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

ok, then: -leave the bench where it is. you can put there throw pillows etc..comfortable to sit, nice to lean, fun to look at. can be some sort of textile too as has been said earlier..depends on your style -small light art over the bench("small and light" because I always keep earthquakes in mind; but you don't have to, I just have to mention that lol) -a mirror on the wall across if possible, with the shelf under it- for a small tray for keys etc-(whether integrated, matching, or not). I know it's not easy to find it; but they exist. Look also in vintage stores and on vintage sites like Etsy for unique options. I was very constricted by sizes when I looked for mine, since bathroom spaces were small; but you should see more choices..your space seems bigger. (btw you'll see your art reflected in that mirror. which will make it double nice)) -a bigger rug. the exact size hard to say..probably 5 by 7, 5 by 8? one needs to measure of course. shouldn't slide. would also go with wool since very resistant..or inside-ouside rug that can be washed easily? -a bigger plant. next to that nice white iron railing. if you can get a mirror and a shelf a shelf might be big enough to put a small plant on it. very welcoming. -i love central tables but from eyeballing the space, I think it's too small to support such a table

You hallway is pretty broken up with doorways so if I did anything I would get the new light as mentioned or maybe even 2. You could try a runner but you might have trouble opening that door on the right. Plus the hall rug is cut off at the left corner so you'll have to figure out where to stop the runner and still have it centered in the hallway. Something eye-catching like the photos posted on that back wall would be nice. Hanging cord relief - You can put something like this together yourself, and I found instructions for it before I saw this kit. I like how they trimmed out the plywood in one of those small pictures underneath. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Attic-Ease-Pull-System-Kit-in-Pewter-AEPSP/204354248

Photographers / artists on houzz: [https://www.houzz.com/products/santa-sun-current-print-on-canvas-30x45-prvw-vr~40028313[(https://www.houzz.com/products/santa-sun-current-print-on-canvas-30x45-prvw-vr~40028313)