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You might try doing something with the stair risers: painting them if your landlord allows or covering them with decorative paper if you can't paint. I did coat stand in a rental last year using painter's tape and scented drawer liner paper from a discount store. Wrapping paper works, too.

Anything that forces me to edit is a good thing! We made a makeshift hall tree for our makeshift entryway, and I couldn't be happier
coat stand

coat stand

The other thing to consider is you can remove the door to the hallway. Is there any real you'd want to be able to close off your living room (and maybe dining room?) That will possibly make things a little easier for you.