How to Elevate Your Hallway: Adding Light, Texture, Warmth & Depth with Alterme Home’s Luxury Soft Furnishings
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Our top tips for styling a Hallway
Whatever the size here are some wonderful tips and tricks to help you make the most out of your space!
Your hallway is more than a transitional space—it sets the tone for your home’s atmosphere. With the right elements, you can transform it into a welcoming yet refined area, embodying both warmth and sophistication. Here’s how to curate light, texture, and depth using our beautiful soft furnishings, and other pieces we recommend from our favourite brands!
The foundation of hallway design begins with light. Whether natural or artificial, the goal is to create an open, inviting ambiance:
Our Monday Moodboard - Styling a hallway;
Image credit; @homewithlily , Tori Murphy Textiles, Still & BLoom, Musee Home
Light: Creating an Airy, Elevated Atmosphere
Soft-toned luxury curtains—If your hallway has windows, opt for sheer or linen drapery in muted neutrals to diffuse sunlight while maintaining an elegant aesthetic. Alterme Home’s airy fabric blends sophistication with practicality.
Statement mirrors—Strategically placing a well-crafted mirror amplifies brightness, enhancing the sense of openness.
Statement Art and a console table — This helps centralise a space and provide a beautiful focal point; making an impactful statement upon arrival home or for guest when they visit. Console tables also offer a great space for organisation something that it is super important in hallways of busy lives.
Layered lighting—Combine overhead fixtures with wall sconces or table lamps, ensuring light feels diffused rather than harsh. No plugs or electrics? No problem! We have rounded up some of our favourite battery operated lights here;
Our made to order bench seat cushion looking beautiful in our customer Chloe’s home.
Image credit @AllChloeHome
Texture
Introduce warmth and tactile interest with soft furnishings; an Alterme Home handmade door curtain, provides privacy and adds a sense of comfort to the space, breaking up harsh lines of solid materials such as walls and doors.
If you have the space a beautiful bench seat is a wonderful addition—A seating element adds both functionality and elegance, inviting guests into a considered space, layer our cushions or opt for a made to order bench seat cushion to add comfort as well as colour and depth.
Tactile cushions & throws—Select natural, woven fabrics that complement the colour palette, offering layers of texture without overwhelming the space.
Draft excluders - a wonderful way to add softness at floor level as well as providing insulation.
We offer bespoke made to measure curtains for any space, choose from our selection of fabrics or let us help you source your perfect linen or cotton to use.
Adding Warmth and Softness
Luxury isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating an environment that feels inviting:
Warm neutral tones—Think taupes, soft greys, or muted terracotta hues in textiles to soften the transition between rooms.
Alterme Home’s plush throws—Whether casually draped over a bench or placed within an entryway nook, they add comfort and effortless sophistication.
Soft-edge accessories—Avoid harsh lines by integrating rounded vases, woven baskets, or fabric-covered wall art, complementing the softness of your furnishings.
Jasmine’s Styling Tips For Hallways
Hallways often feel flat due to their linear structure, but strategic layering ensures a dynamic, inviting ambiance:
Contrasting textures—Pair high-gloss or metallic accents with woven textiles to create balanced contrast.
Statement runner rugs—A well-chosen rug visually elongates the space, adding depth and purpose to the transition.
Wall treatments—Consider fabric wall panels or a carefully selected luxury wallpaper to enrich the space without overcrowding it. A hallway should reflect the essence of a home—elegant, considered, and welcoming.
By blending light, texture, warmth, and depth, you create an effortlessly luxurious atmosphere using Alterme Home’s soft furnishings.Explore the collection and elevate your space. Luxury begins at the entrance.
I hope that this has provided lots of inspiration for your Hallway whether you are looking to update and refresh or completely revamp.
If you enjoyed this and have taken any inspiration we would love it if you left any questions, or comments below!
Happy Decorating xxx