Revamp your Hallway

Your front hall  – the entrance to your house is the first thing that visitors see, and first impressions count! Feng shui expert Gary Hawkes who has worked for Donna Karan and Madonna, says ‘Your hallway is like your handshake – it sets people up for the rest of their visit. So if it’s light, warm and welcoming, then visitors will instantly feel relaxed and at home.’

Easier said than done perhaps? Our hallways see the most traffic in the house, and tends to be the place for coats, shoes, umbrellas, keys, handbags – the numerous things that we relieve ourselves of the minute we step in the door.

Keep the decor bright and the hallway will feel instantly light and welcoming. White walls and white painted floors will create a great New England Style interior; protect your flooring with a rug or long runner.

A White Peg Rail provides a neat place to hang your coats and outerwear, and if space allows, a neat white storage box can provide much needed storage for shoes.

A White Console Table such as the Westport Console Table pictured being only 35cm deep is a great choice for a hallway. Add baskets at the bottom to hold folded umbrellas and winter hats, scarves and gloves and leave a stylish bowl on top for throwing the keys into. Fresh flowers are a must on the console table to add a fresh welcoming vibe. Add a white mirror above the console table such as the elegant Madison Mirror to help bounce the light around the room.

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