Our 1,600 square foot house is built for the IKEA philosophy - all of our spaces are small and multifunctional. Our "entry" hallway also functions as a closet that stores backpacks, sporting equipment (bike helmets, soccerballs, rollerblades), hats, mittens and shopping bags. But our storeage needs some help - you currently can't get through the hallway without turning sideways. IKEA would make the space better by providing more functional, pleasing storage and organization.
Try this Make what is called a mood board by finding things you like on the web or in magazines and cutting them all onto a single page. Colours shapes, equipment even rooms you like.