Entry Way Idea's

I want my entry way to make a statement...since its the first wall your eye catches when walking into a home.  The pictures of my entry way are below: 

I want to get rid of that tiny door and continue the wainscoting. Then we are moving all the switches to the inside of the wall because that is the utility closet. I will have the whole way to work with after that.

( pictures are horrible, but Sebastian just bought be a brand new Canon Rebel XSI )

I have a lot of ideas, but I am not sure which one I am going to go with. Lately I have been liking the pops of color and pattern ( which I never thought I would like ). I want my walls to have a neutral flow through out the downstairs, but I want my entry wall to be special, so I am thinking about giving the wall stripes.

I don't know if I want to put a mirror with a piece of furniture and a chair, or a bench with storage. 

I really love this and think is adorable. I just have the fear that this will look messy when it has actual jackets and bags hanging...rather then cute colorful perfectly placed sweaters.

OR:

A mirror with a table.

Decisions..decisions.