Placing wainscotting on the lower half of the walls will break up the long space and create interest. And isn't that grasscloth perfect for adding texture to the above portion?
Don't have the time/money to spend on panelling? In a simple weekend project you could place a strip of chair rail and paint the lower half a contrasting color {huge impact for next to nothing!}:
Repeating the same fixture along the length of the hallway will bring your eyes up, and hanging them down into the space {if height allows} will also break up the space.
What can I say ... now that's a bold statement!
Arches add such fabulous architectural detail, but for those of us who are not in the building stage per se, I've seen this look accomplished using corbels. What a great idea!
Why not stop and rest a while? Also a perfect spot to perch and put on shoes!
If you are blessed to have such large & bright windows in a hallway, adding dramatic drapes emphasizes the height and frames the windows perfectly!
I'd personally love to sport this look in a future home one day, a library within the hallway!
A gallery wall, or any special pieces of artwork for that matter, will be sure to stop guests in their tracks.
A rug will add pattern, carry your eye through the space, soften it & make it cozy!
If there's no space for furniture, but enough for a small vignette, how about a floating shelf? It is less heavy visually and won't appear to take up space.
Have you employed any of these ideas in your own home? Did I miss any that you love? I'd love to hear. I've repeated sconces down my own hall, which is too skinny for furniture ... but I'd love to also add wainscotting in the future!
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