Choosing the right paint color for your hallway

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One overlooked feature in most homes is the hallways, yet there are, often, the first interaction a guest has with your home. It’s usually from a lack of trying; you may have different themes in the rooms joining to the hallway and don’t know what the middle ground is. For example, if you have a plumbago gray living room and a lime green kitchen, knowing what color compliments both can be challenging. What you ought to do first is to determine the type of hallway you have.

Dark hallways

Most hallways do lack natural light, so your best option is to go with neutral paint colors. You can look at color pallets, as with the example used, gray and green to establish what lighter color works well. There are plenty of resources online to help you with that. For narrow hallways with low ceilings, opt for a glossy white …