When decorating our homes, transitional spaces like hallways and landings can often be treated as an after-thought. But this is the first place you enter when you arrive home, so it should provide a warm welcome and a sense of flow.
Discover our guidance for decorating transitional spaces, and create a hallway that will uplift your mood each day…
Planning your hallway or landing project
Your hallway should set the tone for the rest of your home. As you start to plan your project, consider how you want to feel upon entering this space. Do you want to feel soothed and comforted, or would you like a boost of energy? Perhaps you want to design a luxurious scheme that will make an impact and create a lasting impression for guests?
Look for colour palettes that will create your desired atmosphere, but always keep in mind the existing schemes in adjoining rooms. Your hallway colour scheme should give a sense of continuity to your home, transitioning from room to room.
Hallways are often narrow with little natural light, so it’s very important to test shades in situ and think carefully about the colours you are choosing. For real impact, embrace a dark, moody hallway and create a cocooning effect by using deep paint colours all over. But, if you’re looking to create something that is light and uplifting, instead choose colours that will reflect light around, such as fresh, pale neutrals from our ‘Colour Scales’ palette.
Order a colour cardColour scheme ideas for your hallway
Explore our gallery of hallway schemes designed to inspire, whatever your interior style. Browse elegant neutral spaces or discover bolder colours for added personality. Consider incorporating a beautiful textural element with the use of wallpaper, whether just on one wall or confidently showcased on the ceiling …
Portland Stone Hallway
Using our ‘Colour Scales’ palette allows you to create a sophisticated, neutral hallway. Combine graduated shades from one family to achieve natural depth, incorporating elements such as the floor and ceiling for an encompassing finish.
Re:mix Livid Hallway
Greens are a smart choice for your hallway, providing a welcoming atmosphere and evoking our natural surroundings. A moody green like Livid will feel very contemporary when used as a backdrop to statement artwork.
Madeleine Hallway
The warm neutrals from our ‘Sweet Treats’ palette work particularly well in all-over, colour-drenched schemes. Consider Madeleine for an inviting hallway, immersing yourself in its comforting, soft golden warmth.
Broadwick Street Hallway
Botanical wallpapers sit comfortably in hallways, reflecting the tranquillity of nature indoors for a fresh, restorative atmosphere. Elevate your wallpaper scheme with a coordinating strong green on the ceiling and trim.
Volières Hallway
French Grey provides a versatile backdrop with subtle warmth in north and south-facing hallways. To add character, introduce panelling on the walls and consider a coordinating wallpaper like Volières – French Grey.
Ditsy Block Hallway
Wallpapers can help you design a hallway that’s bursting with personality and interest. Select a small all-over motif in a vibrant colourway and adorn both walls and ceiling for a truly inspiring finish.
What paint finish should I choose for my hallway?
Hallways see lots of activity, so the paint you choose needs to be able to withstand regular knocks and bumps, from little hands and even paws! At Little Greene, our signature range of Intelligent Paints are up to 15 times tougher than ordinary household paints, so you can confidently use them in even the busiest parts of the home.
Intelligent Matt Emulsion is the ideal finish for your hallway walls. It combines beauty with practicality, with a fully washable, water-based formula that dries to a smooth 2% sheen.
For woodwork, choose from Intelligent Eggshell, Satin or Gloss. Available in our full colour palette, these groundbreaking paints now have a built-in primer. Paint directly onto new or painted woodwork to achieve long-lasting durability with minimal preparation!
Read more about Intelligent Grip™ technologyBrowse more hallway inspiration or plan your perfect hallway scheme with our Colour Consultancy Service.