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What if I told you I would run it north and south? Would you still say east and west? I am only asking because you have a coin toss situation on this one and the main hall is buried in all the twists and turns of the house. The focal point to me is at the entry and the plank would flow nicely there into the kitchen. Then then chalkboard hall would also be very appealing to the eye if it were ran north and south.
But, again this is your house and your decision. I am asking because you seem to be asking for an opinion on it.