Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your design aesthetic.

Go Bold with Wallpaper

You might be reluctant to install graphic wallpaper in your living room or bedroom, but it’s the perfect spot for a hallway. Stay on theme by opting for a rug, light fixture, and furniture in the same hues as your wallpaper.

Keep it Airy

Lean into the beauty of a light-filled hallway with a neutral palette, grounded in natural accents, like a jute runner.

Play with Stripes

Black-and-white stripes are the perfect foundation for gallery walls. Play with frames in different styles and sizes to bring the space to life.

Mix Prints

Take a cue from the fashion world and layer classic prints. For instance, stripes and tartan are a no-fail choice.

Bring in a Pop of Color

This console table’s mint green top is a chic touch against this hallway’s rustic wood details.

Experiment with Animal Prints

When it comes to rugs, you can never go wrong with an eye-catching print. Here, a zebra patterned rug, paired with orange stools, adds a sophisticated flair to this hallway.

Brighten Your Walls

Let a trendy paint color, such as hot pink, act as a backdrop to style a console table and your favorite piece of artwork.

Install Shelving

Place simple shelves in your hallway to keep everything from kids’ toys to gardening tools handy. To brighten the look, choose an energetic wall color.

Opt for a Two-Tone Effect

Why settle for one paint color when you can choose two? Pick a pair of timeless paint hues, such as black and white, to give your hallway a refresh.

Display a Collection

Don’t let your collectibles gather dust in the attic. Instead, put it all on full display in your hallway.

Create Contrast

Not only did Robert and Lauren of the Blesser House create contrast with a black door, they hung oversized architectural prints for extra oomph.

Create a Makeshift Mudroom

If your hallway is near a high-traffic door, design a makeshift mudroom. Outfit it with a stool and wall hooks for essentials like bags and hats.

Consider a Demilune Table

A demilune table — one that boasts a crescent shape design — is a great way to add character to a hallway. Show off a few decorative pieces on top and hang a selection of art on the wall behind it and you’re all set.

Get Organized

If your home lacks a dedicated mudroom, make use of a hallway near your entry. A high shelf for baskets, a few hooks, and a storage ottoman are all it takes.

Go for Neutrals with Personality

Combine shades of white and beige to create an inviting hallway design scheme, complete with an upholstered bench that can be used for resting books, flower arrangements, and other decor pieces.

Embrace a Nautical Vibe

Love nothing more than a home with a beach vibe? Consider nautical-inspired prints and soothing gray wall paneling to get the look.

Bust Out a Pattern

A hallway can handle a fun, all-over stencil. Unlike, say, the living room, you don’t spend much time in the hall, so the look won’t overwhelm you.

Add Form and Function

This blogger shows off her family’s smiling faces in a pleasing symmetrical way. Coat hooks match the black frames to offer mudroom functionality without sacrificing style.