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Styling of hallways is often an afterthought.

Corridors are not cozy living spaces where people spend hours on end.

But, these transitional spaces should also feel cohesive with the decor of the rest of the home.

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It’s all about ambiance.

Light pastels or warm whites offer a calming effect for a soothing transition between rooms.

According to interior designers, these are the best colors to paint your hallway.

Sherwin-Williams' Tamarind paint blob

Sherwin-Williams

“Hallways typically get overlooked but are crucial to setting the tone in your home,” Hudson says.

Instead of stark contrasts, this approach creates gentle depth in a hallway.

Sherwin-Williams' Tamarind is a great color for this look."

Sherwin-Williams' Tudor Cream paint blob

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Sherwin-Williams' Tudor Cream (SW 7711)

Hudson also recommends Sherwin-Williams' Tudor Cream.

“This peachy cream has a wonderful ability to reflect light and brighten darker spaces,” she says.

“The ‘light infusion approach’ maximizes brightness and creates a sense of spaciousness.

Sherwin-Williams' Urbane Bronze paint blob

Sherwin-Williams

Farrow & Ball’s Shadow White (No.

“Farrow & Ball’s Shadow White (No.

This paint color also softens natural light without creating a stark, cold look, she says.

Farrow & Ball’s Shadow White paint blob

Farrow & Ball

It can also function as an off-white.

“These subtle colors help create an inviting tone within the home.

She says dark, moodier tones warm up the space and create an interest point that beckons curiosity.

Classic Gray (OC-23) by Benjamin Moore paint blob

Benjamin Moore

If the word intense seems intimidating, rest assured.

Little Greene’s French Grey paint blob

Little Greene

Tonester Charleston Green paint blob

Tonester

Sherwin-Williams' Intense Teal paint blob

Sherwin-Williams