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Contemporary Small Hallway Furniture for UK New Build Properties
June 10, 2026

Contemporary Small Hallway Furniture for UK New Build Properties

New build homes have a character all their own, with well proportioned but compact rooms, crisp walls and modern finishes. Hallways in these properties are neat and functional, making them a natural fit for contemporary furniture with clean lines and a slim profile. This guide explains how to match furniture to the architecture, make the most of efficient proportions, and choose finishes that complement modern interiors. It also covers smart closed storage for a streamlined look and the role of a slim console in adding everyday function, so you can dress a new build hallway in a way that honours its clean contemporary lines rather than imposing on the home....

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Best Contemporary Compact Hallway Units for Small UK Interiors
June 10, 2026

Best Contemporary Compact Hallway Units for Small UK Interiors

Contemporary design has transformed what a small hallway can hold. Modern compact units are slimmer and smarter than older furniture, gathering shoe storage, a surface and sometimes hooks or a mirror into one neat footprint that suits the proportions of a typical UK home. This guide explores why clean lines flatter narrow spaces, how to choose the right depth so a cabinet sits flush against the wall, and which materials and finishes keep an entrance feeling calm and current. It also looks at layering mirrors and lighting to add a sense of openness, and how a restrained design stays relevant long after passing colour trends have faded from view....

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Guidelines on useful Shoe Cabinets for The Hallway
March 21, 2016

Guidelines on useful Shoe Cabinets for The Hallway

Shoe Cabinets Hallway furniture for shoe storage purpose is very important when it comes to organizing your house in style. Although you can use several shoe organizers in your bedroom, living room or the utility room but having a shoe storage solution in your hallway is more practical. Regardless of whether you an avid shoe collection, a shoe lover or just someone who buys footwear because it is just a necessity, you will require a place to store your footwear properly. You may find it unnecessary to incorporate a shoe storage cabinet in your hallway.  But knowing the benefits of having a cabinet in the hallway will definitely change your perspective. For instance, are you always rushing in the morning because you can’t find the right pair of shoe? Are you stressed out for not being able to find the missing pair of your favorite pair of shoe? Or are you annoyed because your pet dog gnawed on your shoes? If you answer to all these questions are yes then you really need shoe storage cabinets for the hallway.  Regardless of available space in your hallway, you can avail the shoe cabinets of different sizes and can make the most of the...

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6 Tips For Spring Cleaning Your Hallway
March 18, 2016

6 Tips For Spring Cleaning Your Hallway

Spring Cleaning Your Hallway   With spring already upon us, cleaning is the next obvious project to handle. And, of course, any time you are about to start spring cleaning your home, the logical start would be to focus on the entryway first. Here are 6 tips for spring cleaning your hallway that should help you get started: Hallway   Get rid of the old rugs One of the best ways to give your hallway a fresh spring look is to get rid of the old worn out rugs. After all, rugs and mats are rather expandable accessories, and regular replacement is a reasonable thing to do. You can, of course, try and dry clean the old piece to give it a new look, but the cost and effort are generally not worth it. Move furniture to clean wipe all the dust One of the most important tips for spring cleaning your hallway is not to let it slide. Apply some effort and move your furniture  (if any) around. This is the only way to get rid of all the dust and the mess. After you are done, you will see how easier it is to breathe in a clean, dust-free hallway. Aim higher with the duster Spring cleaning of...

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9 Tips On Styling Your Hallway For Maximum Exposure
February 10, 2016

9 Tips On Styling Your Hallway For Maximum Exposure

Styling your hallway for maximum exposure requires close attention to detail and, of course, a bit of imagination. This is especially true for small, narrow, or awkwardly shaped hallways, where open mind in space optimisation is one of the first and the most important steps to successful decoration. Here, for example, are some of the surest means on styling your hallway for maximum exposure — the tips will work both in large and small entrance areas:   Contrast light and dark shades One of the best contrasts that can visually boost your space and help in styling your hallway for maximum exposure would be to combine light and dark shades. Light hallway walls with dark contrasted entryways is a very nice start that offers a sleek, memorable decoration solution. Choose bright wall paint Very small, as well as very narrow hallways will not always benefit from an all-white wall paint. That is why, choosing something brighter — toxin neon even — can offer a way more impressive solution. If an all bright hallway is too much for you, choose just one wall to paint bright — this, too, is useful in adding some visual depth. Fill the hallway with light Next thing to focus on while styling...

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5 Reasons To Go With Shoe Storage Bench
September 5, 2015

5 Reasons To Go With Shoe Storage Bench

If you are looking for a shoe storage solution that is not only space efficient but also functional, you should take some time to consider going with a shoe storage  bench. This is one of those hallways storage solutions that feature a lot of impressive advantages. Some of the most obvious ones include: Many distinct styles to choose from A classic shoe storage bench will be made either of wood or more affordable MDF. The styles, however, will differ greatly. Some of these benches will have a very traditional, dignified look; some others will be designed in vintage manner; a couple of models will be made in rustic fashion. All in all, it is possible to choose practically any style to make your home interior complete. May feature a variety of productional materials Even though the basic materials will include wood or MDF, any given shoe storage bench may also feature a couple of decorative elements or finishes. High gloss is, perhaps, one of the most popular ones. This shiny stylish finish creates a balanced combination of modernity and dignified look, which makes it a perfect addition for a contemporary hallway. Some other models may also feature glass or chrome inserts, which look very...

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Console Tables For Narrow Hallways: 5 Excellent Ideas That May Prove Useful
September 5, 2015

Console Tables For Narrow Hallways: 5 Excellent Ideas That May Prove Useful

Unfortunately, most homeowners pay little attention to hallway interior and often underestimate the importance of this highly-functional part of a modern house or flat. A hallway creates the first impression about our dwelling, and if it is dark, cluttered and poorly furnished, will make you instantly feel unwelcome. If a hallway is narrow and poorly lit, you have to be especially picky while choosing all hallway furniture, console tables  included. Here are some suggestions on choosing console tables for narrow hallways that you may find useful: Contemporary design As much as you may fancy vintage and antiques styles, they are mostly suitable for big spacious premises. Old-style console tables will instantly make your small hallway look (and feel) cluttered. Choose minimalistic contemporary console tables for narrow hallways, for best results. LED lights One thing that could make a narrow hallway look like a gloomy den, is lack of lighting. Small rooms, regardless of their functional destination have to be well lit. For narrow hallways, consider choosing console tables with led lights. Leds will help you save on your electricity bills, as they are extremely energy-efficient. Storage units Consider getting a consoles table with lots of shelves and drawers. Narrow hallways mean there will never be enough storage...

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Compact Hallway Solutions – Guide For The Beginners
April 23, 2015

Compact Hallway Solutions – Guide For The Beginners

Designing a hallway is usually a challenging task - quite often, even in the most spacious houses and apartments, hallway space is still rather limited. Yet, there are so many items that are typically stored in the hall that such an arrangement seems unjust - to say the least. So, if you are looking for compact and storage efficient hallway solutions for your home, you might have to get creative. Wall fitted storage units The best solution is equipping your hallway with wall fitted storage units. If you have a niche, you should definitely turn it into a storage cabinet – this way, your space will not be reduced, but the functionality of your hall will be significantly increased.  If you live in a house, you might have available space under your staircase – this is quite a common arrangement for many homes. There is no objective reason not to use this space as storage – equip it with shelves and cabinets – and you’re good to go! Narrow shoe storage cabinets If a wall fitted storage unit is out of the question, you might want to consider high and narrow shoe storage cabinets . The items hardly occupy any space, and they are perfect...

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Top 10 Creative Ideas To Increase Your Storage Capacity
April 23, 2015

Top 10 Creative Ideas To Increase Your Storage Capacity

Not all of us can afford a huge house, so sometimes we have to look for creative ways to organize our stuff while leaving as much room for ourselves as it is possible. Here are top ten ideas you might want to consider if you have small rooms and plenty of personal possessions: 1.     Fitted furniture Fitted furniture is always the best solution for any limited-size room – whether it is a bathroom, a bedroom, or a hallway. Whatever niches, or anything that even resembles niches, you have – do not hesitate to utilize them. 2.     Furniture with built-in storage Plus, plenty of furniture manufacturers these days make a wide range of products with built-in storage. Drawers as part of the bed body, armchairs featuring built-in book shelves, coffee tables with cabinets or drawers as a base – the list can be prolonged for pages. 3.     Furniture with hidden storage A lot of furniture models have exposed storage units, but some of them hide their extra compartments. Coffee table with hidden drawers below the surface is one of the obvious examples. 4.     High stands separating the rooms Another creative solution to optimize your room space would be to equip it with a high, from...

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