Grey suits a hallway wonderfully because it can lean either way: cooler and more contemporary in its paler tones, or warmer and more traditional in its deeper charcoal shades. This is not a Victorian-only collection, though a grey encaustic-style pattern does look lovely in a period entrance.
A checkerboard hallway, whether in a marble or stone effect grey, remains one of the most effective ways to make a statement the moment someone steps through the front door. Large format grey tiles suit anyone who would rather prioritise low maintenance over pattern, and a patterned or checkerboard design has the added benefit of hiding everyday scuffs between cleans. Since a hallway floor absorbs more foot traffic, mud and general wear than almost anywhere else in the house, a hardwearing tiled surface earns its keep quickly.