11 Design Ideas to Weave Into a Corridor
See how you can amp up the decor of a lacklustre corridor and make the space shine
Rashmi Haralalka
11 December 2019
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A corridor is a passage in an apartment or a house, which connects the spaces within. These passageways needn’t be strictly functional – from gorgeous sculptures to beautiful paintings to plants, here are different ways to break down the visual boxiness of the area and add focal points of interest.
1. Glam it up
If sprawling passageways thread your mansion, then glam it up – after all, they are one the most-used areas of the house. It can be with decorative balustrades, crystal chandeliers or even eyecatching, glistening floors. Take a cue from this image that embraces grandeur unabashedly.
If sprawling passageways thread your mansion, then glam it up – after all, they are one the most-used areas of the house. It can be with decorative balustrades, crystal chandeliers or even eyecatching, glistening floors. Take a cue from this image that embraces grandeur unabashedly.
2. Set up purpose furniture
Any purpose furniture, such as a bench or even a cupboard, enhances the functional value of the passageway. The bedroom corridor is used as an extended walk-in wardrobe and seating area. Wooden accents lend a cosy vibe to the space.
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Any purpose furniture, such as a bench or even a cupboard, enhances the functional value of the passageway. The bedroom corridor is used as an extended walk-in wardrobe and seating area. Wooden accents lend a cosy vibe to the space.
Find a designer to glam up your passageway
3. Go vintage
You can up the ante of the corridor with period or vintage furniture. It can be a console table or a vanity, or even just a mirror. Not only does it introduce a design element, it also brings in a decor theme. This antique console is placed near the entrance door and introduces one to the decor style of the house.
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You can up the ante of the corridor with period or vintage furniture. It can be a console table or a vanity, or even just a mirror. Not only does it introduce a design element, it also brings in a decor theme. This antique console is placed near the entrance door and introduces one to the decor style of the house.
See 40 Incredible Hallways on Houzz
4. Enhance the inside–outside connection
A corridor outside deserves as much attention as one inside. Here, the accent wall bordering the corridor is decorated with a sculpture and other accessories. It makes the most of the open space adjacent to it. The transparent glass doors let in natural light and provide alluring views of the outside, and also fold back to give untrammelled access.
A corridor outside deserves as much attention as one inside. Here, the accent wall bordering the corridor is decorated with a sculpture and other accessories. It makes the most of the open space adjacent to it. The transparent glass doors let in natural light and provide alluring views of the outside, and also fold back to give untrammelled access.
5. Frame it up
Hanging pictures, frames and the like is another space-saving way to decorate the corridor – especially if the area is narrow. A memorabilia wall with family photographs or images can add a personal touch. Alternatively, you can just hang empty decorative frames, as shown here.
Hanging pictures, frames and the like is another space-saving way to decorate the corridor – especially if the area is narrow. A memorabilia wall with family photographs or images can add a personal touch. Alternatively, you can just hang empty decorative frames, as shown here.
6. Opt for an eclectic colour scheme
Forlorn corridors and passages often lack lustre and light. Introduce pops of colour to bring in vibrancy and vivaciousness to the passageway. Take a cue from the stained glass doors in geometrical shapes which boost the vivacity of this area.
Forlorn corridors and passages often lack lustre and light. Introduce pops of colour to bring in vibrancy and vivaciousness to the passageway. Take a cue from the stained glass doors in geometrical shapes which boost the vivacity of this area.
7. Go natural
Planters can transform the corridor into an aesthetically pleasing and visually charming area. In this image, sunlight minimises the need for ambient lighting and a slice of greenery brings heart into the home. The grassy, plant-filled area basks in the warmth of sunshine to set up a private family nook. Even if you don’t have the luxury of a skylight, easy-to-maintain indoor plants will bring in freshness and life to the corridor.
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Planters can transform the corridor into an aesthetically pleasing and visually charming area. In this image, sunlight minimises the need for ambient lighting and a slice of greenery brings heart into the home. The grassy, plant-filled area basks in the warmth of sunshine to set up a private family nook. Even if you don’t have the luxury of a skylight, easy-to-maintain indoor plants will bring in freshness and life to the corridor.
Get plants, pots and fountains from Houzz products to liven up your corridors
8. Draw attention to the floors
Create a focal point for the corridor that not only draws the eyes, but also adds a decorative element without taking up extra space. In this image, the herringbone-patterned floor marks the passage and demarcates the living and the dining areas.
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Create a focal point for the corridor that not only draws the eyes, but also adds a decorative element without taking up extra space. In this image, the herringbone-patterned floor marks the passage and demarcates the living and the dining areas.
6 Ways to Add Oomph to Your Hallway
9. Set up an art gallery
Long, narrow passageways are the perfect spot to display artwork. It’s a no-fuss way to decorate the area. This one has exposed brick walls with ambient lighting to give the feel of an art gallery.
Find inspiration in photos of amazing corridors in Houzz
Long, narrow passageways are the perfect spot to display artwork. It’s a no-fuss way to decorate the area. This one has exposed brick walls with ambient lighting to give the feel of an art gallery.
Find inspiration in photos of amazing corridors in Houzz
10. Bring in a partition
For wider or larger corridors and passageways, a partition doubles as a feature as well as functional element. In the displayed image, a sculptural cuboid foyer made of stained glass is a light visual demarcation between the living and the dining areas.
For wider or larger corridors and passageways, a partition doubles as a feature as well as functional element. In the displayed image, a sculptural cuboid foyer made of stained glass is a light visual demarcation between the living and the dining areas.
11. Accentuate with pillars
If you have a spacious hallway or corridor, weave in traditional design elements, such as Chettinad pillars, to draw visual interest. This one has wooden spindle pillars that complement the ceiling beams. Having a little seating area also ups the functional value of the zone.
Read more:
17 Tips to Make the Most of Narrow Corridors
What to Do With a Big Hallway
Tell us:
How have you decorated your corridor or passageway? Share your photos in Comments below.
If you have a spacious hallway or corridor, weave in traditional design elements, such as Chettinad pillars, to draw visual interest. This one has wooden spindle pillars that complement the ceiling beams. Having a little seating area also ups the functional value of the zone.
Read more:
17 Tips to Make the Most of Narrow Corridors
What to Do With a Big Hallway
Tell us:
How have you decorated your corridor or passageway? Share your photos in Comments below.
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Excellent article.