Of all the spaces in your home, the hallway is the one that is most often seen. When someone knocks at the door, and you answer it, the front door opening reveals a view of your hallway to the outside world. It is also the first and last impression your guests have of your home.
Most of us want a hallway that has that wow factor. We like to impress people who are invited into our homes. To do this, the decor needs to be clean and fresh. If it’s time for you to redecorate your hallway, here are some great ideas to help you create that perfect look. Why not make the most of gentle shades like pastel lilac and toffee to create a beautiful, light and airy space in your hallway this summer.
Hallways in houses often incorporate the stairway. These are notoriously difficult to decorate if you don’t have the right kit. A long extending roller pole is needed to reach those parts of the wall that extend through both stories. It is difficult to block these areas in. A safety ladder or scaffold platform is sometimes needed to get you close.
Once the paint is dry, you can hang some wall art. Half wall paneling is quite popular in some places at the moment. For a dark hallway, this can be painted white. Alternatively, a beautiful dark oak stain will look very chic.
The benefit of wall paneling is its three-dimensional effect. Wall art that is sculptured and raised plays with the light to create a great effect. The hallway light is often naturally sourced from a single point that generates a quality no other room receives. Additional wall lights or a ceiling light can offer artificial light sources.
When you’re looking to light your hallway, you might want some directional lights. Carefully spaced spotlights can reach all areas effectively. A mirror in the hallway will also help the light travel further, as well as opening up the space. For very dark hallways, use glass doors to the rooms to help light leak into the hallway.
For homes that are attached to other properties, it could be a good idea to use carpet to dampen the sound. Hallways are often quite empty. The noise from footsteps and even conversations could sound quite echoey. To find the best carpet for stairs, it could be a good idea to shop around for a specialist. Fitting a carpet to stairs safely requires a qualified professional.
The hallway also serves several practical functions. Many people hang their coats or store their shoes here. You may have a chair and small side table in the hallway as well. Each of these pieces of furniture can become homes to decorative objets d’art or vases of flowers. They can provide color and interest to the area, and help set the tone for the rest of your home.
Decorating a hallway can be a lot of hard work because it is a large, two-storey space. As it often extends into the center of the home, decorating here can also be quite disruptive to home life. Have everything prepared before you start and choose a time when most of the family is out.
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