40 Incredible Hallways To Take You From One World To Another
Here's a selection of narrow to wide, modern to traditional passageways infused with colour, art and space-boosting ideas
Looking for ideas to transform your lacklustre hallways? These top 40 spaces on Houzz will provide you with a tonne of inspirations. Start browsing…
2. Firm: Ace Associates
Location: India
The chevron-pattern wooden flooring gets a colourful design partner with the blue walls and the carved white sofa. What a charming passageway this is.
Location: India
The chevron-pattern wooden flooring gets a colourful design partner with the blue walls and the carved white sofa. What a charming passageway this is.
3. Firm: Allison Lind Interiors
Location: United States
I like the randomly pointed neat columns of arrows in this hallway – it gives the space a mesmerising maze-like quality. The red chair in a contrasting bright colour adds extra oomph.
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Location: United States
I like the randomly pointed neat columns of arrows in this hallway – it gives the space a mesmerising maze-like quality. The red chair in a contrasting bright colour adds extra oomph.
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4. Firm: Mia Karlsson Interior Design
Location: United Kingdom
The patterned tiles in this hallway bring energy to the space with monochromatic details. The wood-framed mirror, chandelier, plant and bench balance out the print.
Location: United Kingdom
The patterned tiles in this hallway bring energy to the space with monochromatic details. The wood-framed mirror, chandelier, plant and bench balance out the print.
5. Firm: onside l estudio de arquitectura
Location: Spain
This window bench is nestled inside the hallway. The soft grey seat with a pale-yellow cushion creates a soothing ambience and coaxes the owners to spend some time lazing around here.
Location: Spain
This window bench is nestled inside the hallway. The soft grey seat with a pale-yellow cushion creates a soothing ambience and coaxes the owners to spend some time lazing around here.
6. Firm: Наталья Широкорад
Location: Russia
A wall-to-wall artwork creates the opportunity to stop, pause and observe – and what better place than a long hallway. Plus, the mirror allows you to check your appearance every time you pass by.
Location: Russia
A wall-to-wall artwork creates the opportunity to stop, pause and observe – and what better place than a long hallway. Plus, the mirror allows you to check your appearance every time you pass by.
7. Firm: Shantam Interiors
Location: Canada
Eclectic and bold – this hallway with the printed wallpaper, red console and the painting can perk up anyone as they pass by.
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Location: Canada
Eclectic and bold – this hallway with the printed wallpaper, red console and the painting can perk up anyone as they pass by.
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9. Firm: Kunal & Associates
Location: India
The mirrored ceiling, the chandelier and the Krishna painting create a serene, peaceful vibe here. The plant adds an outdoorsy touch to the space.
Location: India
The mirrored ceiling, the chandelier and the Krishna painting create a serene, peaceful vibe here. The plant adds an outdoorsy touch to the space.
11. Firm: Tom Robertson Architect
Location: Australia
The plain white high-ceilinged corridor turns excitingly layered by a lovely little classical archway, with ornate bases seemingly growing out of the walls. At the same time, a casual chic vibe resonates in this narrow entrance hallway where the all-white, slightly starchy area is punctuated by a row of pegs hung with bags, hats and sundry outdoor gear.
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Location: Australia
The plain white high-ceilinged corridor turns excitingly layered by a lovely little classical archway, with ornate bases seemingly growing out of the walls. At the same time, a casual chic vibe resonates in this narrow entrance hallway where the all-white, slightly starchy area is punctuated by a row of pegs hung with bags, hats and sundry outdoor gear.
Check out these clever design tricks for narrow hallways
12. Firm: id die raumidee
Location: Germany
This hallway is a clean, sleek space with doors and floors awash in white, plus the built-in storage that looks almost invisible. The entrance establishes a calm, relaxing tone for the whole home.
Location: Germany
This hallway is a clean, sleek space with doors and floors awash in white, plus the built-in storage that looks almost invisible. The entrance establishes a calm, relaxing tone for the whole home.
13. Firm: Alexander White
Location: Sweden
The minimal, peaceful vibe of this hallway is marked by the wooden flooring, white walls and the sleek pendant. A gentle stream of light illuminates the area from the skylight behind the pendant.
Location: Sweden
The minimal, peaceful vibe of this hallway is marked by the wooden flooring, white walls and the sleek pendant. A gentle stream of light illuminates the area from the skylight behind the pendant.
14. Firm: Gruppo Cactus
Location: Italy
Stop and look – doesn’t the large picture at the end of the hall make you do just that? A clever way to enhance the look and feel of an otherwise simple space. Also, the owners, in a subtle way could also be indicating to people to keep the noise levels down – but that’s just my interpretation.
Location: Italy
Stop and look – doesn’t the large picture at the end of the hall make you do just that? A clever way to enhance the look and feel of an otherwise simple space. Also, the owners, in a subtle way could also be indicating to people to keep the noise levels down – but that’s just my interpretation.
15. Firm: Webber + Studio, Architects
Location: United States
The panel-style coloured walls are ideal for displaying paintings. The clerestory windows help illuminate the passage and eliminate the need for artificial lighting in the daytime.
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Location: United States
The panel-style coloured walls are ideal for displaying paintings. The clerestory windows help illuminate the passage and eliminate the need for artificial lighting in the daytime.
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16. Firm: mybeautifulife
Location: India
The short, narrow entrance passage is enhanced with a wall-to-wall mirror that gives the illusion of a larger space. The mirror also hides shoe storage behind it.
Location: India
The short, narrow entrance passage is enhanced with a wall-to-wall mirror that gives the illusion of a larger space. The mirror also hides shoe storage behind it.
17. Firm: Architect Show co., Ltd
Location: Japan
The shoji screen and the dark wooden flooring help create a Zen vibe. The soft light streaming in gives the room a meditative quality.
Location: Japan
The shoji screen and the dark wooden flooring help create a Zen vibe. The soft light streaming in gives the room a meditative quality.
18. Firm: Hybre Architecte
Location: France
This owner took advantage of the long hallway to display his unique collection of photos and sculptures here. This eclectic mix of items makes this space seem like an art gallery.
These colours are great for gallery walls
Location: France
This owner took advantage of the long hallway to display his unique collection of photos and sculptures here. This eclectic mix of items makes this space seem like an art gallery.
These colours are great for gallery walls
19. Firm: Workshop/APD
Location: United states
This hallway is much more than just a place for passing through. The large collection of books and the cosy spot to sit and read might make it hard for a person passing by to resist the temptation to settle down here.
Location: United states
This hallway is much more than just a place for passing through. The large collection of books and the cosy spot to sit and read might make it hard for a person passing by to resist the temptation to settle down here.
20. Firm: P S Design
Location: India
Ethnic and eye-catching – this passageway enhanced with cane stools, pendant diya lights and ethic wooden murals looks like an eye-catching Indian art gallery.
Location: India
Ethnic and eye-catching – this passageway enhanced with cane stools, pendant diya lights and ethic wooden murals looks like an eye-catching Indian art gallery.
21. Firm: Collected Interiors
Location: Australia
In this bright, light-filled entrance hallway, the black-and-white rug, the quaint yellow side table with the painting above, together add pops of colour to enliven the space further.
Location: Australia
In this bright, light-filled entrance hallway, the black-and-white rug, the quaint yellow side table with the painting above, together add pops of colour to enliven the space further.
22. Firm: Suzy Harris Designs
Location: United Kingdom
This semi-transparent glass table in a curvaceous form adds very light visual impact to this narrow hallway. The tall vase and the mirror complete the small tableau.
Location: United Kingdom
This semi-transparent glass table in a curvaceous form adds very light visual impact to this narrow hallway. The tall vase and the mirror complete the small tableau.
23. Firm: 空設計工房
Location: Japan
A functional yet transitional area – in this home, the entrance passage allows guests to keep their baskets and shopping bags on the small stools and table. The tiny slit of window above the door ensures there’s enough light during the day.
Location: Japan
A functional yet transitional area – in this home, the entrance passage allows guests to keep their baskets and shopping bags on the small stools and table. The tiny slit of window above the door ensures there’s enough light during the day.
24. Firm: Follow beauty Interiors
Location: Russia
The floor lanterns, purple and rose walls, artwork and the woody interiors all create an elegant, sophisticated look in this hallway.
Location: Russia
The floor lanterns, purple and rose walls, artwork and the woody interiors all create an elegant, sophisticated look in this hallway.
25. Firm: Operastudio
Location: Italy
The colourful niches in the white wall of the passageway give an intriguing, artistic touch to the space, don’t you think?
Location: Italy
The colourful niches in the white wall of the passageway give an intriguing, artistic touch to the space, don’t you think?
26. Firm: Michele Bitter Designs
Location: United States
The bright and cheery blue offers the ideal background for the wide variety of things displayed here – from a sculpture of a skeleton to vases to paintings.
Location: United States
The bright and cheery blue offers the ideal background for the wide variety of things displayed here – from a sculpture of a skeleton to vases to paintings.
27. Firm: Shift Interiors
Location: Canada
This hallway doubles as a unique ‘memory space’, enriched with family pictures. These frames take the attention away from the narrowness of the hall, and allow passerbys to admire the pictures up close.
Location: Canada
This hallway doubles as a unique ‘memory space’, enriched with family pictures. These frames take the attention away from the narrowness of the hall, and allow passerbys to admire the pictures up close.
28. Firm: Morgan Harris Architects Ltd
Location: United Kingdom
The luxe details of this hallway with the gilded mirror, the marble ledge and intricate ceiling moulding, all offer a glimpse into the drama that is central to this home’s design.
Location: United Kingdom
The luxe details of this hallway with the gilded mirror, the marble ledge and intricate ceiling moulding, all offer a glimpse into the drama that is central to this home’s design.
29. Firm: Marco Dellatorre
Location: Italy
The hallway lit with floor and wall lights and the striped wallpaper give this space a formal, sophisticated look.
Location: Italy
The hallway lit with floor and wall lights and the striped wallpaper give this space a formal, sophisticated look.
30. Firm: Lorne Rose Architect
Location: Canada
There’s much to look at and admire in this hallway – be it the seamless wooden flooring, the pictures along the walls or the vintage-style door that immediately stands out.
Location: Canada
There’s much to look at and admire in this hallway – be it the seamless wooden flooring, the pictures along the walls or the vintage-style door that immediately stands out.
31. Firm: Daniel San Martín
Location: Spain
Doesn’t this hallway have a whimsical, nostalgic vibe? The pleated curtains screening out the harsh sun, the sleek wall lights, stone flooring and a vintage-style single seat … it reminds me of my grandparents’ old home. So simple, yet so charming.
Location: Spain
Doesn’t this hallway have a whimsical, nostalgic vibe? The pleated curtains screening out the harsh sun, the sleek wall lights, stone flooring and a vintage-style single seat … it reminds me of my grandparents’ old home. So simple, yet so charming.
32. Firm: Henrik Nero
Location: Sweden
All this neutral passageway needed was one big dollop of design to give it character– and that’s exactly what the large ornamental mirror is doing.
Location: Sweden
All this neutral passageway needed was one big dollop of design to give it character– and that’s exactly what the large ornamental mirror is doing.
33. Firm: Oswald Homes
Location: Australia
A checkerboard floor pattern is the key to making this hallway feel wider and more sophisticated. The chandelier, chaise and the view above of the staircase all contribute to the grand luxe interior.
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Location: Australia
A checkerboard floor pattern is the key to making this hallway feel wider and more sophisticated. The chandelier, chaise and the view above of the staircase all contribute to the grand luxe interior.
Learn how to add oomph to the hallway
34. Firm: Neolith by TheSize
Location: Spain
This narrow hallway packs plenty of character – be it through the smart ceiling design with recessed lighting, the built-in storage or the dainty floor pattern.
Location: Spain
This narrow hallway packs plenty of character – be it through the smart ceiling design with recessed lighting, the built-in storage or the dainty floor pattern.
35. Firm: Distinctidentity Pte Ltd
Location: Singapore
Unlike most hallways, this one shares space with another area in the house – the staircase –which guarantees frequent activity. It proves that not all hallways have to be quiet, reclusive spaces.
Location: Singapore
Unlike most hallways, this one shares space with another area in the house – the staircase –which guarantees frequent activity. It proves that not all hallways have to be quiet, reclusive spaces.
36. Firm: Derek Bush
Location: France
In this hallway, the walls and carpet colour create a low and pleasing contrast. The gilded mirror, sconces and table add a glittering dose to the scheme.
Location: France
In this hallway, the walls and carpet colour create a low and pleasing contrast. The gilded mirror, sconces and table add a glittering dose to the scheme.
37. Firm: Creative Mind Design
Location: Singapore
The grey walls and neutral floor provide a backdrop that allows the artworks to stand out.
Location: Singapore
The grey walls and neutral floor provide a backdrop that allows the artworks to stand out.
38. Firm: Space Architects + Planners
Location: United States
It’s in clean, crisp, white spaces like these that you get the opportunity to focus on the finer details – like the peppering of the black frames, the gentle wall lights and the black-and-white table and mirror that subtly yet surely enhance the look of the space.
Location: United States
It’s in clean, crisp, white spaces like these that you get the opportunity to focus on the finer details – like the peppering of the black frames, the gentle wall lights and the black-and-white table and mirror that subtly yet surely enhance the look of the space.
39. Firm: Antonio Virga Architecte
Location: France
For bookworms, a single bookshelf in the bedroom or living room just doesn’t cut it. So what better place to display the library than the passageway, where an entire wall can be dedicated to books.
Location: France
For bookworms, a single bookshelf in the bedroom or living room just doesn’t cut it. So what better place to display the library than the passageway, where an entire wall can be dedicated to books.
40. Firm: P. Scinta Designs, LLC
Location: United States
Looking at this image, I’m reminded of a magical illusion of a mirror within a mirror … aren’t you? The symmetrical arches and the neutral space together make the hallway look like one endless, mesmerising path.
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Fundamentals of Hallway Design
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Location: United States
Looking at this image, I’m reminded of a magical illusion of a mirror within a mirror … aren’t you? The symmetrical arches and the neutral space together make the hallway look like one endless, mesmerising path.
Read more:
Fundamentals of Hallway Design
Tell us:
Do you have a beautiful hallway in your home? Share images and your ideas on decorating this space, in Comments below.
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Location: Germany
What’s not to like in this candy-hued hallway? The cascading multicoloured rug makes a dramatic impact on the overall look of the space and the dainty wallpaper with a delicate pink floral print further adds vibrancy.