I'd get a quilt to hang on the wall. You can get them traditional or contemporary. It will fill a lot of space and decrease echoes, which I bet you have. Then, a console table underneath. Maje it long, to not be dwarfed by the space.

Yes we do have echoes! Thank you for the suggestion!

I see two walls..there is a portion of another wall to the left of the photo. What is on that wall? Whatever you put on the big wall should go with that, or the decor on any other walls in the room and staircase.

I think this is an entry so treat it as such a nice bench and a huge piece of art will be the showstopper when you enter . I really sidlike gallery walls and for sure ones that feature family photos . I really nice rug will help with the echo I see no coat closet so maybe think about that too.

Put there a DIY climbing wall =) Fun thing aside, quilt idea is nice. Big room needs biig pieces of artm furniture etc. Also you can consider splitting the big empty wall in two parts with color.

like there

or try a console table + mirror combo like there

Definitely add a little entry “moment” to the area. With a mirror, console, and some decorative items such as plants, candles, books, photos …

On the wall I’d personally probably do a bigger more grandiose crown molding. And base boards and then do a large painting or take a cool photo shoot of the fam jam.

I also think adding a large light to the space will add a lot!

I like Patricia Colwell Consulting’s idea of a bench and very large art.

You'll need sound absorption for sure. I would start with a large rug under a round foyer table in the center. Then use a pair of upholstered benches or settees on each wall. If it is still too noisy for simple art, consider framed tapestries above each upholstered seat.

Thank you, these are great ideas!! Gives me a lot to work with!

Consider larger pieces.