ceiling or the wall going up the stairs. "If you have a long hallway, then a rug is great. It feels nice on your feet after you've taken your shoes off and feels cosy," says Amanda Lucas.

On the other hand, deeper colours can cosy things up ... runner with a matching border can make the transition from stairs to hallway smooth and stylish, keeping everything looking put-together.

The whole DIY project transforming the hallway into a quirky Moroccan style cost no more than £130 and the cosy under the stairs book nookie cost £50 to create. Shannon revealed the makeover ...

"The first impressions are the most important. The hallway is your sense of arrival," says Nina Campbell of this often neglected area. Follow her steps below and make yours a grand entrance.

Q:What should I do with the large landing at the top of the stairs in our condo ... but it's in the middle of all the upstairs hallway traffic. A: Good catch: Guests should neither be seen ...

A well-presented hallway gives a visitor their first impression, welcomes you home every time you've been out, and can even help to sell a property. As the one area that people pass through rather ...