Garnish: 13 smart ways to brighten a dark hallway Corridor - feeling a little dark? You're not alone. The corridors are notoriously difficult animals to decorate. In period Victorian homes and others are often narrow corridors that lack natural light, while in many modern homes, they are not much better. And if you are not careful, they can easily become a dumping ground unattractive for shoes, bags and beyond.
But there is no reason you can not give your hallway the same attention you lavish on the rest of your home. This is the first place visitors see, and can set the mood and tone for your entire home. There is also a great place to have fun and hang artwork or interesting wallpaper. If your hallway is on the dark side, here are some ideas to brighten up and make a good first impression.
But there is no reason you can not give your hallway the same attention you lavish on the rest of your home. This is the first place visitors see, and can set the mood and tone for your entire home. There is also a great place to have fun and hang artwork or interesting wallpaper. If your hallway is on the dark side, here are some ideas to brighten up and make a good first impression.
Alternative Flooring
Ramp your racer
a bright runner staircase can be a cool way to divert attention from a narrow or dark hallway. This number looks beautiful striped off the crisp white paint on the stairs, ramp and walls. Table canary yellow, blue paint and brollies add other results of cheering color.
a bright runner staircase can be a cool way to divert attention from a narrow or dark hallway. This number looks beautiful striped off the crisp white paint on the stairs, ramp and walls. Table canary yellow, blue paint and brollies add other results of cheering color.
Designerpaint
Stay minimum
If your room is super-thin, stick to the point, as in this back uncluttered space. wooden flooring and recessed spotlights are clean and unobtrusive, while the lack of difficult or high plinths picture rails contributes to the impression of a calm, orderly home. Finally, a vintage painting and wooden chairs add a little character to stop feeling bland.
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If your room is super-thin, stick to the point, as in this back uncluttered space. wooden flooring and recessed spotlights are clean and unobtrusive, while the lack of difficult or high plinths picture rails contributes to the impression of a calm, orderly home. Finally, a vintage painting and wooden chairs add a little character to stop feeling bland.
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Fotograf Lisbet Spörndly
curate a mini exhibition
Fill the walls of your room with interesting works and personal photos for a bright atmosphere gallery. In this bright space, a length of fabric stretched over a canvas frame gives extra color and interest, and the fabric of classic white stop things feel cluttered. Top marks for the red shade, too.
Fill the walls of your room with interesting works and personal photos for a bright atmosphere gallery. In this bright space, a length of fabric stretched over a canvas frame gives extra color and interest, and the fabric of classic white stop things feel cluttered. Top marks for the red shade, too.
Chris Snook
Spread a little sunshine
in this room on the floor, a skylight lets sunlight stream in what would have been a dark landing. It is not a quick fix, but consider asking your builder that's possible. Other solutions are "sun tunnels" that channel the light in dark places.
There are not as skylights that raises this space, though: just luxury purple carpet on the stairs is a smart way to introduce color without it becoming overwhelming. I also like the bright yellow print.
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in this room on the floor, a skylight lets sunlight stream in what would have been a dark landing. It is not a quick fix, but consider asking your builder that's possible. Other solutions are "sun tunnels" that channel the light in dark places.
There are not as skylights that raises this space, though: just luxury purple carpet on the stairs is a smart way to introduce color without it becoming overwhelming. I also like the bright yellow print.
Learn about other ways a skylight could turn your home
WALK INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
hang interesting wallpaper
Hallways can be great places to hang unusual wallpaper and express yourself, especially if you do not want to risk elsewhere. This beautiful tree design instantly raises the lobby and the stairwell.
Hallways can be great places to hang unusual wallpaper and express yourself, especially if you do not want to risk elsewhere. This beautiful tree design instantly raises the lobby and the stairwell.
Martina O'Shea Photography
Assemble a glass door before
with a solid front door, this room would have been sad. But the glass panels and a small window above ensure it gets plenty of natural light. The sky blue and red paint on the cupboard under the stairs cleared things further.
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with a solid front door, this room would have been sad. But the glass panels and a small window above ensure it gets plenty of natural light. The sky blue and red paint on the cupboard under the stairs cleared things further.
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Whitstable island Interiors
bright white layer
the woodwork that landing and hallway was painted bright white for maximum brightness. The tongue and groove sea-y finish gives more character than the bare plaster would, while the image frames the white factor.
Tip Select interior doors with glass panels to allow extra light to filter in the same room when they are closed.
the woodwork that landing and hallway was painted bright white for maximum brightness. The tongue and groove sea-y finish gives more character than the bare plaster would, while the image frames the white factor.
Tip Select interior doors with glass panels to allow extra light to filter in the same room when they are closed.
Surface Tiles
Lay tiles great
Encaustic tiles still look great in period homes - their ornate designs adds a nice note and weakened the darkness. These fabulous modern update on a classic give this corridor the wow factor. The original style of stained glass in the front door, meanwhile, is another way to add color and light.
Encaustic tiles still look great in period homes - their ornate designs adds a nice note and weakened the darkness. These fabulous modern update on a classic give this corridor the wow factor. The original style of stained glass in the front door, meanwhile, is another way to add color and light.
Brian O'Tuama Architects
style as a living space
the library here is not only handy for storage - it also adds a cozy, lived in feel that makes it seem less like a room , more like a living space - and significantly less dark. Judicious use of projectors and light wood flooring also add the crucial lightness.
the library here is not only handy for storage - it also adds a cozy, lived in feel that makes it seem less like a room , more like a living space - and significantly less dark. Judicious use of projectors and light wood flooring also add the crucial lightness.
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
Double your mirrors
use of mirrors is an obvious trick in a dark area. In this corridor without window, two opposing mirrors hooked to one another twice the dose of light and the reflective space. It also means the chic wood paneling and flooring does not feel oppressive. R ecessed spots that wash the floor with light also help lift the space.
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use of mirrors is an obvious trick in a dark area. In this corridor without window, two opposing mirrors hooked to one another twice the dose of light and the reflective space. It also means the chic wood paneling and flooring does not feel oppressive. R ecessed spots that wash the floor with light also help lift the space.
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Abigail Ahern
Up the glam factor
do not automatically assume that you are painting white dark spaces. In fact, a dramatic shade can make a comfortable area to sing. Here dark gunmetal gray walls add glamor and sophistication, while the owners have brightened things up with a neon mirror and fake flowers. The result is a lack of light is completely forgotten
. do not automatically assume that you are painting white dark spaces. In fact, a dramatic shade can make a comfortable area to sing. Here dark gunmetal gray walls add glamor and sophistication, while the owners have brightened things up with a neon mirror and fake flowers. The result is a lack of light is completely forgotten
Kia Designs
Future-proof your lighting
at first sight, this room has all the classic ingredients: wall mirror, console table thin, light and image group. But it is the smart LED lights nestled in the ceiling that really brighten up, while the runner adds complex model and details.
at first sight, this room has all the classic ingredients: wall mirror, console table thin, light and image group. But it is the smart LED lights nestled in the ceiling that really brighten up, while the runner adds complex model and details.
Suzy Harris Designs
Be a beacon of light
team several points of light for the illusion of a brighter space than average. Here, a glass table with shiny metal edges, a large mirror and a variety of lighting, including wall plugs, a lantern ceiling and spotlights, have a dazzling effect. Please also note the pale floor tiles.
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Have you managed to brighten up a dark hallway? Share your tips and photos in the comments below.
team several points of light for the illusion of a brighter space than average. Here, a glass table with shiny metal edges, a large mirror and a variety of lighting, including wall plugs, a lantern ceiling and spotlights, have a dazzling effect. Please also note the pale floor tiles.
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Have you managed to brighten up a dark hallway? Share your tips and photos in the comments below.