Beautiful Entrance Hall Design - neutral tones with pops of color via art and accessories creating an inviting entrance.
This is an example of a large traditional hallway in Sussex with beige walls, light hardwood floors and panelled walls.

Hill-top Home Remodel Madrid

Graciela Roch Interior Design

This is an example of an eclectic hallway in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, wood and panelled walls.

Surrey Apartment

David Hales Design Studio

Entrance hall with bespoke painted coat rack, making ideal use of an existing alcove in this long hallway. Painted to match the wall panelling below gives this hallway a smart and spacious feel.

Dundas Street, Edinburgh

Jane Perfect Interiors Ltd

Design ideas for a hallway in Edinburgh with panelled walls.

Kuscheliges Ferienhaus der Extraklasse

Home Staging Sylt

Photo of a country hallway with beige walls and panelled walls.

Hinterland home

Revive Interior Design

This six metre long hallway was at the heart of the renovation as it joins the two separated modules into one cohensive, flowing home. As well as joing the lounge room & kitchen to the bedroom, this hard working space serves many other functions too. A powder room is concealed behind the sliding barn door, a laundry and storage unit are hidden behind the hallway doors and there is also a study nook making work from home an option.

Rancho Santa Fe

James Berggren Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized hallway in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Internal Hallway - Chelmarsh

Novak & Parkes Designs

We transformed this internal hallway into an inviting space with gorgeous floral wallpaper set within panelling, lighting, custom framed artwork and beautifully styled with consoles tables, mirrors and lamps.

The MARKUS Console - The JASPER Collection - By Robin Interiors

Robin Interiors

Design ideas for a small country hallway in Hertfordshire with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

North Glenmore Park - Traditional Bungalow

Andison Residential Design

This is an example of a mid-sized hallway in Calgary with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Seventh Green

Sage Designs

Herringbone pattern wood floor in hall looking toward sitting room and mudroom.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional hallway in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Hampstead Ponds

Bare Space

Photo of a large traditional hallway in London with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

To the Powder Room - Hallway - Mayfair

Eerospace Ltd

Hallway with console table and a wood - marble combined floor.
Inspiration for a large traditional hallway in London with white walls, marble floors, multi-coloured floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

West Hampstead Family Residence

VORBILD Architecture

The original wooden arch details in the hallway area have been restored. Photo by Chris Snook
Photo of a mid-sized traditional hallway in London with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, beige walls and panelled walls.

Second Floor Foyer

Great Rooms Building Group

Design ideas for an expansive hallway in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Wadsworth Hallway

3SI Design

Hallways to bedrooms designed with a gallery wall, accent table, runners
This is an example of a mid-sized modern hallway in DC Metro with light hardwood floors and decorative wall panelling.

Project Stowe Reno - Major home renovation

Delaney's Design

Board and batten with picture ledge installed in a long hallway adjacent to the family room. Hickory engineered wood floors installed throughout the home. Lovely vintage chair and table fill a corner nicely

LBI (Long Beach Island) New Construction

Trust the Vision Decor

Photo of a large transitional hallway in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Castle Rock - Elmhurst

PurezaWood

Hall in the upstairs level with custom wide plank flooring and white walls.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional hallway in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Cochran Chapel Chateau

L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.

gallery through middle of house
Inspiration for a large hallway in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Hallway Design Ideas with Decorative Wall Panelling and Panelled 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 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 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!