According to this years style gurus, shades of grey are so ‘last year’ with bright and vibrant taking over the trendy mantel, opening up an entire spectrum of colours to keep the warm flame of forever summer alive in your heart… and your home.  

So, whether you are thinking of a calming pink or purple to remind you of summer sunsets, a bright yellow to rekindle sunny days gone by or a deep blue to echo the different hues of the ocean, creating a summery feel in your home has never been so on trend.

The hallway is one area of the home where simple changes can have a big impact and it is easier and more cost effective than you might think. A dark, gloomy hallway gives off the wrong first impression, creating a less than welcoming approach to your home, using summer colours can help to maximise your hallway making it as light and bright as possible.

The expansion of the Elements range from staircase balustrade specialist Richard Burbidge can help to let even more sunshine in to your home, with a balustrade option to suit every style. The new white oak range compliments the bright colours of summer, providing the perfect balance and contrast for hallways of all shapes and sizes.

Or why not take it one step further and make your staircase into a stand out feature with straight or turned metallic spindles, or even incorporate their new glass panels to maximise light and space in your hall?