VISUALLY it’s the very first place that guests will see in our home. So why do we overlook our
hallway? Here are our tips for maximising your hallway, big or small.
“For instant impact introduce colour and texture.”
Long corridor (typical in terrace houses)
Think about wallpaper for the smooth, un-interrupted wall. Eg textured grasses or cellulose paper, metallic finishes that reflect light. All available from Baresque. If you’re renovating on a tight budget consider textured paints. There is a big range available from Porters Paints or DULUX. Whatever you choose, it needs to be durable and low-maintenance so any stains or marks can be easily wiped clean.
L-shaped or dog-legged hallways (typically found in an apartment)
Consider a bespoke floating shelf that is fixed onto the wall. This can be in either marble, onyx, timber with dimensions to suit your space. For eg 40mm thick, 1200mm wide and 900mm off the floor (basically kitchen-bench height) - Useful to place an ornamental sculpture, being mindful of placing vase or glassware on high traffic area, as item could get knocked off.
If you have the luxury of a very wide hallway you could have a sideboard or a console table complete with top-drawers and plenty of bench space for decorative items.
Lighting is an important factor and will depend on the style of your home. For a touch of glamour chandeliers are a good choice, for something more under-stated a clear glass dome pendant. For added height consider a coffered ceiling with down lights.
Remember, it’s still a thoroughfare so don’t overdo it with accessories. A few, well-placed items will give maximum ‘wow’ .
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