Dont let hallway space go to waste.
Add decor to every corner of your home with these design ideas.
David Land
Hallways connect rooms in a home, but they can also bestand-out spaces.
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Something as simple as a few pieces ofwall artcan instantly liven up an otherwise plain hallway.
Get inspired by these hallway decor ideas and transform your space with a relaxed, polished style.
Bold Hallway Decor
Max Kim-Bee
Make a statement with a huge art piece in your hallway.
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Hallway Accent Wall
Blaine Moats
Accent walls arent just for yourliving roomor bedroom!
This five-panel example helpsdecorate the large wallabove the bookshelf and is a departure from the usual framed prints.
Hallway Desk Space
Edmund Barr
Don’t just add decoration to your space.
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This wooden side table is a great place to store glasses and trays for easy access when youre entertaining.
Wine bottles stored underneath become additional decorative touches as well.
It protects the main walkway while still keeping the floor on display.
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Add one larger statement piece or even a section of wallpaper, like in this stairwell.
This space leading from the mudroom and past the laundry room is unexpectedly pretty in a utilitarian area.
An antique table with a small lamp and vase of flowers adds to the sophisticated, almost museum-like feel.
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This tiny spot combines plenty of color and style to make it a noticeable display that makes a statement.
Complete the look with other cozy elements that offer variety.
Colorful artwork and family photographs add to the cozy appeal of this kid-focused spot.
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Functional Hallway Furniture
Dana Gallagher
Asmall dresseris the perfect furniture piece for a small hallway.
The drawers add extra storage space, and its an excellent spot to place a vase or a plant.
To draw the eye even more, hang a photo collage just above the dresser for a conversation piece.
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If your hallway is narrow, find a similarly-sized table to do the job.
Decorate with Pattern
Like vibrant colors,impactful patternsalso work well in a hallway.
Achieve the look with a pretty wallpaper or stenciled paint pattern.
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For a longer hallway, try a large-scale pattern.
A tiny pattern may be too busy in a long, narrow space.
To create a less dramatic look, opt for a tone-on-tone pattern.
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Add a skinny console table,credenza, or dresser to create storageand surface area in a tight space.
Employ a small side table for tight hallway corners to contain odds and ends.
When deciding what pieces to hang, consider the size of your space.
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Add a Dose of Hallway Color
Decorate your hallway walls (or ceiling!)
with an unexpected burst of color.
These narrow and usually confined spaces can supportbold hueswithout being overwhelming.
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It’s the perfect excuse to use a favorite color that would be too much in a larger space.
Use accessories in coordinating colors, as if you were decorating a room instead of a hallway.
Uncomplicated Hallway Decor Ideas
Hallway decor ideas don’t need to be complex to be impactful.
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A few simple accessories and furniture pieces can create a gorgeous transitional space.
This front hallway features a narrow bench lined with plush turquoise pillows and a basket of fresh blooms.
The arrangement creates a unified vignette, giving passersby a reason to pause.
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The window andwall moldingsadd details in a subtle but sophisticated way.
Color-Coordinated Hallway Idea
Hallways physically connect spaces.
Complete the connection with a visual tie between spaces.
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Decorate the hallway with color from one space, carrying that color into the connected spaces beyond.
Runner rugs, wall art, andpaint colorscan all helpconnect rooms with color.
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