HOW TO MAKE A STATEMENT IN YOUR ENTRANCE HALL

When visitors first enter your home, what is the thing that greets them? Your entrance hall is the first area of your home that anyone gets to see, and is vital for making a good first impression. Not only this, but a beautifully designed entrance hall can also make a huge style statement too.
As a Cambridge based interior designer, I love nothing more than transforming people’s homes and making them something that they are proud to live in.
I was recently asked to undertake an entrance hall project for a customer who wanted to create a welcoming and stylish space. I opted for a light and polished stone floor as I knew that this would reflect all of the light that shone into the hall, making it appear all the bigger. This was also combined with traditional Victorian tiles in black and white.
For the walls, we went for a bold stripe wallpaper made by Nobilis, making sure that it was matched by stunning console wall lights and an extra stylish round mirror by Porta Romana.
The overall look that we aimed for with this particular home was one of luxury and high end, with a welcoming atmosphere that flowed through the rest of the house.
But what about for your own home? I have put together some top tips on how I think you can make a statement in your entrance hall.  

Hallway interior design by Alicia Zimnickas

A different take on the feature wall

Do you have a rather impressive collection of hats? Perhaps handbags are your bag. Why not use your hallway as a space to display them? Often hallways are long and narrow, which means that a feature wall can have plenty of room to make an impression.
Rather than using art or colour. You could create your feature wall by popping some hooks in the wall and displaying your very own personal collection!  

Use mirrors to create an illusion

How often do you see mirrors in hallways? Not only are they great to check how you look before you leave, but they also make a space appear bigger and lighter. This is because a mirror will reflect any light that shines on it, giving the illusion of a bigger room.  

Hallway interior design by Alicia Zimnickas

Bigger is better

If you are blessed with a slightly larger entrance space in your home, why not make the most of it with a large cabinet, bench or table. Not only is this great for storing things, or sitting down to put on your shoes, but you can also use it to display items such as flowers or lamps, brightening up and giving colour to the space.
Think it is time to give your home a makeover, why not get in touch with me? I am an expert interior designer based in Cambridge and I love taking on home makeover projects that give my clients the rooms that they crave. Whether an entrance hall, living room or a bedroom, I am on hand to help you create a space that you are proud to live in.