I do mean Persian, which is why I said, "If you can afford it". I think if you're going for that look, you have to be careful because rugs trying to look like Persians are not good and look cheap. I'm a bit biased here, because I grew up in an area of brownstones where everyone has the long hallways and the high ceilings and had Persians on their floors (including my own house) and they last forever and are so gorgeous. But they are definitely an investment, no doubt about it. If, after 20 years, there is some wear or fading with a Persian, all you do is get out the Magic Markers and color them in. Believe me, I am not at all wealthy, but Persian rugs are one of the few things I believe are worth the money - them, a good sofa, and good mattresses. Other than that, it's CL for furniture and decor (or Christmas Tree Shops, or HomeGoods). I agree that your hall would do well with probably three separate runners, and again, with Persians, they don't have to match and in fact would look great with three different designs. To me, there are a couple things that always work, no matter what: Persian rugs, and reclaimed wood furniture.

What about adding some wainscoting and runners to help fill the space like this area. I like how they placed the vase and books on the console table. The photos don't have to be of your family, they could just be scenes that you like. A set of photos (think places you've traveled, places you like -all in black and white addes a touch or formality since you'll see it from your living room. [traditional hall design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-hallway-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_743~s_2107) by san francisco interior designer Amoroso Design Alternatively, you could just have a beautiful rug there and the console table and grand lights like this space: [traditional hall design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-hallway-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_743~s_2107) by los angeles interior designer Elizabeth Dinkel I started a search for you so you can gather some inspiration from here as well: Here is a link that might be useful: [Wide hallway with console table images[(https://www.houzz.com/products/wide-hallway-console-table-prbr0lbl-pl~l_88732)

"How do you pick art?" Art picks you. I would do that slowly, and when you see a piece of art or a photograph or a wall sculpture that really grabs you, pick it up and find its place on that wall. Art is personal and truly in the eye of the beholder.

Check Ballard Designs, they have several less than 11". Also, Pier One has a nice 10" deep console. http://www.pier1.com/lincoln-console-table/2707854.html#q=Console&start=1 I tried to link to the Ballard consoles but got cut off from my post. Just search "console" on their site. Here's one: http://www.ballarddesigns.com/martin-3-door-console/376953 There are several more: http://www.ballarddesigns.com/lafayette-44-22-console/362696 I have this one in our narrow entry hall: http://www.ballarddesigns.com/castellon-console/304800 I was happy with the finish and the quality but I did not pay that much for it! There is a post on this forum by TurquioseRose that shows a photo of the Pier One console in her narrow hallway. Not sure how to find it. seagrass