Your bedroom will be tranquil blue, your kitchen a cozy shade of yellow, your office space a cool and neutral grey—but what about your hallway? Moving into or refreshing a new space offers plenty of opportunities to embrace your creativity when adding colors to your rooms. But hallway painting is often overlooked, since this space isn’t really a “room” at all. But even though you won’t be sitting down and spending a lot of time there, hallway painting can make your transitional space between rooms more inviting.
Look for the Light
The first step you should take in choosing colors for hallway painting is to consider how much light you have at your disposal. Most hallways are windowless, so painting them a darker color can further reduce the light in the space, making the area shadowy and uninviting. On the other hand, lighter pastel tones can bring a touch of color and sense of brightness and energy to an otherwise dim space.
If you’re considering hallway painting in an entryway or other area with plenty of light, on the other hand, feel free to embrace all the forest greens and deep shades of blue your heart desires.
Get Creative With Accents
Hallway painting isn’t just about painting the walls a single, uninterrupted shade. If you want to add more interest to your space, consider adding a pop of color with an accent wall, contrast with painted paneling, or attention-grabbing accents by painting your doors or moldings.
Embrace the Entryway
Hallway painting tricks can also be used to bring life to your stairways, entryways, and all other transitional spaces in your home. Entryways in particular can benefit from some creative paint choices, since this is the view you get when first stepping inside—it’s your opportunity to welcome visitors (and yourself) into your home.