Hallways are a transitional space in the home, and as such they can become disorganized, worn, and unruly pretty quickly. After all, we are always just passing through them to get outside or to come back in. However, a chaotic hallway can make your life much more stressful than it needs to be. It can also set entirely the wrong tone for entering your home. That is why it’s time to banish the hallway chaos and embrace hallway calm. Keep reading to find out how
Robust flooring
Flooring is one of the most crucial elements of any hallway. This is because the floor of an entryway is a space that gets a great deal of use, as well as wear and tear. What this means is, that in addition to a floor that looks great, you’ll also want one that will withstand plenty of wear and plenty of cleaning.
To this end, some of the best types of flooring for an entryway space include tile and hardwood. This is because they are easy to sweep and mop, but also provide a range of decorative finishes.
Regularly refresh your paintwork
First of all, all hallways get a lot of daily traffic, and often this means that the walls and paintwork can take a beating. Unfortunately, the knock-on effect of this is that walls and paintwork can look worn very quickly, especially compared to the rest of your home.
To that end, regularly refreshing your hallway paintwork is essential if you want it to remain a pleasant and tidy-looking space. You can, of course, schedule some time every 6-12 months to do this task yourself. Although, if you’d rather save yourself the time, effort and hassle then a professional house painter will also be able to do it for you. The added benefit of getting a professional in is that they will provide a high-level precise finish which is sure to impress any guests getting the first look at the inside of your home.
Entry table
Some sort of table is vital in a hallway space. This is because you will need an area on which to put things that need to be taken out of the house or things as you bring them into your space. Indeed, you can save yourself a great deal of stress by setting items out on your hall table, reminding you not to forget them in the morning when you leave for work or school.
A console table is usually a good choice here because it’s thin enough to fit in even the most narrow of spaces. These types of tables also come in a variety of designs so you should be able to find one that fits your needs and sensibilities pretty easily.
Wall hooks
Storage is always an issue when it comes to hallways as coats, shoes, hats and scarves all need a place to stay when they are not being used. That is why installing wall hooks is one of the best ideas. Then you can utilize much of the unused space in your entryway, and make sure that the items you will need when you leave the house are on hand when you need them.
