{"id":7058897,"date":"2026-09-11T11:47:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T11:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/a-long-narrow-hallway-decorating-help-fabulous-lighting-ideas\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T11:47:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T11:47:18","slug":"a-long-narrow-hallway-decorating-help-fabulous-lighting-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7058897","title":{"rendered":"A Long Narrow Hallway &#8211; Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hi Everyone,<\/p>\n<p>Happy Labor Day! I know it\u2019s very unusual to hear from me at this time; however, in honor of my son arriving in just ten hours, it being Labor Day, and all, I\u2019ve decided to do as little laboring as possible this week.<\/p>\n<p>I hope you won\u2019t mind, but I\u2019m also forgoing the anchor link to part 2. That\u2019s because I need to get some sleep! So, please forgive me. If you were just here, scroll to when the widget begins.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s in the widget?<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>There are 30 interesting, cool, classic ceiling fixtures and sconces I would put in a hallway no matter the length and width.<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Oops. I forgot to say they\u2019re super cheap, too, <em>without looking super cheap.<\/em> In fact, a few are replicas of much more expensive versions.<\/p>\n<p>I tried to put in a variety; however, there\u2019s nothing ultra-modern, but pieces one could definitely use in a modern home. I could\u2019ve kept going, but it\u2019s tedious work, and I don\u2019t want to feel <em>totally<\/em> burned out when Cale arrives.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, I think it can be confusing to see too many pieces at one time.<\/p>\n<p>The other reason for the early post is that <strong><em>a lot of these are on a very limited-time sale,<\/em><\/strong> like over at the end of the 7th of September. (Today!)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #258999;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Okay, I\u2019ll just continue this brief introduction here for the 30 super inexpensive light fixtures.<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #258999;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One thing I\u2019m seeing in full swing now is fake in-situ shots of the fixtures. Some of them are okay. Some of them are more harmful than helpful because the scale is off\u2013 significantly. Yes, it\u2019s off because the AI did the rendering, and its sense of scale sucks.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>However, the way it sucks is pretty consistent. The AI makes the fixtures 10 \u2013 25% larger than they are. I can tell based on other objects in the vicinity. Therefore, don\u2019t go by how the fixture looks in the images.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>In the captions, you\u2019ll find advice for some of the pieces.<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #258999;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>The other thing is that the fixtures in the widgets are not even close to being in scale with each other. I can\u2019t control that, and I have less choice of which image I\u2019m able to use because of changes in the LTK app. That should be our worst problem.<br \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #258999;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Okay, that\u2019s all for now. If you haven\u2019t been here yet, please keep reading to learn more about the long, narrow hallways and what can be done about them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, one of the most helpful things is great lighting. Halls are the one place where ceiling fixtures are okay to use. That\u2019s because the walls are close enough that the light can bounce around. Still, sconces are always wonderful. Even if they are only at the end of the hall. Or a chest with a lamp, something like I have (below), is terrific too.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-79738\" alt=\"Lower Level Entry - Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray wall color - Newt Green Ceiling color\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1333\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lower-Level-Entry-Benjamin-Moore-Knoxville-Gray-wall-color-Newt-Green-Ceiling-color-1.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lower-Level-Entry-Benjamin-Moore-Knoxville-Gray-wall-color-Newt-Green-Ceiling-color-1.png 1020w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lower-Level-Entry-Benjamin-Moore-Knoxville-Gray-wall-color-Newt-Green-Ceiling-color-1-459x600.png 459w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lower-Level-Entry-Benjamin-Moore-Knoxville-Gray-wall-color-Newt-Green-Ceiling-color-1-840x1098.png 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Below is part 1 of this post. <\/span><\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you don\u2019t want to read it or want to skip to the light fixtures, please scroll until you see the widget, which is a tiled block of images if you\u2019re on desktop, or a line of images with captions if you\u2019re on a mobile device.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span style=\"color: #258999;\">Dear Laurel!<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #258999;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #258999;\">I\u2019d love<\/span> to see a post on how to decorate a dark, long, narrow hallway. What to do to keep it from looking like a <span class=\"il\">hotel<\/span> <span class=\"il\">corridor<\/span>? I love your website!<\/em><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #258999;\"><strong> <em> Thanks!<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #258999;\"><strong><em>Kate<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hi All. Most of my Dear Laurel letters are fictitious, but this is based on a note I received a while back. A long while back, because this is a refresh of one of my most popular posts about our long, narrow hallways.<\/p>\n<p>And, even if not long, they\u2019re usually windowless, unless you\u2019re lucky enough to have a window on the end.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17513 aligncenter\" alt=\"hallway-before-3\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/hallway-before-3.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/hallway-before-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/hallway-before-3-370x555.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Kate\u2019s long, narrow hall is more like this.<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">It\u2019s a nice start with the <a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/hate-new-area-rug\/\" rel=\"noopener\">seagrass rug<\/a>. I prefer runners over wall-to-wall. There should be at least a 3-inch margin of wood, but probably not more than 6 inches for a long, narrow hallway.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">We\u2019re going to discuss numerous ideas to help make even the most boring, dark, narrow, long hallway reach its max potential.<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And then what I\u2019m planning on is to make a widget of super-affordable but great-looking lighting that\u2019s suitable for hallways with various ceiling heights. I\u2019ve been working on it, but I won\u2019t get to it today. Instead, I\u2019ll get it out as early as possible on Monday. That\u2019s because a lot of the fixtures are on a limited-time sale for Labor Day.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>Also, my son Cale is coming on Monday.<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>I haven\u2019t seen him since I busted my wrist. So, I think I\u2019ll get the rest out by Monday afternoon, or earlier, and then I can have a bit of a break.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The narrowest hallway allowed is only three feet wide. That\u2019s the limit on acceptability from a building code standard. Quite frankly, for a very long corridor, I think three feet is bad design. Ideally, I feel that most long halls should be at least four feet wide,\u00a0 if not more.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">However, let\u2019s begin with the worst-case scenario\u2014a perfectly plain, no doors or windows, 30-foot-long, 3-feet-wide hallway.<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" width=\"426\" height=\"768\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/28-17492-post\/narrow-dark-long-hallway.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Ew.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Widening the hallway might be possible, but that means a major renovation and having to move out for a while. So, let\u2019s strike that notion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I think that we can take a lot of the same principles that we find in our gorgeous wide hallway and use them here, but judiciously, of course.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Let\u2019s begin with the architecture.<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">You know me if you\u2019ve been reading this blog for a while. I\u2019m a nutjob about architectural features\u2013because that is the key to creating a beautiful interior. Also check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/my-architectural-mouldings-all-of-the-deets-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one of my favorite posts about mouldings.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We can add some sort of <a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Panelling\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Panelling\" rel=\"noopener wikipedia noreferrer\">wainscoting<\/a>, be it picture frame moulding, <a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Frame and panel\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Frame_and_panel\" rel=\"noopener wikipedia noreferrer\">rail and stile<\/a> or the very popular <a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Batten\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Batten\" rel=\"noopener wikipedia noreferrer\">board and batten<\/a>, which is like rail and stile only with no inner panel moulding lining the boxes.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>Assuming that we don\u2019t have a very high ceiling, I would not go up more than 36\u2033 with wainscoting with a chair rail.<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, it might feel somewhat overwhelming. Although <a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/brent-hull-says-no-36-inch-wainscoting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the new convention regarding wainscoting is lower than 36\u2033<\/a>, I did 33\u2033 all throughout my home and even in the rooms with a 13\u2032-6\u2033 ceiling height. Well, I\u2019m so glad I did that. We changed it in the living room and added it in the entry, a tiny wall in the kitchen, and then the den.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-78388\" alt=\"mixing old and new architectural mouldings- original door casing, new wainscoting\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1200\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mixing-old-and-new-architectural-mouldings-original-door-casing-new-wainscoting.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mixing-old-and-new-architectural-mouldings-original-door-casing-new-wainscoting.png 1000w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mixing-old-and-new-architectural-mouldings-original-door-casing-new-wainscoting-500x600.png 500w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mixing-old-and-new-architectural-mouldings-original-door-casing-new-wainscoting-840x1008.png 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Above is a small wall in the living room showing the new wainscoting. The original parts are the door casings, of course, and the 6-1\/2\u2033 flat piece of the baseboard. <a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/my-renovation-shopping-list-living-room-den\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For more information and sources, please go here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For a post that goes over <a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/all-about-wainscoting-the-one-thing-you-must-not-do\/\" rel=\"noopener\">everything I know about wainscoting, please go here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/mouldings-and-doors-too-many-options-shes-stumped\/\" rel=\"noopener\">You can also find more information about mouldings and doors here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/shop-my-home-the-complete-renovation-shopping-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">And for all of the mouldings I used in my own home, please go here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"769\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/28-17492-post\/wainscoting-picture-frame-moudling-white-walls-1.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graydonherriott.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo: Graydon-Herriott<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Above, we have a panel above the wainscoting, which is very pretty and helps break up the wall nicely.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, the first trick is to break up a long expanse with architectural detailing to create more visual interest.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For instance, we could add 1.5\u2033 deep pilasters (engaged columns) to help break up the expanse.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Please see the example below.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17527\" alt=\"Hallway+to+Master+Bath\" width=\"750\" height=\"822\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/HallwaytoMasterBath.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/HallwaytoMasterBath.png 750w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/HallwaytoMasterBath-506x555.png 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image from a Real Estate Listing<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We can add windows and\/or doors, with or without mirrors, <strong><em>but mirrors will help expand the space a lot.<\/em><\/strong> Please see this <a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/no-windows-no-problem-help-for-a-windowless-room\/\">post about windowless rooms.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Yes, interior windows are wonderful, too! We had them <a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/our-homes-difficult-floor-plan-is-giving-me-fits\/\">in our old home<\/a>, and I loved them.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">We could add a soffit to create a doorway of sorts.<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-82055\" alt=\"primary bedroom looking down embrasure hall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/primary-bedroom-looking-down-embrasure-hall.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/primary-bedroom-looking-down-embrasure-hall.png 1000w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/primary-bedroom-looking-down-embrasure-hall-450x600.png 450w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/primary-bedroom-looking-down-embrasure-hall-840x1120.png 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><br \/>That\u2019s basically what we did in my lower level bedroom suite. What you\u2019re seeing are the two embrasure door sections, which are eight feet high. The middle section with the double closet doors is the full nine feet high.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-83122\" alt=\"my short embrasure door hall\" width=\"1571\" height=\"2000\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/my-short-embrasure-door-hall.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/my-short-embrasure-door-hall.png 1571w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/my-short-embrasure-door-hall-471x600.png 471w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/my-short-embrasure-door-hall-840x1069.png 840w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/my-short-embrasure-door-hall-1207x1536.png 1207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1571px) 100vw, 1571px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Today, during the late afternoon, with the lights turned off. Please observe how, on the right wall, the white <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/rolodex-paint-collections\/\" href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/recommends\/https-laurelberninteriors-com-rolodex-paint-collections\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">paint<\/a> looks pinkish, and on the left, more yellow. <a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/the-paint-colors-change-and-its-driving-me-nuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">That\u2019s how it goes in my home.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-79724\" alt=\"Outside door to entry\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1333\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Outside-door-to-entry.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Outside-door-to-entry.png 1020w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Outside-door-to-entry-459x600.png 459w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Outside-door-to-entry-840x1098.png 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><br \/>Another view of the lower entry and new staircase with my antique Zuber screen I\u2019ve had for at least 25 years.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-79759\" alt=\"embrasure hall looking into primary bathroom and garden level entry\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1133\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/embrasure-hall-looking-into-primary-bathroom-and-garden-level-entry.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/embrasure-hall-looking-into-primary-bathroom-and-garden-level-entry.png 1000w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/embrasure-hall-looking-into-primary-bathroom-and-garden-level-entry-530x600.png 530w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/embrasure-hall-looking-into-primary-bathroom-and-garden-level-entry-840x952.png 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Above, you can also see the 33\u2033 wainscoting in the primary bathroom.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><em><strong>Laurel, your bedroom suite is lovely, but common now. You had great bones to work with. What about the rest of us with bland, boring hallways?<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>What??? What great bones?<\/p>\n<p>It looked like a freakin dormitory in my bedroom.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68628\" alt=\"forlorn hallway bedroom before renovation to bathroom before the renovation\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1332\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/forlorn-hallway-bedroom-to-bathroom.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/forlorn-hallway-bedroom-to-bathroom.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/forlorn-hallway-bedroom-to-bathroom-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/forlorn-hallway-bedroom-to-bathroom-840x1119.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-76443\" alt=\"before and after fixing bedroom soffit\" width=\"1366\" height=\"1546\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/before-and-after-fixing-bedroom-soffit.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/before-and-after-fixing-bedroom-soffit.png 1366w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/before-and-after-fixing-bedroom-soffit-530x600.png 530w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/before-and-after-fixing-bedroom-soffit-840x951.png 840w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/before-and-after-fixing-bedroom-soffit-1357x1536.png 1357w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-76440\" alt=\"before and after - hideous sprial staircase renovation mistakes\" width=\"1370\" height=\"1396\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/before-and-after-hideous-sprial-staircase-renovation-mistakes.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/before-and-after-hideous-sprial-staircase-renovation-mistakes.png 1370w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/before-and-after-hideous-sprial-staircase-renovation-mistakes-589x600.png 589w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/before-and-after-hideous-sprial-staircase-renovation-mistakes-840x856.png 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1370px) 100vw, 1370px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Oh, wait; you must be new here. Otherwise, you\u2019d realize that this space was GUTTED to create what you\u2019re looking at.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-79753\" alt=\"spiral stairs, bathroom, bedroom July 31, 2023\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/spiral-stairs-bathroom-bedroom-July-31-2023.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/spiral-stairs-bathroom-bedroom-July-31-2023.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/spiral-stairs-bathroom-bedroom-July-31-2023-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/spiral-stairs-bathroom-bedroom-July-31-2023-840x840.jpeg 840w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/spiral-stairs-bathroom-bedroom-July-31-2023-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/spiral-stairs-bathroom-bedroom-July-31-2023-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Above is how things looked in August 2023.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-79738\" alt=\"Lower Level Entry - Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray wall color - Newt Green Ceiling color\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1333\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lower-Level-Entry-Benjamin-Moore-Knoxville-Gray-wall-color-Newt-Green-Ceiling-color-1.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lower-Level-Entry-Benjamin-Moore-Knoxville-Gray-wall-color-Newt-Green-Ceiling-color-1.png 1020w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lower-Level-Entry-Benjamin-Moore-Knoxville-Gray-wall-color-Newt-Green-Ceiling-color-1-459x600.png 459w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lower-Level-Entry-Benjamin-Moore-Knoxville-Gray-wall-color-Newt-Green-Ceiling-color-1-840x1098.png 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Above, is the same view now. You can see the laundry closet on the right.<\/p>\n<p>Below is when the framing began.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-71568\" alt=\"lower level entry\" width=\"2966\" height=\"3976\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/lower-level-entry.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/lower-level-entry.png 2966w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/lower-level-entry-448x600.png 448w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/lower-level-entry-840x1126.png 840w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/lower-level-entry-1146x1536.png 1146w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/lower-level-entry-1528x2048.png 1528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2966px) 100vw, 2966px\"\/><br \/>And yes, we moved the door out from my bedroom to the entrance where it belongs!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-71881\" alt=\"new entance hall and laundry\" width=\"800\" height=\"1066\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/new-entance-hall-and-laundry.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/new-entance-hall-and-laundry.png 800w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/new-entance-hall-and-laundry-450x600.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><br \/>Above, you can see the stringers for the new staircase in this view of the new entry with the primary bedroom beyond.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-79955\" alt=\"lower entry with 8-foot door + crown moulding + wainscoting\" width=\"1111\" height=\"1333\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lower-entry-with-8-foot-door-crown-moulding-wainscoting.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lower-entry-with-8-foot-door-crown-moulding-wainscoting.png 1111w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lower-entry-with-8-foot-door-crown-moulding-wainscoting-500x600.png 500w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lower-entry-with-8-foot-door-crown-moulding-wainscoting-840x1008.png 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1111px) 100vw, 1111px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here is the entry now.<\/p>\n<p>However, I\u2019m exceedingly flattered that you think that this is how it always was; like, all we did was <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/rolodex-paint-collections\/\" href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/recommends\/https-laurelberninteriors-com-rolodex-paint-collections\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">paint<\/a>, or something.<\/p>\n<p>My ceilings are nine feet downstairs. However, I disliked the dinky standard-sized 80\u2033 doors that were here.<\/p>\n<p>One of the best splurges we did was to do custom eight-foot doors. I can\u2019t tell you what a difference they make.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>However, we still had to keep the one dinky egress door.<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-79723\" alt=\"Realistic view - Lower Level Entry - Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray wall color - Newt Green Ceiling color\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1020\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Realistic-view-Lower-Level-Entry-Benjamin-Moore-Knoxville-Gray-wall-color-Newt-Green-Ceiling-color-copy.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Realistic-view-Lower-Level-Entry-Benjamin-Moore-Knoxville-Gray-wall-color-Newt-Green-Ceiling-color-copy.png 1020w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Realistic-view-Lower-Level-Entry-Benjamin-Moore-Knoxville-Gray-wall-color-Newt-Green-Ceiling-color-copy-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Realistic-view-Lower-Level-Entry-Benjamin-Moore-Knoxville-Gray-wall-color-Newt-Green-Ceiling-color-copy-840x840.png 840w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Realistic-view-Lower-Level-Entry-Benjamin-Moore-Knoxville-Gray-wall-color-Newt-Green-Ceiling-color-copy-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Realistic-view-Lower-Level-Entry-Benjamin-Moore-Knoxville-Gray-wall-color-Newt-Green-Ceiling-color-copy-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>So, I had the guys nail on an overdoor panel to the same height as the new doors. Painting everything one color really helps, too. Plus, the door was set into the thick masonry wall.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>Ack! I didn\u2019t mean to make this <a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/finally-the-complete-renovation-shopping-list-everything-i-used\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a renovation review.<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, one of the reasons I bought this place was with the intention that I would fix it up so I could demonstrate these types of architectural changes. Of course, every situation is unique. Plus, this is an old building, and it\u2019s only 1,215 square feet. I shouldn\u2019t say only. It\u2019s the perfect size for me, but I was happy when I had a smaller place, too.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5><em><strong>Laurel, I\u2019m so sorry, and wiping up the copious amount of egg on my face.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68346\" alt=\"egg via Pricilla DuPreez on unsplash - me with egg on my face\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/egg-via-Pricilla-DuPreez-on-unsplash-me-with-egg-on-my-face.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">No worries. We\u2019ve all had egg on our face.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5><em><strong>Please forgive me, it\u2019s just that everything looks like it was always like that.<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<h5><em><strong>Did you design this?<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for the kind words. Yeah, I designed it, and others will assure you that it took a long time. It\u2019s all on this website. <a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/d-day-demolition-drama-days-1-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">If you go back to June 2023<\/a>\u2026 I promise you\u2019ll have enough reading material to last you through a year\u2019s worth of insomnia.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5><em><strong>How do you do it all?<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s easy. I don\u2019t do it all. Well, not all at once.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>Okay, we need to move on now to more ways to help a long, boring hallway.<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Below is another idea if you\u2019d like to keep your doors or doorways the typical height. Although, these ceilings look to be at least ten feet high. What an architectural gem!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17531\" alt=\"Melanie-Davis-Designs-Woodruff-House-Red-Clay-Soul-emily-jenkins-followill\" width=\"600\" height=\"818\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/Melanie-Davis-Designs-Woodruff-House-Red-Clay-Soul-emily-jenkins-followill.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/Melanie-Davis-Designs-Woodruff-House-Red-Clay-Soul-emily-jenkins-followill.jpg 600w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/Melanie-Davis-Designs-Woodruff-House-Red-Clay-Soul-emily-jenkins-followill-407x555.jpg 407w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redclaysoul.com\/?p=1193\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via: Red Clay Soul<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/melaniedavis.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Designer, Melanie Davis <\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emilyfollowill.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photo: Emily Jenkins Followill<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I love this idea of using a <a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Transom (architectural)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Transom_%28architectural%29\" rel=\"noopener wikipedia noreferrer\">transom window <\/a>instead of the soffit. (The rest of the home is just as stunning if you click on the Red Clay Soul link)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We could also create a shallow space <a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/clever-kitchen-storage-ideas-new-unkitchen\/\">between the stud cabinetry<\/a> to mimic a doorway, like <a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/clever-kitchen-storage-ideas-new-unkitchen\/\">we were talking about a while back with our \u201cunkitchens.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17528\" alt=\"hidden_storage_ideas_small_spaces_kitchann_style-e1436450191814\" width=\"600\" height=\"799\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/hidden_storage_ideas_small_spaces_kitchann_style-e1436450191814.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/hidden_storage_ideas_small_spaces_kitchann_style-e1436450191814.jpg 600w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/hidden_storage_ideas_small_spaces_kitchann_style-e1436450191814-417x555.jpg 417w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/providenceltddesign.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Providence Design<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">How fabulous is this hidden storage. We could do this anywhere!<\/p>\n<p>Indeed.<\/p>\n<p>And we did. haha<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/the-hidden-bathroom-doors-are-installed-but-theres-a-problem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In my bathroom.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-83119\" alt=\"Bathroom-hidden doors-towards-bedroom\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bathroom-hidden-doors-towards-bedroom.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bathroom-hidden-doors-towards-bedroom.png 1000w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bathroom-hidden-doors-towards-bedroom-450x600.png 450w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bathroom-hidden-doors-towards-bedroom-840x1120.png 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Above and below are three hidden doors designed to match the wainscoting panels. I love them!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-83120\" alt=\"Kohler Toilet - hidden storage - primary bath design\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1375\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kohler-Toilet-hidden-storage-primary-bath-design.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kohler-Toilet-hidden-storage-primary-bath-design.png 1000w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kohler-Toilet-hidden-storage-primary-bath-design-436x600.png 436w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kohler-Toilet-hidden-storage-primary-bath-design-840x1155.png 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And I adore my little toilet niche. See? This is why I never need to go on vacation.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m on a permanent vacation and staying in a four-star hotel! I\u2019d give it five stars, except they only come to clean it once every two weeks. \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-83121\" alt=\"bathroom-vanity-niche - Ballard Designs Mirror - hidden-door\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bathroom-vanity-niche-Ballard-Designs-Mirror-hidden-door.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bathroom-vanity-niche-Ballard-Designs-Mirror-hidden-door.png 1000w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bathroom-vanity-niche-Ballard-Designs-Mirror-hidden-door-450x600.png 450w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bathroom-vanity-niche-Ballard-Designs-Mirror-hidden-door-840x1120.png 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Now that we have the architecture in better shape, our long, boring hallway might look more like this lovely hall below or one of the above spaces.<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17515\" alt=\"interesting-hall-decor-Architect Lewin Wertheimer\" width=\"675\" height=\"900\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/interesting-hall-decor-Architect-Lewin-Wertheimer-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/interesting-hall-decor-Architect-Lewin-Wertheimer-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/interesting-hall-decor-Architect-Lewin-Wertheimer-1-416x555.jpg 416w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wertheimer-architect.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lewin Wertheimer<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Yes, those are real windows and doors, but we can create something along these lines. Here, they used beadboard.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Next, we will address the floor of a long narrow hallway.<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I often recommend some sort of rug runner to add visual interest. Or, the floor itself could be the visual interest. Having a beautiful floor will take the eye away from the cramped corridor.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17516\" alt=\"ivassalletti-long-hallway-beautiful-parquet-floor-white-walls-white-linen-drapes\" width=\"600\" height=\"885\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/ivassalletti-long-hallway-beautiful-parquet-floor-white-walls-white-linen-drapes.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/ivassalletti-long-hallway-beautiful-parquet-floor-white-walls-white-linen-drapes.png 600w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/ivassalletti-long-hallway-beautiful-parquet-floor-white-walls-white-linen-drapes-376x555.png 376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivassalletti.it\/interiors-design\/firenze\/floors.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I Vassalletti<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49519\" alt=\"Annette_Tatum_Encino - long hallway - Oriental rug - wainscoting\" width=\"987\" height=\"1464\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-49518-post\/Annette_Tatum_Encino_0026.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-49518-post\/Annette_Tatum_Encino_0026.jpg 987w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-49518-post\/Annette_Tatum_Encino_0026-405x600.jpg 405w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-49518-post\/Annette_Tatum_Encino_0026-840x1246.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 987px) 100vw, 987px\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.annettetatum.com\/projects\">Annette Tatum<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Love how this antique Oriental creates a smashing focal point. I think the way they handled the art is wonderful, too. And the wainscoting completes the space beautifully.<\/p>\n<p>In subsequent long, narrow hallways, we\u2019ll see other beautiful floor treatments.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">However, do not use vertical stripes for your runner!<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17545\" alt=\"IMG_2489\" width=\"600\" height=\"994\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/28-17492-post\/IMG_2489.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/28-17492-post\/IMG_2489.jpg 600w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/28-17492-post\/IMG_2489-335x555.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Good thing there\u2019s a bathroom at the end. I know, it\u2019s a little mean, but not really.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Vertical stripes will not only make your guests dizzy and nauseous; they also serve to make the hall seem longer and more narrow!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">However, horizontal stripes for a long, narrow hallway are a big YES!<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-83115\" alt=\"Annie Selke - kitchen-cotton-rugs\" width=\"800\" height=\"1014\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Annie-Selke-kitchen-cotton-rugs-card.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Annie-Selke-kitchen-cotton-rugs-card.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Annie-Selke-kitchen-cotton-rugs-card-473x600.jpg 473w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/on.ltk.com\/+Qa5xESnXjV8snYTEkHhvFg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fabulous cotton striped rug from Annie Selke.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17525\" alt=\"hall-library-Jonny Valiant and Jospeh St. Pierre\" width=\"550\" height=\"680\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/hall-library-Jonny-Valiant-and-Jospeh-St.-Pierre.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/hall-library-Jonny-Valiant-and-Jospeh-St.-Pierre.png 550w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/hall-library-Jonny-Valiant-and-Jospeh-St.-Pierre-449x555.png 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jonnyvaliant.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photo: Jonny Valiant and Joseph St. Pierre for Traditional Home<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If space allows, books are wonderful in a hall. Do you agree? I also love how they tucked in a little desk.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17533\" alt=\"suzanne-dimma-Bookshelves-in-Hallway\" width=\"700\" height=\"1015\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/suzanne-dimma-Bookshelves-in-Hallway.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/suzanne-dimma-Bookshelves-in-Hallway.png 700w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/suzanne-dimma-Bookshelves-in-Hallway-383x555.png 383w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suzannedimma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Suzanne Dimma<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Lighting is very important.<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/flush-mount-ceiling-lights-no-boobs-allowed\/\">Lighting can either be overhead<\/a> or, if not too narrow, sconces are always nice. I would not do sconces in a three-foot hallway because most sconces project at least 4-6 inches or more. You can do them if they\u2019re up high enough and either staggered or on one side only.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17507\" alt=\"opal-design-group-wainscoting-hall-coffered-ceiling-brass-pendant-lanterns-white-gloss-paint\" width=\"585\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/opal-design-group-wainscoting-hall-coffered-ceiling-brass-pendant-lanterns-white-gloss-paint.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/opal-design-group-wainscoting-hall-coffered-ceiling-brass-pendant-lanterns-white-gloss-paint.jpg 585w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/27-17492-post\/opal-design-group-wainscoting-hall-coffered-ceiling-brass-pendant-lanterns-white-gloss-paint-338x555.jpg 338w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/opaldesigngroup.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Opal Design Group<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lanterns for a tall ceiling are perfect.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17547\" alt=\"moravian star pendants hallway\" width=\"700\" height=\"1046\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/28-17492-post\/jennifer-schoenberger-design.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/28-17492-post\/jennifer-schoenberger-design.jpg 700w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/28-17492-post\/jennifer-schoenberger-design-371x555.jpg 371w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jenniferschoenbergerdesign.com\/2012\/09\/beach-houz-before-and-after-update-and\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jennifer Schoenberger<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">So are Moravian Star lights. Well, I\u2019ve always liked them.<\/p>\n<p>Also, the use of mirrors is very helpful to give the appearance of a wider hallway. Mirrors also magnify the light.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more great lighting ideas for long narrow hallways, please check out this post about <a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/flush-mount-ceiling-lights-no-boobs-allowed\/\">flush-mount and semi-flushmount ceiling light fixtures.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Wall <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/rolodex-paint-collections\/\" href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/recommends\/https-laurelberninteriors-com-rolodex-paint-collections\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Colors<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Can we<a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/boring-white-painted-walls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> paint the walls anything other than white<\/a> or a pale color?<\/p>\n<p>Yes, absolutely, but with a very long, narrow hall, it requires a very deft hand.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17542 size-full\" alt=\"Long narrow hallway - contemporary home art wall.\" width=\"564\" height=\"848\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/28-17492-post\/04c76c896bba65395182ff8f821bc736.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/28-17492-post\/04c76c896bba65395182ff8f821bc736.jpg 564w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/28-17492-post\/04c76c896bba65395182ff8f821bc736-369x555.jpg 369w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shift-interiors.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shift Interiors<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Here is one scenario where I might advocate for an<a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/21-common-and-hideous-interior-design-mistakes\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> accent wall.<\/a> In so doing, it pushes the darker wall over, giving the illusion of a wider hall. I love the addition here of the fresh-looking photos framed in white in this contemporary home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Dark halls require great lighting from multiple <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/rolodex-paint-collections\/\" href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/recommends\/https-laurelberninteriors-com-rolodex-paint-collections\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">sources<\/a>.s<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49524\" alt=\"Long narrow hallway - artwork - original source unknown\" width=\"700\" height=\"919\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-49518-post\/Long-narrow-hallway-artwork-original-source-unknown.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-49518-post\/Long-narrow-hallway-artwork-original-source-unknown.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-49518-post\/Long-narrow-hallway-artwork-original-source-unknown-457x600.jpg 457w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rhigginsinteriors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ann Shipp and Roger Higgins \u2013 R. Higgins Interiors<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Love the visual interest of the art prints.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">I\u2019m closing these ideas for a long, narrow hallway with some images of beautiful, long, narrow hallways that include staircases.<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49525\" alt=\"@lexden_home on instagram\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-49518-post\/Long-narrow-hallway-Victorian-home-plasterwork-ebony-floors.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-49518-post\/Long-narrow-hallway-Victorian-home-plasterwork-ebony-floors.jpg 700w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-49518-post\/Long-narrow-hallway-Victorian-home-plasterwork-ebony-floors-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theplasterworkstudio\/photos\/pcb.1232594606833563\/1232571026835921\/?type=3&amp;theater\">The Plasterwork Studio<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Love the corbels in this hallway. It helps break up the long, narrow hallway in an elegant way.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49523\" alt=\"@lexden_home on instagram\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-49518-post\/lexden_home-entrance-via-lexden_home-on-instagram.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-49518-post\/lexden_home-entrance-via-lexden_home-on-instagram.png 800w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-49518-post\/lexden_home-entrance-via-lexden_home-on-instagram-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-49518-post\/lexden_home-entrance-via-lexden_home-on-instagram-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-49518-post\/lexden_home-entrance-via-lexden_home-on-instagram-144x144.png 144w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-49518-post\/lexden_home-entrance-via-lexden_home-on-instagram-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lexden_home\/\">@lexden_home on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17559\" alt=\"hallway-cramped\" width=\"444\" height=\"787\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/28-17492-post\/hallway-cramped.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/28-17492-post\/hallway-cramped.png 500w, https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/28-17492-post\/hallway-cramped-313x555.png 313w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em>Please pin to Pinterest for reference.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Well, I hope that gave y\u2019all some good ideas for decorating your halls,\u00a0 especially those problematic dark, long, narrow hallways.<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">So, did I leave anything out? Almost definitely, yes. There are many solutions to this common problem of a long, narrow hallway.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Do you have some special tips for your difficult hallways? Please share them in the comments.<\/p>\n<p>As promised, below is the widget with beautiful and inexpensive light fixtures. Almost all of them are on sale!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Some of these will be going into my <a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/shop-home-furnishings-collections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fave Home Furnishings pages!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>xo,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-62114\" alt=\"\" width=\"99\" height=\"50\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Laurel-siggy-2022-e1674975056158.png\"\/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/hot-sales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><em><strong>***<\/strong><\/em><\/span><em><strong>Please check out the recently updated HOT SALES! The Amazing Labor Day Sales are in Full Swing, but most are ending on Monday or Tuesday!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><em><strong>Enjoying Laurel Bern Interiors? <\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<h5><em><strong>You can buy me a coffee below. \u2615 <\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/laurelbern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 333px !important; width: 333px !important;\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/a-long-narrow-hallway-help-for-a-dark-scary-mess\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"A Long Narrow Hallway \u2013 Decorating Help + Fabulous, Lighting Ideas!\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/laurelberninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Chinoiserie-cover-graphic-coffee-button.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><em>You will see an option to buy one, three or five coffees. (or more!) And, if so inclined, it can be a monthly gift. Whatever you can manage is appreciated more than I can say. 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