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Long narrow hallway decorating ideas please!

8 years ago

Hi guys,
New to this site!
We've just moved into a new rental property which has a really long narrow hallway from the front door, then you turn the corner and you're in the living room. It's such a massive waste of space, so we just wanted to pretty it up a bit really!
I was thinking a nice long floor runner/rug but we would have to get 2 put together as it is such a long hallway, I don't think one exists that long! Also, as its a rental I can't fix things to the wall, however I did think of those no nails picture hangers. Even then I'm conscious that the hallway is already too narrow and will looked cramped if things are sticking off the walls. Then we thought about a skinny hall/console table but cant seem to find one thin enough!!! What do you think? Thanks in advance!

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sjhockeyfan325
8 years ago
How long and narrow is it?
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seagrass_gw Cape Cod
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Check Ballard Designs, they have several less than 11". Also, Pier One has a nice 10" deep console.

http://www.pier1.com/lincoln-console-table/2707854.html#q=Console&start=1

I tried to link to the Ballard consoles but got cut off from my post. Just search "console" on their site.

Here's one:

http://www.ballarddesigns.com/martin-3-door-console/376953

There are several more:

http://www.ballarddesigns.com/lafayette-44-22-console/362696

I have this one in our narrow entry hall:

http://www.ballarddesigns.com/castellon-console/304800

I was happy with the finish and the quality but I did not pay that much for it! There is a post on this forum by TurquioseRose that shows a photo of the Pier One console in her narrow hallway. Not sure how to find it.

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What about adding some wainscoting and runners to help fill the space like this area. I like how they placed the vase and books on the console table. The photos don't have to be of your family, they could just be scenes that you like. A set of photos (think places you've traveled, places you like -all in black and white addes a touch or formality since you'll see it from your living room. [traditional hall design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-hallway-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_743~s_2107) by san francisco interior designer Amoroso Design Alternatively, you could just have a beautiful rug there and the console table and grand lights like this space: [traditional hall design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-hallway-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_743~s_2107) by los angeles interior designer Elizabeth Dinkel I started a search for you so you can gather some inspiration from here as well: Here is a link that might be useful: [Wide hallway with console table images[(https://www.houzz.com/products/wide-hallway-console-table-prbr0lbl-pl~l_88732)
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I would just get some very large, over sized art in a modern style. If you're trying to get some function out that space, you could get a skinny console table. I obviously don't know what that is a hallway to (or from), but I like to put bookcases in hallways. People always say there isn't room, but there is. I like it when there are items in a long hallway that make you "meander" through it, it helps to break it up if there are actually things that you have to weave your way through. You can always put a bench in a hallway as well.
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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
8 years ago
Instead of using one long runner, I would put two shorter ones which will fit your space. Breaking up the runners should actually make your hallway look not as narrow.
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seagrass_gw Cape Cod
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
If you scroll about halfway down this post you'll see how the Pier One console fits in TR's narrow hall. It's perfect!

http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/3880567/this-narrow-console-for-my-foyer?n=67
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Annie Deighnaugh
8 years ago
Best way to decorate a long hallway is with some wallpaper. They now make removable wallpaper for rental properties. I'd think about maybe doing panels of wallpaper with nothing in between to make it more interesting. Or if you do decide to get a narrow console table, maybe just put the wallpaper behind it. Or maybe do just one long wall.
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