A hallway may seem like a 'nothing' space to some, but it's actually an opportunity to bring your house together. In some cases, it can even be the first impression visitors get of your home. As your guests walk in the front door and through the hallway, you set the tone for the rest of the home. This blog will explore small entryway and hallway design ideas that make these liminal spaces in your home more visually appealing and practical.
The first step in making your hallways more effective is reviewing how they work in their current state. What kind of items accumulate here? Where do they naturally end up being put? For example, if your children's coats always seem to pile up by the front door, we know this is something to address. Equally, if your partner leaves their work tools by the cupboard under the stairs, this too is something to factor into your small entryway hallway design. Ultimately, understanding your habits will help you find the right storage solution.
Floor space is usually limited in hallways, but vertical space offers a unique opportunity to maximise storage options. You'll also avoid sacrificing precious space in narrow walkways. Fitting shelving up the wall provides a convenient place to keep boxes or general items. Remember the coats that get left by the front door? You can use wall space to install some hooks, giving your children a convenient and dedicated place for them to live. When it comes to small hallway furniture ideas, bespoke floor-to-ceiling storage helps you use all that valuable ceiling space, without the faff of finding shop-bought designs that fit your unique area. You can also choose the interior layout, from drawers to rails, to suit your lifestyle.
Clutter often develops when items don't have a designated home. Go through your hallway's spaces, collecting any clutter, and finding a new, ordered home for it. Try to keep things in places where they make sense for use. This will lessen the chance that these belongings find themselves in the dreaded hallway purgatory.
Once your small hallway storage ideas come to life, you'll have a designated place to home belongings. When you get to this stage, we recommend creating practical storage zones that suit your routines. For example, work belongings will be used every day, so it's logical to store them low down, in an easy-to-reach cupboard. However, football boots for a weekly hobby can go higher up, in a less-frequently used cupboard. Accessibility is a priority here, making your storage suit your routine.
When designing a small hallway, there are ways to make it feel spacious and bright. Firstly, pick the colour of the paint on the walls carefully. Deep, dark colours can dull the space, forcing you to rely on natural or artificial light to illuminate it – which, without windows, you may struggle to do. Light colours, however, like beige, white and pastels, promote a brighter space, allowing light to bounce off the walls. Adding mirrors too maximises this light, offering yet another surface to brighten the space. They also add dimension and depth, giving the illusion that the hallway is bigger than it is. Keep decorative accessories simple and intentional, ensuring that they serve a purpose. Opting for coordinated finishes maintains a cohesive look, bringing the style of the home together.
Hallways often entail awkward spaces that leave you wondering "what can I do with that?". However, with some careful consideration, these corners or alcoves can become a functional part of the hallway. Fitted living furniture solutions are key when it comes to smaller areas, with experts taking specific measurements to create storage that suits your space down to the last millimetre. Bespoke solutions help you maximise every part of your hallway, ensuring no valuable space is left wasted.
Interested in what small entryway design ideas we have? Request a free brochure today to browse through different styles and colours. Better yet, book a free design visit with Hammonds to start the process and have an expert opinion on making your hallway more than just a pass-through space.
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