Jan 04 2010
How to Liven Up a Boring Hallway
Although some find it really easy to decorate rooms such as the dining room and bedrooms, when it comes to a hallway, they don’t quite know what to do. If you are one of those people who are confronted with a boring hallway that you don’t know how to remedy, here are some simple tips with which you can liven the space up.
Liven Up a Boring Hallway with a Set of Pictures
Hang a set of pictures on the wall to easily liven up a boring hallway in your home. Be sure to choose pictures that match the space. For a smaller hallway, you’re going to want to hang smaller pictures so that they don’t overpower the wall. Pieces of art work great in a hallway, as do photographs of your family and loved ones. Arrange them in a way that fits the style you are going for in the home.
Liven Up a Boring Hallway with a Small Table
If you have the room, you can always add a small end table or nightstand to the hallway. A great place to put it is between a set of doors on the one side, flush against the wall. Then add some small décor items to it. This is a great place to put a vase of flowers, a coffee table book of art, or a candle. You don’t want to select a table that takes up too much space, but try to find one that’s interesting and might add some style to the hallway. It’s important that you’re still able to comfortably pass through the hallway, even with the table there.
Liven Up a Boring Hallway with Molding or Trim
A great way to liven up that hallway, even one on the smaller side, is by adding molding or decorative trim to it. You can choose from a variety of molding options: anything from ceiling trim that’s placed between the walls and the ceiling to a chair rail that runs along the middle lower region of the wall. The trim or molding can be painted a complementary color that will really stand out so that it’s noticeable and adds some character to the space. If you’ve installed a chair rail in the hallway, paint the top and bottom halves of the wall different colors to add even more style. This will add some contrast, creating an interesting look. An example of this would be painting the top cream and the bottom a darker tan color.
Liven Up a Boring Hallway with an Interesting Light Fixture
You don’t necessarily have to use the walls in order to liven up your hallway. By installing a unique and interesting light fixture, you can create interest in the area. If you’re looking to make a statement with the fixture, choose a light fixture that hangs down. No matter your personal style and taste, there are hundreds of different light fixtures to choose from that will add some appeal to your hallway.
Fortunately, you no longer have to live with a boring hallway. Rather, implement one of these simple ideas to create an appealing and stylish hallway that matches the rest of your home.
