A new fiberglass or wood door with lots more glass in the panel. It will brighten that hallway up considerably.If you are concerned about security, use a door with glass and a decorative grill on the exterior. www.glass craft.net.

I prefer shades of brown ..blends well with all colors.

An uninspiring view of building next door was camaflouged with the help of lot of indoor plants -big and small in beautiful planters and other accessories. Stained glass birds sitting on a branch, colourfull bottles and metal butterflie fixed on glass panes made this sitout area very inviting.

I found a bunch of stuff last year while dismantling my bed and cleaning under it. There was stationery, old socks, a kitchen cloth, earrings and chew toys ... all hidden there by my dog (he being tiny could access its deepest sections). He was quite disappointed that I found his stash -- I on the other hand was quite amused and happy.