Hallway ideas

Make the best first impression with our hints and tips for decorating and furnishing your hallway.

A white shelf in a hallway with an indoor plant, a vase, books, and storage boxes on it.

How to create a welcoming hallway

The hallway is often the first thing someone sees when they enter your home. Here’s what you can do to make the space as inviting as possible.

1. Welcome mats

Not just welcoming, a doormat also has practical benefits as it can prevent muddy footprints on your flooring.

A white shoe storage cabinet in a hallway next to a basket with umbrellas in it.

2. Shoe and coat storage

Adding some shoe storage, a coat rack or hooks and an umbrella stand can keep your hallway free of clutter.

A bamboo Habitat shoe bench in a hallway.

3. Hallway bench seat

Add somewhere to sit while you put your shoes on, as well as somewhere to keep stuff stashed away.

A grey storage cabinet in a green hallway.

4. Hallway storage

Add a console table or cabinet to give you room to keep any letters or other important items safe.

A monochrome, black and white runner and welcome mat in a hallway.

5. Hallway runners

Want to create a great first impression? Pick a runner that's as fab as functional.

An arch wall mirror over a cabinet in a hallway.

6. Hallway mirror

Give your appearance one last check before you leave the house… not that you need it.

Hallway accessories

A glass reed diffuser on a mantle next to a glass vase and indoor plants.

Home Fragrance

Hallway setup sorted? Don’t forget to add a welcoming scent. Whether you prefer a calm or refreshing scent when you walk in the door, create the mood you desire with our selection of aromatic candles and reed diffusers.

Wall art and prints

If you want to add a pop of personality to your hallway, wall art is a great option. A picture-perfect entry each time? We're knocking on that door.

A blue ribbed glass sideboard with an indoor plant, a lilac vase, a glass vase, and a pink candle on it.

Vases

Wondering how to impress guests the minute they step inside your home? Simple. Introduce a statement vase to your hallway. And the job's done.

Indoor plants

Elevate your hallway with faux plants. They're easy to maintain and add a refreshing vibe to the space.

Lighting

Make a glowing entrance. From statement pendants to ceiling lights- light up your hallway for that 'welcome home' feel.

Argos Home new Malvern hallway 6 drawer unit.

Baskets and boxes

Coats, keys, scarves, and other bits and bobs- a hallway can get messy quickly. Keep the space looking spic and span by hiding away the clutter.

Top hallway picks

Decorating your hallway

As one of the busiest areas of the home, a hallway can quickly start looking tired. Adding some fresh colour or wallpaper can bring it back to life and make it that much more inviting.

Hallway colour schemes

The décor in your hallway should set the tone for the rest of your home. From classic silver and grey to subtle and stylish duck egg and rosebud pink, we’ve got a pallet of paints to help you decorate your space.

Hallway wallpaper

Using wallpaper instead of paint can give your hallway an added pop of personality. From floral to neutral and modern to classic, we have wallpaper to suit whatever look you’re going for.