11 Entryways, Hallways & Landings With Style In Spades

When it comes to decorating, transitional spaces are easily overlooked.

But why should living rooms and kitchens get all the love? Consider this: entryways, hallways and landings stand to make a captivating impact and deserve the considered attention other spaces receive. From the moment you walk through the door, an impression is made. Make it a beautiful one by amping up a drop zone for keys, coats and mail with color, pattern and clever storage. A ho-hum, bare-walled passageway can be transformed into a gallery or library. Even a landing or the end of a hall can become an eye-catching design moment with a few well-chosen details. Scroll down to learn how to set the tone of your home by amping up the “in-between” spaces.

First Impressions

In this entryway designed by Studio Gild, a translucent console almost disappears, allowing the graphic wallpaper to shine.

A large-scale mirror creates a feeling of space in this small entryway. Designer Alyssa Kapito tops the leggy console with a pretty, layered vignette

Cloth & Kind brings together ruby jewel tones in the runner and armoire for an eclectic yet trad moment.

Carve out a spot for guests to take their shoes off and put down their bags. Design firm Amber Interiors delivers laid-back sophistication in this entry with a sleek bench, open storage and brick herringbone floors.

Hall Of Fame

When a curved wall doesn’t allow for art to be hung conventionally, a mural is the perfect solution. Created by Julie Nabucet Architectures, this dynamic wall treatment transforms a plain surface into a standout, nature-inspired feature.

To add eye-catching detail in a hallway, designers Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen installed architectural mouldings on the walls that reference the geometric pattern of the parquet floor.

Designer Billy Cotton visually expands a narrow corridor by wrapping the walls, floor and ceiling in pale, monochromatic color.

Against The Wall

In this long hallway, designer Steven Gambrel creates a vibrant gallery wall and unifies the art by choosing cohesive frames. A narrow console below finishes off the sophisticated look.

Whitten Architects puts a wide corridor to good use by turning it into a showstopping library. A colorful runner adds warmth underfoot.

Designer Emily Henderson places a low cabinet on this landing to make a memorable impression with an arrangement of art, books and curated objets.

The end of a hall is a design moment waiting to happen. Designer Brian Paquette adds both style and function with this vignette that includes a small dresser, mirror and lamp.