This really is a you decision. What do you want to see when you walk to your bedroom. You've mentioned painting, wallpaper, and adding a console table.

I think I'd start with adding a door to the small foyer.

I'd hang a large piece of art on the wall that you'd see from the living room....something maybe 4' high. I wouldn't want anything that would impede walking or carrying anything in and out. It's really an odd space. You could actually put a door at the opening to the LR and incorporate that space into the master, if you think that'd be useful for you...maybe a full-length mirror and use it as a dressing space?

Don't know your taste in art, but here is an example:

Something with dimension

Or something more colorful

Art on the wall you see when you first enter the hallway (your first and second pictures). A nice-sized piece, no smaller than 18” wide and 24” tall. The hallway is too small for furniture or shelving.

Maybe it’s a trick of the lighting, but the wall color looks off with the floor. And what does the light fixture itself look like? A pendant would be nice.

I like the idea of a door kinda. I never thought of that but I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one that thinks it’s an odd space! Art work does make sense as well. I was gonna put a rug there as well. The whole house is gray and brown granite and tile. It’s very outdated! So just getting started on making it my own and the updates. I appreciate the feed back. I am more of a traditionalist, clasic and clean. If that even go together, I’m still learning.