End of the hall decorating or between bedroom door and garage

keeps clutter under control in this hallway turned mudroom. Shoes, boots, backpacks, scarves, hats and gloves tend to be the troublemakers when it comes to an organized entranceway. Include solutions like wicker baskets tucked under a bench to keep things tidy

Eclectic runner

Place a pattered flat-weave runner in a hallway for warmth and texture.

Expansive space

Use glass partitions instead of traditional stair spindles to give the illusion of space. The glass opens up the area and allows light to filter in from the second floor.

Repurposed items

an antique Singer sewing table is reinvented as a console table when updated with a live-edge walnut top. The foot-pedal shelf is a great place to store back issues of favourite magazines

Add a chair rail

Installing a simple chair rail creates instant charm in this cozy country home. It adds a bit of detail and allows you to paint different colours above and below the rail.

Think outside the box

Showcase a stunning floor lamp or oversized wall art at the end of the hallway to create a dramatic focal point.

Fake a great view

Have a first floor window with an unappealing view? With artfully draped curtains and faux boxwood topiaries you can manufacture that missing outdoor scene.

Maximize the space

Have a wide hallway? Make it work double-duty and turn it into a mini-study by installing floating shelves and adding a chaise lounge.

Floating shelves

No space? Skip the console and opt for simple mounted wall shelves. Magnetic shelf.

Vintage appeal

Make over the front hall by turning salvaged corbels into a beautiful console. Get the DIY instructions.

Use the ceiling for display

Make a fun and surprising statement by using a high ceiling to showcase family antiques.

Mirror, mirror

When space is limited, use small-scale furniture. Hanging a long mirror will add brightness and the illusion of extra space.

Refreshing entry

Give your entry hall a bright makeover, and introduce decorative details that maximize the available space by adding a narrow settee or console.

Add a statement piece

A large feather headdress and modern sconces make a statement in a small space.

Into the dark

To balance dramatic black decor, add warmth and brightness with light-coloured console lamps and textured furniture.