In most homes, hallways are just a way to get from one room to another. Modern hallways enrich a regular corridor with pragmatism and style.
A well designed hallway can open up creative storage possibilities or be your own personal art gallery. Check out our 5 tips to make a modern hallway in your home!
1 Art
Because many hallways don’t have a lot of existing decor to coordinate with, you can decorate them as your own eclectic art gallery.
From family photos to abstract art, you can create a dynamic photo wall that guests will love to look at on their way to the restroom.
There are so many ways you can express your personality in this modern hallway. For those who love symmetry, choose 2-4 extra large frames hung at the same level for a super chic art gallery feel.
If you love the wabi sabi look, mix and match photo sizes and hang them in a cluster at different heights. If you’re going for asymmetry, it can be helpful to have matching frames to create a harmonious feel.
2 Book Cases
Hallways have A LOT of unused vertical real estate that are perfect for displaying your favorite books!
Book cases are best suited for wide corridors, as they may make smaller spaces feel claustrophobic. Modern style is all about creating flow and spaciousness.
Our favorite look is a built in bookcase, but if that isn’t an option, some wall mounted box shelves are a gorgeous way to creatively store your books in a hallway.
Leave some space for a small basket or houseplants in ceramic pots.
3 Console Table and Mirror
This is an ultra trendy look in a modern hallway. Best used near entryways, a console table paired with an oversized mirror is a beautiful way to take up space.
The console can be used to store small essentials, like keys or dog bags. The center console can be airy and open, or have loads of drawers for storage.
Mirrors help make small spaces, like hallways, appear larger and more full of light. Strategic mirror placement is one of the oldest tricks in the book!
Place a small lamp, house plant, or decorative bowl on top of the console to prevent you from cluttering the space with day to day items.
Need a place to sit to take off your shoes? Skip the console table and instead opt for a storage unit that doubles as a comfortable seat.
4 A Change of Color
There are few spaces that wouldn’t benefit from a change of color. A well painted hallway that connects several rooms is essential for creating harmony throughout your room.
Paint your hallway in a warm, inviting tone. The rooms that lead off from it can be painted paler colors from the same palate. The contrast will make the rooms feel more spacious while creating cohesion throughout your home.
If you love bold prints, a hallway is the perfect space to show off your style without dominating the decor in the rest of your home.
Bold wallpaper might overshadow existing decor in your living room. An undecorated hallway is THE perfect space for decorative wallpaper. Modern wallpaper is easy to install and remove, so it is even suitable for rental properties.
If your hallway is long and narrow, you will only want to put wallpaper on one wall for 100% of the character without any of the claustrophobia.
Plus papering one less wall will save you some money! If you have to pick one wall, pick one that sits behind furniture, or select a wall at the end of the hallway.
5 Decorating with Doors
Have you considered modernizing your hallway with new doors? The Semi-Solid Primed Atlanta and Semi-Solid White Prefinished Portland doors are both ultra modern, don’t contrast with existing decor and are very easy to customize!
Keeping them white creates a bright, clean space that is inline with the current Scandi look. Since neutral tones make hallways seem larger, you can get creative with painting your doors.
No need to play it safe when it comes to decorating doors, a brightly painted door in a hallway can also completely uplift and modernize your space!
Though a necessary addition to your home, a beautifully painted door can quickly become an accent feature.
Barn doors are an incredibly uplifting addition for small hallways, as they take up so much less space than conventional swing doors! If you paint them the same color as your wall, they blend in seamlessly.
