Small arts and crafts hallway in Austin with grey walls, slate floors and grey floor.

Camden Littleton Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country hallway in DC Metro with white walls and slate floors.

Indian Field

Luminosus Designs LLC

Inspiration for a small contemporary hallway in New York with white walls, slate floors and blue floor.

Generalsanierung exklusiv Villa

Edle Räume Regensburg

Photo of a mid-sized traditional hallway in Other with white walls and slate floors.

Hallway

Hendel Homes

Formal French Chateau
Design ideas for a traditional hallway in Minneapolis with grey walls and slate floors.

Designer's Dream

Sutton Flooring

This is an example of a traditional hallway in Chicago with white walls, slate floors and black floor.

Cooperstown Farmhouse

The Working Kitchen, Ltd.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional hallway in New York with slate floors, white walls and grey floor.

Bookshelf Technical

Smart Design Hub

This bookshelf unit is really classy and sets a good standard for the rest of the house. The client requested a primed finish to be hand-painted in-situ. All of our finished are done in the workshop, hence the bespoke panels and furniture you see in the pictures is not at its best. However, it should give an idea of our capacity to produce an outstanding work and quality.

Deer Crossing 34

BJ Christianson Real Estate

Design ideas for a traditional hallway in Salt Lake City with beige walls, slate floors and grey floor.

Lake of the Woods

Glas Associates

A mudroom with lockers and plenty of storage Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Beach style hallway in Grand Rapids with white walls, slate floors and black floor.

Lighting in Big Sky

Ambiance, Inc.

Home automation is an area of exponential technological growth and evolution. Properly executed lighting brings continuity, function and beauty to a living or working space. Whether it’s a small loft or a large business, light can completely change the ambiance of your home or office. Ambiance in Bozeman, MT offers residential and commercial customized lighting solutions and home automation that fits not only your lifestyle but offers decoration, safety and security. Whether you’re adding a room or looking to upgrade the current lighting in your home, we have the expertise necessary to exceed your lighting expectations.

Form Marries Function

Ashley Campbell Interior Design

Small contemporary hallway in Denver with slate floors and black floor.

Old World Elegance

Keely Brewer Interior Design

Large traditional hallway in San Diego with beige walls and slate floors.

Our Work

Martin E. Hogan Corp.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional hallway in New York with beige walls and slate floors.

Weiss House

Flavin Architects

In the early 50s, Herbert and Ruth Weiss attended a lecture by Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius hosted by MIT. They were fascinated by Gropius’ description of the ‘Five Fields’ community of 60 houses he and his firm, The Architect’s Collaborative (TAC), were designing in Lexington, MA. The Weiss’ fell in love with Gropius’ vision for a grouping of 60 modern houses to be arrayed around eight acres of common land that would include a community pool and playground. They soon had one of their own.The original, TAC-designed house was a single-slope design with a modest footprint of 800 square feet. Several years later, the Weiss’ commissioned modernist architect Henry Hoover to add a living room wing and new entry to the house. Hoover’s design included a wall of glass which opens to a charming pond carved into the outcropping of granite ledge. After living in the house for 65 years, the Weiss’ sold the house to our client, who asked us to design a renovation that would respect the integrity of the vintage modern architecture. Our design focused on reorienting the kitchen, opening it up to the family room. The bedroom wing was redesigned to create a principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Interior finishes were edited to create a more fluid relationship between the original TAC home and Hoover’s addition. We worked closely with the builder, Patriot Custom Homes, to install Solar electric panels married to an efficient heat pump heating and cooling system. These updates integrate modern touches and high efficiency into a striking piece of architectural history.

Berwyn Residence

Heckendorn Shiles Architects

Inspiration for a contemporary hallway in Philadelphia with slate floors and white walls.

Form Marries Function

Ashley Campbell Interior Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary hallway in Denver with slate floors and black floor.

Hall Entry

George W. Combs, Inc.

The black cleft-faced slate tile flooring in this thoughtfully renovated farmhouse provides continuity from the entry hall throughout the kitchen.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country hallway in New York with slate floors.

Tuscaloosa Residence

Arcanum Architecture

Bernard Andre Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern hallway in San Francisco with beige walls, slate floors and grey floor.

Foreside Cottage

Wright-Ryan Homes

Rob Karosis
Photo of a beach style hallway in Portland Maine with beige walls, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Hallway Design Ideas with Slate Floors

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!