The Webster dictionary defines a hallway as an entrance hall
or corridor of a house. But a hallway need not necessarily be on the front. A
hall that is a connecting point to all the rooms of the house can also be
called a hallway. Whatever be the definition of hallway, its décor should be
given due importance.
The most commonly seen hallways are long ones with walls on
both sides. But some hallways can have
staircase going up from there. Hence the type of décor one adopts should depend
on the type of hallway. The first thing to be decided is whether the hallway
should have furniture or not. If it is decided to use furniture, then the best
option would be to go for tables for displaying artifacts and other décor
items. A mirrored table placed as such can be a good addition to any hallway
décor. If the hallway is slightly broader then display cabinets can be used to
display décor items.
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Next to furniture comes the lighting. Hallway can be lighted
using chandelier, wall scones, floor lamp or any other form of lighting which
one desires. It is also a good idea to use spot lights to highlight some point
of the hallway. If the hallway has staircase going up from there, then wall
scones can be placed on the side of the staircase. A designer lamp or candle
placed on the hallway table can also be a good source of lighting.
Once the lighting is decided then other accessories need to
be decided upon. A hallway wall can be left plain or one can go in for a
gallery like appearance. A cluster of photos with matching frames can be used
or a big photo frame with a collage of family pictures can be kept as wall
décor. If photos are not the desired décor item, then different varieties of
wall hangings, designer clocks, art work, mirrors etc can be used. Another item
that is widely seen in hallway décor is carpets. This can be long ones to cover
the entire stretch of the hallway or small rug type ones. This again is
completely a personal choice.
Whatever the type of décor used, one should keep in mind that
hallway is the entry point to a home. Hence it should be decorated in an
aesthetic manner and according to the general mood of the house.
Author Bio: The author Susan Johns is a freelance content
writer specializing in home/interior décor writing. With over 5 years
experience in the field of furniture and home decor, she has written numerous
articles and blogs in this area. Please visit her blog http://decoreview.com.
