This project is in the final stages. The basement is finished with a den, bedroom, full bathroom and spacious laundry room. New living spaces have been created upstairs. The kitchen has come alive with white cabinets, new countertops, a farm sink and a brick backsplash. The mudroom was incorporated at the garage entrance with a storage bench and beadboard accents. Industrial and vintage lighting, a barn door, a mantle with restored wood and metal cabinet inlays all add to the charm of the farm house remodel. DREAM. BUILD. LIVE. www.smartconstructionhomes.com

Hinsdale Showhouse

Cynthia Lynn Photography

Photo of a country hallway in Chicago with grey walls and brown floor.

Paintbrush Ridge

Miller-Roodell Architects Ltd

David O Marlow
This is an example of a country hallway in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Classic Lake House Custom Home

Alair Homes Clemson

This house features an open concept floor plan, with expansive windows that truly capture the 180-degree lake views. The classic design elements, such as white cabinets, neutral paint colors, and natural wood tones, help make this house feel bright and welcoming year round.

The New Traditional

Blue Heron Signature Homes

The large mud room on the way to out to the garage acts as the perfect dropping station for this busy family’s lifestyle and can be nicely hidden when necessary with a secret pocket door. Walls trimmed in vertical floor to ceiling planking and painted in a dark grey against the beautiful white trim of the cubbies make a casual and subdued atmosphere. Everything but formal, we chose old cast iron wall sconces and matching ceiling fixtures replicating an old barn style. The floors were carefully planned with a light grey tile, cut into 2 inch by 18” pieces and laid in a herringbone design adding so much character and design to this small, yet memorable room. Photography: M. Eric Honeycutt

BEN'S BARN

Marvin

The owner’s goal was to create a lifetime family home using salvaged materials from an antique farmhouse and barn that had stood on another portion of the site. The timber roof structure, as well as interior wood cladding, and interior doors were salvaged from that house, while sustainable new materials (Maine cedar, hemlock timber and steel) and salvaged cabinetry and fixtures from a mid-century-modern teardown were interwoven to create a modern house with a strong connection to the past. Integrity® Wood-Ultrex® windows and doors were a perfect fit for this project. Integrity provided the only combination of a durable, thermally efficient exterior frame combined with a true wood interior.

Barn Doors

Tennessee Barn Doors

single rolling 3/4 X barn door
Design ideas for a large country hallway in Nashville with grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Santa Ynez Family Home Remodel

DesignArt Studios

Spacious hallway to looking from the primary bathroom, with barn door into the primary bathroom.
Design ideas for a large country hallway in Santa Barbara with grey walls, laminate floors and grey floor.

Devon Farmhouse

Woodford Architecture and Interiors

Richard Downer This Georgian property is in an outstanding location with open views over Dartmoor and the sea beyond. Our brief for this project was to transform the property which has seen many unsympathetic alterations over the years with a new internal layout, external renovation and interior design scheme to provide a timeless home for a young family. The property required extensive remodelling both internally and externally to create a home that our clients call their “forever home”. Our refurbishment retains and restores original features such as fireplaces and panelling while incorporating the client's personal tastes and lifestyle. More specifically a dramatic dining room, a hard working boot room and a study/DJ room were requested. The interior scheme gives a nod to the Georgian architecture while integrating the technology for today's living. Generally throughout the house a limited materials and colour palette have been applied to give our client's the timeless, refined interior scheme they desired. Granite, reclaimed slate and washed walnut floorboards make up the key materials.

Modern farmhouse

Clearwater Builders

Inspiration for a small country hallway in Other with grey walls.

Family Farmhouse

Adams + Beasley Associates

Richard Mandelkorn The original house had virtually no connection to the master suite addition, and the staircase photographed here was originally a dead-end hallway with a cramped guest bathroom. Connection the two places on the second floor was key to the reorganization of the space, and a happy result was a larger bathroom, an upstairs laundry and drastically improved circulation. Hallway storage bookcases add some much needed linen storage, and also serve to conceal some utilities and pipes.

Hidden Hills View Showcase Home

Younger Homes

Craig Washburn
Design ideas for a mid-sized country hallway in Austin with grey walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Farmhouse Vernacular

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

Don’t you want to skate in your socks on that hall floor? Scott Bergmann Photography
Photo of an expansive country hallway in Boston with grey walls and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Farmhouse Breakfast Room and Family Room

Third and Windsor Interior Design

Industrial vintage modern bookcase filled with antiques
Design ideas for a small country hallway in Orlando with grey walls and brown floor.

Vita Hus

JH Builders

This is an example of a country hallway in Other with grey walls and light hardwood floors.

Sitting Rooms

Dayton Home

This is an example of a small country hallway in Boston with grey walls.

Élégante et décontractée

RénoDéco etc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country hallway in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Snowman Farm

Whitten Architects

photography by Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a country hallway in Portland Maine with grey walls.

Big EZ Residence

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country hallway in Other with grey walls and light hardwood floors.

Crystal Brook

New Image Construction

Philip Slowiak
Design ideas for a mid-sized country hallway in Other with grey walls and medium hardwood floors.

Country Hallway Design Ideas with Grey Walls

See your hallway as more than just a corridor to another room. This undervalued area is prime for storage, the display of collectibles, and even more practical uses like a drop zone for boots and umbrellas, or a small library. Whether you have a narrow hallway, a spacious hallway, or an awkward one with a sharp turn, browse the photos on Houzz for clever design ideas, and find your way to an all-new country hallway.

How do I add storage to my hallway?

If you have a small home, utilising the hallway as extra storage is a great way to save much-needed space. To avoid narrowing an already small space, don't incorporate full-sized furniture – a hall table, for example, will only make the space feel cramped. Instead, add built-in bookcases, wall-mounted shoe racks, an umbrella stand, or hooks. A simple floating console and shelves are ideal for keeping floor space free of obstacles, too. For more small hallway ideas, browse the Stories section of Houzz. If you have a wide and spacious hallway, turn the space into a multi-purpose room. Add floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a hallway runner for the cosy allure of a library; or add seating and line the walls with curated art for a spot in which to relax. This will ensure your country hallway isn’t just a beautiful space, but a destination, too.

How do I get my hallway decor right?

An entrance hall should set the tone for the rest of the house, so use it to display an item that you love, then build on your home’s decor from there. A vintage chair for putting shoes on; a slim hall table with plenty of drawers for hiding unwanted clutter; or a stand-out mirror might be just the ticket. Because your hallway is such a small space, you shouldn't go overboard with decor, either. If you want to display a photo collection, group frames in odd numbers (three or five pieces) and vary the heights to add interest. If you like the gallery look but have a dark hallway, consider framed mirrors, which will bring additional light and visual space into the area. Use shadow boxes and art shelves to display quirky, small accessories, but try to rotate them out occasionally to keep it fresh and interesting. Wall space is key, but don't forget about your ceilings and floors as well. Ceiling lights, chandeliers or wall sconces can act as additional decor, while adding a hallway runner is a quick and easy way to add colour and pattern to a traditionally all-neutral space. Also remember, the most successful hallway designs will always draw the eye to a focal point – ideally at the far end of the room, so as to create the illusion of more space. If you need help decorating your hallway, consider hiring a Stylist or Interior Designer via our pro directory!