Our Favourite Small Hallway Ideas
January 26, 2022
The hallway is the first thing your guests see when they enter your home, so it’s important to get it looking great – even if there’s not a lot of space to work with.
There are lots of things you can do to make your entrance beautiful and, with clever techniques and the right furniture, even create the illusion of more space. We’ve got plenty of small hallway ideas to inspire you so read on…
Hallway Decorating Ideas
White and lighter colours are ideal for small hallways as they make the space look bigger and brighter. Dark colours create a more enclosed feel, so it’s best to steer clear of these.
Another effective way to maximise your space is to add mirrors. Place these strategically so as to really make the most of your hallway - at the end to create a longer-looking entrance, or on the side walls to create width. Choose large mirrors rather than small so as to create the illusion of a hallway that’s twice the size, while reflecting as much light as possible for a bright, airy feel.
Small Hallway Furniture Ideas
When you enter your home it’s always nice to have somewhere to put your shoes and bags, or even just somewhere to hang your keys, so it’s worthwhile having some small hallway furniture. This doesn’t need to take up much room - the right pieces will be slim enough to fit against a wall and light enough in colour to blend in, as opposed to looking bulky in your small space.
Narrow hallway tables are designed specifically for entrances so they’re nice and slim. Or you could opt for a narrow hallway bench seat so you have somewhere to sit and take your shoes off, as well as handy storage space if it’s an ottoman design.
If it’s specifically small hallway storage ideas that you’re after, there are plenty of options here: shoe racks, storage console tables and compact sideboards with drawers, to name a few.
If floor space is really limited, shelving may be your best bet. This can either sit tightly in a corner, such as this ladder shelf unit, or up high to take advantage of wall space instead, like these floating shelves.
The Best Hallway Storage Ideas
While decorating your hallway is key to making it look great, it’s important to maintain this look by keeping it tidy and clutter-free! Excess belongings make an already small space feel smaller, so having some storage furniture to keep things in is a wise decision.
This Julian Bowen Shoe Cabinet is ideal for keeping shoes neatly hidden away, while this Two-Tone 3-Drawer Hallway Unit is great for keeping other belongings tidily out of sight. Console tables with storage are also excellent, as are benches that double up as storage boxes like this Verona Ottoman Bench.
Once you’ve implemented these small hallway ideas, you’ll have an entrance to be proud of - light, clutter-free and with the illusion of spaciousness! For more inspiration, browse our full range of hallway furniture and find the perfect pieces to finish off your space.
