I know you said "disregard clutter" but that's the only problem I see with the entry. You have size appropriate solutions for that. I wonder why they aren't working. And why you hate such an innocuous wall.

Bcb, besides the stuff i have on the floor it just seems like I need it to jump out since its the entry point. I could be wrong as I am not talented in decoration. Thanks

You have to declutter first. Nothing can "jump out" with clutter as a distraction. If you don't love it or use it, get rid of it. Then take a new picture because you're ready for decor advice.

What are some of the things that you are thinking of doing? What are your ideas on the wall that you hate?

Amy,
One solution toward loving your entry way is to have a light installed from the ceiling of this area. The wall light and your floor lamp in the corner are not typical entry way lighting. I'd then remove the wall light, paint the vent the same color as the wall, and hang art/decor on that wall. The light switch, thermostat, and doorbell(?) would then fade and not be the items your eye is drawn toward.

I'm not sure as to your budget nor the type of look you're going for though it would seem you're leaning more contemporary in style.

If I'm right, I'd reconsider re-doing the railing on the stair case. Unfortunately I see who ever installed the flooring laid it very linear, while the material is a nice hue and quality looking, my preference would have been to possibly lay it on the diagonal to break up the linear feel. Then again the space is very hard to see in conjunction with the surrounding area.