This post is all about ways to decorate your narrow entrance hallway
Decorating your hallway makes your home look better and feel more inviting. It’s a chance to make a positive first impression, improve flow between rooms, and express your personal style. Here are the most important things to consider when picking out your decor.
- Use Mirrors: Installing a mirror can create the illusion of more space and reflect light.
- Vertical Decor: Opt for vertical wall decor to draw the eyes upward and make the hallway feel taller.
- Bright Lighting: Illuminate the space with bright, well-distributed lighting to make it feel more open.
- Light Colors: Choose light-colored paint or wallpaper to make the hallway appear wider and brighter.
- Storage Solutions: Utilize narrow furniture or built-in shelves for practical storage without cluttering the space.
- Art Arrangement: Hang artwork in a gallery style to add visual interest without overwhelming the narrow walls.
- Rugs or Runners: Use a narrow, long rug or runner to guide the eye through the hallway and add a touch of warmth.
- Furniture Scale: Pick slim and sleek furniture to avoid overcrowding the space.
- Multipurpose Furniture: Opt for furniture that serves dual purposes, like a narrow console table with storage.
- Avoid Clutter: Keep decor minimal to prevent a cramped feeling; less is often more in a narrow hallway.
Need More decor Ideas?
Check out our post on 10 Best Mirrors for your Narrow Hallway. If you are looking for balcony or patio decorating ideas because its sunshine season, check out these two posts : Affordable small balcony decorating essentials for shopping, and The Most Beautiful Small Balcony decorating ideas for inspiration.
21 Narrow Entrance Hallway Designs
1 | Marble console, Mirrors and Baskets
2 | Slim two-pin Console
3 | Slim Crossed-leg Console
4 | Marble, mirrors and matte decor
5 | Storage drawer Console
6 | Rustic and Art
7 | Squared-leg Console
8 | Floating rustic shelf with Pampas
9 | Pin leg Console and greenery
10 | Lamps, drawers and Picture frames
11 |Floating shelf and shoe bench
12 | Lamp, mirror and Basket
13 | Just Plants
14 | Large Mirror, plants and Vintage
15 | Floating two pin Console
16 | Lamp and Scents
17 | Rustic Mirror so simple
18 | Mirror, Pampas and Silver
19. Gorgeous stems
20. Neutral + clean lines
21. Bramley cottage console table
As you can see, making a narrow hall way welcoming is not that difficult. With the right console, shelf, mirrors, lamps and some flower vases you can achieve many of these looks. Of course what you choose will depend on your space and needs.
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Check out the before and after design below created with the amazing Interior decor AI. Such a great tool to explore your options.
