10 CREATIVE HALLWAY DECORATING TIPS
Although living rooms, kitchens and bedrooms immediately come to mind when it comes to home decor, one area that is often overlooked is also one of the most utilized: the hallway.
You’ll be pleasantly surprised by how much styling potential your humble hallway holds. It’s a space you pass through multiple time a day and giving it a little love can make a big impact on your home’s overlook look and feel.
That’s why we’re sharing 10 hallway decorating tips to take your corridor from bland to grand.
Step One: Assess Your Hallway
First off, you’ll want to consider the dimensions and characteristics of your hallway. Is it dark, narrow and windowless? Wide and airy? How much space do you really have to work with (you don’t want to block foot traffic in the hall)!
Assessing your space and establishing what you have to work with will help make your decorating decisions easier.
EASY HOME MAKEOVER: 10 HALLWAY DECORATING TIPS
1. MAKE A BIG IMPACT WITH OVERSIZED ART
Make a statement and enlarge your narrow hallway by hanging a large-scale art piece.
We’re particularly drawn to our oversized canvas prints, split canvases and photo clusters. They help open up a small space by adding visual texture, without leaving your hallway looking cluttered.
2. BRUSH ON A FRESH COAT OF PAINT
This probably goes without saying, but brushing on a fresh lick of paint has the ability to instantly refresh a space.
However, if you want to take things a bit further than the walls, painting your doors in a contrasting tone will add an element of interest to your hallway.
Similarly, painting the ceiling in a contrasting colour will add dimension, drawing your eye up and elongating your hallway.
3. WOW WITH WALLPAPER
Want to take it one step further than simply a fresh lick of paint? Our peel and stick wallpaper is a great way to add big impact in a small space without overwhelming it.
Whether you’d prefer a classically beautiful print like our Kotinos Wreath or something dark and bold like our Moody Floral Romance, we have a beautiful selection of designs that will give your hallway some personality.
4. LEVEL UP WITH BUILT-IN SHELVES
The hashtag #shelfie is trending on Instagram for a reason: shelves are fabulous. They elevate the design of any room but work especially well in hallways to add interest while maximizing storage.
Whether you’re drawn to floor-to-ceiling built-in bookcases or a combination of open and closed cupboards, built-in shelves let you display your favorite trinkets in style.
Plus, finding display-worthy trinkets is half the fun – a task we’re more than happy to help with. Canvas n’ Decor carries an entire line of eye-catching home decor items to add an air of classic elegance to your next #shelfie
5. DESIGN A GALLERY WALL
You walk through your hallway every day – so give yourself something worth looking at by turning your blank wall into a gallery!
Whether you choose to display travel photography, family portraits or your favorite artwork, a gallery wall will transform your hallway into a passageway of inspiration. Plus, choosing coordinating frames – like our 4 Photo Canvas wall display – will give your hallway a cohesive look.
6. UPDATE YOUR LIGHT FIXTURES
For a fashionable yet functional quick fix, consider updating your light fixtures. It’ll lead the eye upward and give you something beautiful to admire
7. ADD A POP OF GREENERY
Liven up your hallway with some greenery – you’ll see (and feel) the immediate difference a houseplant makes.
While artificial plants are always a sure bet to add a pop of color, there are numerous varieties of house plants that thrive in low or indirect light, including eight of our favorites:
- Philodendron
- Pothos
- Yucca Cane
- ZZ plants
- Boston Ferns
- Dracaena
- English Ivy
- Hoya
8. ADD ACCENT FURNITURE
If your hallway is wide enough to handle it, a well-placed piece of accent furniture – like a console table or bench – can be both stylish and functional. Plus, our curated selection of home decor includes the perfect accessories!
9. ROLL OUT A RUG RUNNER
A well-placed rug can go a long way (pun fully intended) in adding some warmth, texture and visual interest to your hallway.
At Canvas n’ Decor, we offer a gorgeous selection of vintage Parisian-inspired rugs, sure to add elegance to your hallway.
10. TRANSFORM YOUR WALLS WITH WAINSCOTING
Whether you’re a fan of the crisp lines of board and batten, the classic beauty of traditional picture frame wainscoting or the coastal charm of breadboard, if executed properly, wainscoting can add character and charm to your hallway.
Happy hallway decorating!