I would not put anything opposite the collage you have now because your hallway is too narrow. Some people like to move as far away as possible from such displays to take the pictures in as a group. That wouldn't be possible in your space if you had stuff on the opposite wall--- they might back up to see one wall and knock things off the other one. In general, if you have a hallway width less than four feet wide you don't want to line both walls with anything. If you have a long hallway or one punctuated by doors, you can put a grouping on one side, then hang things on the other side of the hall, not opposite but further down, iykwim. I would use a nice painting or print at the end of the hall, unless there is something you want to reflect from the other end.

If you post on the home decorating forum, you will get more advice. People are very helpful.

I agree with moving the table to the top of the stairs; the space seems too small for a table. Not sure what your budget is, but I know you can buy really inexpensive polypropylene runners quite cheaply and I think I'd add one on top of your carpeting...like this: I think it would make all the difference in your entry. Check out kswl's thread about her fairly inexpensive runners: $149 runners Here's a link from her thread to one that's only $69: $69 runner

Hi - Thank you for your help! We don't have enough room for a bench at the end of the hallway but the other ideas should work. I always thought a picture at the end would be strange, but I just tried taping up a poster and I think it will look good to put something there. Thank you! dulse