‘OUR HALLWAY HAS FINALLY HAD A FACELIFT’ A space transformed thanks to some brilliantly bold choices
How did you set about the renovation? In order to warm up the entrance, I decided to go for a dramatic look that would create instant impact as you walk through the door. Although the space is narrow, I was determined to give it as much love as the other rooms in the house. The revamp took about four weeks in total – the floor went down quite quickly but the painting took quite a while, as it needed a few coats to give a quality finish.
Were the low light levels an issue?
The hallway is quite dark, which I don’t mind as the new deep palette makes it feel cosy. I did add a large pendant and mirror though, to help bounce around as much light as possible.
What drew you to such a bold colour palette? While some people assume dark colours don’t really work in compact spaces, to me it feels like the opposite is true, especially here! I chose a deep blue for the walls and woodwork and contrasted it with a vibrant stair runner from
Off The Loom – I love the stripe design and chose the brightest colours they had available. Painting the balustrade in a citrussy yellow was a lastminute decision and I’m so pleased I went for it.
Did you invest in any new furniture?
The old radiator cabinet was painted the same shade as the walls to help it look inconspicuous, then I found some rustic hall tables with hairpin legs – perfect for cramped spaces. I also added a couple of wall shelves to display knick-knacks and personalise the space. To elevate the look further I displayed lots of artificial plants which, thankfully, I won’t be able to kill!
Tell us about the window treatment
The landing window has great views of the garden and although nobody can see in, I felt the window did need some soft texture. I put up a gorgeous lime velvet Roman blind from Hillarys, adding a pom-pom trim on the bottom to offer some extra decoration and tie in with the colour of the balustrade.