- 1). Start with the right color of paint. Opt for lighter shades to open up a hallway space and to create any airy rather than dark and drab atmosphere. Choose tones of cream, beige or even a crisp linen white. Avoid deep browns, grays or dark wallpaper treatments.
- 2). Use wall scones to add a fashionable but functional lighting element to a dark hallway. Arrange them in groups of three on either side or both sides of the hallway for a harmonious look. Take measurements of the hallway before installing to allow for sufficient spacing between the pieces.
- 3). Plug in a nightlight along the hallway for a simple and economical solution to lighting up the space.
- 4). Place a table lamp on a narrow console table, only if the hallway is sufficiently wide to allow at least four feet of space on the other side to prevent being obtrusive in the space.
- 5). Install track lighting, especially in long hallways, to light the area without being obtrusive. Choose a unit with a dimmer option for greater control over light intensity.
- 6). Install recessed lighting for a contemporary and uncluttered look; it is ideal for hallways with a low ceiling.
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