The entrance hall to any home creates the first impression for anyone arriving, be it the daily postie, delivery person invited or unexpected guest! Additionally the hallway sets the style and tone for the rest of the home.
Bright Space Design's interior design courses have taught students for years, including many who have moved on to set up their own successful interior design businesses. Here are some tips and inspiration for creating the perfect hallway in five easy steps.
Entrance halls come in many shapes and sizes but the basic principles of interior design are the same whether you have a tiny square, open plan or long corridor to work with.
1. Start with a focal point
Think about how you will lead the eye immediately upon entering the space. It may only be a small area, but there is always a wall involved! Add a console table or other small item of practical furniture with a mirror or art above it, use the obvious wall to just add art. Be bold with its size and make it stand out. Note that mirrors should not be placed opposite the front door as this is contradicted in feng shui and bounces the energy (chi) right out of the door before it gets the chance to flow through the home.
2. Consider the lighting and use it as a crucial layer to the hallway's interior design. A stunning light fixture can be a focal point if the wall arrangement isn't working for the design. But in any case, lighting is a vital component to create a welcoming atmosphere.
3. Add functional accessories like textured baskets for shoe or boot storage and attractive containers for keys or receipts. Choose items which look beautiful as well as being practical.
4. Ground the space with a rug or runner which will define the space and create warmth as well as being practical. A runner which ties in with the colour scheme but adds pattern and texture can look great, but if that doesn't fit then a small mat can also do the trick.
5. Finally add art and accessories wherever you can to finish off the look. This may be a stylish arrangement on a console, a plant, flowers, or a small keepsake on a radiator cover, but it will add interest and texture to your design.
Bright Space Design's interior design courses have taught students for years, including many who have moved on to set up their own successful interior design businesses. Here are some tips and inspiration for creating the perfect hallway in five easy steps.
Entrance halls come in many shapes and sizes but the basic principles of interior design are the same whether you have a tiny square, open plan or long corridor to work with.
1. Start with a focal point
Think about how you will lead the eye immediately upon entering the space. It may only be a small area, but there is always a wall involved! Add a console table or other small item of practical furniture with a mirror or art above it, use the obvious wall to just add art. Be bold with its size and make it stand out. Note that mirrors should not be placed opposite the front door as this is contradicted in feng shui and bounces the energy (chi) right out of the door before it gets the chance to flow through the home.
2. Consider the lighting and use it as a crucial layer to the hallway's interior design. A stunning light fixture can be a focal point if the wall arrangement isn't working for the design. But in any case, lighting is a vital component to create a welcoming atmosphere.
3. Add functional accessories like textured baskets for shoe or boot storage and attractive containers for keys or receipts. Choose items which look beautiful as well as being practical.
4. Ground the space with a rug or runner which will define the space and create warmth as well as being practical. A runner which ties in with the colour scheme but adds pattern and texture can look great, but if that doesn't fit then a small mat can also do the trick.
by Sarah Antoniou
Bright Space Design