Hallway paint ideas - 15 ways to make a great first impression

First impressions count, so it's important to pick a hallway paint idea that reflects your home, and the people living there. Not only is it the first area that guests see, but it also frames the start and end of every day, acting as a place to rush out of and find refuge in.

With it being a well-used space, it can also quickly become a dumping ground for shoes, bags and coats. Style-centric hallway ideas can fall by the wayside, and many narrow hallways simply don't have the space for furniture or accessories. However, one easy way to spruce up any size of hallway, for any scheme, is with paint. 

Innovative paint ideas can refresh your space, forming the perfect weekend project without breaking the bank and wow family and friends when you open the front door.  

'Paint is the backdrop to all interiors and your personality can be stamped all over it,' says Martin Waller, founder of Andrew Martin. 'Your hallway is the first point of entry. It should shout out to you that "I am home" every time you step through the front door, that you are in your favourite and most comfortable place in the world. It should also give your guests an insight into who you are and what your house and interior says about you.'