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F&P INTERIORS
ADD PERSONAL TOUCHES TO YOUR HALLWAY
FLORAL WALLPAPER BRINGS THE WOW FACTOR
Make an ENTRANCE
We all want our homes to o er a warm welcome, so here’s how you can spruce up your hallway to do just that
By EMMA VANS AGNEW
COLOUR CAN HELP OFFER A WARM WELCOME Your hallway is the first thing that greets you as you open the door and the last thing you look at as you leave for the day. So much more than a transitional space that connects the outdoors to inside, it is often one of the most utilised parts of the house.
Painting your hallway is a relatively simple but e ective way of transforming your entranceway. Instantly giving tired interiors a lift, a fresh coat of paint not only makes it feel brighter, it is also a great way to accentuate beautiful features in your home. Decorative entrance tiles or a patterned rug are a great source of inspiration for building your colour scheme.
If you are looking to create an entrance way with a real wow factor, then addingwallpaperis an e ective decorative trick to add instantaneous character, colour and pattern to your home. The joy of featuringfloral wallpaperin your hallway is that it connects it to the outdoors, breathing a fresh and airy feeling into your entranceway. From delicate botanical prints to bold blowsy blooms, floral wallpapers will each bring colour and pattern to your walls.
We couldn’t talk about hallway decor ideas without featuring our favourite: the stripe. The ultimate designer trick to add height and sense of space in the home, there is a huge range of striped wallpapers that can fit seamlessly into your existing interior scheme.
Smart and understated yet timelessly stylish, created to imitate the woven patterns of tapestries,Damask wallpaperalso looks wonderful in a hallway setting.One of the best known historical wallpaper patterns, they addgrandeur and elegance to your entranceway. Designed to overwhelm the wall on which they are hung, these beautiful ornate patterns are best suited to larger proportioned spaces. Rich and dark, there are designs on the market to honour all ages of home.
Adding personal touches will add character to your entranceway. Furnishings will add comfort as well as practical solutions, and are important for creating an entranceway that flows, guiding visitors through to the rest of your home.
Emma Vans Agnew is the Design Director F&P Interiors. See more at fabricsandpapers.com
