How to make your hallway feel welcoming
Follow 6 easy steps to get you started.
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As the first room that visitors usually see and the main passage through your home, the hallway should be an inviting space that warmly and openly welcomes your guests. No matter how big or small your hallway is, here are six unique ways to create a welcoming feel.
1. Engage all your senses
Your hallway should be welcoming and create the essence of your home.
To make it a truly immersive space, try engaging all of the senses — most notably, scent. Place flowers by the door, burn incense on the table, or light candles throughout the day to create atmosphere.
2. Install mood lighting
Hallways can often be dark and dimly lit, but strategically placing lamps with soft and warm lighting can help brighten the area.
Experiment with floor lamps, table lamps, and unique wall lighting at different heights to create a friendly and appealing atmosphere.
3. Create the perfect welcoming mood
Painting your hallway a darker tone can create an alluring and sophisticated mood. It can also highlight personality and make it feel cosy.
Pair a deeper hallway with other dark and decadent textures, such as velvet, silk, and luxuriously scented candles.
4. A soothing, calm space
A hallway that embraces a more Scandi, minimalist aesthetic focusing on neutral hues and clean lines creates a sense of calm. Paint the walls a lighter, neutral shade, or - if you’re wanting some colour - opt for a pastel.
Then, say farewell to clutter, choose some bright and minimal art, and add a few plants. (We like fiddle leaf figs best.)
5. Highlight key features using colour
Undecided on having a darker or lighter space? If you're unsure, you can select both darker and lighter colours for balance. Highlighting with different hues can inspire focal points and add depth to any space.
We’ve been playing with multi-tonal ideas like striped walls, ombre patterns, and bright block-panels on neutral backdrops.
Or if you’re truly set on just one paint colour, pair darker walls with bright artwork or decor items.
6. Fill the space with unique objects
Decorate your space with objects and furniture that uniquely reflect your style such as rugs, artwork, mirrors, plants and tables.
We like wall hooks, floating shelves, and buffet tables to add some personality that not only looks good, but adds functionality too.
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