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60+ ways to make a hallway work harder

Create a fabulous first impression
Protect with panels
Lighten up with vinyl
Lean a full-length mirror
Work in wellbeing
Inject personality with colour
Build in bespoke
Tidy away with baskets
Use tier furniture
Tile the walls
Choose symmetrical shapes
Brighten up with a doormat
Choose reflective surfaces
Zone the space
Cover the radiators
Add a statement chair
Include an entrance table
Elongate with stripes
Highlight with wall lighting
Include a statement ceiling
Add traditional tiles
Use a console table
Add a mirror
Use vintage luggage racks
Pop in box storage
Fill with greenery
Search for vintage furniture
Add a table lamp
Create a home office under the stairs
Make it child-friendly
Paint internal doors
Choose wood flooring
Keep entryways clean
Try new paint effects
Inject a bold colour
Use tiles to dramatic effect
Impress with opulent furniture
Tuck in a small bench
Display sentimental messages
Decorate in a neutral scheme
Lay hardwearing floors
Dedicate a spot for post
Be daring with carpet
Decorate with a classic style
Display a retro telephone
Install oversized glazing
Hang lots of art
Go for a dark and moody look
Wow with wallpaper
Give staircase runners a try
Paint on a staircase runner
Fix up wood panelling
Include a statement wall
Trust in flagstone flooring
Try a contemporary look
Use rugs and runners
Paint stairs in a bold design
Store items under the stairs
Wall-mount your bicycle
Find a place for umbrellas
Find a place for everything
Position a telephone bench
Don't forget key hooks
Choose a bright scheme
Hang storage up high
Create a reading nook
Pick streamlined storage
Opt for slimline shoe cabinets
Hang pendant lighting
Coordinate storage
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Create a fabulous first impression

The hallway is the most regularly-used room in a home and so it deserves to look good. It also needs to work hard on a practical level, providing useful storage and being able to withstand heavy traffic. These clever entryway ideas will help you design a foyer space that’s both beautiful, functional and welcoming. Click or scroll for more...

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Rachel Homer

11 May 2021

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