Chapman HouseEclectic Entry, Boston

Go bolder in a hallway. You can afford to be bold with black paint in a hallway, which you pass through rather than linger in. Here it’s not only the doors that have been painted black, but the baseboards and door frames, too. The dark theme has been taken up to ceiling height as well, with original moldings and a ceiling rose given a lick of pitch-dark paint. Wallpaper in a graphic pattern completes this strong look.

Ceiling medallions add character as well as style to a space. To attract even more attention to your accent colors or architectural trim, paint the medallion’s outer rim a matching color.

Taking cues. This striking patterned wallpaper mimics the lines of the Chinese Chippendale–style wing chair. This is a great professional trick to use when searching for wallpaper: Let your furniture be your guide.

The little things. A group of small boxes displayed on a table is a great tool! Boxes can hold anything: keys, mail, even makeup. Again, this is setting your house up to serve you. If you rush out the door every morning, and having your mascara near the door is the easiest thing, who can say it's wrong?

It has a table for keys, purses, etc. and a place to sit and put your shoes on.

Wall paper entry if not patterned tile flooring.