How To Improve The Look Of Your Hallways
Hallways may not be the usual cozy space to hang out in nor is it the typical activity-filled area of the house. But the very reason they exist speaks of their purpose - hallways are the connecting points from one room to another. Maybe beautifying this space is not as urgent as doing so for the living room, bedrooms, kitchen and even the bathroom. Nonetheless, it is important to make the hallways pleasing enough to walk the way without feeling scared, down or turned off.
Because of the structure of hallways, doing much for decorating is not really advisable. You don’t want this space to look too crowded. You also don’t want to block the way. Hence, it’s all about improving the walls, lighting and adding a key piece for a polished look.
Subtle, simple touches are the key to transforming a dull, scary hallway, into a place you would love to pass through. You don’t have to buy paintings to decorate the wall. You can take some of your favorite quotes and stencil the words onto the walls or you could hang a, cross stitch work of art or tapestry on it. You could perhaps hang a cluster of photographs of your family. You can even paint the wall messily, with different colors you like and leave it like that! And if your wall is really, truly boring, you can ask your kids to do some legal, parent-approved graffiti or drawings! To play up the “street” look, you can add a street lamp to the hallway, or the kind that hangs outside your door.
The hallway is never complete without a long runner. The runner completes the visual appeal by drawing the eye throughout the length of the hallway. A bright colored area rug can add unexpected color, depth and vibrancy especially when the hallway is painted in neutral colors such as white, beige, light blue, grey or brown. The runner gives the hallway visual depth and makes it come alive by adding a “pop” of color.
If the walls do much in enhancing the hallway, then so does the floor. By decorating with a runner, you lessen the bare look of the space. It also draws the eyes to an attractive color or impressive design, thus making the hallway more sophisticated than the usual.
Lighting is also an important key to a pretty hallway. If you could have a window facing either east or west in the hallway, usually at the end of the hall, the natural light would bathe your hallway and automatically transform it without much effort on your part. It would be even more spectacular if you could have a skylight. Even a tiny hole could make a world of difference!