As the entrance room of a property, the hallway offers fantastic opportunities for statement design. Create a space to both facilitate and express your lifestyle – whether you demand maximum practicality with storage and coat pegs-a-plenty, or character-packed graphic schemes which scream 'look at me.' We've selected 10 super-styled hallways to inspire and inform your home designs…
Blue coastal hallway
Create a coastal feel with tongue-and-groove paneling, wicker storage baskets and crisp white walls. Flowers in a country-style jug keep the scheme fresh.
Colour spectrum stairs
Bored of your hallway? Brighten up the staircase by painting the handrail in different shades of green.
Pink hallway
Make a statement with large floral prints, fuchsia lamps and a striped carpet. Keep the wallpaper neutral - but feel freeto experiment with patterns.
Green geometric hallway
Geometric patterns can be a little eccentric, but they're perfect for adding personality to your hallway. Team with mint green walls and white accessories.
Hallway shoe storage
If your front door has subtle hints of colour in it, try reflecting it into your hallway.
London town house
Different shades of blue work well in this entrance hall. The pale shade gives the illusion of space, while the darker shade adds depth.
Patterned hallway
Eye-catching wallpaper gives this hallway a contemporary vibe, while a bright pink lamp
Simple storage hallway
Keep your hallway clutter-free with floor-to-ceiling cupboards, wicker baskets and tall shelving. Cream walls complement the stone flooring.
Feature staircase
An easy way of updating your hallway is to create a feature staircase with bold graphic shapes.
Retro hallway
If you have a spacious hallway, you can afford to experiment with statement furniture, such as this retro chair.