The artwork isn't working in the space. I think a console table would work better than a bench, but with a thinner or smaller art work.

I agree.....longer bench or console table (with bench underneath if you like) plus taller, thinner art and accessories

I’d like to keep a place for sitting since it is where my kids sit to put on shoes, etc. I’ll look for a longer one!

Yes.....you need a longer bench and the artwork should be either round or triangular, so it does not fight with the stairs. These photos are not necessarily your style, but showing you how a rond piece does not fight with the stairs.

I agree with the others. A much longer bench. I would also remove the picture and the side table. Just have the bench on its own.

Agree with those that say you should have a longer bench. I think it could be chunkier in style too, if that’s something you’d like. Maybe something with a solid back with arms. Also agree that a gallery wall that follows the line of the stairs, or a round piece, would fit better. Even several round pieces in various sizes would look cool (you can sets of mirrors in various sizes)... if you’d like a funkier look.

I actually think if you took away the art and the stool the bench would look great as is, by itself. I might scoot it over to be closer to the edge of the wall and roughly aligned with where the drywall starts on the stairs.

The bench is too short. Also, the frame of the art is too chunky next to that bench.

You could use a longer bench or have a console table with ottomans under for seating

here is a photo of a bench similar to yours..you can see the size of it compared to the length of the wall

Stiff spindles on stairs. Stiff spindles on the bench back. Stiff dots in the art. No color, no texture, no natural shapes, no rug, no softness. I think you are just trying to fill an empty space. The first thing I would change is the art piece. It may work better in another spot. Then add a rug or a runner.
Art is personal. Buy what you like to look at, not because of its color or size or style.

Without artwork and table. I agree I think there are too many spindles going on. Would this mirror work? This is the living room that it is open to. I like to say my style is modern boho with a touch of glam.

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Pretty living room! The bench seems diminutive in relation to the scale of your home.

We need to see photos of the entire front hall. Thanks.

It’s a weird triangle space at the end of a short hallway. One door is the coat closet and the slatted door is the entry from the garage.

Now that you've shown more of your hallway, I can now see why you went with the smaller bench. You may not have room for anything longer. The latest way you've restyled looks fussy and cluttered to me. It's a small wall with the angle of the stairs, vents and light switches. Adding all the other stuff to the bench is too much. Just leave the bench on its own, maybe add a small toss cushion. Would love to see that bench painted black.

Thanks for the photos. The shorter bench makes sense now.

With kids putting on and off shoes and the garage right there, that rug will not survive long, so I think I'd take that out. I recommend this shape.

It is going to be hard to find a more boho feel in a shape like this, but worth looking.

Maybe a unique, talk coatrack. Old fashioned to hand coat when guests come in, if no mud room or closet nearby?

Using your round mirror as an anchor, you could add several smaller mirrors.

Going to try this for a few days. I ordered an orange runner to bring in other colors from the living room.

We think it might be nice to try something like in our designs we included below. We are not sure the bench you have currently works.

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Thank you Courtney those are very pretty. but I actually need a bench here for people to get shoes on etc. I’m thinking of painting the bench black as someone else mentioned or even getting a different bench.

I presume that is the front door at then end of the long hall. It feels off-putting to have a bench at the end of the hall the curves away from you. That is why I suggest a demilune shape

Stand in the front entrance and you will see what I mean, See how this shape feels better.

This was my solution for my staircase. I have three antique grain buckets to collect my kids shoes.

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I see what you are saying about the angle but isn’t that the way a lot of entryways are? I thought that I softened it somewhat by putting the woven basket and throw blanket there. A rectangle console would be another sharp edge pointing at guests coming through the front door.

Yes. You did soften it and it looks much better. In this case, your bench is sort of sitting in the walkway. I think it does feel much better, though.

Thoughts?

I like the above! It's so much better than the original pics. I might lower the mirror a bit so it's more in relation with the table.

Thanks! I have a bench coming this week so I will decide between them.

I thought you needed a bench? Could we please see a photo from the front hall looking toward the back hall? Thanks.

I do! I ordered a bench. Just for fun I tried this console that is currently in my living room. Just testing it out. It doesn't work in my living room either ;)

I like this combo much better

Console versus new bench. I really like both! If I keep the bench I think I will get a bigger mirror

If your kids need it to remove shoes, I'd keep the bench. The rug softens the feel from the front hall.....like you are not walking into a bench.

like the console myself, but the bench is alright too, if you need one there.

Thanks!

i think i like the bench

Can I ask where you purchased the first bench? I’m looking for something similar for my house. Thanks!

So you need a longer horizontal element as an anchor and a vertical element on the wall. That blue bench is not working for your space. Too short. Makes no statement

Ashley Furniture

Could we please see a photo from the front hall? Thanks.

The bench is from Wayfair by Mod Made!

View from front door

You've done a great job with your house.

The reason I kept asking for a view from the front door, is this is what I thought: the bench is in the middle of a walkway. I'd prefer nothing on the floor (no table or bench).

I would hang something on the wall.

If the kids need a bench to remove their shoes, is there somewhere else it could be placed?

I see what you are saying! Unfortunately our laundry room entrance is just a ‘pass through’ size. I think removing that rug really helped in making the bench area feel larger. And the new linger bench seems to disappear into the wall, or at least I haven’t bumped into it yet!

You haven't bumped into it yet, because of the basket and bear rug. While those 2 items help not bumping into the bench, it just feels a little contrived to me. The rest of your house has clean lines.

Would you consider a demilune bench (half circle)?

I would keep the bench but remove the pillow and rug. It will be much easier to use it to take off/put on shoes without those in the way. And no one is going to curl up and read a book there. :)