And maybe add a frame to the mirror above the radiator, or a hall mirror with a shelf to take the place of a stand?

I think you need a bit of wood and fabric in there to create the warmth and it'll tie in your door to the scheme. The purple giraffe lampshade fits the quirky requirement and I like the lamp base and the table, but is there another place where you can put the base and the table? I think the giraffe would look better with a wood base or a solid colour that matches a colour in the lampshade (a yellow or orange?) and I think a bigger and wood table would be better because at the moment you have floors that are quite shiny and the lamp base and table are shiny and that is why it doesn't look warm.

I assume the mirror is that high so that you can see your head in it! Maybe put that one somewhere else and get a much bigger mirror that you can see your head in and it comes within a few inches of the top of the radiator.

If you are a fan of radiator covers, you can have one made that has a proper ledge on top or have a shelf built that sits a few inches higher than the radiator (so that the radiator can still do its job) so you can put a vase or other decorative items on top of it.

Stairs are the perfect opportunity for hanging art and photos and that will further add warmth without cluttering the space.

P.S. The Dancing Cow lamp is attached because I thought it might appeal to your quirky gene...and it would look great!

Thank you so much Boundsgreener - I love all all your lamp suggestions! I agree about the lamp base and have a wooden one or copper coloured one in mind. I had set my heart on the mirrored table as saw one in someone's house and liked it so much. Can I trouble you to ask your opinion about the door? Would you suggest a curtain across it? And as I love your lamp suggestions, could you recommend a rug as well?!t The mtirrors were just put up whilst I find what I am looking for as I had them at my previous house - they do need changing I absolutely agree. I have never had a radiator cover before - and am not particularly keen on them, but was wanting something to add some dimension to that wall. thank you so much for your advice!

Would painting the door be something you'd consider. The dark brown is rather heavy in comparison to the floor/walls, and painting it white will lighten up the entrance. We have a similar large doorway, and have hung curtains which pull right back onto the walls either side. You can use the curtains to introduce colour, and they'll help with the cosiness, particularlyb in the winter. Go for a coordinating rug, and you'll increase the colour injection and warmth a lot.

Thanks Helen - yes I would love to paint the door - all the frames in the house are the same colour and I would love a rich cream colour....but that will have to wait for next year! I think curtains at the door would work actually - but feel at a loss what to choose....really struggling with this hall way!

Goodie on the lamps! Don't get me wrong, I love a mirrored table, I just don't think it is doing all it can in that spot. They are great in a bedroom and also in a dark corner in a living room. I'm sure you can find the perfect place to show it off.

I don't usually like radiator covers either, but sometimes, and in the right material, they can work well. Go with a shelf mounted above it if you are unsure, but because your front door (more on that later) has those wonderful vertical lines in it, you could have a radiator cover with the same long slats.

I think your door is great - it has strong but simple features, that I thought fit with your clean line aesthetic, while letting in light. I may be against the grain here, but unless your house is incredibly drafty and it is a 16th Century cottage or a French chateau, I wouldn't dream of having a curtain across a door. Call me crazy, but our last house was a wonky Victorian with a beautiful, enormous front door with stained glass in it and around it and the wind used to come in so strong around the edges that I felt like I was in the Arctic Circle, but there wasn't a chance I was going to cover up such a beautiful piece of architecture. Yeah, that is a bit crazy....

You could paint it in a cream to match the rest of the house, but make the other changes to the entrance hall first, live with it for a while (next year, as you say) and then see if you still want to paint it.

I'll go and look for something for the floor now while other people tell you I'm wrong on the door curtain idea!

Ok, so this rug has to be practical because it is near the front door and if you get anything plain and pristine you are going to scream the first time a muddy shoe soils it. I would actually place it length-wise across the front of your two front doors so it really is an entrance rug (how much clearance is below the door? If there's a proper lip, it'll be fine). I think if you have a runner it might end up looking like a runway and like you are trying to save the tiles from footprints. But I can't really see how the doorways to the left and right of the front door work, so maybe something set back from the front door and larger than it would be better.

Anyway, here are a few suggestions on practical but adding texture and warmth (some are links you'll have to click on). If you hate them all, I'll keep looking.






These two to go with the giraffe:



https://www.thelongeststay.com/nz-wool-rugs
https://www.thelongeststay.com/pebble-rug
http://www.made.com/rugs/dhurries-mogul-rug-120-x-180-white

love this idea and the doors either side of the front door open into the rooms ,so I could place horizontally - plus there is lip under the front door so room for it to open. I do have a covered area outside where there is a door mat for feet wiping so hopefully muddy feet won't be a problem! Do you think a brighter (dare I say quirkier..?!) rug would work or do you think neutrals better? I am so struggling with this space......really appreciate your help! :)

Definitely go brighter and quirkier with the rug if everyone who enters your house is thoughtful (I would like to meet them, if that is the case!). There are soooo many gorgeous rugs out there and with everything except the giraffe being neutral, you could have fun choosing one.