If your stairs are too big for a small onehallway, there is only one solution - to make the most of the space, loading it with additional functions, giving it a beautiful appearance, increasing its usefulness and functionality. The first impressions of a house are formed in less than 10 seconds, the hallway and the landing in it play a decisive role here. Depending on the age and design of the house, the hallway may have some space in addition to the stairs, or there may be only a narrow small passage to the living room. And the owner should show creativity in decorating his front door and creating a welcoming space with an atmosphere of friendliness. At the same time, you should remember about functionality. What does this mean? Staircases can serve completely different purposes, not only a means of connecting levels and tiers in a home. Does your family use this entrance every day or do you have another door for ordinary days? If this space is only used on special occasions, then you are lucky and get the opportunity to focus exclusively on the appearance. Maybe the landing is just a stopover for your kids on their way from the bus to their room – they can leave their shoes, scarves, backpacks here. Each of these and other options requires a different approach. But no matter the purpose, some ideas can help make your landing more useful and beautiful. Many older homes have beautiful wooden staircases to show off. Look at the photo below, how beautifully two lamps decorate the landing, illuminating the incredible railing and stairs. Instead of saturating the area with bright colors, the upholstered ottomans provide a subtle green color and soften the perception of the space.You may wish to have the same in your home.A reading nook like this one? Perhaps this purchase would significantly expand your reading list. The white walls work with the light gray painting in unison, creating a cozy and charming atmosphere. The magnificent wooden details of the staircase attract attention, with seats built into the lower part of this structure. The textiles also complement the decor scheme well. And although the geometry of the patterns on different sections of the fabric is different, they are all in shades of coral.The next photo will tell us about the dreamClean freaks! There's a place for everything in this space. Hooks, baskets, and drawers provide ample storage for coats, shoes, and pet supplies.You like the idea of built-in storage, but yourIs your wallet objecting to you? Then look at the next photo - a tray and a hanger are probably all you need to start a campaign to eliminate clutter. Also, pay attention to the magnificent antique chest of drawers. This piece of furniture, both in itself and with the help of the magnificent details that decorate it, clearly distracts the eyes of guests and hosts from everything that is located on the left. In addition, this entire composition pays tribute to the era in which the house was built.A dark rug is a great idea forhigh traffic areas. The old church pew has been painted white and looks beautiful against the geometric print of the rug. The details that adorn the pew enhance the overall design. This is a stunning example of how mixing traditional furniture with a modern print on the rug can effectively break the formality of the entryway at the top of the stairs.If you have a bungalow or a small house inTudor style, you don't have an entryway to speak of. But that doesn't mean you're missing out on adding a little charm to your tiny entryway. Check out this photo - the homeowners used a table, lamp, and picture to create a lovely, decent-sized vignette.The entrance shown in the following photograph ishas only been given a makeover on a few select parts. A striking light fixture and a small filing cabinet define the look of this entryway, and everything else is just an extra touch.Now look at the lovely mirrora table that is ideal for small hallways. Two lamps on the tabletop and two vases with plants on the lower tier create perfect symmetry and visual balance of the resulting composition. The author of this creation clearly knew what effect he wanted to achieve!And finally, we offer you something brilliant.If you have a piano, and it is not used very often, try using it in the hallway instead of a console table. A lamp and a mirror will complete the setting. As you can see, with a little taste and a little effort, you can quite easily achieve a good impression on your guests who come to your home for the first time.