{"id":14291,"date":"2018-10-18T11:30:46","date_gmt":"2018-10-18T10:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/?p=14291"},"modified":"2018-10-18T11:30:46","modified_gmt":"2018-10-18T10:30:46","slug":"4-ways-to-turn-your-hallway-into-a-welcoming-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/2018\/10\/4-ways-to-turn-your-hallway-into-a-welcoming-space","title":{"rendered":"4 ways to turn your hallway into a welcoming space"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your hallway is the first part of your home that\u00a0you see when you step through the front door. Having a warm and welcoming space helps to create a calming atmosphere throughout your home.<\/p>\n

Today I want to focus on how you can make the most of a small hallway.\u00a0It shouldn’t just be a place where coats and shoes are dumped. That’s when it becomes messy, cluttered and unwelcoming.<\/p>\n

Our hallway is small and as the\u00a0autumn and winter months continue to settle in I’ve noticed it has become a much darker space than before. It’s our first year in this house so we need to work on bringing in light, warmth and organisation to turn it into a cosy and welcoming space.<\/p>\n

For most people, the hallway is a high traffic area, especially if you have little ones or lots of guests. It’s no surprise that it can often become neglected.<\/p>\n

Here are 4 ways to turn your hallway into a welcoming space:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mirrors<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

One of my favourite ways to bring more light into any room or space is through the use of mirrors. I’m currently on the hunt for a full-length mirror to sit on the wall at the bottom of the stairs. I also want one to face opposite the kitchen door.<\/p>\n

Mirrors bounce both natural and artificial light around the room which helps to create the illusion of space and warmth.<\/p>\n

They’re also functional, something which is important to think about when you’re decorating a small or narrow hallway. I love having a mirror by the front door to apply a last-minute swipe of lipstick or to make sure there’s no Marmite around my mouth before heading out of the house.<\/p>\n

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Console table\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I love hallways with console tables. I think they’re chic yet practical and really help to pull the space together.<\/p>\n

At first, you might think that they’re only suited to larger spaces but\u00a0Cox<\/span>\u00a0&\u00a0Cox<\/span><\/a>\u00a0have such a lovely range of console tables in various sizes and styles.<\/p>\n

When it comes to decorating your console table it’s important not to let it become cluttered. Think minimal – a bunch of cheerful flowers, a mirror and baskets – excellent for hiding your hats and scarves in throughout winter.<\/p>\n

I have my eye on their Aalto Console Table.\u00a0It has a draw for keys and a shelf underneath for baskets. If you’re a fan of Scandinavian design you’ll love this one too.<\/p>\n

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Lighting\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’ve read any of my\u00a0House & Home<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>posts before you’ll know how important lighting is within your home.<\/p>\n

Unless you have big windows the hallway can be quite a dark space, especially throughout the colder months. You can find out more about decorating your home with light here<\/a>\u00a0but opting for a big\u00a0ceiling light and if\u00a0you have space, a slimline floor lamp will do the trick.\u00a0If you have a console table you could even have a lamp on there.<\/p>\n

I like to use daylight bulbs in the ceiling because they give off more natural lighting.<\/p>\n

Colour<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Small hallways can often be dark, I know ours is. So, you could either embrace the darkness and go with a trendy shade like navy and then bring in extra light with lamps and mirrors which would give the space a truly cosy feeling.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, you could go with lighter shades like grey and white or even bring in a loud and cheerful shade like yellow. Also don’t be afraid to try wallpaper. With the right print, you can give the illusion of more space. I personally much prefer funky wallpaper patterns in smaller spaces. Try picking one wall as a feature and treat yourself to some beautiful wallpaper.<\/p>\n

Just as a final thought and if you’re in a position to do a little more work think about tiles. There are so many fantastic styles around at the moment. They’re hardwearing and easy to clean which makes them perfect if you have kids.<\/p>\n

I hope you found some of these tips useful and I’ll soon be sharing the changes I make to the hallway.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you to Cox & Cox for collaborating on this post<\/em>. They’re a brand I’ve loved and shopped with for a long time so having the chance to work with them here on PGT was fab.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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