When it comes to your custom home design, you want everything to look spectacular. From the crown molding to the kitchen counters, every detail needs to be just right. So, why overlook the hallways? They might not get as much love as other areas of the home, but they get used every single day. Making your custom home hallways spectacular will help you enjoy your home even more!
Incorporate a colorful rug or patterned flooring to brighten up the space.
One of the biggest issues most hallways face is the lack of brightness. Hallways are typically interior spaces of the house that don’t get much natural light. To make the space seem bright, incorporate a colorful rug or patterned floor in the space. The rug or patterned floor will make the space feel brighter, wider, and add dramatic impact because it will move the eye to the end of the hallway.
Install a photo gallery to make the hallway more inviting and personal.
Have an extra long hallway that you want to dress up, but not sure what to do? A photo gallery is the perfect way to make the space yours while also being welcoming to guests. This hallway design is perfect for any hallway in the house. You can make it more eclectic by using a variety of frame styles, colors, and sizes. To bring symmetry to the space, use the same style and color of frame and incorporate a pattern for the size of photos you use.
Add built-in cabinetry to increase your storage options.
Built-in cabinets are the perfect storage option for extra wide hallways. Instead of losing the space, you can bring more function to your custom home design. An Indianapolis custom home builder can help you decide on the right style of built-in cabinets for your hallway without detracting from the rest of your home’s design. Want a more open feel to the hallway? No problem! Instead of cabinets, go with built-in bookcases you can use to showcase your favorite books, antiques, knick knacks, and anything else you want.
Opt for pendant lighting to add character and aesthetic to the hallway.
Without windows in your hallway, you’re going to need artificial lighting of some sort. Most of the time, that lighting will come in the form of surface-mounted lights or can lights. While that lighting option works, it won’t give you a design flair that really shows off your personality or match the aesthetic of the rest of the home. Using pendant lighting, you can add that design flair, light up the hallway, and keep the aesthetic of your custom home design flowing.
Paint a mural to liven up the hallway and really make it yours.
Want a completely customized look for your hallway? Hallway murals can be hand painted to match whatever image you come up with. It could be a modern art installation featuring bright colors and shapes or a giant map of the world. With so many options, a mural is a great way to let your kids help with the design process while still making your hallway look spectacular.
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