A warm WELcome

Create a cosy atmosphere the moment you step through your door with these interior tricks and tips

10 WAYS TO REFRESH YOUR HALLWAY

1 Change the bulbs

Nothing creates a colder look than cool, white lighting. Next time your bulbs burn out, make the switch to a warm style with an almostamber glow. For light fittings with exposed bulbs, buy Edison light bulbs for a vintage look.

2 Paint it black

Perfect for disguising scuffs and scratches from the medley of bags and bikes that burst through the front door, darker shades also have a cocooning effect, transforming a big stretch of stairway into a snug-like space.

3 Ditch the clutter

Everyone tends to throw offtheir coats and shoes at the door, leaving a heaving coat rack and a pile of mess. If you have an understairs cupboard, convert it into extra storage and place pretty baskets at the door to catch the rest.

4 Hang artwork