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Give Your Hallway the Wow! Factor
When it comes to decorating, the hallway can be the forgotten part of the home because it’s usually seen as a space to be passed through in order to get to connecting rooms. Being a ‘transient space’ has its downsides because homeowners prefer to spend time, money and effort on decorating ‘living spaces’. That’s a real shame because it’s the first part of your home that visitors are greeted by and who doesn’t want to create a good first impression? With some forward planning, the right wall coverings, lighting and storage, your hallway can have the wow! factor.
Colours and coverings
Choosing the right colours can help make the entrance to your home as light and appealing as possible. Dark hallways are a bad idea in smaller homes so heavy and bold colours on the wall should be avoided. However, if you live in a period home that has more space, then traditional colours that are in keeping with the overall décor (such as reds and greens) can enhance the look. For narrow spaces, opt for neutral colours on the wall.
Changing the colour on the walls will make a significant impact to the feeling of space. Some people like to continue the colour scheme used in connecting rooms while others go for a colour that complements and gives a different look. Wallpaper has gone through a huge design revolution recently and wall coverings with neutral colours and embossed patterns look great. If you prefer to paint but want a funky feel, wall stickers can add some interest to the walls.
Key holders – how to avoid losing your keys
We’re going to ask you a question….where are your keys? Right now, where are they? You’re either checking your pockets, scanning the room or smugly sitting there dangling them in your hand. Those of you who know where your keys are, well done. For the majority of us, trying to find where we last placed our keys is an everyday frustration. There are few worse feelings than returning home to find you haven’t got your keys or rushing to leave the house in the morning and realising you can’t find them. It’s enough to drive you to distraction. We’ve got a few tips to help you avoid losing your keys and some great key holders so you’ve got a proper place to keep them in the home.
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