Hallways are an often neglected part of the house. Generally, because they are both small and thoroughfare, they are easily forgotten when it comes to styling them.
The thing about hallways is, they are the first thing someone sees when they enter your home. They give the first impression of your house and it’s important that they’re on par with the lovely decoration across the rest of your home.
Because space is limited, it can be difficult to think of how to improve your hallway. If there isn’t a lot room for accessories, there are still lots of ways to update your hallway and create a stylish entrance to your home.
Top Tips for Updating Your Hallway
First impressions are always important, and if the first impression of your home is a tired hallway it’ll ruin the ambience of your whole house. A hallway needs as much care and TLC as your lounge, kitchen, or any other room in the house.
If you’re stuck for ideas on what to do or how to update your hallway then these top tips are bound to inspire!
Paint your hallway
You’d be surprised what a lick of paint can do. Even if you keep the colour the same and are just planning to refresh the paintwork, it’ll leave your hall looking bright and new. Before you paint, consider what’s currently in fashion and whether you’d like something a little more modern.
Dark colours like greens, blues and greys are on trend at the moment. If you can’t visualise what your hallway might look like in those colours, take to Pinterest to get a better feel for the look.
Buy a radiator cover
A bare radiator can be unsightly – even if you paint it to match the wall. To add more style (and a bit of functionality), a radiator cover can change the way your hallway looks. You can even use the flat top it creates to add accessories to an otherwise bare room. Small radiator covers are available here so even if your radiator isn’t very big, you’ll find a cover to fit.
Consider patterned tiles
This is another one for you to look at on Pinterest if you need a visual prompt. Patterned tiles are huge at the minute. There are two types that have become very popular, those that have some continuity to make a bigger pattern, and those that are different but complement one another. My favourite are the ones with the stylised mismatched look, but there really is no right or wrong answer.
Add a plant
Hallways plants are lovely to see. They add a bit of life and greenery to your home, and if you’re savvy with your choice, don’t require a lot of care. If you have some room behind your door, a tall, thin potted plant such as a dragon tree can add some character. For something easy to care for, small succulents displayed on top of your radiator cover are also a lovely touch. If you’re brave (and don’t have kids) cacti are also a stylish, low maintenance plant to display.
*Collaborative post