Striking Hallway For An Unforgettable First Impression

Your hallway is the first impression people get of your home, so it is worth making it a vibrant and welcoming space that reflects both your character and the style of the rest of the house. Even the smallest of spaces can be transformed with a lick of paint, a high-impact storage unit or a beautiful tiled floor, so take a look at our ideas on how to make an unforgettable first impression.

Start with a welcoming colour. In small spaces it is best to choose a white or neutral shade to enhance the feeling of space, then layer on a few dazzling accessories. Grey is a popular choice in home decor at the moment and a soft shade is a great option for a hallway, adding a sophisticated feel when teamed with crisp white woodwork.

If you want to experiment with brighter shades for real wow factor, try painting the doors leading off your hallway to add interest and bold pops of colour in an all-white scheme. And don’t forget that there is always the option to add an eye-catching feature wall, whether this is in tiles or wallpaper.

Tiles are essential in this high-traffic area and our Super Polished Light Grey Porcelain Tiles are perfect for this as they have a very modern design along with a durable, double loaded gloss finish. If grey isn’t your colour, there are various other options available.

Porcelain tiles are becoming increasingly prevalent in the hallway as they’re incredibly dense and subsequently a very hard wearing option although ceramic tiles still have their place, but again, this all depends on your lifestyle.

Consider adding a stair runner in a bright colour or bold pattern as this is a great way to add impact. If you are brave enough you could even consider tiling your staircase. A bold runner on the stairs helps to draw the eye up and into the space and can create a fun contemporary feel that packs a punch. Paint the surrounding stairs and banisters a contrasting colour so it doesn’t overwhelm the space.

Practical storage is a must, so if you have the space, put up shelves or add a useful but striking console table or unusual chest of drawers laden with a high-impact lamp.

A coat stand and shoe rack are also handy additions in a hall to stop the clutter building up, but choosing an interesting design can also liven up your scheme and leave your guests with an unforgettable first impression of your home.