Decorating Rooms Entryways & Mudrooms 27 Hallway Decor Ideas That Show Off Your Style in Every Room Don’t let hallway space go to waste. Add decor to every corner of your home with these design ideas. By Andrea Beck Andrea Beck Andrea Beck served as garden editor at BHG and her work has appeared on Food & Wine, Martha Stewart, MyRecipes, and more. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on September 13, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: David Land Hallways serve to connect rooms in a home, but they can also be stand-out spaces themselves. Though often overlooked, these usually narrow areas are an opportunity to show off your sense of style and connect your home’s design between rooms. Something as simple as a few pieces of wall art can instantly liven up an otherwise plain hallway. Or, if you have a roomier corridor between rooms, consider adding a credenza or end table to display items like vases or planters. Get inspired by these hallway decor ideas and transform your space with cool, polished style. 7 Smart Ways to Maximize a Small Hallway 01 of 27 Use a Hallway Side Table Laurey Glenn Placing a table in your hallway is one of the easiest ways to add space for a few decorative items. This wood table matches the flooring and trim on the staircase, and creates a spot for framed photos, extra bags, and a vase with flowers. 02 of 27 Simple Hallway Decor Ideas Greg Scheidemann Though blue barn doors are the most eye catching feature of this hallway, there’s still an opportunity to dress up the end of the corridor. Hanging a large print from the wall helps draw the eye, as well as bold details like the gold frame and lamp. 03 of 27 Bold Hallway Decor Max Kim-Bee Make a statement with a huge art piece placed in your hallway. This design also includes other bold choices, like a pink area rug and a fun lavender bar cart, both of which match some of the colors in the large canvas. 04 of 27 Hallway Accent Wall Blaine Moats Accent walls aren’t just for your living room or bedroom! This hallway includes one wall covered in light gray patterned wallpaper to contrast with the light blue paint in the rest of the corridor. Pairing it with a darker gray runner rug and a photo collage with a gray frame creates a polished, cohesive look. 25 Accent Wall Ideas for Every Space in Your Home 05 of 27 Tapestry Hallway Decor Matthew Williams If you want to mix it up from the traditional framed art, consider hanging a tapestry in your hallway instead. This five-panel tapestry helps cover the large expanse of wall above the bookshelf, and goes outside the box from the usual framed prints. 06 of 27 Hallway Desk Space Edmund Barr Don't just add decoration to your space. Consider adding function, too! Built-in shelves provide a great opportunity to display decor and add extra storage, while placing a desk in the hallway also adds room for a computer. Small Office Design Ideas for Every Kind of Work-from-Home Setup 07 of 27 Hallway Home Bar Adam Albright For a hallway that connects outside a living room or dining room, make it functional and stylish by placing a bar cart or table. This wood side table is a great place to store a few bottles of wine, glasses, and trays for easy access when you’re entertaining. 8 Stylish, Useful Bar Cart Ideas for Must-Have Tools and Ingredients 08 of 27 Add a Hallway Rug Annie Schlechter If you have a floor you'd like to show off but are wary of wear and tear in a busy hallway, consider a rug or narrow runner. It protects the main walkway while still keeping the floor on display. Adding a rug is also an easy way to further your design style in a small space. The 11 Best Area Rugs of 2024, According to Lab Testing 09 of 27 Small Hallway Decor Anthony Masterson Even in a tiny space, you can add a sense of style, especially on the walls. Add one larger statement piece, or even a section of wallpaper, like in this stylish stairwell. A small bench with a leather seat also adds a place to sit and relax. 10 of 27 Add a Hallway Bench David Land A large tufted bench placed in your entryway hallway is the perfect spot to stop and relax for a minute. A gallery wall just behind it with a few favorite photographs make the hallway look chic and elegant. 20 Entryway Bench Ideas to Create a Warm Welcome 11 of 27 Hallway Ceiling Ideas Brie Williams The wood paneling covering the arched ceiling of this hallway naturally helps draw the eye toward the end of the corridor. This focal point is an ideal place to set a few decorative items, like a small table with flowers and gold-framed art prints. 9 Arched Doorway Ideas That Will Elevate Your Home 12 of 27 Hallway Storage Ideas David A Land Add a bit of storage and a bit of style to your hallway at the same time. White wood panels already upgrade the walls from plain paint, and a built-in wood shelf with a bench below adds a cute spot to store extra books and display a favorite vase. 9 Entryway Storage Ideas for a Clutter-Free Home 13 of 27 Gallery Wall Hallway Decor Edmund Barr Your hallway might just be the perfect place to display several framed prints, as this gallery wall-style hallway shows. An antique table with a small lamp and vase of flowers adds to the sophisticated, almost museum-like feel. How to Hang a Gallery Wall in 5 Easy Steps 14 of 27 Bright Hallway Decor Brian McWeeney This hallway might be small, but it has plenty of room for style! Patterned wallpaper livens up the walls, while a bright blue side table adds color plus a surface for flowers and several art prints. 52 Wallpaper Ideas for Every Room and Style 15 of 27 Decorate with Family Photos Alise O'Brien See some of your favorite snapshots of friends and family every time you walk down the hallway by framing your favorite memories. Filling a corner with personal photos adds a homey feel to the hallway, especially with a spare chair and a table with a lamp and flowers. Before you hang anything, trace the shape of your frames onto kraft paper, and tape the shapes to the wall to plan your arrangement until you're satisfied with the look. Complete the look with other cozy elements to add interest to your passageway. The 14 Best Picture Frames of 2024 to Display Your Favorite Memories 16 of 27 Vintage Hallway Decor Ideas John Granen Your hallway is a great place to showcase pieces that may not naturally fit in other rooms. For example, this large antique chest stack may not match the decor in your living room, but it makes a great statement piece at the end of this hallway. How to Find the Best Vintage Home Decor, According to a Pro 17 of 27 Decorative Hallway Shelves Adam Albright If you’re lucky enough to have built-in shelves in your hallway, that makes adding decor much easier. This large display includes cabinets and drawers for added storage, plus shelves for setting up vases, pictures, trays, and flowers. 31 Built-In Bookshelf Ideas for Every Room in Your Home 18 of 27 Hallway Decor Ideas for Kids Give kids their own space in your hallway by adding a bookshelf to store all of their favorite stories. A few small stools also provide a place for kids to have a quiet moment to themselves to flip through a picture book. 19 of 27 Entryway Hallway Decor Seth Smoot For the entryway into your home, consider including hooks to store coats, bags, and other accessories. This hallway goes one step further, adding a shelf over the hooks for displaying decor items like pictures and faux plants to make the space functional and welcoming. 20 of 27 Functional Hallway Furniture Dana Gallagher A small dresser is the perfect decor piece to fit into a small hallway. The drawers add extra storage space, and it’s a good spot to place a vase or a plant–draw in the eye even more by hanging a photo collage just above the dresser. 21 of 27 Small Hallway Decor Ideas Matthew Williams If you just want to fill a blank space in your hallway, try placing a side table in the empty area. It’s a good spot to set extra odds and ends like keys or sunglasses, and hanging a large round mirror above it can make the space feel a little bigger. 22 of 27 Decorate with Pattern Kim Cornelison Like vibrant colors, punchy patterns also work well in a hallway. Achieve the look with a pretty wallpaper or stenciled paint pattern. For a longer hallway, try a large-scale pattern. A tiny pattern may be too busy in a long, narrow space. To create a less dramatic look, opt for a tone-on-tone pattern. Finish the space with a narrow storage piece or shelves to hold photos, accessories, artwork, or collectibles. 23 of 27 Increase Function with Furniture Jay Wilde A slim hallway doesn't have to become a blank space that functions only for foot traffic. Add a skinny console table or dresser to create storage and surface area in a tight space. For tight hallway corners, employ a small side table to contain odds and ends. 24 of 27 Decorate the Stairway Lisa Romerein Display a few prized pieces of artwork in your hallway or in a stairway landing for a striking effect. Consider the size of your space when deciding what pieces to hang. A lofty, open stairway can support several large canvases, while a narrow, less open space is more conducive to a mix of small- to medium-size pieces. 39 Staircase Ideas for Every Style of Home 25 of 27 Add a Pop of Hallway Color James Carriere Decorate your hallway walls (or ceiling!) with an unexpected burst of color. These narrow, and usually confined, spaces can pull off bold hues without being overwhelming. It's the perfect excuse to use a favorite color that would be too much in a larger space. Use accessories in coordinating colors, as if you were decorating a room instead of a hallway. 9 Ceiling Paint Colors Designers Love That Aren’t White 26 of 27 Keep Hallway Decor Simple Jeff Herr Photography, Inc Hallway decorating doesn't need to be complex to be impactful. A few simple accessories and furniture pieces can create a gorgeous transitional space. This front hallway features a narrow bench lined with plush turquoise pillows and a basket of fresh blooms. The arrangement creates a unified vignette, giving passersby a reason to pause. 27 of 27 Color-Coordinate the Hallway Helen Norman Hallways physically connect spaces. Complete the connection with a visual tie between spaces through the buffer of a hallway. Decorate the hallway with color from one space, which then carries that color into the connected spaces beyond. Runner rugs, wall art, and paint colors can all help connect rooms with color. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit