Hallways are the first space in your home everybody will see. They present you with the first impression of the property and set the tone, yet often they are not considered in decorating schemes at all. Hallways and entrances are quite often , under designed, unloved, cold, passing through spaces.

Many hallways lack in natural lighting. They will benefit from installing good lighting. LED lighting set in the floor as a pathway guiding visitors into your living space. If that is not practical, or possible the choose changing colours LED lighting set into the ceiling. It will soften the space add warmth and create more intimacy. Installing wall lighting will make smaller spaces feel wider, while illuminated feature staircases with open thread, glass balustrades can add visual excitement. When done right a staircase can become a focal point of the space that will lead people into your property.

Avoid dark colours on the walls of your hallways, go for large bright prints they will create the impression of a bigger space and will add depth while metallic finishes will invigorate the space.

Strategically positioned mirrors either hung on the walls or oversized mirrors resting on the floor will bounce the light round the space making it appear lighter and optically they will double the space is size.

Use sculptures with striking lighting for the eye to be drawn to when entering the property. Think also about creating an interesting view with into a room beyond with a beautiful doorway that is leading into a dining room where you can see a fantastic dining table with a beautiful chandelier above it. This will accentuate the view and draw the eye into the house.

If you are lucky enough to have a sizable hallway with ample space to welcome guests consider placing furniture like a console table in your hallway, but remember to choose furniture in proportion to the space. In smaller hallways it might cause obstruction and larger hallways might look empty when the furniture you have selected is too small.

A rug on the floor is not only decorative but also creates warmth and reduces noise.

So, do not neglect your hallway, give it some consideration and make an amazing visual impact on all who come to visit you.