Becca - There are so many plants you could put in a big pot there! Here is a pic of a hibiscus that I love in its' pot. the other thought I had was to spend your money on a beautiful glazed pot and put an ordinary palm or whatever in it with some annuals in the bottom. I have a tea olive in my entry way because I love the fragrance but it's not a lovely thing to look at! Hope this helps, Hester

I would leave the narrow walls on each side blank. It's not necessary to have something on every wall. Likewise, if your hall is narrow, I wouldn't add a table. If you NEED something to place keys or whatever, maybe a narrow shelf?

What do you need to make it more functional? It's difficult to tell from the photos how much room you have to work with. I'd definitely want a small table near the door. Some people want a bench and place to stash shoes and coats. If a mirror would make it more functional for you, I wouldn't hesitate to hang one!

There are plenty of neutral rugs out there that might work well in your space. We agree, the current rug might be too small for your space, so definitely try it in the entryway and see if you can get a bigger one for the seating area. Here are some ideas from a few designs of ours.