5 Best Hallway Accessories

Many people tend to neglect their hallway areas as they are the one room of the house where we spend the smallest amount of time. The hallway is, however, the first port of call for visitors and guests and gives the first impression of your home and interior style.

Whether your hallway is small. large, long or short, we have the 5 best hallway accessories that will add a splash of style and practicality to any hall area.

1. Shoe Storage

No body wants to have muddy boots and grubby trainers tread throughout the entire house, but you don't want them stacked up in a pile near the front door either! Shoe storage chests and shelving are a great way of keeping your shoes in a neat and organised space with easy access to them as you are on your way out, or in through the door. Specifically designed shoe cabinets feature sectional areas for your shoes and can be closed away so they are visually out of sight. Alternatively you can opt for an open fronted shelving area (left) that uses your shoe collections as a visual feature in your hallway area.

2. Coat Hooks

For me, there is nothing worse than coming in through the front door and having to find somewhere to store your coats, scarves and hats that are out of the way of your general living area. Coat hooks and stands are the perfect solution for hanging up your outerwear and also make a great feature in your hallway area. Traditional coat hooks look great at the side of a hallway or an alcove area and can be personalised to your exact tastes. Try adding pictures of your family members to each hook for a fun 'school cloakroom' style design or you can purchase or create a traditional or contemporary hat stand that works as a piece of sculptural artwork as well as a functional storage device.

3. Hallway Seating

Hallway seating provides a stylish and practical area within your home for you to sit down and put on or remove your foot wear. We've all had those 'hopping down the hallway tugging on your shoes' moments however there is a multitude of seating solutions for a calm and relaxed hallway ambiance. Hallway benches with under seat storage are a perfect combination of function and style or for a more sophisticated design then why not opt for a sumptuous and glamorous occasional chair or chaise lounge design.

4. Lamps

Lighting and lamps play a huge role in any room of the home, however if you are coming home or leaving the house at unsociable times of the day you may not want to put a bright main ceiling light on (we all need time to adjust in the mornings!) Lamps provide just the right amount of light to illuminate the hallway space without flooding the rest of your home with bright light. When selecting the perfect lamp for your hallway try opting for a freestanding floor lamp that can be placed in a corner or alcove; or matching table lamps that can be placed on a hallway table or sideboard so you can easily find your keys, bag and accessories.

5. Hallway Mirrors

Hallway mirrors provide a perfect way of adding space and light to both large and small hallway interiors. With many hallway designs being narrow or enclosed by the stairs, there is always a need to create the illusion of a larger more open area in which to enter the home. A carefully placed mirror situated above a hallway table or an eye-catching full length mirror will not only give the impression of a wider and illuminated interior space but will also provide a practical place to do your final clothes and make-up checks before you leave the house.

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