Communal areas of flats and apartments are often used as a through way for flat and apartment owners and their visitors.

By efficient use and interesting decoration of your block’s communal area you will not only increase the value of your own property, but find entering and leaving your property a more pleasurable experience.

The communal areas of flats and apartments are the first thing that your visitors will see, which is why it is important that they look well designed.

Having visited several types of communal areas I have found that they can be updated quite simply.

Blocks where the communal area is long and narrow leading to apartments try to hang pictures with co-ordinating frames.

Where possible place a mirror with co-ordinating frame at the entrance/exit you will be amazed how many times you and your visitors will use it.

For squarer rooms for modern look hang pictures at the same height in the same points of each wall. For a more traditional look use one wall to hang a collection of pictures of different shapes, sizes and colours and correspond by adding a larger picture on the opposite wall.

Try to add a comfortable seat which can be used whilst waiting for a taxi, or to great a visitor.

A coffee table in the seating area with magazines or newspapers will also ensure that your waiting time is more comfortable.

If you are able to add drapes – always ensure that the fabric is of good quality, a pattern will help distract from soiling.

When choosing flooring timber or laminates can be harder wearing and can be still made to look attractive by using rugs. If carpets are used then ensure they are hard wearing – you local carpeting contractor can help you pick something that will stand the test of time.

If you are still unsure visit some of your local hotel receptions – they have some great design ideas.

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