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Giving Life to the Hallway

Thursday, March 30th, 2017

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More often than not, hallways are perceived as dark and long parts of many houses. Builders and homeowners, alike, sometimes consider this space to be an unused or underused space. Some agree that they could do without these dark, elongated hallways.

Instead of wasting this space, though, think of the hallway as another opportunity to decorate your home. Even a windowless hallway can be brightened up with some of these ideas –

And Then There Was Light

Explore every opportunity to add natural light. The hallway often does not have exterior walls yet the alcove type that has a cutout leading to an adjacent, well-lit room, will provide that needed brightness.

You can install skylights. Before you do so, though, make sure that you consult a structural engineer. The modifications need to be bound by some rules especially for load-bearing walls.

If natural light is not possible, then have some wall sconces or track lighting installed. Some recessed lights can also double as wall art.

Another way to bring in more light into the hallway is to use mirrors. Rather than the usual art, why not strategically place a mirror on the walls instead. This can help amplify the space by bouncing off the light. Be sure to position the mirror to a space where it can reflect both natural and artificial light.

When used tactically, the mirror can even highlight a beautiful piece of art.

Yet another way to brighten the hallway is to solve the darkness issues. Introduce more light by adding small panes on the front door. Even side panels can make a huge difference. Use frosted or opal glass to address privacy issues.

Having light above is a powerful way of transforming the look of your hallway. Roof lights or skylights are three time more effective than the usual windows. Find out whether your roofing allows skylight installation. When combined with the right light-reflecting décor, you can make even the darkest hallways flooded with bright light.

Still on lighting, why not borrow light from a nearby room? Have an internal window but one that is less structural. If you can’t use doors with translucent glass at the moment, then borrow light from the adjacent rooms.

Again, frosted or opal glass should solve the privacy issues.

Flooring

A hallway is a high traffic area in your home because it acts as a daily pathway. It helps, therefore, to use durable and easy to maintain flooring materials. Begin by complementing the luxurious color schemes with dark wooden floors. A polished, deep glow can add glamour in a traditional hallway without trying too hard.

Terracotta tiles also work by adding a touch of Mediterranean charm. What could be more inviting than this cozy, neutral look?

If you want to get out of the boxed look that hallways feature, then use black and white checkered flooring. This is the perfect, French-inspired hallway that can accommodate a chaise lounge.

Go an extra mile with regard to your flooring when you decide to paint and distress the floorboards. This is best for those airy hallways as you can place a pair of planters to balance the wooden furniture.

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Go Nordic

Scandinavians have mastered the art of maximizing light. Why not use their concept of design by painting everything in white from the ceiling to the walls and floors.

Your hallway deserves a little Nordic styling. Use copper globe lights to showcase the hottest metal this year. Going Nordic also means knowing how to make blue pop from the background. You can have the rest of the backdrop sanded and painted white but let the color blue take center stage in order to avoid the lulling dullness of neutrals.

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