When it comes to home design and decor, one of the last spaces anyone considers renovating is a hallway. After all, it is not the largest or most open area in a home and, in turn, not a typical gathering place. However, a hallway has far more potential for design than you may think. Rather than hurrying through dark, unnoticed corridors to get from one room to another, refresh your space, so it feels bright, open, and welcoming.
Here are five hallway decorating ideas you can easily implement in your home.
Use Paint That Brightens
Hallways are often closed off and narrow, which can make them feel tight and uncomfortable. To negate this, cover the walls in bright, neutral paint. From off-whites and creams to the softest of grays, a light, neutral color is sure to open up the space and make it feel more significant than it is.
Roll Out A Runner
If the hallway you are decorating has hardwood floors—like many spaces in newly renovated homes—bring in an exciting color, pattern, or texture with a runner. For those with a bohemian style, lay down a neutral woven rug trimmed in tassel fringe. If you prefer a more traditional home design, consider a runner with an ornate pattern. Or, if the rest of your house features modern elements, a solid runner or one with geometric shapes and lines may be more suitable for you.
Stage Practical Pieces of Furniture
Make the hallway more livable with practical pieces of furniture. If the area you are decorating is by your home’s entrance, consider placing a narrow bench against the wall. A hallway bench is an excellent place for guests to sit while taking off or putting on their shoes. Additionally, you can place storage baskets underneath the bench for items you want to keep out of sight. If you don’t have space for a bench, consider placing a narrow console table in your hallway. These tables can house keys and unsorted mail—or better yet, stage them with some of your favorite decor. How you style your console table should be based on your family’s individual needs. Remember, the best part about design is how customizable it is!
Add Wall Hangings
Bring more of your personality to the space with wall hangings. Create a gallery wall with some of your favorite pictures in different sizes and mix-matched frames that complement each other. Or, if the space you are decorating feels too closed off and narrow to feature a whole gallery wall, hang one picture that generates joy at the end of the hallway. Placing it opposite of the entrance naturally brings your attention forward and guides you through the space. Another way you can create the illusion of more space is by hanging a large mirror parallel to your entrance. Mirrors reflect light and can make the area feel larger and more open.
Go With Greenery
As one final touch, insert some sort of greenery to bring a sense of life, energy, and openness to the newly renovated space. Whether this is a large floor plant in a woven rattan pot or a small decorative succulent on that console table, any bit of green will help make the hallway feel brighter and lighter.
It’s time for a complete overhaul. If you’re looking for a home renovation that is small but impactful, redecorating your hallway is the perfect solution. Contact us today at (513) 304-9105, and decorate BEAUTIFULLY with Erika Lee!
