Well, this is not an uncommon problem. It often comes down to a matter of choice. You need to stand back and look at the different choices. ie. if the hallway is long and narrow, running the floor lengthways down the hallway can make it look longer and narrower. Some people like this look. I prefer this look especially with real hardwood.
You might want to consider running the laminate out from the door to improve your "feng shui" ie. harmony created by good flow of "Chi" into your home.
Often a room will have windows and doors on different walls. Pick a window which may be more of a focal point and decide how you would like this to look.
Again it's a matter of choice. How would you like it to be.
Good Luck!....and most of all....Have Fun!!
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Bart Blainey, B.E.R.
Consultant/Journeyman Carpenter
Building Envelope Specialist
Master Renovator
provip@prodeck.org
http://www.prodeck.org
Barton Blainey (provip) specifically assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information or process disclosed. The above further expressly advises that any use of or reliance upon the information and or opinion disclosed is at your risk .
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Bart Blainey, B.E.R.
Consultant/Journeyman Carpenter
Building Envelope Specialist
Master Renovator
provip@prodeck.org
http://www.prodeck.orgBarton Blainey (provip) specifically assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information or process disclosed. The above further expressly advises that any use of or reliance upon the information and or opinion disclosed is at your risk .