How to design the perfect hallway space

An impactful entrance can set the tone for the rest of your home, so pay attention to everything from the layout to those all-important finishing touches

WORDS: SARAH HARLEY

Getting your hallway right is just as important as every other room in your home. Although the space acts as a transition area, your hallway design still needs careful consideration. Floors, lighting, colours, storage and finishing touches all come into play, as does the staircase, which is often a central feature within the space. After all, your hallway is not just the gateway to your home, it also acts as a buffer between the outdoor elements and indoor comforts so it needs to be practical enough to deal with everything that this entails. The hallway performs a vital role, but never gets seen as a room in its own right, which is why it often ends up cluttered with bikes, bags and shoes, and is usually an afterthought once the…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2025

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