Flower Love
The hallways in every home are full of different first impressions.
If you want to show more of a confident side of yourself, you should consider choosing colors that are bold and light. On the other hand, if you want to create a quieter environment, you should focus on cooler tones.
Regardless of the different hallway interior decorating ideas you might want to implement, there are many great methods that can be used to make the space truly stand out.
Hallways and stairs are two areas that should never be overlooked when it comes to choosing an appropriate color scheme for the interior of your home. Of course, because of the wall space and the strange angles they possess, these areas can be huge to decorate.
However, with careful use of color schemes, these spaces can be transformed into areas that are very welcoming and exciting.
Here are some useful hallway decorating ideas that you can write down and follow to accomplish just that in your own home.
It all boils in the room
The colors and textures of a hallway are determined by the actual room itself as well as its overall design. This includes any type of decor that you might want to add as well. There are many different ways to add a sense of life to all types of hallways.
* Hallways that are long, windowless, and narrow: These type of hallways can look like a proverbial bowling alley as they are essentially darkened and really have no source of light. The only real way to brighten up this type of room is to match it with some type of color.
If the ceiling is low, consider using a varnish or glossy paint, while the same texture can be used on the walls for an ultra-modern look. If a crown molding has been installed in this type of hallway, move from the floor to the ceiling to continue the shine. This helps give the ceiling a sense of height and the floor surface a sense of width.
However, if you want a less surprising look for this type of hallway, consider painting the floor a lighter color before putting a different color rug in the center of the hallway. A narrow table with a vase filled with flowers will help create a focal point.
* Hallways that are long, light, and airy: A block of color should only be used to create a more soothing color scheme in this type of hallway.
* Hallways that are wide: Working with a hallway that is wider will make your decorating options much wider. Stick to your color scheme and choose a warm or cool shade as well as a neutral color. The walls should be painted in the warm color, while any doors that might enter the room should be painted in the neutral color.
You can even create a wall in this type of hallway that should be painted a cooler shade. If you want, you can even add wallpaper to the same wall that has a geometric pattern in it or is colorful in some way. A potted plant and / or a chair with a sugar cane bottom complete the look and definitely make this type of hallway pop.
How exactly do you decorate a hallway?
There really isn’t a set formula for decorating a hallway in the interior of a house, but there are definitely some recommendations that many people follow.
The biggest recommendation is that hallways should be viewed as a great opportunity to experiment with color and should include various ideas that may not necessarily work well in other areas of your home. It’s important to remember that hallways are really passages to other indoor spaces. So, if you want to use bright colors, artwork, etc., you can do so and experiment in any way you choose.
However, if these rooms are left alone, they can appear visually uninteresting, especially if they are painted entirely in white or a similar color. In general, warmer colors are recommended as they appear to have an energizing effect on people.
ALWAYS USE TEXTURES
Consider using a background image that is textured and / or has geometric patterns in it, as mentioned earlier. This is certainly a great way to remodel your hallway, especially given the fact that this method has seen a surge in popularity recently.
CONSIDER HORIZONTAL STRIPES
Consider implementing some sort of bold horizontal stripe in your hallway to really add a “wow” factor to those visiting your home.
Corridors with high ceilings
There are some designers who specialize in designing hallways with high ceilings, which essentially makes painting a real challenge for the homeowner. Painting the ceiling itself a darker color is a great way to make it appear visually and mentally lower than it actually is.
You may even want to paint an adjacent wall the same color to make the ceiling drop even further. A wall molding is a great way to break up the paint, which allows you to paint the bottom wall a lighter color.
THINK ABOUT BETTER LIGHTING OPTIONS
If there is enough space and no other light source is available, consider adding some type of lamp to a hallway. If a hallway doesn’t have a light source, it can affect the color scheme in it. Lamps are great ways to enhance colors that are warm in nature.
CHOOSE A COLOR SCHEME FOR THE FLOOR
Floors are other areas that also greatly affect the overall color scheme of an interior, including hallways. Consider adding an area rug that includes colors that are just as vibrant as those on the hallway walls.
FINAL THOUGHTS
As mentioned earlier, there are hallways that connect every interior space in your home. The overall design of these rooms should be planned as well as any other room, even if it really doesn’t require a predetermined formula. This means that you can really let your creative juices flow and create your own look that will delight anyone who comes across it.