Hallway Ideas and Designs

Victorian Town House

FIONA DUKE INTERIORS

This is an example of a victorian hallway in London with grey walls, multi-coloured floors and wainscoting.

Galleried entrance hall

Balance Interior Design

Neutral, modern entrance hall with styled table and mirror.
This is an example of a large scandi hallway in Wiltshire with beige walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and feature lighting.

Cement tiles Victorian style hallway

User

Mosaic cement tiles on the floor; reference: 10105 and 50511. Check it out: http://www.cement-tiles.com/encaustic-cement-tiles-patterns/antique.php#

Townhouse - Central London

Mia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd

Marco Joe Fazio
This is an example of a medium sized traditional hallway in London with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a white front door.

Traditional Entrance

Photo of a large classic hallway in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, multi-coloured floors, a glass front door, a coffered ceiling and a dado rail.

Edwardian Home

Caroline Couzens Design Ltd

A delightful project bringing original features back to life with refurbishment to encaustic floor and decor to complement to create a stylish, working home.

Wimbledon Home

Joy Flanagan Design

This well proportioned entrance hallway began with the black and white marble floor and the amazing chandelier. The table, artwork, additional lighting, fabrics art and flooring were all selected to create a striking and harmonious interior. The resulting welcome is stunning.

Dorlcote, Wandsworth

GDL London

Entering the property, the white tones of the hallway bring about a uniquely Victorian feeling to the place. The framed photos on the wall give the place life, a sense of homeliness — that this is not just a house, but a welcoming family home. The clear lines and design also let the beautiful chevron pattern of the floor to pop-out.

Sacramento Chic Entertainer

Nar Design Group

This home remodel is a celebration of curves and light. Starting from humble beginnings as a basic builder ranch style house, the design challenge was maximizing natural light throughout and providing the unique contemporary style the client’s craved. The Entry offers a spectacular first impression and sets the tone with a large skylight and an illuminated curved wall covered in a wavy pattern Porcelanosa tile. The chic entertaining kitchen was designed to celebrate a public lifestyle and plenty of entertaining. Celebrating height with a robust amount of interior architectural details, this dynamic kitchen still gives one that cozy feeling of home sweet home. The large “L” shaped island accommodates 7 for seating. Large pendants over the kitchen table and sink provide additional task lighting and whimsy. The Dekton “puzzle” countertop connection was designed to aid the transition between the two color countertops and is one of the homeowner’s favorite details. The built-in bistro table provides additional seating and flows easily into the Living Room. A curved wall in the Living Room showcases a contemporary linear fireplace and tv which is tucked away in a niche. Placing the fireplace and furniture arrangement at an angle allowed for more natural walkway areas that communicated with the exterior doors and the kitchen working areas. The dining room’s open plan is perfect for small groups and expands easily for larger events. Raising the ceiling created visual interest and bringing the pop of teal from the Kitchen cabinets ties the space together. A built-in buffet provides ample storage and display. The Sitting Room (also called the Piano room for its previous life as such) is adjacent to the Kitchen and allows for easy conversation between chef and guests. It captures the homeowner’s chic sense of style and joie de vivre.

Penthouse – Hampstead Heath

JLV Design Ltd

We have enhanced the entrance hall by incorporating a charming blue colour which offers a warm and welcoming ambience.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary hallway in London with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and brown floors.

Under Stair Storage and Bench

Frome Interiors

Shaker style, traditional hallway storage with wall panelling and an oak bench. Pull out storage for coats and shoes with a small cupboard to hide electrical equipment. Oak shoe bench with storage underneath.

Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a small country hallway in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.

Henry House

WALA

Parquet flooring in a herringbone arrangement is finished in a Black Japan stain. Pops of colour are introduced to the entry hallway via an ABALL pendant and the 'Dita Double Console' in yellow. Photo by Derek Swalwell.

Квартира в Палевском жилмассиве

Duga Studio

Design ideas for a medium sized scandi hallway in Saint Petersburg with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.

Mill Valley Modern Farmhouse

Love & Interiors

Photo of a large classic hallway in San Francisco with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and black floors.

Brentwood Traditional

Elizabeth Dinkel

Photo of a medium sized traditional hallway in Los Angeles with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.

Cultural Chic

Lux Pad Interiors

Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian hallway in New York with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and grey floors.

West Clay Residence

Nystrom Design

Design ideas for a classic hallway in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a white front door and brown floors.

Blackshire

MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION

This is an example of a medium sized scandi hallway in Grand Rapids with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, black walls and beige floors.

Bright Transitional Entry - Dallas (Oak Lawn), Texas

Design Lifestyles, LLC

Small classic hallway in Dallas with beige walls and beige floors.

Hallway Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!

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