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Hallways are usually the least regarded when it comes to decorating a home. Besides a few pictures and a light switch, they usually go unnoticed, put there strictly for purpose. However, just because you do not hang out in your hallways, does not mean they have to be dark and boring. Here are some ideas to help reinvent your halls. 1. Foyers and wide halls are a perfect place for small furniture pieces. Chests, narrow tables, and round pedestal tables can add a lot of personality to the, otherwise, bland space. Coat trees, hat racks, smaller chairs (or love seats), and a place to put umbrellas are also some good ideas, that are still practical.
2. A hallway is a great place to display collectables or art. Try installing a shelf that runs the length of the entire wall. This will draw people in and give them something interesting to look at as they walk through. Floor to ceiling shelves (of an appropriate depth) look nice and are also a practical idea.
3. The ceiling of a hallway is a perfect place to add the unexpected. Try bright and bold or a metallic paint. This would also be a good place to experiment with stenciling a border. 4. Lighting is an important aspect of a hallway. Interesting pools of light or recessed lighting will add drama. Track lighting works well for adjusting light onto pieces of artwork or framed pictures. Also, one story homes always have the (more expensive) option of installing a skylight. 5. Consider your hallway as a gallery; a gallery of you, your family, your favorite paintings, your favorite sculptures. Take this opportunity to break out the old boxes, and dig up all that stuff you’ve always wanted to unpack and show off, but never had the space to. 6. Reflective surfaces such as mirrors or gloss and metallic paints will help open up narrow spaces and halls. Receding wallpaper designs or paint colors should be chosen, and see-through table tops will fade into the background. 8. The use of vertical lines works well in making a room or hall look taller than it actually is. Vertically striped wall treatments, and accessories or artwork that is taller than they are wider is one way to make a ceiling feel taller. Hanging pictures or artwork one over the other is another way to do this. 9. Landscape paintings are good substitutes in the absence of windows. They offer more depth to the room and evoke interest. 10. Creating a focal point at the end of a hall will draw people inward and make the hallway appear longer. Try placing a piece of artwork, or even just a plant at the end of a hall, making sure to enhance its focus with light. We at Valerie Fitzgerald and Associates realize that you are in the information gathering stage of your purchase and we respect your privacy. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email us at info@valeriefitzgerald.com or call us directly at 310-285-7515. If you or anyone you know is looking to buy or sell a home, please note that we can provide detailed information and access to:
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7. Dark or rich colors can work well in a hallway, as long as everything is not of that same color. Try painting the ceiling, molding, and door trim a neutral color, or white. This will allow you to paint the walls a more obtrusive color, without making the hall seem overwhelming. Make sure the area is well lit with natural lighting if there are no windows.
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