First impressions count so time to give your entrance hall the wow factor.
Your hallway sets the mood and tone for your entire home, so rather than playing it safe, create a vibrant and welcoming space that reflects both your taste and the style of the rest of the house.

Your hallway sets the mood and tone for your entire home, so rather than playing it safe, create a vibrant and welcoming space that reflects both your taste and the style of the rest of the house.

Whether you prefer something bold and dramatic or calm and elegant, take your entrance hall from dull to delightful to make a great first impression. From statement stairs and stylish lighting to bright colours, mad murals and wonderful wallpapers, or deep, dark painted walls for grown-up glamour, there are countless ways to create lasting impact.
Frame the space with painted skirting boards or re-create a dado effect in paint – then take the design all the way around the room, doors included, for extra impact. For a more contemporary approach, Crittall doors can zone a space while also letting the light flood in. And staircases can serve a purpose far beyond the functional – transform yours into an architectural centrepiece.

Stunning entrance halls are not only for the child-free. A bright coloured stair runner is practical for high-traffic areas, plus it will help draw the eye up and can create a fun contemporary feel that packs a punch. Hallway receiving a daily bashing? Opt for hardwearing (but pretty) encaustic tiles or chic, marble slabs that don’t compromise on style.
Whatever you’re into, let these homes inspire you.

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Interior design isn't restricted to simply rooms. This stunning hallway proves that a hallway can be just as impactful as an entire room.

Wow factor

What an entrance hall! Keeping the furnishings and decor minimal in this hall creates a clean transition between the different rooms and storeys of the house. Get the look: The circular sofa is a bespoke design by Studio DB.

Edwardian

The house’s dark Edwardian roots shine through in this hallway. In the hallway the period mood really holds sway, with lighted windows, wood panelling and turned banisters. The house’s original Edwardian tiles are partnered with darkest walls. Get the look: The large artwork is an artist’s proof by Stuart Semple.

ARTY

The thick, vibrant rugs in The Greenwich Hotel in New York were the inspiration for this space – with an added dash of British artistic licence. Get the look: The rug is a custom-made design by Riviere. The artwork is by The Connor Brothers. This is BoConcept’s Satellite lamp.