Much more than a passageway to other rooms, the hallway is the first impression your visitors and guests will have of your home. However, if you’re not lucky enough to have a wide, spacious entrance way, this area can often be tricky to decorate. Don’t worry though, help is at hand. Here are some clever design tricks to help you open up a small hallway.
Make sure it’s well lit
Hallways can look dingy and closed-in if they don’t benefit from lots of natural light. As lighting experts The Lighting Superstore note, if you’re dealing with a narrow or cramped room, having the right lighting fixtures can make all the difference. A neat row of spotlights that sit flush with the ceiling are perfect for small hallways as they can help to open up the room and make it feel more spacious. You can also try staggering wall-mounted lights along the walls to create the illusion of length, or for a more eye-catching option, hang a decorative pendant light in the middle of the room to illuminate the space.
Be clever with colors
If you want your hallway to look and feel bright and airy, stick to light, soft shades. It’s also a good idea to try and coordinate the wall color with the rooms that surround the hallway as this will help to make the area feel less enclosed. That’s not to say every room needs to have the same color scheme, but try to choose similar shades or themes to give your decor a cohesive, flowing look. Using a paint with a high gloss finish will also help to reflect light off the walls and brighten the space further.
Use mirrors
Using oversized or floor-standing mirrors is a simple but effective way to open up a narrow space. Try placing a mirror as near to your front door or window as possible so that it can reflect any natural light that enters your home. Hanging a mirror opposite a light fixture is another easy way to make the room feel bigger than it actually is.
Clever storage solutions
If you want to reduce the amount of clutter in your hall, well thought-out storage is essential. Choose console tables that have a shallow depth to provide handy surfaces for frequently used items or for displaying ornaments without taking up too much room. Shelving systems and hooks can also be especially beneficial if you are short on square footage by helping to keep clutter off the floor.
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By bearing these design tips in mind when decorating your hallway, you should wind up with a space that feels far more spacious than it really is.
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