Why your hallway feels like a tunnel (and the fix)

iArchitect Design Insight Newsletter START HERE Read Time: 2 Min A narrow hallway doesn’t have to feel like a tunnel. Most people blame the width — and go straight to knocking down a wall. That’s the wrong fix. Here’s what actually decides it. 1) It’s about length, not width. A hallway can be just 3 ft (90 cm) wide and feel completely fine — as long as it stays under about 10 ft (3 m) long. Short and narrow is comfortable. It’s long and narrow that reads as a tunnel. 2) Watch the ceiling....