I would remove everything you have opposite your front glass door. I would replace with a very large artwork. I would have a decent size console or buffet situated between the barn sliding door and the stairs. You could have a 2000mm long console with mirror above it or artwork. Or you could have a long seating bench with artwork above it. The console table you have at the moment is too small and not in proportion to the space. You need something that has texture and is in proportion to the space. Place a large plant behind the glass door to add interest. But keep the front door hall wall free of furniture.

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Thank you, should I add any artwork to the wall the front door is on? Or leave blank? Also for the large artwork opposite front door should this be like almost floor to ceiling size?

Artwork opposite front door, I would position artwork centred at eye height, probably 1000mm square in size. No bigger as the hall isn’t wide. You haven’t mentioned the height of your ceilings. Is the hallway directly opposite door extra height compared to the rest of hallway?

Something like this. Up to you whether you hang artwork on both walls. How “busy” do you want the space? Sometimes less is more.

Do you need a bench, cupboard or drop zone somewhere? I notice the backpack on the floor, do you need some extra functionality?

Agree artwork only opp door. I would do artwork on the wall with the barn door and any table/hooks etc for drop zone on the wall adjacent to front door. As you enter the eye will be drawn to artwork on the opp wall. Leave the more cluttered stuff adjacent to door.

@dreamer the ceiling height in front of door is significantly higher than the rest of the hallway it is a high sloped ceiling.

@bigreader no need for drop zone as I have this at the back door which is what we mostly use. Backpack dump was out of the ordinary 😂.

Agree with dreamer, a large artwork at entry, this will compliment the light fitting, then add a striking console , or if needing storage for items , ottoman’s with lids that double as a seat to remove shoes etc.

If as you say no need for dump zone, then ottomans in a luxurious fabric to add a beautiful look to your entry.

Hi Karla,

The scale of the hallway is shrinking your entry door decor. I would simplify what you have here by either just having the sideboard with a full vase of foliage with height, or a large artwork with the sideboard layered infront to pop keys etc.

A large artwork piece on the right (entry door) wall would be a nice touch.

The hallway is so wide you could afford to do some custom cabinetry if you needed the storage for bags, jackets umbrellas etc. I wouldn't bother with a hallway runner it would be too thin unless you got something custom made.

Think bold and commanding of space for your art choices.

Hi Karla

Some good food for thought here in the comments.

The space with the floor to ceiling window could be an opportunity for a large indoor plant - parlour palm. fiddle leaf fig.

Keep the hall table where you have it, so you have a drop off point.

It is such a lovely dramatic entryway, don't cram everything up near the main door

Beyond the barn door hang a really large, colourful ( perhaps Indigenous) painting or print.

You could consider a feature panel of a complimentary colour behind the artwork- about 8-10 cm wider than the artwork. That will make a statement and allow guests to pause and admire!

All this will help lead your guests to the stairs to what I assume is the living area of your home.

Karla

Here's an example of a suitable artwork