Hallway advice needed!

8 years ago

I want to redecorate our hallway, I was either going to put panelling on the bottom half and wallpaper on the top half but not sure if the hall is too small for this, other option is to do wallpaper and have one feature wall where the mirror is, any advice appreciated

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minnie101

8 years ago

I do like your hall as it is. Panelling might help it feel wider but there is little ŵall space in the actual hall although it would look good up the stairs. What had you planned on doing with the radiator cabinet? I might change your lights, they look good but a glass pendant or chandelier would catch the light. Perhaps update the light switch? Try also grouping some of the items on the radiator cabinet and add either a plant or some faux flowers (unless you go for real every week!) and maybe a couple of photo frames or small framed art but mix up the height. I'd also lose one of the glass vases and go for something in a different texture or colour. A round mirror or larger mirror might also work? If you go for a feature ŵall perhaps a metallic paper?

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Jonathan
8 years ago
personally I would put a wallpaper behind the radiator cover and around the kitchen door and keep the rest painted and wipeable.
raul_breganzo
8 years ago
There's no space for panelling - leave as. Wallpaper/feature wall paint the mirror wall would look great!
Btw, what colour have you varnished your post!?
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Sara Jar
8 years ago
Go for a nice bold colour like a teal or deep mustard, and keep the radiator cover white for contrast. Sone high skirting perhaps rather than panelling, keeping those white, and layer some artwork, maybe two rows of three pieces. I would also hang some pretty and thick curtains around the front door to frame it, and splash out on an oversized pendant/chandelier for effect. Hope this helps!
NCL
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks for all the ideas, think I'll do wallpaper on one wall and get bigger mirror and get new ceiling lights and some new items for radiator cabinet
The stairs in stained in a walnut varnish
Ludo Gallagher
8 years ago
I like the idea of panelling. On Rockett St George they have convincing wallpaper panelling!
dorothie
8 years ago
Perhaps put the mirror where the picture is nearer the front door. I assume the mirror is where it is to reflect light which it probably does to some degree but you just see the reflection of the stair rails which is enclosing so put a largish picture that adds colour but is perhaps of a view that is inviting you to another vista at the same time inviting you further into the house.
Jack Bee
8 years ago
I like your hall as it is, well except the lights! Need to get as much light from your lights as possible, not shaded ones. A lantern type would probably work well. And yes a larger mirror! Try one that fills the wall as much as possible. And again like Minnie says clear/regroup the items on the shelf!
Jack Bee
8 years ago
I'd probably remove all items from the radiator in hindsight. Well maybe a place for keys, as long as they couldn't be removed by thieves from the letterbox with a long implement!
Annabelle
8 years ago
I love your front door.

The question is, is what look do you think you want? Is it something light and bright? I just wonder because you could carry the colour of the woodwork that you have on the back of your front door along your skirting and paint the walls a shade ofwhite. Having dark at the bottom actually makes the space feel brighter, adding a lovely large mirror and a glass-type light would be lovely. You have the lovely floorboards and stained bannister to add warmth already.

Or, adding some drama:

http://www.housetohome.co.uk/house-tour/picture/take-a-tour-around-a-three-storey-victorian-semi/5

Good luck!
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Nustone
8 years ago
There isn't really enough space for panelling, however a feature wall would look great!
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Eades & Draw
8 years ago
We would definitely agree with adding some wallpaper and mirror comments above a oh your great front door.

Take a look at some of our products and see if any take your fancy:

www.eadesbespoke.co.uk
k11agl
8 years ago
A much bigger mirror for a start for me, to make the room look bigger. I'd get a light, neutral colour to make the hallway look brighter too (could be that these photos were taken in the evening, the space looks very dark to me). I like the arrangements above the radiator, and the colour of the stairs, look cosy. Nice!
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GuigsART
8 years ago
Hi.

Have you ever considered a real interesting eye catching piece of art work to really brighten up an area, I think a select piece of art would really make the space stand out, add interest, colour, texture and add a great talking point to the room....

Please check out my website if you like the idea and please get in contact, commission work is also welcomed so if you like a particular style I can do in a select colour palette and size as an original piece…..I’m also able to produce all original paintings in high end print format, in any size same or smaller than the original. (all within proportions to the original so not to cause distortion) All prints shown are Giclee prints onto soft textured fine art media. All prints come with a white border these can be made to measure too. So lots of options,

www.guigsart.co.uk
raul_breganzo
7 years ago
The Walnut varnish, what brand n where did you buy from please?
NCL
Original Author
7 years ago
@ raul_breganzo its Rustins quick drying varnish in Walnut
raul_breganzo
7 years ago
Rustins - hmmmm, where can I buy this from?

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