Practical hallway flooring ideas
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Checkatrade

If you have wooden floors and you’re worried that heavy foot traffic may damage the area around the entrance, consider tiling a section directly in front of the door for added protection.

Ceramic tiles are very hard-wearing, won’t dent or scratch like timber floors and can have a textured surface for extra grip so aren’t slippery when wet.

To distract from the compact size of your hallway, add a chic tiled floor for interest, paint the walls in a bright statement colour, and add attention-grabbing furniture that will create an aesthetic appeal.

Decorating your hallway with compelling colours, textures and flooring will ensure your guest’s first impressions of your cosy entrance will be focused on the clever styling and not on its size.

The secret to creating a sense of more space in a narrow hallway is to elongate the floor area.

Choose a patterned floor like herringbone to make the eye travel the length of the hallway, rather than bringing attention to the width, and the hall will feel double the size. And if you want to go further to divert the eye from the narrow space, try adding charming pendants and wall lights, mirrors and pictures for interest.

Tiling a hallway is not only practical, it can also create a bold and super-stylish first impression. From a classic chequerboard effect to vibrant Moroccan inspired designs, patterned tiles will bring buckets of charm and unique character to your home.

Use tiles in the hallway to differentiate the entrance area of your home where shoes, bags and other outdoor items can be placed. This will prevent mud shoes or dirty bags from entering carpeted rooms.

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Whether you are lucky enough to have original hallway floor tiles that you’ve lovingly restored, or you want to reinstate this period look with repro designs, you won’t regret adding an eye-catching design in a minimal hallway.

Not only will you create an elegant feel that retains that character of your period property, but patterned tiles also help to disguise dirt and marks and will withstand heavy wear and tear.

Solid hardwood flooring is a great option for creating a welcoming entrance, however, real wood can dent and scratch easily.

If you are adamant you still want the look in your busy hallway, it’s wise to go for a more durable wood-effect flooring, like luxury vinyl flooring or even wood-effect tiles. These look the same but don’t react like wood. Go for rich texture and colour to disguise the dirt.