Super cool and contemporary, a transparent glass banister will open up your hallway and make it feel bigger and brighter. Just make sure you get a decent glass polish!

Use the staircase to be creative and detract attention away from a slim hallway. Paint the stairs and walls monochrome to keep the scheme looking fresh and uncluttered.

Hang a mirror to help a compact space feel larger as well as providing a handy spot to check make-up before you leave the house..

Make use of the space underneath the stairs and create a super-efficient storage zone, by using a dedicated cupboard with shelving for hiding away shoes and bags. Pop a pretty chair in the corner for an elegant finishing touch.

Make your hallway feel like a room rather than a passage-way by placing furniture in empty spots and filling the walls with antique-style frames, hooks and hats for a much-loved vintage feel. All it needs now is a classic coat stand.

Paint the hallway white and create a smart gallery feel with plenty of favourite snaps and frames adorning the walls. A dark grey carpet to contrast against crisp white walls is always a strong look.

Long, slim hallways tend to be hard to work with as furniture is difficult to squeeze in and they can feel dark and closed-in. The best solution is to keep walls light and fill them with interesting prints and coat hooks. The one shown here can also hold umbrellas.

Small hallways don’t have to be boring, as proved by this colour-popping entrance. Use quirky wallpaper and eye-catching paint shades to give your hall the attention it deserves… after all, it is the first room you see!

Use your hallway to unleash your creativity. Nautical-inspired style is perfect for the summer months or if you’re simply after a coastal vibe at home.. Pop a bench and shelf on one wall and stick up an on-trend map for added colour and character. Finish the look with a cute wooden boat and pretty pictures.

A bench is great for when you’re putting on shoes, while the space underneath provides a tidy spot to keep shoes. Hang hooks in the hallway so each family member has a place to store their coats, bags and scarves.