The Art of Design Issue 45 2020 | Page 18

18 HOW TO DESIGN A HALLWAY TO IMPRESS Hallways are often the most overlooked spaces in our homes. Most of the time they are messily chock-full with coats, shoes and paraphernalia. The hallway should set the mood and tone for your entire home and first impressions count, so give your hall the wow factor. Dress your hallway with beautiful pieces, such as with an entry hall table or antique bevelled edge smoked mirror, to make the room appear larger. Also, display some paintings in beautiful frames for an artgallery type look. From clever storage solutions and stylish lighting options to statement stairs and beautiful tiles there are countless ways to create a lasting impact. 1. Add Stylish Storage Consider an all-in-one unit that combines a coat rack and shoe storage, or a bench to sit down to take shoes on and off. A floating console table is also a smart and stylish storage idea as it offers a chic surface for a vase of flowers, keys or post. Add an internal window to bring light in, give another view onto your front room and make the hallway space feel larger.