Will Ellis
Mid-sized mid-century modern light wood floor and beige floor hallway photo in New York with green walls

Entry hall with walnut accent wall. Scott Hargis Photography.
Hallway - large mid-century modern light wood floor hallway idea in San Francisco with white walls

Mid Century Modern Property

Peninsula Building Materials

Ammirato Construction
Mid-sized mid-century modern light wood floor hallway photo in San Francisco with gray walls

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Iconic Mid-century - Home Remodel

McCutcheon Construction Inc.

This is the view straight ahead of the entry doors, with a huge new window highlighting the beautiful deck, fountain, and garden beyond. The dark wall helps draw the eye to the outside. Robert Vente Photographer

Traditional Meets Modern Classic

Inspired Interiors

Example of a mid-sized 1950s light wood floor hallway design in Chicago with white walls

Whole Home Custom Interior Remodel

RRS Design + Build, LLC

Allison Cartwright, Photographer RRS Design + Build is a Austin based general contractor specializing in high end remodels and custom home builds. As a leader in contemporary, modern and mid century modern design, we are the clear choice for a superior product and experience. We would love the opportunity to serve you on your next project endeavor. Put our award winning team to work for you today!

Royal Woods Modern Mid Century Bright and Airy

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Photo: Amy Bartlam
Hallway - mid-sized 1950s light wood floor hallway idea in Los Angeles with white walls

Mid Century Modern Property

Peninsula Building Materials

Ammirato Construction
Example of a mid-sized 1960s light wood floor hallway design in San Francisco with gray walls

Built-In Bench

risa boyer architecture

Walnut slat wall and bench at back entry. Photo: Jeremy Bittermann
Inspiration for a mid-sized 1950s light wood floor hallway remodel in Portland

Mid-Century Modern, Whole House Renovation in Spring Mill Indianapolis

WrightWorks, LLC

The bedroom hall features two 24x24 skylights. The laundry/mechanical room is the door at right, with the master bedroom at the end. The engineered hardwood floor is white oak, wide plank, with a Monocoat finish. Photo by Christopher Wright, CR

Colorful Mid-century Modern

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Mid-century modern light wood floor and yellow floor hallway photo in Other

Riverside

Matthew Viederman Architect PC

Inspiration for a mid-sized 1960s light wood floor and beige floor hallway remodel in New York with white walls

Midcentury Kling Residence Renovation

k YODER design, LLC

The design retains the integrity of the original architecture, preserving the Kling four-sqare plan and cruciform circulation while maintaining the rigor of the interior structure and spatial divisions. © Jeffrey Totaro, photographer

Westlake Village

ae design

Inspiration for a small 1950s light wood floor and beige floor hallway remodel in Los Angeles with white walls

Dosch House

Penny Black Interiors LLC.

Inspiration for a large 1950s light wood floor and beige floor hallway remodel in Portland with white walls

Woodview Remodel

Merzbau Design Collective

Remodeled family room with skylights, new oak floors, maple cabinets and shelving. Photo: Brian Mihealsick
Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern light wood floor hallway design in Austin with blue walls

Mid-Century Modern home remodel

John Webb Construction and Design

Here is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by opening up the main living space with two small additions off the back of the house creating a seamless exterior wall, dropping the floor to one level throughout, exposing the post an beam supports, creating main level on-suite, den/office space, refurbishing the existing powder room, adding a butlers pantry, creating an over sized kitchen with 17' island, refurbishing the existing bedrooms and creating a new master bedroom floor plan with walk in closet, adding an upstairs bonus room off an existing porch, remodeling the existing guest bathroom, and creating an in-law suite out of the existing workshop and garden tool room.

Virginia Highlands Home

WAKE + LOOM DESIGN

Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern light wood floor hallway remodel in Los Angeles with gray walls

Orinda Mid-Century Modern

The Home Co.

Example of a mid-sized 1960s light wood floor and white floor hallway design in San Francisco with white walls

Mid-Century Modern Light Wood Floor Hallway Ideas

Even though mid-century modern hallways are primarily pathways between rooms, they can be so much more if designed well. Despite being a rather small space, the range of 1950s 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 1960s hallways for inspiration and read the following tips to make sure yours is flawless and functional:

How do I add storage to my mid-century modern hallway design?

If you have a small home, adding 1950s 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 1960s 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 mid-century modern 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 mid-century modern hallway decor?

Your retro 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 mod 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 mid-century modern 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 retro 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.

Mid-Century Makeover

Wiedemann Architects LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized 1960s light wood floor hallway remodel in DC Metro with white walls