Let Your Hallway Make an Entrance this Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year (almost), and before you know it, it will be time to deck the halls and trim the tree. However, if you really want to bring the full element of Christmas cheer into your home, why start in the living room?
Whether updating the entrance to your home or business, wow your guests as soon as they step through the front door with our handy tips for making your hallway and entrance more festive.
Decide on the overall feel you want to create
If you’re a fan of a more traditional feel, for example, stick to more classic colours such as red and gold, to give an antique and timeless sense. Think about all elements of the space, from wallpaper, staircase and flooring. If you’re planning on updating any of these features in time for Christmas, thinking about the atmosphere they will help create in this way can help you make the right choice. For example, if updating your floor and going for an oak wood flooring from companies like The Solid Wood Flooring Company, capture the true essence of the feature by using complimentary furnishings and decorations.
Make the most of your entranceway’s features
When decorating this part of your building, it’s s good idea to make use of the best features that make it so unique. For example, if you have a staircase that is so attractive it would make lifts obsolete, use it as part of your decorating scheme. Adorn the banisters with festive garlands, and other unique ornaments like baubles and pine cones. If you prefer a more modern twist, why not gift wrap small pretend gifts in bright, statement wrapping paper and place one on each – or most – steps going up. Chimney breasts also are a great feature, and can be perfect hosts for holly wreaths, or for displaying your Christmas cards. Archways are ideal for classic sprigs of mistletoe to put a smile on your guest’s faces, as will fairy lights along the arch shape.
Add personal touches
Why not have refreshments at the ready in your entranceway for your guests to enjoy as they arrive and leave? Arranging seasonal sweets and treats on a classic silver plate is a great way to impress your guests. The hallway is a great place to display children’s festive decorations too, as it will create a lovely talking point for whoever enters your home. Also, use the holiday as an excuse to get creative and make your own decorations and features. You can buy a plain wreath at a fraction of the price of a decorated one, and truly make it your own using a wide range of materials. Simple additions to your hallway like fairy lights or baubles arranged in bowls or vases can be really attractive decorations, and are relatively effortless and inexpensive.
Consider a hallway tree
Most people think that a household should only have one tree, but in fact, a tree (even a small one) in the hallway can provide a lovely welcome and will instantly add to the Christmas feel as soon as you walk through the door. If you want your main focus to be your tree in the living room, use one that’s much smaller in your entrance space, and decorate it more abstractly, whilst making sure it complements the rest of the room. Placing chocolates and sweets on the entrance tree will also delight your guests as they take one when leaving.