Hallway planning advice

Front door ideas – add instant kerb appeal with our 17 decor and colour tips for inviting entranceways

These colourful and inspiring front door ideas will create the right first impression, whatever your house style

How to choose and buy a staircase

Whether you're updating or replacing your stairs, don't take a step till you've read our essential guide on how to buy a staircase

How to choose the right door

Use our guide to find the right statement-making door for you

Clutter busting ideas for hallways

Calm the chaos of a busy hallway and put an end to kicked-off shoes and abandoned coats with handy hangers and compact cubbies to stop the family’s essentials running out of the door

Good-looking furniture for storage and display

These country-crafted consoles and sideboards are big on style and usefulness in living, dining and hall spaces

Get your front door ready for spring

Impress your guests as they step over the threshold of your ravishing front door

Stepping up: clever ways to update your staircase

A staircase with wow factor can be a design statement in its own right. There are plenty of easy ways to add style to yours

Hat stands - our pick of the best

Umbrella stands - our pick of the best

Console tables - 10 of the best

5 ways your hallway can save you time in the morning

Behold the power of a well-organised space

You need these brutally honest doormats in your life

From ‘blow out your candles’ to ‘check your hair straightener’ - which one do you need?

4 easy ways to make an impact with your staircase

Simple ideas for giving your stairs the wow factor

5 easy ways to give hallways the wow factor

Your entrance deserves to be a stylish space in its own right

Make an entrance - cheap and cheerful hallway updates

Give your hallway a refresh with these simple, yet effective updates that can be achieved on a shoestring

Transform an old frame from drab to fab with this DIY chalkboard project

Get creative and have a go at making your very own chalkboard from an unwanted frame

Country staircases

From updating and repair to a beautiful new staircase altogether, your questions answered

Modern staircases: 8 ways to make an impact

Whether you live in a period or contemporary home, a striking staircase will hit all the right notes

How to make a door curtain panel with contrast band

A door curtain helps keep in the heat during the cold winter months and is an easy way to add colour and pattern to your decorating scheme. Country Homes & Interiors shows you how to make your own