Spacious and welcoming small hallway ideas

The hallway is the first thing you see whenever you enter your home. Since it's also the first area guests see in your home, it’s only natural to make it as welcoming as possible. If yours needs sprucing up, you’ve come to the right place! Get ready to make the most of your home with these small hallway ideas.

Brighten the space with ceiling lights

Make an excellent first impression when someone enters your home with statement lighting. Choose a ceiling light that captures everyone's attention when they enter the room. These lights will be the primary lighting source in your hallway, so choose one that provides enough light.

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Light up the walls

Most interior designers agree that the more light there is, the more spacious a narrow area looks. That’s why wall lamps are another option for adding ambient lighting to the hallway. Each wall lamp has a unique design and doubles as a small hallway décor, making the space brighter and cozier.

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Place a bench with a storage

A hallway bench is a great way to maximize hallway space. Guests and residents can take advantage of the benches' comfortable seating as they enter and leave the house. Not only that, but it also serves as a smart storage solution for coats, shoes, and other outdoor accessories.

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Set up some plants for a more welcoming atmosphere

Nothing makes a hallway feel more welcoming than plants. Adding plants to a small hallway transforms your house into a tropical oasis. Instead of using statement furniture, consider adding plants to the tops of cabinets or shelves to give the room texture. If you don't have a green thumb, artificial plants are a good option because they don't require watering and last a long time.

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Hang picture frames for a homey feel

Put pictures of your family in the hallway to make the decorations feel more personal. Place the images in different frames and hang them on the wall to create a small hallway decor idea that surrounds you with meaning and memories. Take the memory corridor all the way up the stairway wall so you can look at your favorite moments every time.

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Get creative with wall art

Wall art is also a good way to unleash creativity in your home. Fill your walls with pieces that reflect your personality and taste from our selection of ready-to-hang art. Each artwork perfectly suits its own theme, or you can combine them to express your inner whimsy.

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Install wall shelves

Embrace functionality without sacrificing aesthetics by installing wall shelves. Mount wall shelves in your hallway to give yourself extra space to store your belongings. Adding decorative items to the top also makes the area feel more inviting.

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Keep footwear organized

Organize your footwear in a shoe cabinet to free up space in the corridor, giving you more room to move. Put shoe racks or cabinets in the hall to keep your footwear organized. This small hallway idea also lets you get your footwear quickly whenever you need to go outside.

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Make it functional with pegboards

Learn how to decorate a small hallway that emphasizes functionality with pegboards. Consider installing pegboards in your hallway to hold keys and other small go-to materials. We also have pegboard layouts that serve as reminder walls to ensure you don't forget anything when you go outside.

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Place a vertical rack

Set up a flexible storage solution to utilize the narrow spaces in your hallway. Install a vertical hook rack in your entryway to store your coats, hats, and bags when you get home. The horizontally movable bars allow for simple positioning changes and a visually pleasing rack display.

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Make use of stylish mirrors

Add some chic mirrors to the hallway to make it look more spacious. Mirrors are known to be useful decorations that make your home feel bigger because of how they reflect light. Use this handwoven rattan mirror to add a touch of nature to your small hallway décor. The mirror's design also accentuates the depth and vibrancy of the space. They make quite an impact, whether you hang just one, a series, or even in tandem with other wall art.

Display doormats

Install doormats in the hallway to keep mud and dirt from entering the house. Our doormats have non-slip backing to keep them in place, so you and your children won't have to worry about falling over. Choose from our stylish collections to ensure your house is free from dirt all year round.

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Incorporate small rugs

A series of small rugs in the hallway is a great way to add warmth, comfort, and color to your home. By grouping small rugs, you’ll create one long carpet that’s soft and welcoming to anyone passing through. Choose from the available shapes and designs, or mix and match them to create vibrancy in your home.

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