Decorating halls and landings should be addressed the same way you design your primary rooms, with thought and style. You may be tempted to think that halls, foyers and landings are too weirdly shaped to bother with, but that could actually be the reason you should add some pizzazz and be daring.
Lonny had an entire section of images dedicated to decorating halls. So, if Lonny thinks they merit a shout out, shouldn’t you? If your halls don’t have fabulous architectural details like the one above, please read on.
The black and white hall can be so much more than the decorative equivalent to music’s Ebony and Ivory. A simple color palette can be freeing and offer you a wonderful backdrop for black and white photography and simple lighting like the trendy globe pendant above or sleek flush mount lighting if your ceilings are low.
Modern homes with stark architectural halls do not need to be warmed up. Embrace the simplicity! I love how those cylinder pendants echo the modern lines of the landing in the lower image and how boxy framed art mirrors the square lines of the walls.
For those of you who are a touch more daring, halls are a great place to go “all out.” Wild painting techniques, wallpaper or mirrors can truly create a wow factor.
I love the wide array of lighting in these halls. From elegant sconces and retro pendants to a decorative picture light, your choices can be limitless and should be visually bold.
Here are some ideas for adding style to the often neglected hallway.
1. Add visual interest to a hallway floor with the wool Kaleen Nomad Area Rug.
2. I like the Hudson Valley Chandler Ceiling Light in Nickel for halls with low ceilings.
3. The Lambert Polished Nickel Mini Pendant by Hudson Valley is crisp and On-point for landings or stairwells.
4. Narrow halls and landings could use a demi-lune table like the black demilune with a mirrored top.
5. Long halls need ample lighting in ceilings and on walls like the traditional Hudson Valley Abington Wall Sconce in polished nickel.
Photos: Lonny.