Style at Home

When decorating your home,it can be easy to forget thehall, as it’s a space whereyou never spend much time.But there are reasons to make an effort.It’s the first room that family and friendssee when they come to visit and it canhelp you feel relaxed and happy after along day. From fun and colourful decorschemes to calm, soothing designs, hereare our favourite ideas to get you started.``````Hook it upUse your wall space practically andturn it into a feature with a series ofhooks in different configurations andvarying levels. This works particularlywell in an open-plan hall/living areaas it doesn’t require any floor space.Oliver Hrubiak Node horizontalsix-peg coat hook, £89; verticalfour-peg coat hook, £65; singlecoat hook, £20, all John Lewis``````Get in lineMake a great first impression with a boldcarpet. Colourful stripes leading away fromthe door will help elongate a smaller space,while thick stripes give the illusion of awider hallway. Pick out some of the coloursfor your accessories to help unify the look.WFS1 Wool Audrey Sunrise carpet, £140per sq m, Crucial Trading48 |SEPTEMBER 2016 housetohome.co.uk/styleathomeLike Lottie...Welcome guests in style by transforming a bland entranceinto a pleasing space with our top tips and handy hintsMAKE YOUR HALLCOSY & INVITINGEmbrace perioddetails byreinstatingstained-glasswindows