How to Decorate Covering Hallway Utility Rooms

Camouflage a hallway utility room with decorative accents.

Utility rooms, wherever they are placed, are true workhorses of a home. They are the go-to spot for laundry, storage and oftentimes miscellaneous projects. Even when your utility room is confined to the hallway, it can still have a decorative element that represents your style and blends in with the rest of the decor of your home.

Things You'll Need

• Paint
• Curtain rod
• Curtain
• Pocket or French doors
• Artwork or photos
• Shelving
• Wall sconces
• Hooks

Instructions

1. Paint the hallway wall a neutral color, such as a cream or taupe, to allow the accents to stand out and to make it easier to coordinate fabrics.

2. Install a curtain rod to camouflage the utility area. Use a pattern or print that contrasts with the color of the hallway walls.

3. Install pocket or French doors with frosted panes to conceal the work area. Paint the doors in a complementary but contrasting color from the hallway walls for interest.

4. Create a simple gallery of artwork or photos on the hallway wall to take attention away from the work area.

5. Add wall sconces to make the area warmer, less drab and less utilitarian.

6. Hang a row of decorative hooks or a shelf with hooks to add depth to the hallway space; the hooks will also serve as functional hanging space when doing laundry and other projects.

References

• "Country Living"; Small-Space Decorating Ideas
• Home Made Simple; Home Décor Ideas for Stairs and Hallways
• "Southern Living"; Hidden Laundry Room