How to make a small hall more spacious

When you start decorating a home, the hallway is often the final piece. It's also often overlooked, especially if it's relatively small or narrow. A curtain at the window, a coat rack on the wall, and a doormat, and you're done. That's a shame, because the hallway gives a first impression of the house. Not just for visitors, but also for yourself. After all, it's the first thing you see when you come home. A warm welcome through well-designed hallways is pleasant for everyone.

Even a small or narrow hallway offers plenty of opportunities for a stylish design. A hallway doesn't just have to be practical for hanging coats and putting shoes away; it can also be inviting! These tips will help you cleverly furnish a small hallway.

Light colors

Dark wall colors make the walls appear larger. Dark shades make a room appear smaller, as do a variety of colors and busy patterns. So choose light, neutral wall colors. This makes the hallway appear larger and fresher. Do you have pets that can leave muddy paws or wet noses on the walls? Then choose a dark color up to, say, half a meter above the floor, and continue with a light shade. This way, the dirt your pets leave behind is much less visible.

Add color with accessories, such as a colorful coat rack, a nice doormat or colored window decorations.

Natural light

Do you have a window in the door, on the wall, or next to the door? Leave it uncovered as much as possible to allow natural light into the hallway. Choose window treatments that you attach above the window, such as a roller blind or top down bottom up Curtains, or those that slide open completely, like classic curtains. If you choose top-down bottom-up curtains, you can control the amount of privacy and light. This is convenient if the window overlooks a busy street, or if a lot of sunlight comes in at a certain time of day and you don't want the hallway to heat up. Is the window on a "cold" side with a lot of wind? Then choose insulating curtains. They keep both heat and cold out, keeping the interior comfortable.

Mirror on the wall

Mirrors reflect light. If you hang one or more mirrors in your hallway, they'll reflect light, making it appear larger. Combine this with flexible spotlights for optimal use of good lighting.

Keep it calm

Keep it calm at the Hallway design . So, don't choose too many things on the walls and floor. Lots of items like cabinets, tables, and shoes on the floor restrict movement, and too many things on the walls make the hall appear smaller. Choose a few practical items, like a shoe cabinet, a coat rack, and a doormat, and complement these with items that complement the rest of the home's decor. This way, you give visitors a preview of what they can expect in the rest of the house.