Choosing a painting for your hallway

Some ideas to make it easier to choose a painting suitable for your hallway.

When you walk through your home, from room to room, the hallway is always the place you pass through, so why are hallways often overlooked when it comes to art, design and decor? Perhaps you find your hallway too narrow or too dark to get the most out of it. But it all depends on how you organize your decoration and your space. If your walls are painted white, start by thinking about the colors you have in the rest of your home and choose a complementary color. Integrate the hallway into your home decoration project. Think of it as connecting all your pieces into one entity, a blank white canvas just waiting for you to express all its possibilities.

Highlight a painting in the hallway

To show off your painting, take some time to think about what type of frame best suits the room and your preferred interior style, but don't forget to also keep in mind the style of the paintings you have retained. Not all paintings look good framed in a gold frame. If you prefer complete minimalism, you can opt for a framed contemporary art painting in the same color as your wall or even without any framing.

Make sure your artwork is still at eye level and can still be seen by the viewer without bending their neck back to view the painting. A piece of art should be easy for the viewer to access, and although it may seem odd when hanging your piece, it works wonders.

Also think about the lighting of your paintings. Especially if your hallway is quite dark, a little lighting directed on a painting will catch the eye.

Don't forget to use paint or print as a tool in your hallway design. Colors and prints can create an illusion of more light, a larger hallway and it gives a modern look instead of traditional white walls.

Some ideas for decorating your hallway with original works of art:

A hallway is a great room to place a statement painting, especially if you have a small hallway. An eye-catching painting can be a great idea at the end of a long, narrow hallway. The idea of ​​a mirror placed in front of a painting can also give striking effects, depending on the configuration of your hallway. However, we recommend not to overdo “special effects”, because excess is not always the friend of good taste.

Abstract and figurative paintings

Paintings are a great way to bring art into your home. Remember that paintings can be in different styles; opt for an abstract painting for a modern look or a more traditional canvas for a classic style. There are many contemporary artists to discover, not only in art galleries, but also in exhibitions, in artists' studios and in online galleries.

Abstract paintings are perfect for hallway decor because you can always find new ways to view the artwork. Abstract paintings are very often based on harmonies of color and space. They bring balance, while conveying the artist's emotions.

If you prefer a figurative painting for your hallway, it can also fit into your decoration. Figurative painting was for a time discredited in favor of abstract art. But figurative art has today made a comeback. Many painters today claim modern and uninhibited figurative painting. For some, the distinction between abstract and figurative is more a way of categorizing art than a real artistic difference. Because after all, even cave painting cannot be considered solely as a representation of reality. Any work of art is loaded with symbols, messages and emotions that the artist transmits to us. This is precisely what distinguishes it from a manufactured object or craft. Portrait, natural or urban landscape, still life, animals or characters in situation, figurative paintings offer you a multitude of themes. You can find all the moods and colors to suit you.

The two paint styles are also completely compatible, and you can always match them to your taste if you can't choose!

The picture

Another great art form is photography! Whether you prefer editorial photography or fine art photography, a photo is always a great way to implement art into your home. Photography is excellent for capturing moments and moods, not only through people, but also from nature, landscape, architecture or even street photography. In the field of photography, as in any form of art, each artist has his own style, his technique, and distills his message and his emotion. It's up to you to make all of this your own, to create your atmosphere, on your walls.