I think hallways are often looked over and forgotten as places in our home we can decorate, make useful and just generally enjoy beyond just walking through them to get to another space. A few words came to mind every time I’d walk up our stairs that lead directly to this landing/hallway. Ugly. Ewww. Gross. It was brown…so much brown! As a matter of fact, the entire living room was also painted this color when we moved in. The previous owners had a real thing for brown. I decided enough was enough and went full steam ahead on this hallway makeover. One you’re up at the top of our stairs, you can either turn right into our master bedroom or make a U-turn left and access 2 other bedrooms and a bathroom. It’s a pretty short and narrow hallway and only one side has a wall. I know I could do this hallway makeover so that we had more joy when we entered this space!
I knew I wanted to brighten it up and give it that black + wood + gold treatment I love so much. Minimal spaces are really speaking to me lately. I painted it all bright white and painted the window mullions black. I really LOVE black + white when it’s done right. My dining room is black and white too. I feel like the walls sort of turn into a neutral. Anyway, back to the hallway. Here is our small, narrow hallway now!
The shiplap hallway wall is probably my favorite thing in the whole hallway. It’s imperfect and rustic modern with a little glam. White planks + brassy nail heads = Awesome. So pretty!!
I was never sure what to do with this little built-in alcove in the wall. It used to have a phone jack in it! We don’t even have a land line but our house was built in the 1950’s. I thought sitting something in it would just get knocked over (three kids and two cats, it happens a lot) so I decided to make a mini hanging planter.
The picture frames I painted gold are filled with Van Morrison lyrics from the song “These are the Days”. It has extra special meaning to my husband and I so I typed the words out and printed them for just a little personal touch.
I wanted a rug up here but didn’t want to spend much money on it. Again, I decided to make my own! You can see the DIY Rug with Tassels here. I also built the blanket ladder for around $5! It’s not perfect but it’ll do just fine š I’ll post about it next week!
Here’s the other end of the hallway where our Reading Nook is in one closet and a bedroom and bathroom in the other two doors.
I’m pretty much in love with this hallway makeover. Next week I’ll have lots more details and tutorials š
Other projects in this space:
What do you think of the hallway makeover? What do you have going on in your hallway? I’m still undecided on what to put on the stair wall. I don’t really want a gallery wall so I’m coming up short. What’s on your stair wall?
OMG I love it!!! That wall treatment…UH-Mazing!
Thanks Stacey! That Gold Studded Plank Wall was a major labor of love! Next weel I’ll share a trick I learned to keep the nail heads from bending š
It all looks so updated and great! But, is that throw rug at the top of the stairs? Looks like an invitation to disaster to me.
Happy to report, no disasters ever happened due to a rug being near stairs.
Are you kidding me, Leigh Anne!! It looks so, so good! I want to come over right now and pet your plank wall. I can’t believe that it’s the same hallway. It’s so much lighter and brighter. Beautiful work.
Thanks Sarah! You can pet my plank wall if I can pet your fireplace š
Amazing! I love the little addition of gold at the corners. This so so bright now, you should enjoy walking by there all the time now. Admire your work!
Thanks Emily, I appreciate your comments! I’m glad you like it š
This is just gorgeous! Leigh Anne, I totally adore it. Every.single.thing.
Thanks Bre! You’re so sweet!
Where do I start? I am in LOVE with this!! You did everything write all the way down to the smallest of details. The transformation is beautiful!
Thanks Jessica, I’m glad you like it! Thanks for stopping by!
Love, love, love!! I’m looking around my house right now trying to figure out where I can put in a planked wall!!
Thanks Amy! Aren’t planked walls fun?! I cut everyone of those boards by hand. I’ve got muscles now and if we ever move I’m taking it with me!
You need to put a miter saw on your Christmas list! Life changing!! Although sculpted arms are a nice bonus when using a hand saw š
That miter saw is on my list!!
Beautiful! I love it! What a huge change. Now you’ve gotten my wheels spinning! š Btw…..it’s nice to meet another “Leigh Anne” even though my name is spelled differently! š
Thanks!! I always say the same thing when I meet a new Leigh Anne (LeAnne!) š
Wow! I love this! The arrow is my favorite, did you make it?
Tania
Thanks Tania! I did make the arrow, and it was SO EASY! Here’s my post about it: http://houseologie.com/diy-wooden-arrow/
LOVE LOVE LOVE your new entryway…especially that black arrow!!!
I love how bright and airy it is and I am in love with that arrow š Fantastic job Leigh Anne.
Thanks Amberjane!
This is awesome Leigh Anne!! I LOVE that plank wall (obviously) haha and I especially love the accent of those little nail heads. Such a bright transformation. Awesome job!
Love it ! I would totally copy you if I only could š
That’s an awesome compliment, thank you!
Okay this is so adorable! I looooooooove the lyrics and the ladder. I’m looking forward to the post on that cause who doesn’t need a $5 blanket ladder?? Lol. I’m so excited!
xxxxooo Randell
Thanks Randell!
Gorgeous transformation! You are a talented photographer! We do not have anything on our stairwell wall so looking forward to see what you come up with!
Thanks Jayleen!
Love the hallway makeover! So beautiful!
Leigh Anne, I absolutely love this! What a great use of a transitional space! It’s perfect! š
Thanks Roxanne!!
I love everything about this! Love the planks with the little nail head trim details. I also LOVE the arrow. It’s pretty amazing to see the before and after. Great job!
Thanks so much!! That arrow was so easy to make!
This is absolutely AMAZING! I will be redoing my hallway this year and you have given me just the inspiration I needed ~ love, love, love this!
So fresh and lovely–reminds me of the landing that was at the top of my gandma’s farmhouse stairs. Sigh, I miss that house.
Thanks Becky! It definitely has a bit of a farmhouse feel to it š
Great job Leigh Ann!!!!
I Love it.
Thanks Mark!
What an amazing transformation — and proof that even overlooked areas (like hallways) can be gorgeous!
Thanks Amy!!
I love everything about what you’ve done here. That planked wall is fabulous! And the black window, song lyrics, arrow, blanket ladder and plant hanger in the niche…oh my goodness! You hit a home run in this space š
Wow! Thanks for the kind words Julie, I really appreciate it!
Fabulous!!! Featuring you in my next post!!! XO, Aimee
Wahooo, I’m excited! Thanks for featuring my makeover Aimee!
Wow, I think I like just about every element of this makeover! Your little hanging plants in the wall alcove is so clever. Those little cutouts are so hard to style. Thanks for linking up to The DIY’ers!
This space is incredible, what an amazing transformation! Thanks for sharing it over at The Makers!
LOVE this…found you through Upcycled Treasures…I am a new Bloglovin’ follower!!
Hi Cheryl, thanks for stopping by!
Hi Lee Anne! I just wanted to let you know that I LOVE your Hallway Makeover, and I’m featuring you as one of my Rockstars this week from Creativity Unleashed!
As a Rockstar you’re in the running for this week’s MEGA Rockstar! Grab your friends and come vote at http://www.theboldabode.com/2014/07/rockstars-creativity-unleashed-26.html
The MEGA Rockstar gets loads of love including:
1. Shout outs on all my social media houses.
2. A bucket full of Pins to my biggest group boards
3. A big sidebar ad proclaiming them the MEGA Rockstar of the week
4. And a feature in my weekly newsletter!
Congratulations and Good Luck!!!
Thanks so much Gwen! I am OVER-THE-MOON excited! You rock!
Oh how I LOVE this space! The planking, the black window, the blanket ladder… such great character!
Thanks for your kind words Gretchen!
What a gorgeous makeover! I can’t believe that is the same space. Thank you so much for sharing at The Handmade Hangout!
LOVE this makeover! Stunning!
Thanks so much!!
This is such a wonderful transformation. Love the planked walls and all the extra details you added to the space. It is so light and airy now – just lovely!
Thanks for the inspiration,
Suzanne
Thanks Suzanne, I’m glad you like it!
Thanks so much for linking up last week at Creativity Unleashed. featuring you tomorrow on the blog! š
Thanks so much Jocie!!
It’s amazing how a little paint can brighten up a space so much! This space turned out great!
Great makeover. So pleasing to the eye.
Mary @ Orphans With Makeup
I love the space, you did such a great job with it! Hopping over from Minette’s Maze!
Yay! I wanted to let you know that I’ve featured this beauty on today’s Link it or Lump it link party! You’ve also been pinned to our feature Pinterest board. Be sure to stop by and grab a feature button!
http://www.delineateyourdwelling.com/2014/07/link-it-or-lump-it-party-number-45.html
This turned out so beautiful! Love the plank wall! Your awesome project is being featured today at Your Designs This Time! Thanks for sharing with us!
Emily & Erin
I can’t get over the before photo, oh my gosh did you transform this space! It looks AMAZING and that planked wall is so much fun with the gold details! This is being featured at The Makers link party this week, woo-hoo! We hope you will stop by to grab a button and link up. Plus we are also hosting a giveaway this week to celebrate our 25th link up. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!
This is such a great makeover! I’m featuring you at the Do Tell Tuesday part!
Thanks Lisa!!
Hey girl! Just wanted to let you know that you are this week’s MEGA Rockstar! Whoo-hooo!!!!
I’m shouting you out on all my social media outlets, adding you to my sidebar and have tons of pins going up tonight on my biggest boards starting around 7PM EST! I’ll also be featuring you in my weekly newsletter on Thursday.
I hope you get LOTS of love this week! You totally deserve it, girl!!!
What’s in my stair wall? Exactly what you don’t want… a gallery š I’m not one for matchy-matchy, so my frames are not alike. I have old, black and white family photographs on their original frames… just can’t change that. If I could suggests things I’ve had in the past… a beautiful, large, hanging quilt, a mirror collection (those would probably look better if the frames were all the same color – spray paint!), or frame the wall with molding, dividing it in at least 3 equal spaces. You could put art work or leave it alone. Happy Haven!
I bet your gallery wall is beautiful! Love your ideas!
Wow! What an amazing makeover! Just painting the walls white and adding in one planked wall made a huge difference. The wall art goes fantastic with the room. Great job! As for the stair walls…. I have a gallery wall so I’m no help. Can’t wait to see what you come up with though.
Thanks Amber! MY wheels are still turning on that stair wall. I considered a clipboard wall but my husband made a certain face so I’m moving on lol
I found your site via Rambling Renovators and am so glad I did. This is a fantastic makeover! I keep on scrolling up and down to see the before and after. Wow.
You’ve just inspired me to rethink our entry way (:
The icing on the cake is that black window. Inspired!
Amazing transformation!!! Doesn’t even look like the same house!! I love what you did with wording in the frames, very creative!!
Thanks so much for stopping by and your kind words!!
Your hallway is absolutely fabulous!! Planks, the arrow, colors, everything!!! Well done!
Thank you so much Jeannine!
Oh my goodness, this is amazing!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that plank wall, what a fun idea and it totally gives it new character!! I need to make one of those blanket ladders, too!! And the rug! I need everything about this area. Haha! Great job, pinning!! š
Thank you so much! This is definitely my favorite space in our house right now!
Too cute!!! I cannot wait yo have a house to add my personal DIY touches to! You have such great ideas!!!
I love this! It is so homey and I looooooove black and white!
It’s beautiful!!!! Awesome job. Pinning and sharing!
Thank you Stephanie, you are so sweet!