. Remove the timber hall table all together and the letters and dragon fly on the opposite wall. That should do it. Pot plant examples photos to follow