10 of the Most Welcoming Hallways on Houzz
First impressions are all-important, so create a well-organised entrance that’s easy on the eye with these simple design solutions
All too often a messy thoroughfare and a dumping ground for bags and shoes, the hallway can quickly become the most neglected area in the home, yet it’s the first room visitors see when they cross the threshold. From natty storage to warm lighting and a well-placed mirror, these clever styling tricks will help you make a good first impression.
Make it family-friendly
Fans of open-plan living will love this bright, spacious entrance, which is both chic and practical. A neat unit divided into cubbyholes keeps shoes tidy and the space clutter-free, while hanging racks mean bikes can be stored safely out of the way.
Fans of open-plan living will love this bright, spacious entrance, which is both chic and practical. A neat unit divided into cubbyholes keeps shoes tidy and the space clutter-free, while hanging racks mean bikes can be stored safely out of the way.
Take a seat
Make your hallway as inviting and comfortable as the rest of your home with a contemporary bench placed by the front door. Add a handy peg rail above for hanging hats, coats and bags, and use the space beneath to stash shoes.
Make your hallway as inviting and comfortable as the rest of your home with a contemporary bench placed by the front door. Add a handy peg rail above for hanging hats, coats and bags, and use the space beneath to stash shoes.
Work simple lines
Large painted canvases add uplifting colour to this hallway, preventing the pared-back space from looking too severe. Add to the mix a monochrome runner and the bright yellow legs of the neat console table and you have a scheme that’s almost Mondrian in feel.
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Large painted canvases add uplifting colour to this hallway, preventing the pared-back space from looking too severe. Add to the mix a monochrome runner and the bright yellow legs of the neat console table and you have a scheme that’s almost Mondrian in feel.
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Build in a space for everything
This neat and well-planned-out hallway – it even includes shelves for scarves and a handy welly spot – has a place for everything, which means bags, coats and boots can be stored away quickly and efficiently before the family has time to cause chaos in the rest of the house!
Meanwhile, the muted grey-painted woodwork and wall-hung lanterns stop the scheme feel too kiddy-orientated, creating a grown-up decorative touch.
Check out more clever storage ideas on Houzz
This neat and well-planned-out hallway – it even includes shelves for scarves and a handy welly spot – has a place for everything, which means bags, coats and boots can be stored away quickly and efficiently before the family has time to cause chaos in the rest of the house!
Meanwhile, the muted grey-painted woodwork and wall-hung lanterns stop the scheme feel too kiddy-orientated, creating a grown-up decorative touch.
Check out more clever storage ideas on Houzz
Create the illusion of space
A long, wall-hung cabinet oozes sophistication and increases the feeling of floor space in this oh-so-stylish hallway. It’s also a very handy place to stash unsightly clutter to keep the space free-flowing.
The space above the unit has been maximised to create a display of treasured artworks, plants and favourite ornaments for a warm and welcoming mood.
A long, wall-hung cabinet oozes sophistication and increases the feeling of floor space in this oh-so-stylish hallway. It’s also a very handy place to stash unsightly clutter to keep the space free-flowing.
The space above the unit has been maximised to create a display of treasured artworks, plants and favourite ornaments for a warm and welcoming mood.
Consider unusual floor tiles
The muted tones of the patchwork-style floor tiles add an unconventional touch to this smart entrance.
If you want to create a hallway that feels less of a passageway and more of a room, consider neat pieces of furniture, such as a narrow bench, bespoke storage and chic panelled walls. Hang a mirror opposite the front door to make the space feel even roomier.
The muted tones of the patchwork-style floor tiles add an unconventional touch to this smart entrance.
If you want to create a hallway that feels less of a passageway and more of a room, consider neat pieces of furniture, such as a narrow bench, bespoke storage and chic panelled walls. Hang a mirror opposite the front door to make the space feel even roomier.
Opt for open-plan
If you live in a narrow terraced house, consider creating an aperture between the hallway and the living space, as it will immediately open up your home. Add some pictures and photos displayed on slimline shelving, as here, and you’ll bring colour and personality to a plain white space.
If you live in a narrow terraced house, consider creating an aperture between the hallway and the living space, as it will immediately open up your home. Add some pictures and photos displayed on slimline shelving, as here, and you’ll bring colour and personality to a plain white space.
Make it personal
Add a stylish yet charming touch to a pared-back hallway by giving an entire wall over to a large display of photos. Here, simple seating and a slimline console help to create the feeling of a room, while the large raffia pendants lend a warm and welcoming glow.
Add a stylish yet charming touch to a pared-back hallway by giving an entire wall over to a large display of photos. Here, simple seating and a slimline console help to create the feeling of a room, while the large raffia pendants lend a warm and welcoming glow.
Energise with a burst of colour
A colourful stair runner creates instant zing in this simple white hallway, while a display of family photos adds a warm, friendly feel.
What would you like to change about your hallway? Share your ideas in the Comments below.
A colourful stair runner creates instant zing in this simple white hallway, while a display of family photos adds a warm, friendly feel.
What would you like to change about your hallway? Share your ideas in the Comments below.
Add a bold splash of colour and a touch of sophistication by combining funky floor tiles with the warmth of wooden floorboards.
A decorative mirror, like the one hung above this console table, will bounce light back into the space and is also a handy spot to check you’re looking good before dashing out the front door!