Venture Into the Most Popular Hallways on Houzz in 2016
See why these memorable corridors deserve more than just a passing glance
Hallways may not be the most considered part of the home, but when they are done well, they can be showstoppers. These 15 photos were the most popular hallway images uploaded to Houzz in 2016, as measured by saves to ideabooks. Do any inspire you?
14. White and gold. The color palette of this Dallas home — with its creamy walls, gold lighting fixtures and warm oak floors — brings a gentle glow to the hallway, where the art and chandeliers amp up the sophistication.
Wall paint: Sherwin-Williams Creamy SW 7012
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Wall paint: Sherwin-Williams Creamy SW 7012
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13. Cool Scandinavian. This London hallway features doors and floors washed in a chalky white finish. The accent chair and artwork add personality.
Doors and floors: Ecora
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Doors and floors: Ecora
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12. Match your sweater. Though the bones of this hallway stick to stark white and wood tones, the patterned Fair Isle-inspired rug and stair runner provide pizazz. The homeowner seems to have chosen slippers in a complementary print.
11. Watercooler talk. This popular hallway is more of a seating nook and storage area — perhaps Houzz users loved it for its quaint school-style water fountain. Can’t you just imagine discussing a hard day in fourth grade here?
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10. Opulent touch. The rich details of this hallway — from the gilded mirror to the marble ledge and intricate ceiling molding — foreshadow the drama that is central to this home. The stair runner, the most colorful part of this scene, draws the eye up the stairs.
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9. Art gallery. Dark floors and tan walls provide a backdrop that allows the artwork to stand out.
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8. Tricky balance. In this hallway a dramatic skylight acts as the focal point, offset by a contrasting vintage-style chandelier. A surprising berber or jute carpet adds energy with warm tones that contrast the soft gray walls.
7. Neat. This hallway appears to feature plenty of storage, from the cubbies beneath the bench at left to the rows of doorways on the right side of the hall.
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6. Eclectic niche. The foundational elements of this hallway — the light-colored floors, the paneled ceiling and walls, even the painted wall that features the art work — appear designed to bring the visitor’s focus to the oversize painting. The green antique chest of drawers and colorful vase enliven the space.
Art work: Hugo Guinness, sourced from John Derian Co.
Art work: Hugo Guinness, sourced from John Derian Co.
5. Blue note. Star-shaped chandeliers cast a shadow pattern on this hallway ceiling. The color scheme of rich wood tones, white and blue creates an elegant feeling.
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4. Shoe rack. This hallway features a rack that doubles as a place to hang art as well as shoes. The lovely lavender-gray wall paint keeps the whole corner feeling calm.
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3. Mixed print. The patterned tile of this hallway brings energy to the space with monochromatic bones. A dark gray bench, as well as a displayed collection in a variety of tones on the upper cubbies, balance out the print.
Patterned tile: Vicalvi tile designed by Patricia Urquiola
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Patterned tile: Vicalvi tile designed by Patricia Urquiola
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2. Quilted floor. Though the staircase is elegant, the pattern of the hallway floor — which echoes a traditional quilt pattern — brings a more casual note to this space.
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1. Relax awhile. This hallway is so much more than a place for passing through. With shelves containing many books and a snug place to read, we might never make it to the other end!
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