Hallways

Many people are so riveted by the art photography of wild Sable Island horses they might miss the mystery at the end of this hall. (Need to show this to Floria Maria)

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Malibu designer Tracy Murdock created a dramatic destination at the end of this hall with the Fernando Botero nun painting flanked by two Persian paintings on easels.

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Walnut arches have a telescoping effect in this entry hall north of Boston. A perfectly proportioned painting by Sue Knoll at the end almost seems to have magnetic powers.

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6. Storage. If you so happened to be blessed with a wide hallway near bedrooms, it's a perfect opportunity to build a linen storage cabinet. This vintage home is given a great linen closet with some true style, and even some decorative shelves for display purposes.

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5. Drop zone. While most mudrooms are self-contained rooms, this hallway, with built-in cabinetry, bench and storage galore, is transformed into a perfect entry and exit into the home. The key to make this work is to make sure all the surfaces are durable and cleanable. The diagonal tile floor also helps "widen" the room visually.

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2. Art. A hallway sometimes has the largest, uninterrupted wall space in a home and is a perfect locale for a home-based art gallery. This hallway art gallery provides a destination spot for visitors to view the homeowner's prized art. A simple and straightforward monorail lighting system highlights all the art in an appropriate manner.

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Tip: For your ever-growing family, use narrow picture shelves and standard sized frames so you can rotate pictures on a regular bases.

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A gallery wall is the perfect opportunity for you to display all those silly family photos you love

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Don't have the room for a wall of built-ins? Here is a wonderful option that will still give you plenty of storage space without claiming the entire hallway.

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