![]() ‘Go darker under the dado rail with fresh white woodwork and light colors above the wall to hide any scuffs and marks,’ advises Martin Waller, founder of luxury furniture brand Andrew Martin. This can stress the horizontal layering of the room and draw attention to the shape and size of the room, helping to create the illusion of more space. You might want to go for a subtle shade difference, using different hues above and below the rail. The most common look is a clean, white dado rail with the same color above and below. ‘For example, an ornate dado rail would be at odds in rooms without cornice or taller more profiled skirting board.’ ‘It's vital to harmonize their profiles with the other period features to avoid them still feeling out of place,’ says Uwe Schmidt-Hess, architect and designer at Patalab Architects. Your dado rails should also make sense in the broader context of the room. This will expand the look of the space,' says Lucia. 'If the entrance is small, consider painting skirtings, architraves and coving a couple of shades lighter than the walls. Look out for crown molding, dado rails and skirting boards that you can play around with. Your entryway might have some significant architectural details that you can embrace to add interest and texture. 'Introducing a large mirror in a small entranceway is a great way to gain some nice light reflection and make the space look bigger.' 'Give the entrance life by adding a console table with art, plants, books and pictures,' encourages Lucia. A spare surface is always a great place to introduce some decor, so bring in some candles and a plant to freshen up the space - both you and your guests will be glad for it. Long and narrow, these are great for small spaces like apartment entryways that you can decorate with a glass bowl for keys and those bits and bobs you always forget before leaving the house. Help yourself out with a well-placed mirror just by the doorway, a console table, or if you don't have the width for a table, even just a radiator cover will do. ![]() Design: Ali Budd Interiors)Įntryways can be quite long and narrow, so you might not think about them as spaces ripe for loitering or hanging around, but actually, it's the place where you check yourself in the reflection before leaving, and it's a space to establish a routine. 'This ensures that the entryway serves as a preview, hinting at the forthcoming areas within the house.' 'Consistency in the use of color is crucial as visitors navigate through the various spaces,' says Amy. You might also want to think about how the color relates to the rest of the home and establishes a theme. Use a wall color with enough of an undertone to hide the occasional dent or bash,' says Lucia. 'Entranceways can be high-traffic areas with busy families. ![]() Halls are transitional spaces so making a bold statement can be great fun - dark blue, greens or near blacks will add drama and create a great backdrop for pictures.'Ĭhoosing between the best colors for entryways is a practical choice as much as it is an aesthetic one. 'You can also go with the flow and consider darker colors. ![]() ![]() There is no right or wrong answer either. 'If you want to introduce some warmth - opt for colors that have an underlying red or yellow base,' advises color expert at Farrow & Ball, Patrick O'Donnell. 'Off-white neutrals work with most color palettes and will make a space feel bigger,' says Lucia Galeano of New York based, women-led architecture design firm, Studio Galean, 'This is perfect for entranceways without a lot of light.' (Image credit: Frederick Tang Architecture)įirst impressions count and the biggest impression you can have on your entryway is color. ![]()
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