1st order of business? A hallway runner (I'd bought a Madeline Weinrib runner about a year ago, but sent it back because we decided we wanted something softer under foot.) Our hallway walls are white, with very light, blonde wood floors. So the world is our oyster in regards to color.
Here are some ideas running through my head:
Thomas Paul:

Or

Ballard:

West Elm:

I think the Ballard is my personal front runner. Thoughts?