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Making an entrance

ART IN FOCUS

hen there is room to store the usual hallway detritus somewhere out of sight of the entrance, take the opportunity to place a favourite piece of furniture, art or sculpture as a way of setting the stage for the rest of the decorative scheme in a house. ‘A strong, one-off unique piece of art is a great way to draw focus into a space that would otherwise be awkward or too small,’ says interior designer Natalia Miyar who used a russet red paint on the walls to set off the vintage console and statement mirror by New York-based studio Chen Chen & Kai Williams. ‘Often, you need a standout piece to bring life to the walls, and this will give you the opportunity to transform your hallway

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