This walnut herringbone pattern 'carpet' defined with a deep ebony inlay and painstakingly oiled and burnished to a rich patina commands the expansive hallway. Photo: Michael Price

Audrey Hall

Aaron Dougherty Photography

Spanish Colonial Revival

Glen Deisler

East Hampton Beach Cottage

Chango

Living room wall. Custom artwork and mirrors. Blue and white lamps and Chinese chippendale chairs. See more at: http://chango.co/portfolio/east-hampton-beach-cottage/ Photo by: Ball & Albanese

Make an entrance

User

A elegant entrance hall and staircase in a beautifully restored Victorian Villa by the Sea in South Devon. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle

Portfolio

Alftin Construction

Renaissance Haussmannien

Benlolo Architecte Designer

Highcamp Residence

Design Associates - Lynette Zambon, Carol Merica

Gorgeous mountain home hallway!

Delaware Beach House with Reclaimed Wood Beams

Barron Designs

Reclaimed wood beams are used to trim the ceiling as well as vertically to cover support beams in this Delaware beach house.

Breezing Up

Carpenter & MacNeille

Michael J. Lee Photography

Private Residence, The Estuary, Naples, FL

Harwick Homes

Giovanni Photography

Additions & Renovation

Peter Zimmerman Architects

Tom Crane

Cerros Redondos

Nina Williams Designs

Interiors by Nina Williams Designs, Sunroom/Hallway: pendent lighting, tile, dark stained trim, windows, beams, arches, columns

Lake Forest

Signature Innovations LLC

Every detail, from coffered ceilings to herringbone tiles in the fireplace, was carefully selected and crafted to evoke the feeling of an elegant French country home. Graceful arches frame the entryway to a formal sitting room with a lovely view of Lake Michigan nearby. Floor: 6-3/4” wide-plank Vintage French Oak Rustic Character Victorian Collection Tuscany edge light distressed color Provincial Satin Waterborne Poly. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com

Santa Monica

ae design

A lot of beautiful artwork was sourced for this project. This shot showcases a beautiful modern piece which hangs in a hallway to the kitchen and dining room.

Villa Domótica de Estilo Mediterráneo

Laura Yerpes Estudio de Interiorismo

Esta Villa frente al mar es una mezcla de clasicismo y modernidad de inspiración provenzal y mediterránea. Colores tierra y maderas nobles, tejidos y texturas naturales, líneas sencillas y espacios diáfanos, luminosos y armónicos. Un proyecto de interiorismo integral para una vivienda exclusiva que engloba la reforma estructural y su redistribución, creando un espacio visual único de salón, biblioteca y cocina con los espacios abiertos al porche de verano, a la piscina y al mar.

Cedar - Birmingham MI

PRM Custom Builders

modernes Holzhaus

F. Schettler Photographie

Tonal Harmony Door Detail

Drewett Works

With adjacent neighbors within a fairly dense section of Paradise Valley, Arizona, C.P. Drewett sought to provide a tranquil retreat for a new-to-the-Valley surgeon and his family who were seeking the modernism they loved though had never lived in. With a goal of consuming all possible site lines and views while maintaining autonomy, a portion of the house — including the entry, office, and master bedroom wing — is subterranean. This subterranean nature of the home provides interior grandeur for guests but offers a welcoming and humble approach, fully satisfying the clients requests. While the lot has an east-west orientation, the home was designed to capture mainly north and south light which is more desirable and soothing. The architecture’s interior loftiness is created with overlapping, undulating planes of plaster, glass, and steel. The woven nature of horizontal planes throughout the living spaces provides an uplifting sense, inviting a symphony of light to enter the space. The more voluminous public spaces are comprised of stone-clad massing elements which convert into a desert pavilion embracing the outdoor spaces. Every room opens to exterior spaces providing a dramatic embrace of home to natural environment. Grand Award winner for Best Interior Design of a Custom Home The material palette began with a rich, tonal, large-format Quartzite stone cladding. The stone’s tones gaveforth the rest of the material palette including a champagne-colored metal fascia, a tonal stucco system, and ceilings clad with hemlock, a tight-grained but softer wood that was tonally perfect with the rest of the materials. The interior case goods and wood-wrapped openings further contribute to the tonal harmony of architecture and materials. Grand Award Winner for Best Indoor Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home This award-winning project was recognized at the 2020 Gold Nugget Awards with two Grand Awards, one for Best Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home, and another for Best Interior Design of a One of a Kind or Custom Home. At the 2020 Design Excellence Awards and Gala presented by ASID AZ North, Ownby Design received five awards for Tonal Harmony. The project was recognized for 1st place – Bathroom; 3rd place – Furniture; 1st place – Kitchen; 1st place – Outdoor Living; and 2nd place – Residence over 6,000 square ft. Congratulations to Claire Ownby, Kalysha Manzo, and the entire Ownby Design team. Tonal Harmony was also featured on the cover of the July/August 2020 issue of Luxe Interiors + Design and received a 14-page editorial feature entitled “A Place in the Sun” within the magazine.

Large and Expansive Hallway Design Ideas

See your hallway as more than just a corridor to another room. This undervalued area is prime for storage, the display of collectibles, and even more practical uses like a drop zone for boots and umbrellas, or a small library. Whether you have a narrow hallway, a spacious hallway, or an awkward one with a sharp turn, browse the photos on Houzz for clever design ideas, and find your way to an all-new hallway.

How do I add storage to my hallway?

If you have a small home, utilising the hallway as extra storage is a great way to save much-needed space. To avoid narrowing an already small space, don't incorporate full-sized furniture – a hall table, for example, will only make the space feel cramped. Instead, add built-in bookcases, wall-mounted shoe racks, an umbrella stand, or hooks. A simple floating console and shelves are ideal for keeping floor space free of obstacles, too. For more small hallway ideas, browse the Stories section of Houzz. If you have a wide and spacious hallway, turn the space into a multi-purpose room. Add floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a hallway runner for the cosy allure of a library; or add seating and line the walls with curated art for a spot in which to relax. This will ensure your hallway isn’t just a beautiful space, but a destination, too.

How do I get my hallway decor right?

An entrance hall should set the tone for the rest of the house, so use it to display an item that you love, then build on your home’s decor from there. A vintage chair for putting shoes on; a slim hall table with plenty of drawers for hiding unwanted clutter; or a stand-out mirror might be just the ticket. Because your hallway is such a small space, you shouldn't go overboard with decor, either. If you want to display a photo collection, group frames in odd numbers (three or five pieces) and vary the heights to add interest. If you like the gallery look but have a dark hallway, consider framed mirrors, which will bring additional light and visual space into the area. Use shadow boxes and art shelves to display quirky, small accessories, but try to rotate them out occasionally to keep it fresh and interesting. Wall space is key, but don't forget about your ceilings and floors as well. Ceiling lights, chandeliers or wall sconces can act as additional decor, while adding a hallway runner is a quick and easy way to add colour and pattern to a traditionally all-neutral space. Also remember, the most successful hallway designs will always draw the eye to a focal point – ideally at the far end of the room, so as to create the illusion of more space. If you need help decorating your hallway, consider hiring a Stylist or Interior Designer via our pro directory!