Design your hallway: From the front door to the living room door in the same look

The hallway is one of the most frequently used areas in the home, but is often neglected. Yet it is the first thing guests see when they come in - and the last thing they see when they leave. It is a transition, business card and connection zone all in one. A well-designed hallway creates order, radiates warmth and shows the style of the rest of the house as soon as you enter.

Many people underestimate the impact a hallway can have if it has a coherent design. Doors, handles, door frames and glass surfaces that are coordinated with one another ensure that everything appears to have been cast from a single mold. This not only looks good, but can also increase the value of a property in the long term. A harmonious overall appearance conveys quality and care - from the front door to the living room door.

A hallway with a consistent door and handle concept appears calmer, brighter and of higher quality. Different handles, wildly mixed door colors or inconsistent frames break up the overall picture. Those who opt for repetition, on the other hand, create a clear line that makes even small or narrow hallways appear larger.

A harmonious concept is not just pleasing to the eye. For owners, it can be an investment in the value of the property: buyers and tenants notice whether details fit or not. Doors and fittings that match visually send out a signal: Thought has been put into this.

It all starts with the question: Which materials suit my house or apartment? Wood, glass, metal - everything has its appeal. It looks particularly harmonious if you decide on two or three basic materials.

Light-colored wood types such as oak or maple make narrow hallways appear more open. Dark tones such as walnut or black oak radiate elegance, but quickly appear dominant - glass elements help here to prevent the room from appearing too oppressive.

Glass doors are an ideal addition if you want to bring more light into the hallway. Satin-finished glass protects against prying eyes, while clear glass creates open transitions.

Last but not least: the handles make all the difference. Door handle families that are visually related to each other create a link between the front door, interior doors and, if necessary, window handles. Series from Griffwerk, for example, offer variants for different doors, so that everything fits together, from the front door to the bathroom door to the storage room.

It is particularly attractive when the style of the front door is continued in the hallway. If the front door is made of wood with a glass insert, for example, a hallway door with a matching glass element look looks particularly harmonious. The handles can also be selected in the same style, only adapted to the function and door type.

Another example: doors to the WC, storage room or children's room can be designed with the same surface and handle series as the living room door. The advantage: the hallway looks tidy and well thought out, even if there are many doors. The eye glides along instead of getting stuck on material or color breaks. What also helps: Color-coordinated skirting boards and frames.

When designing your hallway, it's best to think not only about design, but also about everyday life. The entrance area is naturally an area that is subject to a lot of wear and tear. Rain, dirt, damp hands - here it is important that surfaces are easy to clean and robust.

Dirt-resistant decors or lacquered frames help to make small scratches or stains less visible. Handles should also be comfortable to hold and easy to clean. Matt surfaces have the advantage that fingerprints are not immediately visible.

Many corridors suffer from the fact that they receive little or no daylight. Glass elements in doors can work wonders here. A room door with a frosted glass insert brings light from the living room into the hallway without providing too much insight. If you like, you can also use mirrors - they visually enlarge the room and reflect light.

Decorations can also be coordinated with the fittings: A coat hook in the same color as the door handle, a narrow console table with a matching furniture handle or a light with metal elements that pick up on the same surface - everything looks as if it has been cast from a single mold.