The hall is probably the first part of your house which a visitor comes across. Hence a well decorated hall is a must. Out of the many options available for decorating your hall, you need to zero down on the ones that suit both your needs and budget. If you are looking forward to some help and guidance for designing your hallway, the following information will certainly help you. A beautiful hall is vital for a beautiful house. Here are some tips on how you can change the way your hall looks.
Work on the Layout
First thing you need to take care of is the layout of your hallway. In most cases it is not possible to change the layout without spending a great deal of money. Here are some tips which will be useful in working on the layout of your hall.
Firstly you need to make sure that you are not wasting any space. Generally there is a lot of space which is being wasted instead of being used for either storage or display. By using the space wisely you can avoid crowding the hallway too much.
Secondly, try to adjust the meters and the fuse boxes in such a way that either they are not visible or they are out of the hallway so that there is more space there.
Choose the color wisely
None of us will deny that colors are among the most important thing which should be taken care of while designing the hall. If your hall is not too big and not too much light comes in, dark colors are a complete no-no. Choose the shades wisely so that it will make the hallway appear more spacious. Pale blue, yellow and green can be good options. You may use wipeable paints if you are going for a light color to avoid stained walls.
Good lighting is important
Hallway lighting is more important than you think it is. Imagine walking through a dark, badly lit hallway each time you come home. Pendant lights can be a solution to this problem as these look good and will add to the beauty of the hallway and will light it up brightly. All those of you with a low ceiling can go for recessed ceiling lights. Other options such as Halogen and energy efficient bulbs of soft tones are also available to you.
Adding Character to your hallway- the right way
Make sure your hallway does not remain a mere passage. The hallway should be attractive enough to catch interest of the visitors and they not just pass through it without paying any attention to it.
You can make use of dado/ picture rail to help you add character to your hall. If you go for Dado, you may pick two colors (a light and a dark one) for your hallway. This will look amazing especially in case of hallways which have high ceiling. You can also go for wood paneling below the dado rail instead of wallpaper.
Decorate the hallway with pictures, posters and more
Pictures are a very good way to give that personal and appealing touch to your hallway. You can use a great collection of old frames for the pictures you want to put up. This method will not be too expensive. You may choose a certain theme for your picture collection or go for a similar finish that will link the various frames.
Not only pictures you can use vintage signs, posters, hanging items etc to decorate the hallway as well.
You also need to add furniture and accessories
Now if you want to make your hallway not only beautiful but functional as well, then furniture is what you require. From furniture for shoe storage to old benches as well as phews, you may choose any piece of furniture according to the space available in your hallway.
Also, coat stands and umbrella stands will be great and will add to the appeal and function of your hallway.
A side table, especially one which has drawers can be a great piece of furniture to add to your hall. The top of the table can be used for items for decoration while the drawers can be used for items you do not want to display. For all those of you who have ‘space problem’, wall shelves can be a solution.
If you do not want the posts you receive to cover your hall table or the shelves then you can put up a mail rack in your hallway. Also, you can put up a key rack.
Front Door and Door furniture
Finding the right kind of front door is also important. While choosing a front door, make sure you are keeping in mind the style of your house. To help you make your decision, you may drive around the neighborhood to have a look at other houses and their front doors.
Curtains for front door will add to the style of your hallway and will be useful for colder months as well. You may choose a similar color for the curtains as of your hallway walls. Before you go for this option, make sure you have enough space.
Door furniture is also important while you are designing you hallway. Now once you get the perfect door, search for perfect door furniture as well. Knockers, bell pushes, etc are door furniture which you must use keeping in mind the kind of front door you have.
Who would have thought that there is so much you can do with your hallway? The importance of the hallway is not less than any other room of your house and the house is incomplete without a nicely designed hallway. As mentioned earlier you can make your hallway not only stylish but functional as well. Adding style to your dull and boring hallway will not be an expensive deal. You just need to choose what you require wisely. Now you certainly know how to design your hallway in the best way possible.
