How To Family-Proof Your Hallway

Giving as much thought to decorating your hallway as the rest of your rooms will transform it from corridor to great-looking space. However, in a family home, it’s going to have to stand up to a lot of wear and tear, so you need to make choices that will prove hard wearing.

Is The Paint Colour Mark-Proof?

Painted walls in a hallway will inevitably suffer from scuffs and marks. To avoid the need to re-decorate frequently, choose a scrubbable paint you can restore to pristine condition easily. Think, too, about the colour of paint you opt for. Going neutral might be light-enhancing, but a colour could prove more mark-proof, and can still reflect light to stop your space feeling gloomy. For inspiration, check out our feature on making dark rooms brighter and find out how to make your hallway seem bigger and brighter.

Would Wallpaper Be Better?

Wallpaper can also be a practical option for a family hall – but it needs to be a tough paper to be tear-proof. Look for textured designs suitable for high-traffic areas. Re-discover Anaglypta, a practical wallcovering that will also hide imperfections in your walls. You can go for a design to suit the historic period of your house – or just a pattern that pleases – and use below a dado for traditional style.

Consider Tongue & Groove

Don’t forget that tongue and groove at below-dado height also makes a durable choice for hallway walls. Putting it up is a DIY job, so it needn’t cost you much, and it can also hide uneven walls. Paint it in a practical colourway, and go for a lighter paint colour on the wall above for an ultra-practical finish.

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How To Family-Proof Your Hallway

Is The Paint Colour Mark-Proof?

Would Wallpaper Be Better?

Consider Tongue & Groove

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