I like the mirror and bench but not sure about the pillows being there. Does the bench not interfere with the door opening?

Thanks for the advice! I have a bench that is longer and would look ok there. The door still opens very wide with the bench there. I also feel like a floor lamp would look good and push the bench over so it is not in the middle of the mirror... Obviously this would make the bench appear longer.

In going with a bench, I think a bench with a back would look better. Because the bench has to be short given the limited amount of space, having a back on it would give it more visual weight to balance the mirror above and also create a more finished look with the pillows.

I would go with just the mirror. Perhaps a very shallow shelf under it with a tray for keys.

I think the two arches compete with one another. I would hang a rectangular picture that is more in scale with the bench above it. The pillows are cute, but they prevent it from being used. Love the rug.

Thanks for idea. Before I purchased the mirror, we just had the blank wall and the bench. We DO use the bench for shoe removal, so I really want to keep the seat there.
Thanks for the replies and advice!

Looks good, but you could try a larger mat, still centred on the door, but fitting it under the legs of the bench.

A longer bench will give the scene more gravitas.

Love the mirror, some ideas, if you want to keep bench, I'd remove pillows and perhaps add a tall candle stick holder or vase, next to bench perhaps

Lamp or vase to get knocked over? I'm looking for an umbrella stand that's attractive....Seems the bench is about as wide as mirror... so something like:

We posted at same time - about vase, etc....

Ok....great advice! Hopefully this looks better, at least before I can go out and look for things again! Love HOUZZ!

Much improved! Is it the angle of the photo that makes the bench look like it is not centered under the mirror?