Decorating Ideas for Sofa Table Hallway

Walls

• Decorate the wall behind the table to blend in with the rest of the home or stand out and command attention. Use a bright color that complements the rest of the home if you want the wall to draw the eye or use a simple, neutral color that blends into the background. Hang an interesting mirror above the sofa table that complements the finish and style of the table. For example, an antique mirror with an etched border would work above a Victorian-era table, whereas a simple round or square mirror would look best above a modern table with clean lines. Create a pattern with a group of smaller mirrors, such as squared mirrors. Artwork or a collage would also work.

Table Top

• Decorate the top of the table with framed photographs, memorial flags or small statues. Candle arrangements, floral arrangements or a large bowl filled with candy or pebbles are simple ideas that can be traded for seasonal or holiday decor when necessary. Add a table runner, such as a lace doily, that complements the style of the table. Ornate candelabras work for a formal hallway, while small trinket boxes or shallow bowls can catch your keys and other items as you walk into your home.

Floor

• Place a runner along the hallway in front of the table to make it a comfortable place to rest your feet while you enjoy the items displayed on the sofa table. Choose tile, hardwood or carpet floors if you can redo the floor in the hallway to complement the stain and style of the table. Temporary solutions, such as a runner, are easily updated when you want to change your decor.

Lighting

• Hang a chandelier above the table to draw attention to that space in the hallway. Install wall sconces on either side of the mirror, artwork or pictures to draw attention to the walls. Lamps, candles and lanterns can provide a soft glow to focus the eye on the small accessories on top of the table.