Ercol Love Seat – position it for perching There’s something quintessentially English about the Ercol Originals Love Seat. Like the indoor version of a (very pretty) park bench, it’s a place where anybody should be happy to sit and wait for something to happen. Consequently, it’s very at home on a landing under a window looking out onto the street below or, as here, in a hallway.
Anchor a tableau This lightly foxed mirror forms the centrepiece of a pleasing tableau, drawing together the lights, table and accessories into a cohesive arrangement. The colours are key here, with the soft greys of the antique mirror chiming with the metalwork, and the brass frame uniting the warm metals of the lighting and reflected overmantel mirror frame in the room opposite.
Originally, there was just a single door connecting the dining/library space at the back of the kitchen to the hall. ‘We wanted to open the reception rooms up more,’ says Brian. ‘This started out as an idea for visually connecting the spaces, but the amount of light that now flows through is another benefit.’
Try a colourful runner Striped runners are a tried-and-tested way of instantly adding much-needed zing to a bland hallway. Set strong colours against a white staircase for maximum effect. In this hall, inset lights highlight the stairs even further. And don’t you love the postcards propped on shallow shelves? This is a great way to add interesting artworks without taking up too much of a narrow space.
Make your hallway as inviting and comfortable as the rest of your home by building in a bench so guests can take the weight off – and take in your fabulous décor at the same time. This bench announces to visitors that they are entering a cosy, relaxing home. Paint your seat the same colour as the surrounding woodwork and team with a stylish, durable fabric for an elegant look.
“This is the foyer of a small cape that we renovated. By adding the transom windows above the cased openings we made the space feel larger, lighter and” “What is the size of transoms? I have lower ceilings and I'm adding a wall I would like the opening to have a transom but not” “not sure if 8" transom by 56" would be too narrow.” “I agree, both transoms appear to be 8" or so. We build this model (TR-1) all the way down to 6" as necessary. Also notice how the crown is well integrated” “integrated into the RB-3 type casing to maximize the size of the transom. Good job. See this model at ....” “Love the narrow transom - working for upstairs” “Entry foyer with transoms over openings...Transom windows bottom of stair”
A heritage green can be a great choice for in-between areas, signposting the transition between indoors and out. Tongue-and-groove panelling is another simple touch that can bring a porch to life, adding cottagey charm and character.
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