A hallway takes more daily punishment than almost any other room, coats, shoes, prams, the dog coming in from the rain, and porcelain is built for exactly that kind of use. Dense and highly resistant to scratches and stains, it needs no sealing and keeps its looks under the sort of footfall a hallway sees every single day.
This is not a Victorian-only collection, even though encaustic style patterned porcelain remains one of the most popular choices for an entrance. You will also find checkerboard designs in marble and stone effect, and plain large format tiles for anyone who wants the calmest, lowest maintenance option available. A checkerboard hallway in particular tends to make a strong first impression the moment someone steps through the door, and porcelain lets you have that pattern without giving up any of the practicality a busy hallway demands.