Kare Design: Your Hallway Deserves More Style!

The hallway is often the problem child when furnishing: small, dark, long or very narrow. The challenge in designing the hallway is not only the floor plan, the hallway must also fulfil many functions. It is a passageway to all rooms, the calling card of your home, should offer storage space and be well organised. The KARE team of experienced furnishing consultants and stylists has put together tips and tricks on how to furnish a hallway in a chic and thoughtful way.

And because KARE stands for fun at home, they would like to work with you to transform the hallway into a unique and inspiring space. KARE’s furnishing consultants will be happy to help you with planning.

Turn your hallway into your business card with ideas from KARE.

When designing the entrance area, there are compulsory exercises and the freestyle. It needs light, storage space and shelves to fulfil its functions. At the same time, it is the hallway that welcomes you when you come home and is the first impression for guests. Let’s start with the freestyle and collect ideas on how design and style can enter the entrance area of the home.

With these tricks and furnishing ideas, you can turn the hallway into a stylish entrée…

Do as the interior designers do and play with materials, colours, textures, your favourite pieces and statement furniture. Think about the functions, but don’t forget the fun of living!

Be bold in your choice of colour and finishes

The foundation of an impressive hallway is a thoughtful colour palette and playing with textures. Why not choose bold, unexpected colours or eye-catching wallpaper to create a visual impact? Consider using luxurious textiles such as shimmering velvet, silky viscose or textured linen for a touch of glamour. These elements instantly lift the room visually.

Eye-catching lamps lend character to the hallway

Lighting is crucial for setting the mood in your hallway. Think beyond traditional luminaires such as ceiling spots and wall lights and choose an additional eye-catching lamp to become the visual focal point. A sparkling chandelier, sculptural pendant lights hung in a row or a fun, original table lamp can add drama and personality.

Conjure up an atmosphere with wall decor in the hallway

Turn your hallway into an art gallery. Impressive paintings and wall objects can turn your space into a visual experience with an AHA effect. Choose pieces that are close to your heart and that reflect your personal style. Don’t forget to include decorative elements such as mirrors, decorative objects, sculptures or even a chic console with unique accessories.

Although hallway space can be limited, carefully selected furniture pieces can become a style upgrade while providing useful functions as storage furniture. Consider a narrow console table with an eye-catching design that serves as a stylish storage space for keys, mail or decorative accents. Combine it with an unusual mirror to visually open up the room.

Storage solutions in the hallway for bags, jackets and co.

It’s an everyday situation for many people: we come home with handbag or sports pack, school satchel, shopping, umbrella, house key and mobile phone still in hand. Coats, jackets, scarves and hats are put down, and the entrance area already looks chaotic. The sooner all utensils find their place, the better the hallway area will function. One option is custom-made shelves or cabinets that fit seamlessly with your design aesthetic. This solution is expensive and in rented flats, built-in furniture is not a worthwhile investment. KARE offers you hallway ideas to get the most out of your hallway with cleverly selected and functional furniture.

Narrow shelves and tall chests of drawers with many drawers, shallow shoe cupboards such as shoe tippers or console tables are ideal for making the most of the hallway without blocking the passageway. Combined wardrobes offer several functions in one piece of furniture: a clothes rail and coat hooks for hanging, open compartments or drawers and a shoe rack.

If there is not enough space for such a piece of furniture, place one or more wall-mounted coat racks and put a bench with storage space underneath. Wall mirrors with integrated storage and hooks also do a good job in this case. The basic rule for very small and narrow corridors is to place as few things as possible on the floor.

Game changer for a cosy hallway: a carpet creates a homely ambience Even though tiles may be a practical solution for the hallway floor, they rarely make the entrance area truly homely. Experiment with other floor coverings and carpets. Make a statement! Carpets provide warmth and comfort underfoot, muffle sound and instantly create a cosy atmosphere. If you fear spills, simply opt for an easy-care outdoor rug.

Important things such as keys, wallet and mobile phone should be quickly at hand when you leave the house. Set aside a fixed place for these utensils and you will no longer have to search for them. Decorative bowls on the console or the narrow hallway chest of drawers are suitable for this. Alternatively, use baskets or boxes to organise smaller items such as keys, sunglasses or gloves. These containers can be stylish while helping to prevent clutter.

What story does your hallway tell?

Give your hallway a personal touch. Incorporate elements that tell a story about you and your family. Whether it’s a gallery of family photos, holiday pictures or a collection of souvenirs, these personal details will make your hallway unique and inviting. For the sake of good order: Establish daily routines

Get into the habit of setting aside a few minutes each day to tidy up your hallway. A quick check to make sure everything is in its place can work wonders. Check regularly to see if things have accumulated in the hallway that you no longer need or that belong in other rooms. Fewer items lying around means less clutter.

Show us how you have organised your hallway perfectly under #mykarestyle.