The hallway is the first part of the home that people see when they walk through the front door. The hallway can set the scene for what a home is like throughout. Decorating and choosing the right paint colour and/or wallpaper covering can make all the difference in making a home seem more inviting to guests.
Hallways come in all different shapes and sizes. So, what works for one hallway may not work for another. Beyond the colour scheme, hallway furniture, floorcoverings natural and electric light also contribute to the right style for you.
Your hallway / entry point is by their nature intensely high traffic areas, so a durable washable matt paint is a smart choice, whilst wallpaper could be higher on a wall or in a recess.
Crisp White – bright white is a great choice for creating a welcoming, light hallway. It works very well in most spaces and goes well with most flooring types. It works particularly well if you have interesting or colourful flooring. If you have coloured tiles for your hallway flooring, crisp white is a brilliant option. White also works very well when combined with wooden flooring.
White will go very well with a wooden or wood coloured front door, although it is hard to find any door colour that would not work with white – or a shade of white. For example, a hint of pink in a white would go very well with a pink, red or lavender door.
However, it is worth advising to tone bright white down a bit by adding some artwork to the walls. A mirror can also be very useful. Plants in an all-white hallway are a great idea.
Lemon Yellow – is very similar to white in that it helps to reflect light throughout the hallway and make the space seem more open and airy. Lemon yellow is a great option if you want to add some subtle colour to the space. White can sometimes feel a bit bland and clinical. Lemon yellow is a brilliant substitute.
This shade also blends well with many other colours as it's quite subtle in tone. This means that you can combine lemon-yellow walls with a range of flooring and entrance door options.
Pink – is playful. There are many different shades of pink. Blush pink or lighter, soft shades of pink are the best options. Hot pink could make a hallway seem too overwhelming no matter the colour of the front door. Pinks work well with gold, silver, copper or brass. A metal mirror on the wall would work and a fluffy rug will add to the playful nature of this colour.
With Dulux revealing their colour of the year 2024 as a sweet, dusky pink, it's safe to say that this shade will be a popular choice.
Fiery Red - Short bursts of fiery reds can work and if contrasted with mellow and luxurious chocolate browns. can make a strong statement.
Neutral Shades - Neutrals can create a Scandi style, which works great in modern homes. Pair neutral walls with some pale woods and plenty of greenery for a nature-inspired hallway.
Botanical greens - You can pair a painted wall with a wallpapered botanical feature wall for extra effect. This design is a great way to create a seamless transition between the inside and the outside. Botanical green walls work very well with light colours.
Grey - Grey is a brilliant, versatile colour which works well in many settings. Grey can help to make the hallway feel relaxing and airy. It's a timeless colour with added elements of luxury and sophistication.
In a small space you could consider a wrap-around colour scheme, that is the same colour for all the woodwork, walls and ceiling. This will draw attention away from the edges and make the space feel larger.
If your hallway also has a staircase to the next floor, then you could consider making a feature of this transitional space. It's not somewhere we tend to sit in for hours as we do in the living room. So, you can afford to be more playful and daring with your hallway colour ideas without worrying that you'll go off it.
Another idea to consider is to use a heavier accent colour on the lower portion of the wall leaving the top in a bright white. Balancing the use of colours helps to prevent the space from feeling overwhelmed by the stronger of the two colours. It will also lighten a dark hallway by drawing the eye upwards.
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