A Hallway Paint Refresh

Published November 3, 2023

Dan and Sarah are the husband and wife team behind Joinery & Design Co. Creating and sharing inspiring spaces together is what they do best, through sharing design tips and DIYs that will help their audience bring beauty and inspiration into their homes. They don’t just focus on the end results, their pride is in the process by focusing on each step, giving it their very best and sharing their learnings along the way.
A Note From The Home Depot
Refresh your hallway with paint! Sarah and Dan of Joinery and Design Co shows how they transfomred their hallway space using paint.
Table of Contents
A Hallway Paint Refresh: Transforming with Black Mocha!
The New Star: Black Mocha
Preparation Essentials
The Transformation
The Final Reveal
A Hallway Paint Refresh: Transforming with Black Mocha!

Hello, friends! We recently embarked on a hallway makeover journey. Our initial paint color had those blue-ish undertones that didn't quite fit our style, prompting us to take action. After a little online shopping at The Home Depot, we decided on Behr's Black Mocha and the results were pure magic.
The New Star: Black Mocha

Behr's Black Mocha caught our eye with its warm and rich charm, making it the perfect choice for our hallway transformation.
Preparation Essentials

To ensure the new paint looked its best, we patched up holes, scratches, sanded for a smooth surface and gave the walls a thorough cleaning. Preparation is such an important step when taking on any painting project!
For those sharp and crisp lines, we enlisted the help of trusty painter's blue tape. We taped where the baseboard meets the floor and along the top edge of the wall treatment!
The Transformation

Applying Black Mocha was a breeze and swiftly wiped away those unwanted blue-ish undertones. It is amazing how a small change in paint can make such a difference in the overall appearance of the hallway!
As the paint dried, we peeled off the tape to reveal the sharp lines we desired. Our hallway emerged transformed and elegant. Not to mention nice and fresh for the upcoming holiday season!
The Final Reveal

We put the light switches back on and cleaned up the space. To complete the look, we added a stylish runner rug with cozy fall vibes!
We are so glad we made this change! When your current paint color doesn't quite cut it, don't hesitate to make a change. A fresh coat of paint can work wonders, turning a lackluster space into a fabulous one. Enjoy your painting adventure.
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