In This Post:
– Neutral colours
– Place mirrors
– Gallery wall
– Strategic painting
– Storage solutions
– Amp the lighting
– Display plants
– Style a console table
– Place a bookshelf
Although a corridor is not really a room, in the traditional sense, it receives the most foot traffic in your house. Also they are the first thing that anyone walking into your home would see. But despite this, decorating a hallway is perhaps the last thing on your to-do list and is therefore one of the most neglected parts of your house. If you have never paid any heed to the dead-looking corridor, then this blog is for you. We have picked some of the best hallway decorating ideas to spruce up your house décor and give it the much-needed wow factor!
Let’s go decorating!
Best Hallway Decorating ideas
The way you decorate even the most neglected parts of your home speaks a lot about you as a homeowner. That is why it is so important to decorate that unkempt, deserted corridor of your house and turn it into the most appealing and charming spot.
Here are some clever hallway decorating ideas for you to consider:
- Use neutral hues
- Place mirrors
- Make a gallery wall
- Paint strategically
- Creative storage solutions
- Amp the lighting
- Display plants
- Style a console table
- Place a bookshelf
We will now discuss these hallway decorating ideas in detail
Use neutral hues
Even if you have a small hallway, make it look bright and airy by choosing a neutral and welcoming palette. Pastel colours can uplift your mood and give a cheery feel to the entrance. The neutral hues in the hallway giver a spacious and wider corridor experience to the visitor. Neutral colours do not mean you have to be dull and boring.
Use a bold accent for the front door to spice things up or you can paint the flower pots with a darker shade to add interest to the interior décor.
Place mirrors
Pick a large decoration mirror and place it on the wall of your corridor to create the illusion of space and style. If you live in an apartment and have a narrow hallway, then decorate the drab entrance with a round mirror and a small console holding small curios. If the hallway or corridor is too narrow that it allows only a single person to pass through it then go for long horizontal mirrors, or floor to ceiling full length mirrors that will remove the stuffy, tight feeling from the corridor.
If you want to exhibit style, then opt for angular mirrors. You will have to place a set of three or five angular mirrors to complete the look. Love placing mirrors around the house? Here’s how you can use mirrors to make your house look big.
Make a gallery wall
Here is how you can make a statement hallway! If you are an avid traveler and have a collection of memorable photos, then display them on the wall of your hallway to create a personal touch. Hang family portraits, artwork or DIY embroidered frames if you don’t have travel photos to boast about. You can use bold frames with a single colour to give a more cohesive look.
Use paint strategically
If you have a small hallway and there is nothing much you can do to revamp it, then opt for light colours for the walls and floor to make it look airy and spacious.
Here’s a pro tip: To visually widen a narrow hallway, paint the walls and floor white and the door leading the hallway a bright shade of red or yellow.
The focal point becomes the front door and the natural light entering the house bounces off the walls and floor creating an illusion of space.
Creative storage solutions
Just because you don’t have a sideboard or a closet in your hallway, doesn’t mean you start dumping the first place you encounter when entering home. Make sure you utilise every square inch of the corridor for something useful.
It is up to you how you combine design elements and functionality together and make the most of the unused corridor – but with style! How about creating a clever storage space under the stairs, where you can keep your shoes once you enter the house. Nobody wants to see clutter right at the entrance point. For this purpose, place a coat stand near the entrance and wooden hooks on the wall to hang clothes, keychains and grocery bags.
Worried about how to decorate a small hallway? Go for floor to ceiling slim storage solutions and place decorative planters, DIY flower wreaths and mirrors on the wall. This will not only add a storage space but will also create a welcoming entryway.
Amp the lighting
Hallways and corridors are usually dark and dreary. Liven things up with plenty of lighting. Choose from sconce, pendant or other show lights and hang them from the ceiling to illuminate the hallway.
If you are using sconces, then place them up on the wall to let the eyes drive up the wall and give a wider entrance look. Take a walk down the corridor and figure out the dark spots and place lights accordingly. Make sure the light stays consistent throughout the corridor and the light doesn’t dip between the fixtures.
Display plants
Plants bring a natural element to the interior décor. Use same-styled pots and planters and place them in the hallway at brief intervals for a bright, welcoming feel. Consider the light levels in your corridor and choose the plants accordingly. You should also watch out the draught entering from the front door and its impact on the plants. Choose plants that thrive in low-light levels such as Rubber plants, Chinese Evergreen, Peace Lily and Palm varieties.
Style a console table
Whether it is in the living room, bedroom or hallway, console tables are perfect places to exhibit your home decorating style. Display momentos, curios and stylish travel souvenirs on your console table to create a historic furnished vignette. Place a stylish lamp on the console for a more ‘illuminating experience.’
Place a bookshelf
A hallway can also become a reading nook, if you add a nice bookshelf and a small stool to the space. A study lamp helps you read through the pages of your favourite book. You can also grab a book and sit on your comfy couch in the living room and enjoy your read. The bookshelf itself adds a bit of interest to the dull and deserted corridor. Take a look at these DIY bookshelf ideas and spruce up your home decor.
So, these were some of the most amazing hallway decorative ideas that you can easily implement at home. You can also check out these decorating ideas for your study, bedroom and kitchen. Don’t forget to subscribe to Zameen Blog, the best real estate blog in Pakistan. Write to us at blog@zameen.com and we will surely get back to you.
