Alta Vista, Balboa Hardwood Floors in Brentwood, CA

Balboa Oak Hardwood– The Alta Vista Hardwood Flooring is a return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of French White Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability.

Fairfield - Modern Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Falcon Custom Homes Interior Designer: Mary Burns - Gallery Photographer: Mike Buck A perfectly proportioned story and a half cottage, the Farfield is full of traditional details and charm. The front is composed of matching board and batten gables flanking a covered porch featuring square columns with pegged capitols. A tour of the rear façade reveals an asymmetrical elevation with a tall living room gable anchoring the right and a low retractable-screened porch to the left. Inside, the front foyer opens up to a wide staircase clad in horizontal boards for a more modern feel. To the left, and through a short hall, is a study with private access to the main levels public bathroom. Further back a corridor, framed on one side by the living rooms stone fireplace, connects the master suite to the rest of the house. Entrance to the living room can be gained through a pair of openings flanking the stone fireplace, or via the open concept kitchen/dining room. Neutral grey cabinets featuring a modern take on a recessed panel look, line the perimeter of the kitchen, framing the elongated kitchen island. Twelve leather wrapped chairs provide enough seating for a large family, or gathering of friends. Anchoring the rear of the main level is the screened in porch framed by square columns that match the style of those found at the front porch. Upstairs, there are a total of four separate sleeping chambers. The two bedrooms above the master suite share a bathroom, while the third bedroom to the rear features its own en suite. The fourth is a large bunkroom above the homes two-stall garage large enough to host an abundance of guests.

Wayzata Luxury Duplex Upper Lake Rental

Pillar Homes

Built by Pillar Homes - Photography by Spacecrafting Photography
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Solid Hickory

C & M Wood Flooring Center, Inc.

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Arcadia Traditional Ranch Home

Pankow Construction - Design/Remodeling - PHX, AZ

Jeff Beene
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"the welsh house"

New Old, LLC

Dustin Peck Photography
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All Projects

Craig Tuttle Construction, Inc.

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DeKay

Jeannette Architects

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Comfortable and Collected

Ann Lowengart Interiors

The family living in this shingled roofed home on the Peninsula loves color and pattern. At the heart of the two-story house, we created a library with high gloss lapis blue walls. The tête-à-tête provides an inviting place for the couple to read while their children play games at the antique card table. As a counterpoint, the open planned family, dining room, and kitchen have white walls. We selected a deep aubergine for the kitchen cabinetry. In the tranquil master suite, we layered celadon and sky blue while the daughters' room features pink, purple, and citrine.

Architectural Landmark

Mary Hickey Interiors

Photography: Troy Thies
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private residence

HF:architecture

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Ardley House

Macey Laurick & MJ Steen

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Crosby

Kurt Baum Architects

Steve Henke
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NYC apartment

Bradley M. Jones Photography

Bradley Jones
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Leavitt

Threshold Design Lab

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Chapel Cove- Vesta Home Show

David Clark Construction, LLC

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Stunning San Francisco apartment

Susan Fisher Photography

Susan Fisher Plotner/Susan Fisher Photography
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Wetmore Residence

Frederick + Frederick Architects

Richard Leo Johnson Photography
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Shore Avenue Residence

Michael Pagnotta Architects pc

John Martinelli
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French Country

Creative Touch Interiors

Traditional chest juxtaposes the animal print on chair provides whimsy and interest in this foyer.
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Traditional Light Wood Floor Hallway Ideas

Even though traditional hallways are primarily pathways between rooms, they can be so much more if designed well. Despite being a rather small space, the range of classic hallway decorating ideas is surprisingly big; adding built-in bookcases or shelves to display books or interesting knickknacks is just the tip of the iceberg. Browse plenty of pictures of timeless hallways for inspiration and read the following tips to make sure yours is flawless and functional:

How do I add storage to my elegant hallway design?

If you have a small home, adding traditional hallway storage solutions is a great way to save much-needed space. When executing your hallway ideas make sure to avoid narrowing an already narrow space. Instead, think about how you can take advantage of the vertical surface of the walls. Stay away from full-sized furniture and try to incorporate built-in bookcases and skinny console tables into your hallway design ideas. Also, consider adding narrow shelves on the wall, just make sure they don't cut into your walking space since that is the hallway’s prime functionality! Another more involved classic hallway storage idea is to actually open up the walls to tap into unused space between the studs. This is a great way to add small nooks and shelving that don’t actually take up any precious space, but are perfect for showcasing timeless hallway decor. You’ll want to hire a professional to make sure there isn’t any plumbing or electrical running through the spots you want to open; if there is, and you absolutely need that extra space, you can always pay to have it moved or rerouted.

How do I incorporate traditional hallway decor?

Your traditional hallway decor should not overwhelm such a small space, but instead enhance it and complement the home’s interior. If you want to display a photo collection, grouping frames in odd numbers and varying the heights is one of the best hallway decorating ideas you can easily implement. You can use shadow boxes and art shelves to display quirky small accessories in your traditional hallway design, but try to rotate them out occasionally to keep in fresh and interesting. Wall space is key, but don't forget about your ceilings and floors as well. Ceiling lights, chandeliers or wall sconces can act as additional decor, while runner rugs are a quick, easy way to add color and pattern to a traditionally all-neutral space. Put in extra thought when choosing a paint color for the walls. Lots of traditional hallway ideas will feature light colors, which will keep the space feeling open and bright, especially if it’s lacking natural light. Don’t let that stop you from using dark or bright colors though, as these can have an equally impactful presence. If you are planning to use deep hues, consider using contrasting traditional hallway decorating ideas, like white picture frames and bright artwork. Also, keep in mind what color the doors in the hallway are — if they clash with the paint color you should paint them to coordinate, or consider going with a different wall color altogether.