Clever Ways to Spruce up Your Hallways

It's hard to know exactly how to decorate the hallways in a home. And while you may think these walk-through spaces don't need too much love and attention, we disagree. Subtle tricks and tweaks can make a big (read: pretty) difference. Luckily, we're ready to share all our best hallway ideas with you. Runners, paint rollers, credenzas, lamps, mirrors — at the ready.

Do like designer John McClain and amp up a vacant recess in your hallway with texture-rich grasscloth wallpaper. Here, it acts as a backdrop to a glamorous, glistening vignette. Splurge on floor-to-ceiling grasscloth for your own space or install it on your ceiling for extra elegance overhead.

Who says white walls are boring? Transform your hallway's window trim, shoe molding and crown molding with paint. Here, interior designer Christen Ales creates contrast aplenty by coating the trim and ceiling in a glossy onyx hue. Recreate her bold design or go with a muted, neutral paint color for an understated yet impactful result.

Bring beauty and function to your overlooked hallway with this tried-and-true vignette combination. Nestle a dresser or console against a wall, then style with a table lamp, fresh blooms and any sentimental treasures you've collected over the years. Polish the look off with a stately wall mirror.