Homeowners: Tom & Lucy, Leeds | Theme: DIY Improvements
The Brief
Tom and Lucy's hallway was the room every guest saw first — and it was doing them no favours. A coat pile on the floor, a broken hook, and walls that hadn't been touched since they moved in. They gave themselves one weekend and a £300 budget to fix it.
The Vision
A hallway that felt like a proper welcome: warm, styled, and functional. They wanted a console table, a mirror, a gallery wall, and a runner rug — the classic hallway formula, done well.
The Transformation
Saturday morning: walls painted in warm white (Dulux Jasmine White). Afternoon: a slim console table from a charity shop, sanded and painted in soft black. Sunday: a round mirror hung above the console. A gallery wall of four framed prints from Nur & Form was arranged to the left of the mirror — geometric patterns in warm neutrals. A striped runner rug was laid on the wooden floor. New brushed brass coat hooks were fitted above the console.
Products Used
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The Result
The hallway now sets the tone for the whole house. Lucy says: "People walk in and immediately say 'oh, this is lovely.' It took us 48 hours. I wish we'd done it years ago."
Tips for You
- Paint first, style second — always. Wet paint and new furniture don't mix.
- A round mirror above a console is the hallway formula that never fails.
- Charity shop furniture + a tin of paint = designer results on a budget.
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