What about one or two artistic small shelves in a darker wood or painted a colour in your rug? I can't find what I'm looking for, but basically a sculptural shelf or it could br a collection of small boxes together with some beautiful little artworks or collection pieces inside. You could also add a drawers or some hooks (stylishly!) to the bottom so you can hang your keys or throw your bits and pieces in the drawer. It would be the artwork and be practical too without taking up floorspace. Light it up too!

I agree with the other comments the entry would look much nicer without the artificial flowers and pots. I would add a console table with mirror above as they can be both beautiful and useful. The table could be a mix of iron and wood and the mirror framed in iron which would be in keeping with your Tuscan theme. On the table I would place a small bowl or box for keys (house and car) and a vase were you can display perfumed flowers like lilies which will naturally perfume your entry (the also last a good 2-3 weeks and aren't that expensive. If not possible to have fresh flowers all the time then a glass vase filled with lemons, limes or oranges or even some branches with leaves still on will suit your Tuscan style. A chandelier would be lovely and I would suggest a rustic carriage black iron style which would tie in with the border tiles on the floor. I don't think you need an area rug as the tiles already have a border. I love a black front door but I don't think the inside of the door needs to be black so I would leave it white. On the wall opposite the front door I would place a collection of four, six or eight (depending on frame size) pictures of Tuscany in black frames with white matt. It is a lovely entry and it should be inviting and give guests a place to check their appearance before they enter your home. Hope you find these suggestions helpful.

Hi Michelle! Megan from Bluethumb online art gallery here. While a mirror would look great there, why not consider having a really unique piece of art instead? It's more of a talking point to greet visitors with, and adds much more personality to a space. Since the table is quite a dark timber, I'd suggest a bright piece or a light toned neutral to lift the space. My pick for a bright artwork would be this one by talented Australian artist, Elizabeth Wojciak: https://bluethumb.com.au/elizabeth-wojciak/Artwork/the-way-out-elizabeth-wojciak A more neutral, nature themed piece would by this print by one of our best selling artists, Sally Browne: https://bluethumb.com.au/sally-browne/Artwork/cockatiel-forest The benefit of a print is that it's more affordable, and Sally only ever prints a handful of limited editions, so it's still quite a unique piece. Some other suggestions by other talented and popular artists are: https://bluethumb.com.au/penelopeoatesart/Artwork/dreaming-3 https://bluethumb.com.au/ember-fairbairn/Artwork/i-want-to-go-home https://bluethumb.com.au/will-dickerson/Artwork/colour-explosion https://bluethumb.com.au/lauren-daly/Artwork/desert-blush-original-reproduction https://bluethumb.com.au/susie-monte/Artwork/esther-susie-monte https://bluethumb.com.au/nelepcu-samuel/Artwork/mother-and-child-nelepcu-samuel For a more contemporary look, some original fine art photography is a great choice: https://bluethumb.com.au/photography/valentina-schulte/artwork/in-a-state-of-impermanence https://bluethumb.com.au/photography/tim-allen/artwork/terra-firma-2-13 https://bluethumb.com.au/photography/rory-fink/artwork/alpenrose https://bluethumb.com.au/photography/martine-perret/artwork/la-dune-orange https://bluethumb.com.au/photography/silvi-glattauer/artwork/lotus-silvi-glattauer https://bluethumb.com.au/photography/silvi-glattauer/artwork/jardin-majorelle-1 However, if you were in love with the idea of a mirror, you could still feature an original artwork with this piece, which could sit on the table: https://bluethumb.com.au/penelopeoatesart/Artwork/abstract-tree-table-art-bluegrey As for styling the table, I'd suggest a vase with lots of greenery and white flowers for a nice neutral softness, plus candles and small accents. Natural elements would really suit all the timber that you have already, and create a really soothing entrance to your home (which is lovely after a busy work day!). Let me know if I can help with any other artwork suggestions, or mock something up for you. Hope this helps!

I'd ask the question from the opposite point of view . What will closing the lounge off achieve ? It may make it look dark , it may make it look pokey , you have Bed 5 the other side of the entry , and although that presumably won't be used much , I'd actually be more inclined to try and hide that door . If you are worried about a steady stream of people heading to the stairs or kitchen , disrupting the people in the lounge , then why would you put the lounge there in the first place ? Enjoy the space , or move the lounge would be my obvious observation .