Ideas on How to Decorate the Hallway - The Most Overlooked Space in Our House
If there is one space in the entire house that does not get much love, it will be the hallway. It is a space in the home that is often overlooked, but there is a lot of potential for the space to be as amazing as the rest of the house. Not only can the hallway be used for decoration, but also can be utilized for storage. Here are some ideas that you might want to try to make your hallway more lovely and interesting.
Create a Gallery with Photos and Artwork
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Family photos are always a great way to decorate the home, and the hallway has tons of unused space that would be great for photo frames of all sizes. You can play around with different photo sizes or photo frame designs to add more variety. However, try to keep the frame colors in the same color palette, that way, the gallery will be more put together and more organized.
You can also place artworks alongside the family photos to use up any empty spaces. The artworks can be anything that you like, but should be in frames to coordinate the other photos on the wall. You can buy the artwork and prints. Alternatively, you can create your own or hang up your children's drawings, which will be more personalised and meaningful.
Lay a Rug on the Floor and Add Some Decorations
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Home decoration is all about creating balance throughout the space so do not forget about the floor of the hallway. If you have a long and narrow hallway, you can place an area rug or a runner to create a sense of coziness in the space. You can choose any design for the rug but try to get one that is in the same color palette as the rest of the space.
If your hallway is already carpeted, then just let it be but add decorations to the side of the hallway to make it more eye-catching. Plant stands and tall vases are great to help add a little bit of nature to your home. You can also use them to cover up any unsightly power outlets that stick out too much. If you want to create a modern vibe to your home, you can try installing some motion-activated floor runner lights so that you can easily walk through your hallway at night. There is also the option of in-floor lighting but that will require renovating the floor to insert the light fixtures.
Use Bright Paint or Bold Wallpaper
Hallways don’t have to be boring, and one way to jazz things up is to add a little color and boldness to the walls. Even if the rest of your house shares the same color, you can choose a different one for your hallway and make it an accent wall. Just choose a color in the same palette or one that pairs well with the rest of your home.
You can also use wallpapers for more design and pattern options if you do not want to stray too far with the paint colors. You can choose a wallpaper in the same shade but with some embellishments. Because hallways are typically on the smaller side of the house, you won't need much wallpaper to cover the entire space. You can also obtain testers to see if the wallpaper will complement the rest of the house's decor.
Brighten Up the Space with Lighting
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Dark and dull hallways are not really welcoming, so it’s a good idea to brighten up the space with some interesting light fixtures. Different hallways will require different lighting techniques so, try to read on the techniques before settling on the one for your hallway. If you think that ceiling lights are not suitable for the space, you might want to try playing around with downlights, which can highlight your artworks, or a mirror. Another option is to make a Steplight to create a dramatic hallway lighting, or to hang a mini chandelier to add more excitement to the space.
Add Some Storage Space
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The hallway is often overlooked in most homes, but you could be missing out on helpful storage space. They may be small and narrow, but by adding a few small details, you will be able to make the most of this space. All you need to do is to add a few hooks on the wall hang up items, or get narrow tables to store small items and decorations.
There are also storage systems built into the wall, which will help to reduce space usage. These storage units can be used for almost anything, but they are best for keeping items that you will need the most when you leave the house, such as your outerwear or hats. Wire racks and baskets are ideal for storing small items such as keys or sunglasses. It can also be used to display memos or incoming mail.
Author’s Bio: Adleena Azmy is a content writer under iprice.my and is a home décor and interior design enthusiast that has written for many home improvement blogs.
