"Hallways set the scene for the rest of your home, but when they're narrow or lacking in natural light, they can feel more gloomy than welcoming. Whether it's layered lighting and reflective surfaces or structural changes like adding glazing or skylights,"
""Hallways often get overlooked, yet they're the first space you step into at home," says Vanessa Macedo, associate lighting designer at John Cullen. " Narrow hallway layouts and a lack of natural light can make them feel gloomy, but with the right lighting, even the darkest corridor can be transformed. Associate Lighting Designer, John Cullen Vanessa has been working in lighting design for almost eight years and offers consultation through her own brand AFAIR design."
Dark or narrow hallways can feel gloomy, but strategic interventions can dramatically improve brightness and atmosphere. Combine layered lighting—overhead fixtures, wall sconces, picture lights, uplighters and low-level LEDs—to create depth and soften shadows. Use reflective surfaces, lighter paint shades, and swap heavy furniture to increase perceived openness. Structural changes such as adding glazing or skylights will introduce natural light where possible. Solutions vary from quick, low-cost weekend updates to larger renovations, enabling improvements for many budgets and home types while prioritizing warmth, balance and visual continuity through thoughtful lighting and surface choices.
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