Hallway - long and narrow with loads of light - what to do?
Hi there,
My husband and I recently purchased our first home. It is purpose built flat with a fab hallway. We are however not sure what to do with it and are reluctant to make any decisions.
Our style throughout is Scandinavian. We like the minimal look and have used furnishings that are practical, stylish and long wearing. Colour palette is greys, blue, white and some light green and oyster in the bedroom.
We are conscious that the hallway affords lots of potential as it has masses of space, particularly outside the bathroom - opposite the purpose built unit for washing machine etc....
Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Sinead
Comments (14)
PROLee Borthwick
8 years ago
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Comments (9)The narrowness of the hallway is the problem and the radiator is as flat as they can be! It would narrow the hallway if you replaced it with a radiator shelf (unless it is very narrow). If you don't have any cupboard space in the other rooms or under the stairs, the wall space just under the window and to the left of the photo for wall hung storage. Sorry, can't draw straight lines here (photo below) but you can see where there might be enough space for a narrow wall coat rack on the wall to the left of the photo. Wall coat rack lower down for kids coats and jackets (photo). Placing the mirror on the left by stairs to reflect the light from the window. Or use a mirror with shelves behind it as shown here: Under the window, use hanging baskets for shoes - something like the ones in Amazon....See More
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8 years ago
PROWillow Tree Interiors
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoLovely! Try Panelling ? maybe even adding a radiator cover
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Lynn Robbo
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8 years agoCecile Carter
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PROPanache Home Styling
8 years ago
PROExclusive Mirrors
8 years agoGorgeous space! You are very fortunate to have lots of light we would suggest a mirror to help create a feature and perhaps a rug to add some warmth.
Perhaps a simple wooden framed mirror to harmonise with the doors or a multi facet or glass framed mirror to continue with the minimalist theme. Something like the images below?
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