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Woman & Home
Lifestyle
Millie Hurst

5 mistakes making your hallway look smaller and how to fix them, according to designers

Compilation image of three hallways to support advice on the most common mistakes making your hallway look smaller.

Dark and narrow hallways are a common complaint, and it can be a vicious cycle – because of the fact the hallway is often a tricky, awkward space, we often overlook it entirely. So we give our decorating attention and love to its adjoining rooms, making the drab hallway look even worse.

However, the hallway is a key part of the home and should be considered as a room of its own. Below, we've rounded up some common mistakes making your hallway look smaller, as well as plenty of style solutions to remedy these, helping you find beauty in your hallway. 

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