How to Decorate a Hallway With Open Upper Areas

Look at the existing color scheme for the rooms surrounding the hallway. Shop for accessories and decorations that work well with that existing color scheme. For instance, a white hallway connecting two rooms with a brown color scheme can be enhanced with brown trim, natural tone wall stencils, and a brown trimmed wall collage or photo gallery.

Decorate the top of the hallway with quality wall stencils. You can find pre-made wall stencil kits at many craft stores and on the Internet. You can also buy the supplies and create your own wall stencils if you wish. Follow the directions on the stencil kit carefully to create a one of a kind artwork along the top of your hallway.

Create a photo gallery along the open areas of the hallway. Place pictures, candid shots and family portraits at various heights along the length of the hallway to build an overall theme. If you like, you can create a timeline with your photos, starting with your kid's baby pictures at one end and extending through prom, graduation and wedding photos at the other end. Another option is a photo collage, filled will pictures and memories of your home and your family.

Mount an attractive wall mirror at one end of the hallway to create a dramatic effect and make the space look larger and more inviting. You can find decorative wall mirrors in all shapes and sizes at your local department store, home improvement center or discount retailer.

Add wall sconces along the top of the hallway to provide extra light and charm to the space. These wall sconces are available at most home improvement centers.