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Awkward Hallway - Help!

4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago

This is the layout of my hallway:



It's a relatively large space but awkward with all the doors, the built in welcome mat and the staircase. The floor is tiled and with winter coming it's getting rather chilly in the mornings.

I'd like some ideas on rug(s) placement in the space, any suggestions appreciated :)


Size of the area: 11'58" by 10'08" (3.53m by 3.07m)


Diagram not to scale.


Please excuse the delivery boxes and clutter.


Image from Stairs: You can see the welcome mat.


Image from Kitchen/Diner:


Image from Front Door:


Comments (10)

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    First, I would try to eliminate some doors. Perhaps the kitchen/Diner and the Living Rooms doors could be taken off and cased out. Even enlarge the living room opening.

    Secondly, I would get matching rugs as large as the two largest spaces can hold without running into obstacles.

    Thirdly, I would add a cozy cushioned bench under the window, and a round hall table and a chair in the stair L.

    Of course, with your drawing not to scale, it's hard to tell what to recommend. Plus, you have mentioned nothing about color.

    Could you post some photos?

  • 4 years ago

    Are they actual doors or door openings? pictures would help, would love to see the built in welcome mat.

  • 4 years ago

    They are actual doors. Going to individual rooms.


    I'll get some pic's when I get home and add them to the post.


    Thank you for your help so far :)

  • 4 years ago

    Pic's added.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    I need a to scale floor plan all measurements clearly marked and info as to where every door leads Also your main family entry ? BTW that mirror needs to go it reflects nothing worth seeing twice. From what I see you are in need of a caot closet for sure .

  • 4 years ago

    Thanks for your comment.

    Each door in the plan has where it goes and the front door is labelled.

    There is under stairs storage - just waiting to add some hooks so we can hang our coats in it rather than leave them on the banister lol.

    I'll see if I can get some more accurate measures.

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Yes, measure those two areas that I mentioned earlier. Your space is smaller than I thought.

    I also do not think you can add a bench under that window with the wall heater there. Is it not doing it's job to heat? You said the foyer was getting cold.

    Can I assume you are in the UK, or in Europe someplace?

  • 4 years ago

    Yes, you‘re correct.

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I would replace the built-in rug with a thicker upgrade. Then lay a rug in the space directly in front of it that pretty much fills that square area. I suspect when heat from the rad rises, it goes directly up that stairwell opening to the other floor. Consider installing a ceiling fan to blow the warm air back down onto the floor. Worked wonderfully for me in an older home with no insulation under the wood floors in New Orleans. Agree, the mirror is cold and boring. Colorful art or a poster would be an improvement there. Is that white cubby shelf by the stairs another built-in item or can it be moved?

  • 4 years ago

    I agree that a mirror catches you as you arrive, nah. ;)

    Couldn't the wall space store something ?