topic Re: Decorating Hallways in Home

Decorating Hallways

wilma — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:25:42 GMT

Do you think that much about decorating hallways?

I admit I don’t give it much thought. I don’t really see how you can do much if your hallways are narrow like mine. I have a few prints hung in the hallway that leads to the bedrooms. There’s a decorative mirror on the wall at the end of the hallway. That’s it.

I tried putting a narrow table with a lamp and a few accessories, but DH kept running into it, knocking things off. Finally, removed it.

Here are some hallway pictures I found online. Do you like any of them?

I like this warm traditional look.

I like this one too. Clean, simple, airy, & bright.

Not for me - Way too many pictures on walls

This is a really long hallway. Floor is very nice. Not sure I like the light fixtures.

Different. Definitely softens the look, but I don’t want to clean those drapes.

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JYWilliams — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:28:55 GMT

My hallway is some what long. I have a console with a mirror over it and I also have a few pictures hanging.

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Leggett28 — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:34:38 GMT

I like hallways # 2 and #4.

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Lali1 — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:36:08 GMT

My husband won't let me put any furniture in the hallway. He complains about running into it as well. I just have a few family photos on the wall and nothing else.

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Desertdi — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:36:24 GMT

Yes, I decorate my hallways, the laundry room......even the garage!

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faeriemoon — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:42:22 GMT

My hallways are decorated, but they are wide. I think all hallways need artwork, but I don't think I'd have furniture in the hallways if they weren't wide.

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Katcat1 — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:47:36 GMT

I love the floor on the last picture. Yes, you need to find narrow side tables. I have one in iron that I purchased at Room & Board. It's contemporary design.

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queendiva — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:02:32 GMT

I don't really have a hallway in my townhouse.

I have a couple of framed pictures in the very small alcove that leads to my powder room and master bedroom.

Where the stairs turn to the loft and guest suite area I have one framed family photo taken maybe around 2003(?)

When I lived in houses I usually just had one or two things hanging on a hallway wall, depending upon the length of the hallway. I am "less is more" in that respect.

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DREAMON — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:19:43 GMT

I too like 2 and 4.

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VaBelle35 — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:28:38 GMT

I found very narrow tables online for my landings as they are very small and traditional tables are too deep.

They're from a store called Room & Board.

They ain't cheap, but they are perfect and will work nicely when I move to the beach for my retirement condo down the road. LOL

Slim Half-Round Console Tables in Colors

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insomniac2 — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:35:51 GMT

I love the hallway with the pictures on the wall. But I would definitely get rid of that table and lamp.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 21:07:59 GMT

I like them, especially 1,2 and 4.....I have a short hallway so I only have a couple of things on the wall, The hallway in photo # 3 reminds me of my brother and sister in law's hallway, they have a long rather narrow hallway, and it has photos all along the sides. It is really nice and done tastefully! The photo with the drapes is unique, but I would hate to try to keep those clean......

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SunSprite — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 21:26:13 GMT

Hallway #2 appears to be the widest; I think that's why it's my favorite.

Personally I get claustrophic easily and prefer hallways to be open.

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BunSnoop — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:40:32 GMT

I would love to add a narrow table to my hallway, but I know my husband would not like it. He would say he'll walk into it.

I like hallways 1, 2 and 4.

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stevieb — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 14:59:20 GMT

My current hallway is decorated with framed art and a not very deep storage piece. If I can find room elsewhere, the piece of furniture will be moved. Most hallways in most typical residences it would seem are simply too narrow to support furniture. Another place in my housing history had a very long hallway and so bookshelves lined up that were not deep worked there, but just barely. For the most part, I think hanging art is about the only reasonable decor for many hallways. Otherwise, you're always jockeying to get by whatever else is there. My current foyer is also very narrow and even though it's petite, I'm considering removing the table and lamp I have there in favor of just a large piece of hanging art and ceiling light fixture.

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dulwich — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:58:17 GMT

I like all the hallways - some of the light fixtures would have to be changed and not keen on the drapes but I think they look good.

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AuntG — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:00:39 GMT

The goofy floor plan in my house has two hallways and I never thought of decorating them with anything but a rug.

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ROMARY — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:10:41 GMT

I like all of the light and airy hallways.

Our friends turned their long hallway into a storage/closet. With doors at each end.

It's a hallway that was never ever used.

Everyone walked through their dining room into the kitchen.

I have a similar hallway, and I have a white shelving unit on one side. Storing 'this and that' that I often use/need.

Nobody (more or less) walks down that hallway. So why not use that space. (?)

There are a few framed photos along one wall.

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sceniccoast — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 02:34:33 GMT

@wilma

I really like pics 1 & 2.

They're very different in style, but I do like each one .. pic 1 for the warmth & pic 2 for the lighter, airy feel.

Thank you for sharing.

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shoptilyadropagain — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:26:39 GMT

I like pictures if there's not too many. If that were the case, I'd feel claustrophobic (#3). I really like the first picture but I just see repainting and repairs to the walls with that wide of table. The second and fourth picture have the narrow tables which makes a little more sense but I just don't care for the look of them. Plus, I think you'd still have people bumping into them needing repairs to the walls. Maybe it's just me because I'm pretty klutzy....LOL!