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ENTRANCE AND HALLWAY MAKEOVER CHECKLIST
Entranceways are the sole of the house,this part of the house is the first insight into how you live.
If someone walks into a hallway that is clutter free then the general concensus is that the rest of the
house will be the same.
As a general rule hallways need to be neutral and inviting because they are not terribly large spaces.
some quick tips on making your hallway more inviting:
1. paint the bottom parts of the hallway in a tough scratch resistant type paint if using a two tone motiff
because the bottom part of the walls are subject to knocks and nicks,alternatively you can tile or add paneling
2. paint doors(white) and frames and change the door handles to give it a clean modern look.
3. Add a long mirror to throw back sunlight and add brilliance to the hallway as well as an illusion of more space.
4. Add colourful photographs or prints along the staircase
5. Lighting is very important-add soft but bright light fittings to the top or the stairs.
6. if possible clear all clutter from the hallway-if you have to store coats,hats or shoes the make a small stand
a box for the shoes and hooks for the coats all on one side of the wall only,leaving the other side free .
7.Decide how you want the hallway to function,if you want a hard wearing look to withstand dirty boots,bicycles being
brought in from the garden or taken through the house to the outside,and dogs scurring around,then the best
option would be wooden floors which can withstand the modern activities of this small but otherwise important
part of the house-These days you can get some that look like a tile effect and can withstand water splashes.
8.If you are looking for a warm inviting and cosy hallway that says"welcome we do not have any pets or children
and please take off your shoes when entering this house,then you can opt for a cosy beige or soft tone twill
when your visitors walk in and see this type of flooring in your hallway no one has to tell them what to do
they will automatically respect your home.
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