I'd do a long console table with a side chair on either end. Put either a large piece of art or a series of framed prints over the table. Add a colorful rug/runner for the hallway and a couple of ceiling light fixtures.

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That's almost a room all by itself! What about shelves for lots of books?

Or a thin desk against the wall--with shelves above?

When I had my first apartment after college, I had a huge entry way. I had an early American dresser that was large and a show-stopper. It served as storage as well as a mirror and landing zone.

what Sabrina said.

there is so many great things you could do w/this space!

Lighting. I'd prob find a cool light for the center.

or do multiple lights down the center like shown here. Ignore the wood beams

or do one feature light

look how pretty this is. the colors, all the other elements.

let me show you a few ideas and you see what you like

Doors. Paint the doors a darker color

you could do a gallery wall on the left, black/white frames/art, paint your other doors a dark charcoal (BM Wrought Iron would look great w/your oak) and bring in an area rug. (this is a hallway, so imagine this in your entryway)

Here's my attempt at photoshop of the items in the above picture.

I gave you this light (which I have in my own hallway!)

And I gave you a vintage style rug. (look at Overdyed rugs) They come in all colors

or maybe you'd rather have something like this one w/some color

Or something natural like a jute or sisal,,(see some of the other pics )

If you like a lighter look, paint the door (s) a softer, brighter color, bring in a rug that coordinates, and a wood console table w/ a larger mirror,

or, better yet, a large piece of artwork. if you don't want the console table, try any type of bench. this is more rustic, but I'm showing you this for the large piece of art.

How about something like this?

Here's a quick photoshop of this photo

Do your one wall w/a board and batten, paint it another color. this navy would look beautiful w/your wood floors.

you could do a console table with a mirro, paint the other doors the same blue, bring in a runner or larger area rug (you have the room for it) and of couse a chandelier.

If you like something lighter and neutral, then how about something like this table and decor elements? This is from Cost Plus world market, I think. the other items can be found at HomeGoods or Wayfair.

do a semi flush mount beaded light.

Here's another large, wide entryway.

how about this sisal or jute area rug?

semi flush mount beaded light, long wood console table w/art, lamps, and if you don't like the board and batten, you could do this type of tongue and groove wall planks, or shiplap like this one:

If you can stand off to the right side and shoot a picture at that long wall, I could try and photoshop some other elements there.

maybe you'd rather do a wall full of diff art, a bench, plant, rug?

If you like the natural tones w/blacks and whites, try something like this

With a rug/light shown here, and think about painting your doors a blue/charcoal color

here's another photoshop with a more formal look. settee, sconces, art, side table, rug, lantern chandelier.

a narrow couch, table w/mirror over it?

For sure a runner. Appears there is a can just for art to be illuminated. Where do you live? Is this door used always or only when 'company' arrives? Is a bench needed for removing boots etc or just a table? It's so light and bright, I would not do anything to compromise that.

Thinking that your one "empty" wall could look good with wallpaper.

Wow thank you.i actually have one of the tables shown in a few of these pics.

I was thinking wallpaper too

With or without furniture on the walls, I'd want a great rug and a round foyer table.

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Nothing to add except that this is a stunning space. I love the idea of wallpaper.

Thank you!!

I love the wallpaper, rug, and circle table ideas with art. I had this set up for a while but need a change.

Hi... any chance you want wallpaper ideas? but showing some more of your home would be best. :)

I really like that console.

I think if you did a wainscot, or board and batten, painted a diff color, and brought in a runner (and painted the doors) you'd have a completely diff look. and the light, if you can swing it.

I don't think the current gray color on the walls is doing that space any favors. maybe it's the photo, but I think you could do better.

I still like that board and batten picture in the Navy. I think that would look great w/your entryway

use your imagination, but here's a similar console w/some white lamps, texture, but look at the dark wall behind it w/the bright white trim. Would you like that in the entry?

I'd love these colors w/your wood floor. just look at the wainscot and dark charcoal/navy color.

I'm still partial to Wrought Iron for the wall and doors, but maybe you want a diff color?

Raccoon Fur? Witching Hour?

I'm thinking this look. dark upper, white wainscot. (or the reverse)

Maybe you like lighter? here's more of a board and batten wall treatment. diff ways to do it.

If you like the more neutral colors, you could try some of these:

for example, look at the wainscot behind this similar table , and the textured rug and other decor elements

If you like those soft sage/ivory colors, you could try this. the white for the wainscot, the clary sage for the walls, and maybe the darker green for the doors.

Simple flat panel wainscot (this is pretty simple to DIY) with a gray/green upper wall.

paired w/your table and some other accessories...looks nice.

you could even do a simple beadboard wainscot and paint it sage. or whatever color you like

Blue your thing?

blue/green colors w/the ivory

Or, if you like a soft blue,,,

Topsail on the walls, white wainscot, diff decor elements on the table.

Area rug w/natural and light blue tones would look fine

If you like more of the farmhouse look?

with shiplap and wallpaper?

Thanks all. I moved the table to the dining room. Currently shopping for a rug and circle table for the entry. You were all
So helpful.

It makes my dinning room cozier than before.

I've admired beautiful circular tables in large entries and you do have a wide space. I'd recommend carefully measuring and determining the traffic flow before purchasing.

Rachel, it’s high traffic but I’ve also thought a circle table in an entry was a symbol of high class 😆😆 I’m going to try it. Worst case scenario I find a different use for the table.

I think it's high class too! Post pictures when you find one.