That could be an interesting option - so just place it within the nook like the photo?

If you really want a big mirror, try a glass shop and have something custom cut. Maybe exactly to the hole's shape and plop it in? It's nice how it plays with the doorway next to it.

Are there spotlights on it? So it was meant for art perhaps? How about wallpapering the back of the niche with something interesting and then putting a smaller mirror in it--not rectangular, but maybe niche shaped or oval. then put your table in front of it.

Neither rids the problem. Would you consider covering the wall w a thin sheet of ply, and wallpapering?

I am thinking a modern pot with silk greenery in it to fill the space; maybe a wall garden done in silk or live succulents that need little water.

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And while I think of it, a waterfall would be soooo cool and pretty. Sized to fit your wall of course......

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Ha! At first glance I thought the niche already contained a piece of art--a painting of a guy with a camera. I like the niche, and if you don't like the mirror, then a piece of art, as crystalpea suggested, would be my second choice.

You could add trim and doors, and have a dartboard, whether you choose the Tardis theme, or something a bit more traditional.

If you choose the dartboard, I'd suggest placing a warning sign in the doorway to the right, while the game is in session. ;)

Covering this niche with 1/4 inch drywall would not be expensive - far less so than all these other ideas which still don't truly solve the problem.

Hi everyone thank you so much for your ideas! Ideally yes, I would like to change the curve on top or completely patch it up with drywall, but I really don't want to bring back to drywall people + repaint, as the whole house has already been painted and drywalled etc. We are only doing small minor touch ups.

I think I have decided to simply hang an appropriately sized artwork in the niche! Hopefully it will look good. Thank you for all your suggestions and I will post a final picture on Saturday to show you the end result!

If you're going for modern, an easy trick is to keep it minimal and focused on function. I don't see art or a mirror fitting that space properly without taking away from the architecture of the home in such a tight space. A rectangular shape will make the arch at the top more pronounced.

I would consider finding some cool hooks if you could use the entryway storage or 3-d art that isn't rectangular. Or reconsider adding drywall.

Also, the antler chandelier makes the entryway look smaller. Try repositioning so it follows the length of the hall better.

Either a mirror or some art that can upstage the modern chandelier. The latter will take some enjoyable searching. If you like pop art, it'd be just the ticket. Or high impact color, think Rothko.

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thanks @apple_pie_order, I like the idea of using an art piece to upstage the chandelier! Unfortunately the chandelier IS a little too big for the space, but I will have to work around it. @azlee014 I agree, I will try repositioning the chandelier so it doesn't take up as much of the width of the hallway.