14 Hallway Decor Ideas To Add Style To Every Part Of Your Home

Make every area in your home stylish with these hallway decor ideas.

Hallways are a commonly overlooked place in the home when it comes to decorating. Primarily used to get from one room to the next, most people don't spend a significant amount of time in hallways. Despite this, hallways still gets a ton of foot traffic throughout the day and can elevate your home to make it that much more cozy and stylish.

Hallways are the perfect areas to add personalization to your home. Whether it's local art, antique treasures, or bold wallpapers, hallways can act as a catch-all for any decor you've been wanting to put up and are great for getting a little more creative with design. If your hallways are feeling bare or you just need a good refresh, check out these hallway decor ideas to inspire your next home project.

Make Storage Fun

Hallway storage doesn't have to be boring. The mudroom in this Houston home features a variety of patterns and colors to decorate the space, including a Roman shade and bench cushion in Quadrille’s Arbre de Matisse print, a bolster pillow in Lisa Fine Textiles’ Pomegranate, and a cheery vintage Oushak runner.

Mix Patterns

While mixing patterns can seem like a daunting task, the final result makes for a fun, eye-catching look. The entryway in this lively Raleigh home features a multitude of patterns throughout the space that creates an inviting, cozy hall.

Maximize the Space

Don't let your hallway space go to waste. This historic Lexington home has a small desk in the corner that matches the trims nicely with a mini gallery wall to make a decorative yet useful space.

Add Antiques

A hallway is a great place to show off any treasured antiques. This charming Lake Burton home incorporates a stunning antique wood table in the hallway to hold storage and decor.

Create a Bold Gallery Wall

Gallery walls are a simple yet beautiful way to decorate your walls in a way that feels personalized to you. The hallway in this Nashville home has a striking patterned wallpaper with a variety of prints and decor to draw the eye inward.

Get Matching Carpets

Hallways are the perfect spot for a runner rug, and longer spaces can benefit from two. The entryway in this South Carolina farmhouse has two of the same runner rugs to add a cohesive pop of color to hallway.

Highlight Local Art

Putting local art in your home adds personality to your space while highlighting your town. This hallway in the 2023 Southern Living Idea House features a gallery light above artwork by Carey Haynes via the Nashville Artist Collective.

Add Wallpaper and Wainscoting

Hallway decor doesn't have to be hangable. The hallway in this South Carolina farmhouse has Morris & Co.’s Blackthorn wallpaper with cream wainscoting to add visual interest to the space without it feeling cluttered.

Create a Charming Workspace

Extra space is a luxury in any home, and a jut in the hallway can be a perfect spot. This spot in the hallway of this Tennessee cottage features a cute and compact office space decorated with beautiful green accents.

Go for Glossy

Don't be afraid to go for a darker paint color in the hallway. The hallway in this Atlanta home used Benjamin Moore’s Clinton Brown (HC-67) to cover the walls with a high-gloss finish to summon light rather than smother it.

Hang a Drape

Hallways are spaces that separate rooms from one another, and drapes can make that go even further. The hallway in this Alabama bathroom uses a grand drape to separate the different parts of the room in a stylish, dramatic manner.

Apply an Eye-Catching Wallpaper

Wallpaper creates a decorated look in a space without over-decorating. In the entryway of the 2022 Southern Living Idea House, a gorgeous and vivid wallpaper was applied all over the space to create a show-stopping appearance.

Create Vintage Vibes

Vintage charm will never go out of style, and incorporating that into hallway decor can add a perfect pop of nostalgia in your space. This area in the 2022 Southern Living Idea House features gold accents among vintage painting and floral patterns.

Enjoy a Butler's Pantry

Butler's pantries are slowly becoming a trend, and for good reason. The hallway-like space allows for ample storage of food, dishes, and more. The butler's pantry in this Texas farmhouse has storage for china, a sink, and other features to make a useful yet beautiful area.

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