Any of your options can work. A large painting could look amazing, and give you some color. The bookshelf could also be nice but you'll need to style it sparingly and carefully so it doesn't look cluttered. The shorter console is too similar to the bench on the other side of the door, but the bench looks too small in that space. You may be able to use the console under the mirror on the right side of the door, and then leave the left side for art or leave it empty.

Do you need open bookcases there? What would you store on them? (Btw, did you measure well? The pic makes them look huge and too big for the space.) I wouldn't buy something just to fill an empty wall. Art is usually a great idea in my books but I'd splurge on something I LOVED not just something to fill a blank space because a decorator thought it a good idea. Your front door is gorgeous but I wonder if the entry elements are correctly scaled for it. Hard to judge in pics. I'm not a pro but the bench and mirror look a bit skimpy on the other side.

I don’t need a bookshelf for books. It would be for display of photos, sculptures and nicknacks with maybe a few books. I agree about the bench and mirror looking chintzy. I haven’t been able to afford new furniture since we moved in 3 years ago so I had to use what I had. I’m finally starting to look for a few pieces now. 😀

I haven't been able to afford new furniture in 15 years so I understand. :P My advice: get entry pieces you love that work for you and the space before you add something to the other wall. In a well appointed modern space, empty walls look intentional not forgotten. :)

So I moved the console over to the right of the door and I think it looks too wide for the area. I think I'll have to move it to the bedroom for sure.

What are the dimensions of the two walls? What kind of storage do you need? A place for coats? Umbrellas? keys, phone, etc.? Think function first then figure out form by taking into account the dimensions of the space and the surrounding areas. How tall is the ceiling? What's your budget? My advice: get an onsite pro's advice for a whole entry (or floor, if possible) plan that you can implement as time and budget allow.

So the wall where the console was is 108 inches wide with a 10-foot ceiling. The other wall is 59 wide with a 17ft ceiling. I know the mirror has to go, it's 30 years old and has been painted a bazillion times. I have a real nice mudroom that functions as a drop station for umbrellas, keys, shoes, etc. So I had another piece of furniture that was in my living room that I moved over to the wall where the bench was. How does it look?

That table is much better than the bench next to the door.

bump for the morning crowd. :)

Just wanted to show everyone who gave me advice on my entryway the end result. I'm very happy!

Oh my gosh! That looks so great! I love the ottoman, especially love the color choice for the fabric. And the art work above it is just right.

Great job! Very nicely done!

Slamming style, well done!

Very nice! The arrangements on each side of the door are distinct but balanced. And I love that CB2 upholstered bench.

Looks great. Well done! Thanks for sharing.

Fabulous❣️❣️