This existing three storey Victorian Villa was completely redesigned, altering the layout on every floor and adding a new basement under the house to provide a fourth floor. After under-pinning and constructing the new basement level, a new cinema room, wine room, and cloakroom was created, extending the existing staircase so that a central stairwell now extended over the four floors. On the ground floor, we refurbished the existing parquet flooring and created a ‘Club Lounge’ in one of the front bay window rooms for our clients to entertain and use for evenings and parties, a new family living room linked to the large kitchen/dining area. The original cloakroom was directly off the large entrance hall under the stairs which the client disliked, so this was moved to the basement when the staircase was extended to provide the access to the new basement. First floor was completely redesigned and changed, moving the master bedroom from one side of the house to the other, creating a new master suite with large bathroom and bay-windowed dressing room. A new lobby area was created which lead to the two children’s rooms with a feature light as this was a prominent view point from the large landing area on this floor, and finally a study room. On the second floor the existing bedroom was remodelled and a new ensuite wet-room was created in an adjoining attic space once the structural alterations to forming a new floor and subsequent roof alterations were carried out. A comprehensive FF&E package of loose furniture and custom designed built in furniture was installed, along with an AV system for the new cinema room and music integration for the Club Lounge and remaining floors also.

Квартира на Маршала Захарова

DesignStudio13 | Березовская Олеся

Inspiration for a contemporary hallway in Moscow.

Arente Range

City Wardrobes

The Arente wardrobe is the ultimate in bedroom wardrobes when it comes to combining style and sophistication with function. This superb wardrobe has been expertly designed to provide a practical space on the inside, whilst maintaining highly pleasing aesthetics on the outside. As with all our bespoke wardrobes, the Arente is made to measure and we will work with you to tailor the design and fit to your individual specifications. Our highly skilled interior designers will help you devise an Arente design that is perfectly fitted to your bedroom needs and lifestyle requirements. The Arente is particularly suited to the person or people who juggle many things within their lifes and require ordered space to store their belongings. However large your collection of clothes, shoes and belongings is, the Arente can be created to fit all of this inside, with space to spare. The cleverly arranged interior allows you to keep your belongings ordered, without that feeling of 'blandnes' that often comes with such. Add to this your personalized colour choices, both externally and internally and you will have designed the most perfect of practical yet beautiful wardrobe to be fitted. Our wide range of colours will ensure that your new wardrobe will compliment and add to your bedroom, naturally blending in or, if you prefer, contrasting to provide a stand out piece of furniture. Of noteworthy importance with the Arente is the novel separation in compartments, allowing a comfortable seating area inbetween. This unique feature is a great way to create an allusion of increased space and 'openness' in a bedroom, often useful in darker rooms or where the wardrobe is required to occupy the entire length of a wall. Couples often find this feature greatly beneficial, allowing individual and designated space for each persons belongings. As an additional point of note, as with all our bespoke wardrobes, the interior is created according to your individuals needs. With the Arente, this extra details means that the compartment of each interior can be built slightly differently for each person's specific needs. The placement of the rails, rods, shelves and drawers are chosen by you and this is part of what makes our service so valued. Our experienced staff can work with you, discussing your individual requirements, to help you create the wardrobe of your dreams. If the Arente sounds like the perfect addition to your bedroom furniture, please do get in contact and we will be happy to discuss your requirements further.

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Maurizio Pellizzoni Ltd

This is an example of a contemporary hallway in London with white walls and beige floor.

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Inspiration for a contemporary hallway in Moscow with dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary hallway in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Delicate Home in Waterloo

Braam's Custom Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary hallway in Toronto.

Contemporary Hallway Design Ideas

See your hallway as more than just a corridor to another room. This undervalued area is prime for storage, the display of collectibles, and even more practical uses like a drop zone for boots and umbrellas, or a small library. Whether you have a narrow hallway, a spacious hallway, or an awkward one with a sharp turn, browse the photos on Houzz for clever design ideas, and find your way to an all-new contemporary hallway.

How do I add storage to my hallway?

If you have a small home, utilising the hallway as extra storage is a great way to save much-needed space. To avoid narrowing an already small space, don't incorporate full-sized furniture – a hall table, for example, will only make the space feel cramped. Instead, add built-in bookcases, wall-mounted shoe racks, an umbrella stand, or hooks. A simple floating console and shelves are ideal for keeping floor space free of obstacles, too. For more small hallway ideas, browse the Stories section of Houzz. If you have a wide and spacious hallway, turn the space into a multi-purpose room. Add floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a hallway runner for the cosy allure of a library; or add seating and line the walls with curated art for a spot in which to relax. This will ensure your contemporary hallway isn’t just a beautiful space, but a destination, too.

How do I get my hallway decor right?

An entrance hall should set the tone for the rest of the house, so use it to display an item that you love, then build on your home’s decor from there. A vintage chair for putting shoes on; a slim hall table with plenty of drawers for hiding unwanted clutter; or a stand-out mirror might be just the ticket. Because your hallway is such a small space, you shouldn't go overboard with decor, either. If you want to display a photo collection, group frames in odd numbers (three or five pieces) and vary the heights to add interest. If you like the gallery look but have a dark hallway, consider framed mirrors, which will bring additional light and visual space into the area. Use shadow boxes and art shelves to display quirky, small accessories, but try to rotate them out occasionally to keep it fresh and interesting. Wall space is key, but don't forget about your ceilings and floors as well. Ceiling lights, chandeliers or wall sconces can act as additional decor, while adding a hallway runner is a quick and easy way to add colour and pattern to a traditionally all-neutral space. Also remember, the most successful hallway designs will always draw the eye to a focal point – ideally at the far end of the room, so as to create the illusion of more space. If you need help decorating your hallway, consider hiring a Stylist or Interior Designer via our pro directory!

Casa Five little Pigs

23bassi | Studio di architettura

Dettaglio arredo su misura ph. Marco Curatolo
Inspiration for a contemporary hallway in Milan.

Brook Green, London

The Vawdrey House

Photography by Siobhan Doran http://www.siobhandoran.com
Design ideas for a contemporary hallway in Sussex.

Concealed under-stair cloakroom

Timothy James Interiors

FAMILY HOME IN SURREY The architectural remodelling, fitting out and decoration of a lovely semi-detached Edwardian house in Weybridge, Surrey. We were approached by an ambitious couple who’d recently sold up and moved out of London in pursuit of a slower-paced life in Surrey. They had just bought this house and already had grand visions of transforming it into a spacious, classy family home. Architecturally, the existing house needed a complete rethink. It had lots of poky rooms with a small galley kitchen, all connected by a narrow corridor – the typical layout of a semi-detached property of its era; dated and unsuitable for modern life. MODERNIST INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE Our plan was to remove all of the internal walls – to relocate the central stairwell and to extend out at the back to create one giant open-plan living space! To maximise the impact of this on entering the house, we wanted to create an uninterrupted view from the front door, all the way to the end of the garden. Working closely with the architect, structural engineer, LPA and Building Control, we produced the technical drawings required for planning and tendering and managed both of these stages of the project. QUIRKY DESIGN FEATURES At our clients’ request, we incorporated a contemporary wall mounted wood burning stove in the dining area of the house, with external flue and dedicated log store. The staircase was an unusually simple design, with feature LED lighting, designed and built as a real labour of love (not forgetting the secret cloak room inside!) The hallway cupboards were designed with asymmetrical niches painted in different colours, backlit with LED strips as a central feature of the house. The side wall of the kitchen is broken up by three slot windows which create an architectural feel to the space.