Category: Hallway
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Moving a staircase: Pros, cons, costs and more
There are few home renovation projects that are more disruptive, or dramatic than moving a staircase. It’s the kind of project that instantly transforms a space, but it can be messy and complicated, particularly in an occupied home. A staircase isn’t just a way of getting from one floor to another. It’s often one of…
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Moving a staircase: Pros, cons, costs and more
There are few home renovation projects that are more disruptive, or dramatic than moving a staircase. It’s the kind of project that instantly transforms a space, but it can be messy and complicated, particularly in an occupied home. A staircase isn’t just a way of getting from one floor to another. It’s often one of…
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How to make a dark landing lighter
Every home has its shadows, and the landing is often one of them. Tucked between rooms and often cut off from daylight, it’s a space that’s all too easy to overlook. But with a little thought – the right lighting, a fresh palette and a few smart design choices – even the darkest landing can…
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How to make a dark landing lighter
Every home has its shadows, and the landing is often one of them. Tucked between rooms and often cut off from daylight, it’s a space that’s all too easy to overlook. But with a little thought – the right lighting, a fresh palette and a few smart design choices – even the darkest landing can…
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Lift up stairs storage: What it is and how it works
Making the most of storage at home often means rethinking the spaces you take for granted. While under stair storage is a familiar favourite, there’s another clever solution that hides in plain sight – lift up stairs storage. Rather than simply walking over your staircase, imagine if each step lifted to reveal a secret compartment…
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Creative landing storage ideas for every home
For many homes, the landing is a bit of a no man’s land – somewhere you pass through countless times a day without giving it much thought. Too small to be a room, yet too visible to ignore, it’s a space that often ends up doing very little. But with a bit of imagination, this…
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5 staircase mistakes you can easily avoid
Staircase mistakes aren’t always that easy to cover up. Unlike a shoddy paint job where some sanding and re-painting might be enough to hide an error, get your staircase design wrong and you might find yourself taking more than a leap of faith hoping you can fix the problem. That said, mistakes can often be…
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Types of staircase: What are the main ones and how to choose
If you’re building or renovating a house, or even adding a loft conversion, you’ll need to understand the types of staircases available and where each type is suitable for use. Choose incorrectly, and you could find yourself with no feasible route between the different floors within your home. Or, with an unsafe staircase design that’s…
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18 hallway wallpaper ideas to try at home
Once dismissed as fussy or old-fashioned, wallpaper is enjoying something of a revival – and the hallway is the perfect place to embrace it. These transitional spaces set the tone for the rest of your home, so why not make them memorable? There’s a myriad of designs to explore, from traditional florals and damasks to…
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How to brighten a dark hallway according to interior experts
Hallways set the scene for the rest of your home, but when they’re narrow or lacking in natural light, they can feel more gloomy than welcoming. If yours is on the dark side, don’t worry, there are plenty of clever hallway ideas that can lift the space instantly. Whether it’s layered lighting and reflective surfaces…