This is the area that creates the first impression of your home for both visitors and yourself. This is a chance to make an impact. It is now well accepted that homes are a reflection of the individual and the way we choose to decorate our home says more about us than ever before. The home, like clothing, is an expression of the self.

The chances are that the floor in your hall, stairs and landing will take the heaviest wear in your house, so it is important to invest in something durable.

The amount of natural light in a hall and stairway is often an issue so you may wish to use light or bright colours to make this area of your home feel spacious and cheerful. Natural and light tones can give an airy feeling to any living area and plain design flooring can make the space look larger and can often be more economical as it avoids the need for pattern matching.

Bright carpets can create a bold and stunning effect as you walk through the door and can make a statement of a house full of vibrancy, warmth and imagination.

Contrasting styles can create a variety of effects. A heavy wool twist carpet can create a feeling of warmth and luxury – great to come home to or the perfect welcome for any guest. Platinum underlay is the perfect partner for any hall stairs and landing carpet as it adds to the luxurious and quality feel.

Alternatively, solid wood or laminate flooring can create a spectacular visual impact as well as being highly practical in this area.