Hallways103 Stories

Make the most of this often overlooked space and create a ‘design moment’ in the first room people see

Decorating a hallway is an expensive job, so you want the scheme to last as long as possible. It’s time to call on a fail-safe combination

Use under-stairs cupboards and stairway shelving wisely to maximise your storage potential

Capture the spirit of the seaside in your hallway with pale colours and natural wood

Look to the roaring 1920s to create a welcome with added wow

Treat your stairs to a beautiful runner and turn this vital route through your home into a style statement

Why have a staircase that’s all about functionality when you could turn it into a design centrepiece?

Display vintage finds, repurpose existing treasures and revamp those pre-loved curios for a welcoming, characterful entrance

Make a feature of your staircase with a lighting scheme that’s more than merely functional

A staircase is more than just the treads you step on. Great-looking designs come with bold, beautiful or coolly contemporary banisters

It's important to weight up the benefits of the different materials, here are some tips to point you in the right direction