The hallway is a pivotal room in any home but sadly as it’s not really classed as a reception room it’s a space that doesn’t necessarily get quite as much attention when it comes to home improvements. This is understandable, it’s not like you sit in a hallway for hours like you would a living room or entertain guests in there like you would a kitchen but it’s still a room people will remember and for many homes the first one seen by guests. So here are a few cheap ways with a little internal carpentry to bring the hallway to life and add some character.
This is really en-vouge right now and has made a big comeback onto the front page of interior design magazines. Not only is wooden paneling fashionable its’ also extremely practical. Anyone who’s ever had young children or pets will tell you, anything below waist height is susceptible to scuffs, scrapes, and the occasional drawing. Wood panels are easily cleaned repaired and if they need to be re-painted it’s a quick job that can be done by nearly all DIYers.
The style options are endless too, a plain shaker design would suit a more modern home but with the addition of relatively inexpensive scotia beading will give the pannels a more traditional and victorian appearance.
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Whenever we talk about under stair storage people naturally think of boring cupboards and coat hooks hidden behind a door but there really is a world of possibility here and almost anything is possible.
If you’ve ever fancied a wine collection but don’t have the cellar, add one under the stairs. If you have a dog who you think deserves his own home, the area under the stairs can be a great spot for a bed and ‘safe space’. Nothing is out of the question, it’s all about creating an area that’s both practical and looks great.
These were traditionally found in old farmhouses and would act as a changing station for farmers who didn’t want to bring the dirt from outside inside. Now though they’re extremely fashionable and practical.
These can either be built-in with strong fixings into the walls and skirting boards running around the front or freestanding and able to be moved. Either way, they are a great accessory and can help with both storage and bring character to a dull hallway.
If your looking for advice on any of these projects or perhaps just want to get a few ideas please feel free to give us a call we’d love to see if we can help.
