Tips for decluttering your hall

Tip 1 - First impressions matter

You can have a hall of fame (not shame) with some FLA (focused loving attention)

Are guests met with: wellies, bags, umbrellas, mail, and half empty coffee mugs

Stand at your front door and observe - what does your hall communicate

This is where to start

Halls are a place to keep clutter-free and spacious

Tip 2 - Clear Floor Space

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Relocate non-hall stuff if you can - sports equipment, bikes, and toys

That already feels spacious...

Sometimes just changing the colour of your rug and uplift your hall - I love the detail on this rug adding an extra rich depth

Freshen the hall with hiring a carpet cleaner, most supermarkets now hire them out for as long as you need.

Tip 3 – Hall-way-Small-way

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When your hall is small - be ruthless with clutter - remove daily all junk mail and clutter stuff

Remove unnecessary furniture

Maximise the storage space you do have, eg

All in one convenience - coat rack stand with shoes storage bench. Super practical and not expensive

Tip 4–Bits and Bobs

Have a bowl to place trinkets: keys, sunglasses, phone, loose change etc

Hang a key holder - so many to choose from

Or a wood mounted sunglasses holder

Also a space to hang your reading

glasses especially if your like me and keep losing them.

Tip 5 –Hall Gear: Wellies, Shoes, coats, scarfs, and bags

All of these can accumulate into excess, these do need-a-sorting

Sort into: donate and keep &pack. Consider vacuum packing for out of season gear

Lots of choice of coat stands and shoe storage to match style, space and budget

Consider Shoe storage with a seat, super practical with dual functionality

Tip 6 - The Classic showpiece

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If the entryway is quite dark - ensure adequate lighting

Adding small sections of textured glass to your front door lets in lots of light while maintaining your privacy

Changing paintwork to white or cream

The classic chandelier is a beautiful and elegant hall showpiece...enriching your hall, with an abundance of styles and designs to choose from and one to suit every budget

Tip 7 – Our beloved friend - halls with dogs

Invest in a dog storage basket for all the doggie stuff - to keep tidy and together.

Locate a suitable corner for the dog basket if placed in the hall.  

Add a room fragrance to cover the doggie smells.

Tip 8 -  Transform your hall

Mirrors always enrich spaces and enhance both functionality and aesthetics.

Improves the overall ambience and makes the hall feel more inviting and spacious

Spoilt for choice with so many shapes and sizes, you will fine one to elevate and compliment your hall

Tip 9 - Front Door Make-over

Boost your home's first impression

Hang a colourful planter to greet your guests

Consider changing paintwork to a warm bright colour

Consider hanging an outdoor wall lantern with sensor creating a warm glow

A new doorbell that doubles up as video camera for those online deliveries

And a brand new welcome door mat - and your hall has passed its MOT   

Tip 10 – Finishing Touches - the best part

Add an aroma diffuser to scent the hall and greet your visitors

Or a large scented candle -nothing like a glowing flame

Treat the hall to a beautiful new vase with a bunch of flowers

With your hall transformed with some simple changes take a moment

to feel the space and appreciate your FLA in this area

First impressions matter