Looks like you have a blank slate. Do you have any furnishings, rugs, or art from which you could pull colors? If front door is not painted, leave it alone. How much light is coming into your entry? That will help determine if you want to go dark or light. Should choose furnishings or have a good idea of what you want before painting. Easier to match paint to them than other way round.

An entry should serve to introduce you, your style and to preview and hint at what's to come in the adjoining rooms. We have no reference point for any of that.

Looks like you have a real treasure! Love the elegant stairs and railing. Is it a art deco styled house or earlier?

I think I would do a light color since the ceiling will be the same color. I would get a silver colored metallic paint formulated for hot applications and paint the radiators.

Can we see the spaces next to this space . There is IMO no way to suggest colors with no context.

I love the texture on the walls. I would start by priming all the walls and ceiling and once you see the light in the room you can begin the search for a color. I would also change out the light sconce, probably and up/down spread. ... looks like a fun project.

I detest textured walls anywhere so IMO have them skim coated but we still need pics

houssaon, yes she is a mix of an art deco and Mediterranean style house with almost everything in it original to 1938. She is a beautiful home with character. While none of the features of this house would be anything i would have personally chosen for my self if i had a blank canvass, I am keeping her in her original glory for as long as I can. I like your suggestions. Thank you.

kandrewspa thank you. I was leaning towards a pale colour and white was at the top of my list.