10 Ideas for Creating a Hallway Scheme Using Wallpaper
Although it may be easy to overlook, your hallway is the perfect space to design a beautiful, inviting interior. Use wallpaper in your hallway to create a space that greets you with a warm welcome each day. Wallpapers add texture to your hallway walls, helping to evoke feelings of comfort, warmth and familiarity.
You could transform your hallway into a bold, contemporary space that delivers instant impact as soon as you step through the door. Or transition from the outdoors with a botanical or floral print, establishing a sense of connection with the natural world.
Discover some of the best wallpapers for hallways and stairs, with inspiring hallway wallpaper ideas. These designs will create a welcoming entrance to your home…
1. Combine bright colours and prints for an uplifting hallway scheme
As the place where you enter your home, your hallway is the perfect host for light and bright colours and prints. Create a light, uplifting scheme that will instantly put you in a positive mood. Pair fresh greens and blues with trailing floral patterns for a real energy boost. This lively combination will lift your spirits, whether you’re on the way out the door or arriving home after a long day.
@its.melissa.ritchie paired our Bamboo Floral wallpaper in the Mambo colourway with coordinating Aquamarine – Pale, Brighton and Down. She introduced Pale Lupin on the stair treads for added personality.
2. Use botanical prints to reflect the tranquillity of nature
Whether it’s a bold leafy print or a beautiful floral wallpaper, botanical patterns work well throughout the home. In hallways, these wallpaper designs create a wonderful sense of continuity as you step inside from the outdoors.
Consider botanical prints to maintain an atmosphere of tranquillity and calm. Our all-over leaf print, Beech Nut, is a great choice for hallways, available in six different colourways. The inviting green ‘Florence’ sits comfortably in both light-filled, spacious hallways and dark, narrow spaces. In darker areas, this colourway will create a moodier scheme.
3. Reflect your personal style with bold, statement hallway wallpaper patterns
Your hallway is the first part of your home that guests will see. Aim to create a scheme that reflects your personal style. If you favour statement interiors, consider using bold, striking designs that draw you inside. This approach is a great way to give an introduction to the schemes that follow.
A classic bird and floral print like Aderyn will create impact whilst still feeling timeless and elegant. Create a strong statement by pairing the rich green ‘Olive Colour’ with coordinating deep greens on the ceiling and woodwork. Consider using Olive Colour, Sage Green and Obsidian Green.
4. Create an encompassing space with all-over pattern
You can introduce wallpaper in your hallway in many different ways. You might prefer to simply decorate one wall to create a focal point and bring a touch of contrast to the space. But for maximum impact, consider incorporating every wall and even the ceiling to deliver a fabulous, all-encompassed effect.
Small-scale, textural wallpapers like Ditsy Block work wonderfully all over. The pattern provides visual interest and fills the space with character. Choose a neutral colourway with minimal colour contrasts like ‘Phthalo’ to provide a cohesive backdrop. Neutral wallpaper grounds create a scheme that feels elegant and easy on the eye.
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5. Use a neutral wallpaper for your hallway and pair with related neutrals
We design all our wallpaper colourways to match the shades in our paint palette. You can easily combine any of our wallpapers with complementary paint shades to create fully coordinated schemes.
For a sophisticated, monochromatic finish, consider matching a neutral wallpaper with the same paint colour on the surrounding walls and woodwork. Volières – French Grey is one of our most contemporary wallpapers, inspired by a design from the 1950s. It works well in small proportions, featured between wall panels to elevate the design interest of a neutral hallway.
6. Add beauty to your hallway walls with floral designs
Florals are some of the most-loved and versatile prints, joyfully embraced across wallpapers, fabrics and accessories. Introducing a floral wallpaper will bring timeless beauty and charm to your hallway. Floral designs also have a reassuring, comforting effect. They remind us of the natural world and the sense of calm and wellbeing we gain through spending time there.
You might prefer a vibrant colourway to inject joy and personality into your space. Or consider a pared-back neutral alternative, as seen in this scheme from @mrsjessdaines, featuring Spring Flowers – Portland Stone.
7. Introduce dark, luxurious colourways for impact
Your hallway can serve as a host for darker hues, especially if you are seeking to create real impact. Captivate your guests with a luxurious wallpaper featuring a large-scale print. Choose a deep, impactful colourway that draws the eye.
The flamboyant peacock design, Pavona – Maeve, works fantastically in a spacious hallway where you can appreciate the design. Dark colourways like this are also useful in hallways with limited light. They allow you to harness the natural feel of the space to achieve a moody, atmospheric effect.
8. Incorporate animal prints to create a fun, family space
In modern family homes, the hallway can be a real hive of activity. A hallway is often an energetic space that bears the brunt of family life, from both little ones and pets! Consider choosing a wallpaper with a playful, childlike touch to reflect this aspect of the space.
Our Storybook Papers collection provides the perfect wallpapers to create a fun, imaginative interior that brings joy to the whole family. Introduce a charming animal print like Nip & Lassie on one wall to create a focal point that puts a smile on your face. This is also a great way to zone one part of the space as a dedicated area for all the everyday activities to occur!
Coordinate your wallpaper and woodwork for an inviting interior
Your hallway should provide a real sense of ‘home’, an uplifting and welcoming space that radiates joy and positivity. A simple way to achieve this inviting atmosphere is by pairing beautiful floral prints with coordinating paint shades on the woodwork. Incorporating your woodwork instead of painting it white will elevate your scheme, giving the space a thoughtful, considered look.
Our Hencroft – Blue Primula wallpaper is one of our most-loved designs. This timeless floral design is easy to coordinate with fabrics, accessories and complementary paint hues for a beautiful, curated interior.
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10. Consider a mural wallpaper to transform your hallway
If you’re looking to completely transform the look and feel of your hallway, consider a mural wallpaper. Introduce a scenic design like Achillea, Capricorn or Bird & Bluebell, to transport your hallway to a tranquil, natural setting. These luxurious, intricate wallpapers will leave you feeling inspired, soothing your senses and bringing instant calm.
Our collections encompass an array of beautiful murals. Explore murals in both light, refreshing colourways and dark, moody hues. Achillea – Nighttide is a navy wallpaper with soft pink accents that provides a sophisticated, contemporary backdrop to a hallway.
The most important things to remember about hallway wallpaper
Your hallway is the entrance that sets the tone for your home. When designing your hallway, you should think carefully about the atmosphere you want to create when you step through the door.
To instantly transform your hallway space, select a wallpaper design that reflects the mood and ambience you’re seeking. As well as the pattern, the colour palette you choose can have a big impact on the way your scheme feels.
Browse our range of colourways to choose your preferred design - from vibrant and energising, to muted, soft and calming. Then pair your selected wallpaper with coordinating paint shades on the surrounding elements - walls, woodwork and ceiling. A beautiful combination of paint and wallpaper will achieve an elegant, considered scheme with design impact.
Explore wallpapers by colour, collection or style to discover the perfect design for your hallway transformation. Or request wallpaper samples in your chosen colourways.