Looking for apartment hallway decor ideas that give you more than a place to drop your shoes? Think colorful runners, little photo galleries and mirrors that fit those narrow walls.
These spaces have plenty of details worth borrowing, whether you have a tiny entry or a longer hallway.
If your saved searches include “hallway decor ideas apartment”, there’s plenty here to try. You can keep things simple with a few hooks or go all out with pink mirrors and patterned walls!
Hallway decorating ideas worth saving
striped runner and an oval mirror
We’re starting off strong with this black-and-white runner and slim console. I love the irregular oval mirror above it, especially with those pink orchid blooms beside it.
Try a bright painting on one side wall if you want a little more color. The orange and pink artwork here is such a pretty addition.
photos beside the stairs
How cute is this photo wall? The mix of small portraits, wide white borders and gold-colored frames looks lovely beside the striped stair risers.
Even if your apartment doesn’t have stairs, you can borrow the frame arrangement for a blank hallway wall. Mix a few sizes rather than making every frame match.
a little lamp-lit corner
If you are looking for something small to recreate, this one is for you. A narrow table holds upright books, a candle and a little pumpkin beneath two framed pictures.
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The pleated wall light may just be my favorite part. Try a similar light above your table if you’d rather leave the tabletop for your decorations.
staggered shelves and greenery
I am obsessed with these staggered shelves. The little black ornaments and pale vases look so pretty next to the large abstract print.
Keep some space between your books and decorations to follow this arrangement. Don’t forget a trailing plant if you like that little bit of green hanging over the lowest shelf.
arched mirror and a small stool
Don’t want to add a console table? No problem!
Try a tall arched mirror with a small stool beside it. The patterned white vase and leafy branches are enough to dress up this little spot.
I love the round clock sitting above the arch. It’s a cute extra detail without filling the whole wall.
tree patterns overhead
If you are looking for something a little unexpected, then this one is for you. The tree pattern continues from the upper wall onto the ceiling, with gold-colored picture frames below.
That petal-shaped pendant is gorgeous too. You could borrow just the light if covering the ceiling feels like more than you want to take on.
two rows of picture ledges
This is another pretty way to display your photos. I love how the smaller frames overlap the bigger ones instead of sitting in a perfectly straight row.
Try two long picture ledges with mostly black frames and white borders. Leave the photos at different heights to keep this same arrangement.
floating cabinet and dark accents
This floating cabinet may just be one of my favorites here. I love the light underneath it and the tall dark vase on top.
A black-framed mirror, patterned runner and three stacked pictures finish the hallway. If you’re trying a similar cabinet, check that its depth leaves enough room to walk past.
hooks and a shoe bench
Want somewhere for your coats and shoes without adding a big cabinet? This little setup gives you plenty to borrow.
There’s a shoe bench below the hooks, plus baskets on the upper shelf.
The round mirror hanging on the door is so cute. I’d keep the decorations simple here and let the hooks do their job.
a neat photo grid
I love this black-and-white photo display. The nine matching frames look so good in a simple grid, with one long picture light above them.
Choose photos from a favorite occasion if you want your own version. Keep the frame sizes and white borders consistent to follow this look.
flowers around an arch
How pretty is this floral border? The black flowers and little leafy stems follow the white arch all the way around.
If you have an arch you’re allowed to decorate, you could try a similar pattern with a stencil. I’d leave the nearby walls plain so you can really enjoy those little flowers.
orange lamp and colorful art
I am obsessed with this orange lamp. It’s so cute beside the red tulips and the colorful artwork above the console.
The dark front door and rust-colored runner look lovely together too. Try keeping a basket underneath your table for a folded throw rather than adding more decorations on top.
pink mirrors and green trim
If you love pink and green together, this hallway has plenty of inspo. There’s a tall pink wavy mirror on one side and a smaller green one on the other.
I especially love the matching little shelves beneath them. Start with one colorful mirror if you want to try this look without changing your whole hallway.
plants at different heights
Don’t want to fill your walls with pictures? No problem there!
This hallway uses hanging pots, a narrow bench and a tall plant stand instead.
The white pots look so pretty against the taupe walls. Choose plants suited to the light in your own hallway if you want to create a similar collection.
books above the doorway
Calling all book lovers, this is such a good spot to consider for an extra shelf. The colorful book spines sit above the doorway rather than taking up space along the floor.
There’s another row above the doorway farther down the hall too. For your own version, use properly secured shelving rated for the weight of your books.
colorful diamonds and a striped bench
How cute is this runner? The pink, orange, blue and purple diamonds bring so much color into the hallway.
I love the striped bench cushion with those pink and orange pillows. If you want to follow the same idea, pick a couple of colors from your rug for the smaller decorations.
a light above each picture
This is a lovely option if you don’t want a crowded gallery wall. Each large framed picture has its own light, with plenty of blank wall between them.
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The dark patterned runner looks so pretty beneath the display. I’d keep the artwork spaced out just like this.
a hook shelf for everyday things
If you’re looking for a simple entry setup, go with a hook shelf and a low shoe rack like these. The bag, coat and keys each have a spot above the shoes.
The little trailing plant is my favorite extra touch. Keep your own shelf decorations small so they don’t get in the way of the hooks.
close-up photos and a curved mirror
Prefer a mix of close-up photos to a matching photo grid? I love this vertical stack of faces, hands and jewelry beside the irregular dark mirror.
The low shoe rack sits beneath the mirror with leafy plants nearby. Try stacking your frames vertically if you have a narrow wall at the end of your hallway.
basket storage beneath a bench
Last but definitely not least, we have this pretty black-and-white bench setup. I love the baskets tucked into the three open compartments!
The black hooks and matching wall lights look lovely against the white paneling. Add a couple of pale pillows if you want to follow this look, while leaving part of the bench clear for sitting.
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