If you’re unsure how to decorate a hallway, you’re not alone. Because of the lack of floor and wall space, it’s not always easy to envision how adding details could actually make your hallway feel more open and elegant. To offer up some inspiration, we asked designers to share some of their favorite small space tricks. From paint colors to furniture and mirrors to wallpaper, here are their best hallway decor ideas to try in your home.

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Also, stairwells are the perfect space for framed family photos. “To make the arrangement uniform, choose the same frame but in different sizes,” Roberts suggests, “You can also make the space more interesting by adding art or even a piece of furniture at the top of the stairs, paired with a great light fixture.”