Exciting corridors

These are among the most neglected spaces in homes due to their peculiar shapes, usually characterised by elongated pathways. But this need not be the case. Put on your creative hat and find some exciting ideas to spruce up corridors

Photos and pictures

Adorn the walls with creatively organised art gallery of photographs of family members or paintings with coordinated frameworks.

Rather than stare into blank walls, your display will pleasantly surprise those strolling the corridors and provide them with an opportunity to observe the interesting artwork. 

Play around with light by using coloured wall brackets and spotlights to create focus on the display while lighting up the passage way.

Carpets and rugs

Long corridors can be decorated with a long carpet or rugs to warm up the floor space. Always ensure that the carpet is non-slip so it does not cause one to slip or fall. 

Use carpets with a simple design in strong contrasting colours so that it draws the eye to itself or a single coloured runner to create a peaceful path for the eye to rest.

Pots and plants

Potted plants can add that much more interest to your pathways, especially where there are wide corridors such as offices and retail centres.

Use pots that look alike or that have a common theme to create unity or paint them in similar colours to create unity. Decorative large pots will add drama to the space but be careful to select pots that blend in with the rest of the décor.

Wallpaper and paint

Choosing to paint the corridor could be the one thing that resurrects a dead looking space to life. Balance the colours by painting the same paint colour on both sides of the elongated wall and painting a lighter hue on the ceiling to illuminate the space. 

Ensure that the colours used on the corridor blend in with the paint in the other rooms along the corridor so that when those rooms are opened, the interior room colours do not clash with the paint on the corridor.

Another way to add interest to the walls is by using wallpaper or wall décor stickers that will capture the audience and which you can easily remove.

Stylish furniture and lighting

Nothing beats a stylish entryway antique bench, chest of drawers or a slim console table adorned with a floral decoration and a table lamp.

Adding a chandelier on the corridor will illuminate the furniture and bring forth light to show off the intricate details of the furniture.

Select few simple but classy furniture items to spruce up your transit path and make every step a pleasantly charming experience. 

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