The colour of your walls
If your landing is on the small side, using light colours on the walls will help to brighten it up and make it feel bigger. In larger areas, using a darker or more daring colour on the walls – or even feature wallpaper – could help to bring an element of boldness to the landing and create a different atmosphere to the rest of the house. But it’s a good idea to make sure whatever you do goes with the rest of your home.
Choose the right lighting
The obvious way to create a lighter, more airy room is to choose the right lighting. Again, it all depends on the size and shape of your landing, but spotlights are good for smaller spaces while expansive light fittings can look great in larger areas. Using dimmer switches can also help to change up the feel of a room for different times.
And if you have the room, a free-standing light or a table lamp might complement other features to give your landing the edge.
Consider using a mirror
Strategically placed mirrors can help to make smaller areas seem larger than they are. They are particularly useful in narrow areas.
Art, photos and objects
Rather than being simply an area to pass through every so often, you can transform your landing into somewhere you don’t mind spending time in. Hanging art, photos or even interesting objects on the wall can help change the atmosphere and create talking points for any guests.
If you have windowsills or other shelves, you can also populate these with artefacts too. With the added benefit of being able to change them whenever you like to give your landing a fresh feel.
The right furniture
With so much foot traffic going through your landing, you’ll want any furniture to be kept quite simple. Console tables can be great as they’re narrow. And you can usually paint them to fit in with your surroundings.
