A hallway marks the entry of the house and is a passing ground for everyone who enters the place. It is a reflection of what lies ahead, in terms of decoration. But, it is seen that people don’t pay much attention to this part of the house and tend to ignore it often. Stuck with a boring hallway? Fret no more! If your hallway ranks a bit low on the style graph, then why not rev it up for a more warm and welcoming charm. Below are a few tips that will totally transform your home entrance/hallway, giving it a spectacular period look.
Period style flooring
When guests enter a house their eyes are automatically drawn towards the floor, so make sure that it is worth leaving an ever lasting impression. Choose from neutral shades and keep the floor color light for added sophistication. One can also opt for uneven tones and various textures, which help conceal dirt and make the floor look tidy. Hard-wearing flooring will be a great pick for the hallway as it can withstand heavy traffic and is easy to maintain as well.
Wall paint
Neutral or pale shades reflect light and add a warm glow to the area. The use of such colors further enhances the dazzling hallway and create an impression of spacious interiors. Apart from this, you can also opt for a chair rail stripe by using darker color on the bottom and a lighter one on the top. Use contrasting shades for the base and door frame, which will make the hallway look all the more eye catching.
Traditional floral wallpaper
Wallpapers have the power to change the overall aura of an area in a wink. The entrance hallway will get a very classy appeal with a traditional floral wallpaper. Use complimenting colors, which will further butter up the wallpaper and create a beautiful space. It will be a great idea to cover the lower area of the hallway with wallpaper, irrespective of how small it is.
Traditional hallway table
Keep the floor space as free as possible by picking a table that has two legs. There are many pieces of slim-line furniture present, which are well suited for narrow spaces, like a hallway. Spruce up the table further, by placing nice yet minimal decoration pieces.
Over sized mirror
Team up the furniture used in the hallway like a console table with a well decorated, over-sized mirror and see the pair create a deadly impact. Apart from this, one can use the space at the bottom of stairs to hang a floor to ceiling mirror with a well crafted frame. Using a mirror will reflect light and make a narrow hallway look wider.
Contrasting carpets
Create a peculiar, old house look by narrowing down on a runner that is in contrast with the pattern of the carpet. Placing the carpet on the flat areas of the hallway will unfurl a simple yet tasteful bygone era allure.
Create gallery
Create a wall of memories by displaying family pictures. Hang your favorite pictures, which will fill the ‘walk down the hallway’ with delight. You can also opt for paintings and wall hangings instead, if the thought of displaying family pictures doesn’t match your taste.
Liven up the corner
Use the corner of the hallway to place a fine-looking chair, a window seat or even a bookcase. This will make sure that the corner is utilized in an ingenious manner and etch a smile on your face every time you walk past it.
Illuminate it in style
Hang a beautifully crafted light in the center of the hallway and see it captivate senses. It will arrest attention as it sparkles with all its worth when dusk sets in, invigorating the hallway further.
Classic hallway storage
Make your hallway more than a passageway and invest in a good storage unit. From a storage bench to corner storage, everything will work well with the period look and give the space an all new meaning.
