Hallways needn’t be transitional spaces devoid of design. In fact, with a few simple additions, it’s easy to transform any pass-through into a place you genuinely want to linger. Ahead, we highlight three simple ways to procure personality in your hallway and take it from benign to high design.
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Hang it Up
Consider your blank hallway like it’s a blank canvas. Hang art along the walls to transform it into a gallery hall or sorts. To mimic the appearance of a museum, choose pieces in similar styles, such as abstract paintings or contemporary photography. Coordinate your frames by selecting frames in a single color to add cohesion. While creating your own art gallery imparts sophistication, opt for family portraits for a more personal touch. Regardless of what you ultimately choose, wall pieces break up the monotony of a vacant hallway, adding visual interest and creating a focal point.
Top-Shelf
Floating wall shelves enhance the horizontal length of a hallway while also providing a place for your gaze to rest at eye-level. Display books, photos, and other vignettes on your newfound storage. If you’re looking for a more permanent attachment, settle on custom millwork and cabinetry recessed into your hall walls. The result is a hallway-entryway hybrid, perfect for storing coats, shoes, and bags.
Factor in Furniture
In a narrow hallway, it can be a challenge to factor in furniture, but there are some pieces like benches and console tables that have a long and slender silhouette that naturally accentuates the length of the hallway. Spring for a wood console table with drawers to up the function in a hallway. You might also consider incorporating bookcases, side chairs, mirrors, and runners to make a hallway feel even more like a bona fide room.
Lead image: Design by Sheila Bridges Design Inc.