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by KELSEY MULVEY
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To help realize your hallway’s potential, here are the smartest hallway decorating ideas ever. You’re bound to find an idea here that can work for your space.
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Want to fake your way to a more spacious hallway? All you need is a reflective surface. It will make your space feel lighter and larger.
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If you want to give a slim entry some pizazz, choose your light fixtures with care. A sconce can give your place plenty of personality.
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“Adding shiplap to the walls is a cool way to make the hallway feel like an extension of the design of the house,” says designer Michelle Gerson.
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Wow visitors by adding a single statement pendant to your foyer, like this rattan pendant that lends a cool, coastal edge.
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If you have a few extra hats and bags, borrow some “style” from your closet by hanging a few pieces in your entry. It will add some texture to your walls!
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Whether it's a bold look or a subtle design, “wallpaper is a great way to add big impact in a small space such without overwhelming it." — Elizabeth Rees
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“This will allow light to pass through and keep your hallway feeling open and accessible while still giving you a spot to drop keys." — Alessandra Wood
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Turn your unassuming hall into a museum-worthy masterpiece by creating a gallery wall. It’s a fun way to set the tone when you enter.
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Give your hallway appeal underfoot with a great rug. Varying patterns can offer visual interest, but a similar color palette will keep it cohesive.
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“Painting the ceiling is a fun way to add dimension into a hallway,” says designer Ginny Macdonald. “It will draw the eye up and elongate the space.”
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Turn up the volume on a small hallway with your favorite, energetic hue applied everywhere but the floor.
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If the mere thought of drilling holes into your wall makes you nervous, lean a ladder-like shelving unit against your wall instead.
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Have a hallway with charming nooks or niches? Put those built-ins to good use by creating a shelfie brimming with personality.
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“Plant Doctor” Hilton Carter’s abode features over 200 plants—including a hallway with a propagation wall. Embrace your green thumb and try it, too!
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Adding an accent wall might one of the oldest tricks in the design book; however, it’s a still a solid way to spruce up your hallway or entryway.