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Hallway colour schemes – 26 ways to make a grand entrance

With hallway colour schemes, you generally have two options. You can a) embrace the lack of natural light and go dark and moody, or b) employ paler, more reflective tones to brighten things up. We’d err on the side of moody as it can make the rooms leading on from the hall feel more spacious, but the choice is all yours...

The ideal hallway invites you to take off your shoes, hang up your coat, and exhale in the comfort of being home. And colour plays a huge role in creating the right space for you. Do you want muted, soothing shades to welcome you in after your long commute, or would you prefer it to feel more energetic with statement colours and pattern? Would you like it to be warm and cocooning or crisp and clean?

Hallway colour schemes to inspire

Be inspired by our pick of the best hallway ideas when it comes to colour schemes. And once you’ve decided on the kind of first impression you want to create with your hallway colour ideas, there are some practical steps you can take so you’re not touching up chipped paint a year down the line.  

‘Hallways are by their nature intensely high traffic areas and so a durable washable matt paint is always a smart choice,’ says interior designer Shanade McAllister-Fisher . ‘Dulux easy-care is perfect for neutral colours but I would tend to choose Farrow & Ball estate emulsion or Little Greene Intelligent matt emulsion when using colour as they offer a richer depth of colour.' 

1. Combine monochrome patterns with sky blue

(Image credit: Future PLC / Dan Duchars)

Find a black and white patterned wallpaper you love and use that as the envelope of your hallway, adding colour and texture with storage baskets and a slim side table. This modern floral pattern reminds us a little of Moroccan tiles and would work as a lovely backdrop for splashes of bright blues, pinks, oranges and greens in a 70s boho scheme. The uplifting sky blue of the front door here demonstrates this beautifully, elevating the space and giving it plenty of character.

2. Wipe the slate clean with all white everything

(Image credit: Future PLC / Richard Powers)

Keep things simple with some timeless white hallway ideas. Give all walls and woodwork a fresh lick of the best white paint for a look that's clean, modern and bright. You could also use a matt finish halfway up the wall and a gloss finish on the top to create an interesting textural contrast, all while sticking with basic white. As this room shows, white doesn't have to be boring and makes this downstairs loo look intriguing.

3. Hone in on deep blues

(Image credit: Future PLC / Dominic Blackmore)

Choose a fresh teal or a perennially popular navy for your walls and floors, and then layer on accessories in similar tones. Install shoe storage onto the wall painted in dark blue and add a handy shelf on top for displaying decor. Incorporate planters, a rug, a wall mirror and vases in keeping with the blue theme to create a cohesive look that hangs together. Accent colours of yellow or orange will inject energy into the space and break things up. 

4. Embrace bursts of fiery red

(Image credit: Annie Sloan)

Make a statement with a daring hallway colour idea, like this rich red hallway with red and white checkerboard floors. ‘This year people are making bolder colour choices in their homes, and you cannot get any bolder than bright, hot, dramatic red,’ says Annie Sloan . 

‘Use this statement shade in hallways and landings – short bursts of fiery reds work fabulously here and you’ll certainly intrigue the postman with your bold colour choice. Contrast red with mellow and luxurious chocolate browns.’ 

5. Envelope the space with colour drenching

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Put the white paint away and go for one wrap-around colour for woodwork, walls and even the ceiling. This will draw attention away from the edges and make the space feel larger. 

‘Colour drenching, especially when using darker brave colours, works best in small spaces like hallway or corridor,’ says Justyna Korczynska, senior designer at Crown . ‘By enveloping a small space in a colour, the focus shifts from noticing the size of that space to just appreciation of the shades that surround us.’ 

6.

Indulge with opulent tones

(Image credit: CTD Tiles)

To create a luxurious feel in your hallway, Amanda Telford from CTD Tiles recommends going for opulent dark tones from ceiling to floor. ‘Incorporate moodier colours through materials such as paint, wallpaper and tiles. ‘To add intrigue, choose tiles with a touch of pattern,’ Amanda suggests.

7. Take it upstairs with patterned wallpaper

(Image credit: Future PLC / Georgia Burns)

If you generally prefer neutrals but want to add some interest, why not make a feature of the wall that leads upstairs? The staircase is a transitional space; it's not somewhere we tend to sit in for hours as we do in the living room. So you can afford to be more playful and daring with your hallway colour ideas without worrying that you'll go off it. Blue wallpaper with a white palm-leafed print here really brightens up an otherwise neutral scheme.

8. Reflect on metallic designs with hints of gold

(Image credit: I Love Wallpaper)

If you’re going down the brighten-it-up route, why not try a wallpaper that has some hints of metallic in it? ‘Consider a lighter paint or wallpaper, such as I Love Wallpaper’s Venice Industrial Metallic wallpaper ,’ says Chelsea Clark. ‘This will illuminate and create a feeling of space.' Hallway mirror ideas will also prevent a space from feeling cramped.

'If you want to incorporate a pattern, avoid small print repeats as these can further shrink the space,' adds Chelsea. 'Opt for a pattern that brings warmth, personality and light to ensure a welcoming entrance.’ 

9. Choose green to soothe the soul

(Image credit: Valspar Paint)

Paint halfway up your walls in pale, minty green, taking it over the skirting boards and doorframes to create contrast. This calming green and white hallway colour scheme is really stylish and considered, blurring the boundary between your indoor and outdoor space. Thanks to its associations with nature, green is always a safe bet if you want to create a space that feels safe and soothing.

10. Be bold with colour combinations

(Image credit: Future PLC/ Georgia Burns)

To make that 'wow' first impression the key is to be brave with colour combinations and even pattern. As this stunning hallway proves, an accent pop of sunshine yellow looks striking when paired with black.

To keep the look focused try using the accent colours purely on woodwork within the hallway, keeping the main mains in a neutral shade.

A patterned floor works well for combining a paint colour scheme, plus a patterned hallway flooring idea is ideal as it shows up less dirt than a block colour solution.

11. Take an accent colour to waist height

(Image credit: Future PLC/ Douglas Gibb)

An ideal way to use colour in a hallway, especially good as a small hallway idea, is to use a heavier accent colour on the lower portion of the wall leaving the top in a bright white. Balancing the use of colours helps to prevent the space from feeling overwhelmed by the stronger of the two colours.

Painting along the hallway but only to waist level frames the space, breaking up a solid corridor of wall. By doing so you're creating a Trompe-l'œil effect that can give a different perspective, making the space feel bigger and the ceilings higher.

12. Showcase the stairs

(Image credit: Claire Lloyd Davies/Style at Home)

An imaginative staircase idea can do wonders to transform a hallway in an instant. Liven up a white hallway with the addition of an accent colour painted on the stairs.

Less is so much more with this modern approach to a hallway colour scheme. Go for any colour you love, painting it on staircase risers and drawing attention to them with brilliant white treads and backdrop.

13. Pick out the woodwork in contrasting colours

(Image credit: Dulux)

There are those that say never paint the original woodwork on a stairway but we say when it looks this good, why not?

Picking out the woodwork on a staircase in a bold contrast colour is a great way to modernise your hallway scheme. In this stylish hallway a black wood stain makes the banisters and spindles stand out for all the right reasons.

Going one step further, the design team at Dulux have introduced softer accent colours on the stairs, which works beautifully in the space.

14. Mix and match complementary colours

(Image credit: Dominic Blackmore)

Use your hallway as a place to experiment with complimentary colours. This colourful hallway scheme has boldly mixed coral pink with a teal blue – opposite colours on the colour wheel – and it works so well.

The pink tone of the paper is matched with a runner to add an element of coordination, allowing the blue painted sideboard to really stand out. Proving how well opposites attract, as far as colour is concerned.

15. Create a refreshing blue entrance

(Image credit: Dulux)

Traditionally homes have small and narrow hallways, often lacking space and light. So select a shade such as Dulux's White Mist to open it up. With a clean slate to work with, you’re then free to add a unique flourish, which is where painting the ceiling, the door, its surrounds and a stripe down one wall comes in.

Dulux's soft blue Mineral Mist keeps things fresh and conjures up a subtle coastal theme in the process. Both of these shades are taken from Dulux's Easycare Washable & Tough range. This paint is more likely to withstand scuffs and marks, which in a high-traffic area like a hallway, is a huge advantage.

16. Welcome ambience with moody tones

(Image credit: Dominic Blackmore)

Brooding dark walls are becoming more and more popular in the modern home. It's often a misconception that dark can make a room feel smaller, which can be the case. But more often than not it creates a sense of space by almost pushing the walls out.

It also depends on the light. If your hallway has a great source of natural light it can totally take a dark wall colour.

To prevent the dark walls feeling too overwhelming pair with white painted woodwork, bleached wood furniture and light accessories such as this simple hallway lighting idea.

17. Opt for on-trend shades of calming grey

(Image credit: Future PLC/ Tim Young)

A calming, soft grey shade will offer a timeless look. Create a restful feel with dove grey hallway ideas by using two shades on the wall for contrast. Helen Ashmore, Head of Design at Laura Ashley agrees that dove grey is a perfect choice for a hallway. 'This neutral shade features an underlying hint of red, that will add some warmth to your colour scheme.

'Break up your hallway by creating an architectural feature such as a drop picture rail or a mid-dado rail so you can add depth of colour with a stronger shade. To create tonal variation within the scheme, add a lighter more subtle tone on the main part of the wall.'

Lighten the look with white or cream furniture and glass accessories. It’s incredibly versatile, too. Look for shades that have subtle hints of blue or pink, and dress them using luxe metallics or natural textures.

18. Make an impact with purple

(Image credit: Future PLC/ Mark Scott)

Create a comforting, cosy vibe with beautiful rich tones, such as the berry colour on this panelled wall. This look is super snug and wintery, with a draft-excluding curtain that will keep your home wonderfully warm. But the blue and white leaf-print curtain makes it more than suitable for the sunniest of seasons, too.

19. Introduce fun and friendly accents

(Image credit: Dominic Blackmore)

Create a hallway that can change with you, using a versatile mix of colour, pattern and hard-working furniture that’s easy to live with, and reflects your personality.

This vibrant look uses a clever hallway shoe storage idea and is all about mixing up colour. Use fabrics featuring multicoloured prints as a starting point and you’ll have more flexibility when you want to update the accent tones in the future.

If you want to up the glamour, add more jewel tones, such as turquoise blue, hot fuchsia pink and deep emerald green, to your palette for a more luxurious feel.

20. Decorate with duck egg blue

(Image credit: Future PLC/ David Brittain)

This new modern rustic style takes elements of traditional country looks, but gives them a smarter edge that suits any home. Think chic without the shabby! Swap the floral-patterned wallpapers of classic country style for crisp, painted walls and matching woodwork for a simple streamlined backdrop.

Duck egg is a great colour choice for a feature wall. Perfect for clutter-lovers, duck egg's calming effect will offset busyness if you like to have a lot of stuff on show.

21. Choose sun-bleached simplicity

(Image credit: Future PLC/ David Brittain)

Bring the beach home by mixing weathered coastal colours, unfussy reclaimed-wood furniture and characterful seaside motifs for a look that will relax you as soon as you walk through the front door. Lighten the look by mixing in painted furniture in a classic country style. Avoid bold blues in favour of soft stone, sand, pebble-grey and shell pink.

22. Hang captivating artwork

(Image credit: Future PLC/ Tim Young)

Choose a large-scale artwork and hang it in your hallway for an easy way to add character to your hallway colour scheme. Pick something you love, as you will inevitably see it a lot while moving throughout your home.

Black and white designs are good choices, but you could also go for something super colourful if you prefer a lively look. Consider your wall paint and how it will best show off your picture – the brilliant white walls here look fantastic, and really show off the blue details.

23. Welcome hints of natural green

(Image credit: Future PLC/ Dominic Blackmore)

Get back to nature with beautiful botanical shades and motifs in your hallway. Even a soft hint of green on the walls adds impact when looking to create a serene and welcoming space.

If you have period features, put them centre stage with pared-back hallway colour schemes. Or you could use a different paint colour to highlight features such as dado-height panelling or skirting boards.

Try using a richly patterned hallway wallpaper idea or paint in recesses, nooks, just above the dado rail or even on stair risers. Add an assortment of green furniture artworks and accessories to enhance the accent colour.

24. Live au naturel

(Image credit: Future PLC/ Polly Eltes)

Let nature take centre stage, the way it definitely does in this hallway, which is packed with natural elements, from the colour palette to the natural materials in the wooden floor and stone wall.

The large window is a big bonus for nature lovers, too, offering views far beyond the confines of the hallway and letting the light flood in. We love the sea-life-inspired artwork, too.

25. Uplift with daffodil yellow

(Image credit: Future PLC/ David Brittain)

Let the sunshine in with corn-field yellows and rustic woods – all inspired by nature’s best. Light up a gloomy under stairs space with a butter-yellow wall covering featuring super-sized foliage – the perfect spot for a clever hallway storage idea like the one shown above.

26. Introduce colour through accessories

(Image credit: Future PLC/ Georgia Burns)

This hallway was the first opportunity for this home owner to take in her chosen jungle theme. She took inspiration from natural textures and raw materials and slowly but surely, this neutral colour split wall became a stylish gallery wall full of memories and treasures. 

Do you feel inspired by these hallway colour schemes? Happy decorating!

What colour is best to paint a hallway?

'Whether you’re looking to emphasise just one feature of your hallway or wanting to transform the entire space, choosing a lighter palette is a great option as it often creates the illusion of natural light in dark and cavernous areas,' advises Charlotte Radford, Senior Product Manager at Valspar .

Charlotte says a dark hallway isn't always a bad feature, and that dark navy blue can create a calming space for greeting guests. 'Painting with a mid-sheen will also create a light-enhancing effect in your hallway, as these finishes will naturally reflect any light present in the space,' she adds. 'It’s important to remember, however, that these more reflective sheens can accentuate any blemishes on your walls, so make sure you are working on perfectly smooth surfaces. '

What colours brighten a hallway?

Chelsea Clark from I Love Wallpaper comments that many households opt for a neutral colour palette as this ensures often dark and narrow spaces feel light and airy. ‘For those wanting to add a little personality, injecting light and mid-tone shades of pink, blue, yellow and green will instantly add an uplifting and mood-boosting feel to any space,’ she says. 

Should hallways be lighter or darker?

 ‘I love a dark hallway,’ comments interior designer Shanade. ‘Many don’t have windows or natural light so why not embrace this and create drama with shades of rich deep colours?

Designers Share the 15 Best Hallway Colors

Tom Ferguson

Just a guess, but the word you'd use to describe your hallway probably isn't one of these: striking, dramatic, gorgeous, warm, intimate, exciting. But it could be! It's all about knowing what hallway color you should choose as your backdrop. Keep reading to get inspired by fifteen beautifully decorated hallways along with designer tips and paint color suggestions to transform all your transitional spaces.

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Brown

Farrow & Ball

"I always think it's a mistake to try to make an interior room look brighter with white," says interior designer Tom Stringer. "I'd rather make it dark and interesting." His go-to dark color is Benjamin Moore's Van Buren Brown HC-70, which resembles semisweet chocolate chips. "It doesn't feel dark to me, just intimate and enveloping," he says.

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2

Baby Blue

Anson Smart

Designer Darren Henault has a probing question for the world: "Why do people treat hallways as a lonely, pathetic passageway?" His cure is adding seating, "even if nobody's actually going to sit." This makes it feel comfortable and inviting. In this space designed by Arent & Pyke, the soft blue accent color softens everything up while the striped barrel chair brings in a modern touch.

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3

Bright Yellow

Farrow & Ball

"Usually, hallways don't get much sun, so I like yellow—a color that emanates warmth and light," shares designed Marshall Watson. "It won't take on that gray pallor that white and beige or tan can acquire when there's no window around," He explains. Then consider hanging a series of black and white photographs, as repetition works well in a corridor, he suggests.

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4

Black Blue

Tom Ferguson

"I like black in a small hallway. Clients think you're crazy at first, but it's very romantic," Elizabeth Brauer tells us. "Do sconces or a chandelier on dimmers, because you don't want bright light flooding the walls. " In this hallway designed by Arent & Pyke, the deep shade of navy still has a lively spirit to it.

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5

Brown Gray

STEPHEN KENT JOHNSON

Kim Alexandruik's motto is to "go for impact." She encourages you to consider the hallway a playing field for bold accents, like unusual seating and colorful artwork that may be harder to integrate into other rooms. Her color of choice is a "putty-colored gray, with a hint of pink and lavender. Not too light, so it doesn't go vapid," says Aleandruik. Use this hallway designed by Mally Skok as inspiration.

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6

High-Gloss Green

Jonny Valiant

"To reduce that long tunnel effect, you have to dematerialize the walls," says designed Maureen Footer. She suggests lacquering them to reflect light and get that shimmery glow. These high-gloss green walls in a hallway designed by Christina Murphy are such a fun surprise.

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7

Beige

Anson Smart

"A hallway should be the reverse of what's happening around it," says designer Birch Coffey. In this home designed by Arent & Pyke, the front door is painted a lively orangey-red color, so the entry hall softens things up with a muted pewter. Coffey likes Benjamin Moore's Revere Pewter HC-172. "This seagull gray doesn't scream for attention, yet it has presence. Light, yet deep enough to look sharp with a contrasting trim," says the designer.

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8

Hot Pink

Francesco Lagnese

Intense, eye-catching, and adventurous, we're loving the neon pink walls in this townhouse designed by Jonathan Berger. Use it in a foyer for a warm, welcoming, impossible-to-forget entrance, or to embolden a lackluster hallway.

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Light Gray

Felix Forest

"Remember those boutique hotels with hallways so dark they made you feel like a mole? I think the drama should come from your art, and the paint should be fresh and light," says designed Betsy Brown. A nice in between neutral is a gorgeous backdrop for sculptural mirrors and unique lighting, as seen in this hallway by Arent & Pyke.

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10

Blush Pink

Blush Pink

A light, delicate pink that provides just a touch of oomph looks surprisingly good when paired with more modern, streamlined, geometric pieces. It also works brilliantly in playful, eccentric spaces, like this one designed by 2LG Studio. The pink color makes it feel open and bright while the elaborate, saturated blue runner grounds it.

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11

Deep Aqua

Matthew Williams

"Hallways without windows can and should be mysterious," asserts Susan Zises Green. She recommends trying a a deep blue with a lot of green that's wet and languid, like this glossy transitional space designed by Studio DB. Green also suggests carrying it up the ceiling to make it feel like a cocoon.

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12

All White

Sara Tramp

Sometimes white really is the best option. "I like to use white in a space that has no natural light," shares Lisa Jackson. Her favorite is Farrow & Ball's All White 2005 because "it's not too blue, not too pink, not too yellow." She also says "there should always be a focal point at the end of a hall—a console table, a fabulous chair..." In this one designed by Jess Bunge of Emily Henderson Design, our attention is drawn to the minimalist mirror.

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Dark Gray

Tom Ferguson

People are often afraid of dark colors. But it's just paint, bottom line. Try it. You'll like it," Sue Burgess reminds us. Her favorite dark paint color is Benjamin Moore's Taupe 2110-10, which is a rich chocolate-y brown. You could also opt for a moody gray hue like this one used by Arent & Pyke. It's sullen and serious yet exciting and fresh. Plus, it pairs beautifully with a ton of color schemes.

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14

Mint Green

Dustin Askland

You can embrace color without going too over-the-top, as proven by this cheerful little hallway designed by Elizabeth Architecture and Design. Pale mint green is a lovely option to give a narrow passageway some fresh energy.

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15

Cream

Hecker Guthrie

"There's just something about white that feels very pure and fresh and doesn't compete with the rooms off the hallway," Alex Papachristidis tells us. The designer usually opts for Benjamin Moore Cloud White 967, using different finishes for the wall and trims to create subtle contrast. The soft white in this hallway designed by Hecker Guthrie allows us to focus on the striking blue carpet in the room ahead.

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Choice of hallway and corridor colors: 55 photos, trendy combinations

Rules for choosing colors

In order to form a more harmonious atmosphere in the room, several important parameters are taken into account:

  • Wall color in a small hallway will look best in cold gray, blue or silver colors. For a small room, it is recommended to select soft powdery, muted milky, light brown tones or a discreet shade of ivory. In a small room with a low ceiling, a neutral ceiling finish that matches the color of the walls will help increase the height of the room.
  • For a long corridor, use a light or white palette that visually expands the space. Also, the wallpaper with a pattern in the form of horizontal stripes will allow you to adjust the proportions of the room. Walls in a narrow space are best painted as this coating is easy to clean and is more resistant to damage.
  • A disproportionate wide hallway can be made in dark colors.
  • Warm reds, oranges, apricots, yellows or coffees are the perfect colors for a large entryway.
  • If there is a south-facing window, blue, green or aqua colors are appropriate in the room.
  • For a pleasant interior that does not irritate the eyes, when choosing a color, it is necessary to take into account the harmonious combination of the wall covering with a touch of the ceiling and floor finishes.

What colors are suitable for the hallway?

Variants of colors used in interior design.

Photo of dark corridors in apartment

A dark palette allows you to give the room a certain shape and mood, as well as endow the interior with nobility and sophistication.

Finishing materials in dark colors provide an excellent backdrop for furniture pieces. Such a rich color scheme does not create dissonance in the room and emphasizes every object and accessory in the room, giving them a clearer look.

Dark walls make a great addition to a fusion, art deco or other eclectic style hallway, characterized by bright contrasts and a combination of incongruous.

The photo shows a large entrance hall in dark shades in the interior of the apartment.

It is believed that black shades make the atmosphere gloomy and visually reduce the room, so this color scheme will be extremely inappropriate for decorating a small hallway. However, a spacious corridor in black, combined with well-chosen furniture and proper lighting, will look very fashionable, expensive and elegant.

Dark tones have invaluable beauty, originality and aesthetics. In the design of the corridor, the use of deep cobalt, dark blue, complex purple colors or mysterious indigo shades is relevant, which give the closed space a certain depth.

An expressive burgundy color will add special aesthetics and sophistication to the atmosphere.

Hallways in light colors

One of the main advantages of a light color solution is its ability to visually expand the spatial boundaries and make the room lighter and more comfortable.

This palette goes well with all shades. Against the background of a light wall covering, various decor and accent details look more advantageous.

The photo shows the design of the entrance hall with light walls covered with peach-colored paint.

Pastel colors fill the room with calm, cleanliness and freshness. The entrance hall in pale blue, lilac, pale green or ivory shades always has a well-groomed and pleasant appearance, and also has a warm and homely atmosphere.

By painting the walls in neutral beige or light gray, a small space will appear much larger and more spacious.

The photo shows the white and blue design of a small corridor in the apartment.

Brown corridor

Chocolate color in combination with wood texture will create a respectable corridor design. Brown is considered a classic choice for people with conservative tastes.

The most popular color solutions are coffee, cocoa or cinnamon shades, which have extraordinary softness and warmth.

The photo shows brown colors in the design of a spacious corridor.

Hallway in gray tones

The corridor in gray has a rich range, harmoniously combined with other tones. Thanks to such combinations, the interior will never be oppressive and faceless.

Gray is quite practical. Metallic, graphite, pearl colors or a shade of wet asphalt have a positive effect on the environment, contribute to relaxation and stress relief.

For decoration, it is better to use a lighter ash and smoky palette. Such a hallway in gray always looks airy, fresh and spacious.

The photo shows the interior of a modern hallway in gray tones.

Entrance hall in white

Snow-white coloring fills the corridor space with cleanliness, volume, comfort and gives dark furniture or decor extra brightness and attractiveness.

In the same way as outerwear and sometimes dirty or wet shoes are removed in the hallway, white decoration will quickly lose its impeccable appearance. Therefore, shades of ivory are suitable as an alternative. They look rich, harmonize well with other colors and add presentability to the interior.

The photo shows the design of the corridor, made in white.

Mint color in the interior of the hallway

If you choose the right consonant companion colors for a delicate mint color scheme, you will be able to create a rather harmonious coloristic composition that will match the dimensions and decor of the room.

The mint palette is effectively combined with white, gray, blue or gold tones. For modern design, an alliance with red will be appropriate.

Entrance hall in beige tones

The coziest and warmest color that fits perfectly into the corridor space and creates a pleasant atmosphere in the room.

Beige walls pair well with floor or ceiling cladding in discreet and natural shades of brown, white or gray.

In the photo, the corridor is in shades of beige with white splashes.

Turquoise hallway

Turquoise interior is distinguished by its originality and showiness. The natural shade of turquoise, which combines heavenly radiance and sea waves, gives the atmosphere an attractive charm and freshness. This color gives the hallway a discreet luxury, and thanks to different color duets it allows you to create an interesting visual effect in the room.

Hallway ideas in bright colors

A hallway in an apartment or house is a great place to create expressive touches and bold color experiments. Extraordinary tint solutions due to a short stay in the hallway will only positively affect the surrounding space and add to it a special tone and showiness.

For example, bright red tones will not leave anyone indifferent and will undoubtedly attract attention, orange will create an optimistic, positive and bright atmosphere in the corridor, and pink at the same time will add richness, solidity and intimacy to the hallway.

Yellow, lemon or mustard colors have charming warmth and, thanks to their good combination with other color palettes, provide an opportunity to realize original design ideas and ideas.

The photo shows the interior of the corridor, decorated in red.

Style features of colors

In Provence style interiors, color plays a decisive role. Pastel white, beige, cream and other muted and faded tones serve as the main range here.

A loft-style corridor is characterized by neutral white, gray or brown colors. For a more interesting design, this palette is diluted with bright purple, red, green and other rich colors.

The photo shows a loft-style entrance hall in shades of brown, gray and white.

The hallway in the classic style is characterized by a light design that combines white, cream, beige or light green colors. Snow-white, milky or almond wall cladding very harmoniously complements the classic direction. Light shades with the addition of gold or silver look really expensive and luxurious.

Color combinations in the interior

When designing a corridor, they are guided by the rule of 3 shades, when one color is used as the main one, and the other two as additional ones.

The best solution is a combination of similar shades. Beige-milky, gray-brown or turquoise-blue gamma is characterized by soft transitions and at the same time creates a very expressive interior. With such a combination, designers are advised to dilute the decor with small accents from a different spectrum.

The photo shows a white-beige-brown combination of colors in the interior of the hallway.

A bold and interesting option is the use of a contrasting combination. Muted and neutral backgrounds can be complemented by bright patterns, rich decor and other small elements, creating a contrast between flooring and walls, furniture and wall trim, or between floors, wall cladding and interior doors.

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Properly selected color of the hallway, taking into account the area of ​​the room, lighting and interior style, will turn the corridor into a real work of art with a well-thought-out design.

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It is difficult to overestimate the role of color in the interior. It sets the style and mood, affects the overall perception of the living space. Especially important is the harmonious combination of shades in the corridor. The absence of windows, a small area, a specific layout make the color scheme the central character of the room. It is not enough to decorate the walls and ceiling in your favorite shades. It is also necessary to choose the color of the closet in the hallway, take care of combining the rest of the furniture and decor elements in order to visually expand the space, fill it with light, pleasant contrasts.

The corridor is perceived by many as a utility room, boring and of little interest. Meanwhile, the functionality of the hallway is much wider than just a place to store outerwear, outdoor accessories and shoes. Competent design turns the corridor into a visiting card of the whole house. The standard way to create coziness and harmony in a room is to choose a good color palette for surface finishing, combine shades with fittings, furniture and decor. The corridor is no exception to the general design rules. But there are some nuances that must be considered when choosing a color:

  • The size and layout of the room directly affect the main shade. For example, dark colors should not be used in a small hallway. In a narrow and long corridor, horizontal contrasts in the form of stripes should be avoided. In a small room with high ceilings, it is better to decorate the surfaces in warm, soft shades.
  • The design of the hallway should be versatile to be a natural complement to a bright nursery, a discreet living room and a glamorous bedroom. In other words, the palette should match the overall style of the house.
  • The corridor is subjected to daily mechanical tests. Moisture and street dust that enters the room on shoes, outerwear, accessories make it difficult to maintain perfect cleanliness. Therefore, it is better to refuse to use white, blue, pink or light green colors. On light shades of a cold palette, every speck will be noticeable from any angle.

When choosing a future palette for decorating a corridor, it is worth remembering that color literally works wonders. It visually enlarges the space, emphasizes the advantages and carefully masks the shortcomings. But with the same ease, color can turn the hallway into a “well”, stretch an already long corridor, or significantly reduce the height of the ceilings.


Furniture and doors set the tone for the corridor

The color of the hallway largely depends on the carpentry elements (doors, skirting boards, arches, partitions), as well as existing or future furniture. Modern interiors are made according to the general rule: the shade of furniture and doors must match. Soft contrast is allowed, with a difference of no more than 2 tones. For example, walnut and Italian walnut, milk oak and bleached oak. The combination of dark doors, skirting boards, floors and white furniture looks interesting, in which the fittings match the carpentry details in color.

The interior of the hallway in a single tone creates the illusion of free space. A hidden storage area is carried out (a closet to match the shade of the walls or a wardrobe built into a niche), doors of the same color are installed and a plinth is mounted. In this case, a cabinet for shoes, a hanger, a bench, a wall mirror frame act as an accent in the room. They can be 2-3 tones lighter or darker than other surfaces.

In large hallways of the correct geometric shape, bright color schemes can be applied. Dark furniture and light walls are a traditional interior option. In a small, narrow and long corridor, it is worth limiting yourself to three close shades, one of which is the main one, and the other two are used as an accent.


Interior color

Color and style are inseparable concepts. Each design direction has its own characteristics that dictate the requirements for the palette. When deciding which color to choose for a closet in the hallway or finishing materials, you should first determine the style of the corridor. Using popular designs as an example, you can understand the general principle of color combinations:

  • Classics - blue, light brown, discreet yellow, a small amount of gold and bronze.
  • Scandinavian - ivory, milky, gray, gray-blue.
  • Loft - all natural shades, characteristic of the "rough finish". These include the color of concrete, brickwork, raw wood, "rusty" metal.
  • Provence - pale lilac, lilac, dusty pink, mint, cream, olive.
  • Minimalism - a laconic combination of white - gray - black. It is advisable to limit the game to two shades.
  • Pop art - cheerful shades of pink, blue, green, orange. The colors are bright, but not flashy, closer to the pastel palette.
  • Vintage - the main range is beige, sand, coffee. Accents are placed in noble burgundy, blue, rich pink and green tones.

Important: the style of the corridor should not be radically different from the rest of the rooms. To avoid color dissonance, it is necessary to consider "related" designs: classic and Provence, loft and minimalism.


Corridor color scheme: design tips

Structurally, the corridor cannot be a separate room of an apartment or house. The colors of furniture, finishing materials and decor are selected taking into account the overall concept of the interior. In addition, you should consider the influence of shades on the mood and atmosphere in the house. Beautiful, saturated gold, orange, red colors will bring only temporary visual pleasure. Literally in a month, inexplicable irritation, aggression or outbreaks of causeless fear will appear. If repairs in the corridor are done with a long-term perspective, it is better to refrain from exciting shades. This does not mean that bright, joyful colors are forbidden. With their help, you can place accents, emphasize the advantages of planning or the beauty of joinery.

When choosing a color scheme for the hallway, the color combination table, the advice of psychologists and designers, fashion interior trends, and personal preferences are taken as the basis. To understand the intricacies of a harmonious palette, a few recommendations from graphic designers will help:

  • Warm colors fill the room with additional light, which is more than relevant for the corridor. These include pastel shades: dull coral, sandy yellow, noble purple, brick red.
  • Cold colors are best used in small hallways. Muted variations of blue, green fill the corridor with volume, air and freshness.
  • The desire to make the hallway in light "girlish" shades is quite feasible if you choose a pearl gray tone as the main color. It is compatible with both warm and cold palettes. The gentle combination of gray + pink or gray + golden-copper looks great.
  • The height of the ceilings can be visually increased by using vertical stripes several tones darker than the main color of the coating. It is not recommended to use contrasting combinations - this is a relic of the past.
  • You can add width to a narrow corridor using horizontal decor. As in the case of vertical stripes, it is better to give preference to a concise, almost imperceptible wall demarcation. Otherwise, you will end up with a 90s-style design.
  • In the corridors, you can not take dark red, blue, black, brown shades as a basis. Gothic and hallway are incompatible concepts. The exception is old castles or houses with a huge hall. In standard apartments, with the help of saturated colors, accents can be placed. For example, use in the decoration of furniture or door leaf.
  • White color is preferred by perfectionists, but its use in the corridor should be limited. Ceilings, frames on mirrors, pillows on a banquette, a chandelier - there are enough elements where you can play with crystal whiteness.

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