The aesthetics of the room from which one goes out into the outside world in the morning indirectly affects one’s mood and sense of self. For some, the hallway is a small room behind the front door where you can leave your outerwear, plus a narrow passage into the room. The thoughtful design of the entrance hall and corridor forms the first impression of guests about the owners, combines beauty and functionality, and completes the interior style. This is why designers pay so much attention to auxiliary rooms. Application useful recommendations– the ability to create a fashionable and stylish design on a few square meters.
The first impression of a home is formed almost instantly, as soon as you cross the threshold of the hallway
Design and functionality of the passage space
The times remain in the distant past when the design of corridors and hallways was not given importance. Previously, everyone had approximately the same apartments and furniture - a small hallway filled with closets and shoe shelves and corridors cluttered with trash. Today, the design approach has changed radically - free space, visual expansion of areas and functional design of every meter of horizontal and vertical plane are valued.
The hallway is the most “passable” place in the apartment, therefore its functionality should be at the highest level
Corridors and passages are designed primarily for quick and unhindered movement to adjacent rooms. Nothing should interfere with transitions, floors should be easy to clean. The floor material should not be slippery. Therefore, when undertaking renovations in the corridor and the design of the adjacent hallway, it is customary to choose tiles based on their aesthetic properties and rough texture.
The entrance hall is the entrance part of the apartment, which can consist of the entrance hall itself, and also include a corridor or part of the hall
The lower and upper quarter of the walls in the passages are usually not used. Here it is proposed to organize storage systems. It is better to make the lower shelves shallow, leaving more space for free movement along the corridors. These planes can be closed (behind the doors) or open. They can be filled with shoes, books, work tools, workpieces, and any similar things.
Most old-style apartments do not have a separate hallway at all. Once upon a time she was not isolated. According to modern design trends, it is customary to separate the hallway from the corridor by visual means of zoning.
At open floor plans the hallway is separated by a partition or visual zoning is used
The appearance of adjacent rooms (finishing and color scheme) should have something in common and complement each other. The overall style of the entire apartment is an ideal option, but this does not always work out for those who have recently become interested in renovation. The design of a large corridor in an apartment is easier to vary stylistically than a narrow space with built-in wardrobes. But a reasonable organization of the hallway space with multifunctional furniture and well-chosen accessories will meet all the requirements for comfort and aesthetics.
The opening in the form of an arch with lighting looks stylish and harmonious
How to arrange the interior of a small hallway with a corridor
A harmonious arrangement of an apartment is unthinkable without a rational distribution of all functional areas. A few square meters of corridor behind the front door is often what is called a hallway. But on this “patch” we have to:
- put on your shoes (take off your shoes), preferably while sitting;
- take off your outer clothing and leave it somewhere (get dressed);
- put bags and packages with purchases;
- leave an umbrella, gloves and hat;
- place seasonal jackets, coats and shoes.
There should be a place for everything, and in a limited space it is quite difficult to allocate it for all these things. First of all, it is recommended to get rid of the old furniture "hallway", if any, and large cabinets. It is better to make one shallow built-in wardrobe “compartment” at the end of the corridor or between two interior doors. This is a great way to store seasonal clothes. In a compact version, it is important to correctly distribute interior space, and sliding mirror doors will not block a narrow corridor.
A mirrored wardrobe performs two functions at once
Sometimes there is so little space that only hooks for coats and a small shelf for shoes can fit
Advice. Even if you cannot do without cabinet furniture in the hallway, place it only along one wall.
- folding platform on a support;
- soft folding top of the ottoman with a hidden drawer inside;
- open shoe shelf with a seat.
Multifunctional furniture is a godsend for a narrow corridor combined with an entrance hall. Alternative option– lower storage systems along the corridor, the top of which is partially equipped with seats (closer to the hallway), the rest are convenient shelves.
A shoe bench, as a rule, also serves as a place to store shoes.
Hanging cabinets visually lighten the interior and simplify cleaning
A folding transformable chair that turns into a comfortable ladder, from which you can easily reach the mezzanine, is also good. Also, any folding transformations and inverted ottomans will help to make the most efficient use of small-shaped furniture in the interior of the hallway-corridor. The shoe area can be arranged in different ways; it is important to combine it with a comfortable seating area.
Vertical planes narrow hallway can be equipped rationally. Behind a beautiful common door with decor may be hidden:
- housekeeper;
- electric meter;
- niche for useful little things and even a safe.
Regarding such a necessary attribute of a hallway as a mirror, there are many options if there is no room for it on the wall.
A mirror is often placed on the inside of the front door
Table. Options for hallway mirrors
| 1. Mirror on the front door | On the inside, with good fastening and a soft shock absorber so that it does not break due to a knock on the door. |
| 2. Interior door inserts | They are often included in the design; when choosing from a catalog or to order, preference is given to decor with a wide, highly reflective stripe. |
| 3. Mirror facades | Wooden furniture with mirror inserts on the doors (hallway classic). |
| 4. Inserts inside furniture | Opening door with mirror on the inside, good decision when there is no point in cleaning the facades or all the furniture, it is better to add LED lighting. |
| 5. Mirror finish empty wall | A popular technique for visually expanding space is using tiled cladding, ordinary narrow mirrors and plastic inserts with high reflectivity. |
It’s convenient when a mirror allows you to see yourself in full height
Using a mirror you can visually expand a narrow, elongated hallway
Zoning the corridor and hallway
The interior of a narrow hallway, separate from the corridor, should be not only functional, but also aesthetic. In accordance with modern design trends, if the hallway turns into a corridor, it is customary to visually separate it. This is facilitated not only by the hanger and shoe rack at the front door.
Zoning the hallway using flooring
It is important to emphasize the separation with finishing materials:
- The floors in the design of the corridor and hallway are separated by contrasting finishes. For example, the hallway has beautiful imported tiles or marbled porcelain tiles. Linoleum, laminate or parquet are appropriate in the hallway.
- The hallway walls are finished with the most practical materials– washable wallpaper, tiles, plastic. The adjacent corridor can be modernized with eco-friendly materials, such as bamboo, veneer and cork wallpaper, decorative plaster and gypsum modeling.
- The ceiling, if it has defects, can be hidden tension fabric, but zoning different types lighting and edges around the perimeters.
The accent wall can be finished with natural or artificial stone
Decorative elements can also define a corridor, for example, make a home gallery on a free wall:
- collection of cups and sports awards;
- exposition of handmade works;
- author's photos;
- children's drawings;
- assembled puzzles;
- thematic selection of pictures;
- a collection of masks, figurines, dishes, and strange things brought from travels;
- original collage from wallpaper remnants.
All these techniques will become an unusual addition to the corridor design after renovation.
What finishing materials to choose for the corridor and hallway
A corridor is not just a connecting passage space that connects all the rooms in the apartment. Finishing materials, their color and texture should not just overlap, but harmonize.
When choosing a floor covering, the main criterion will be durability. There is no equal to porcelain tiles here
A good alternative to tiles is oak parquet, but its cost is quite high
Advice: If there are no interesting ideas or they are used in other rooms, give preference to neutral design of the passages.
The decoration of the hallway ceiling depends on its height and shape of the room
White It is considered to be easily soiled and impractical for a hallway combined with corridors, although it is an ideal backdrop for any color scheme. The most noble tones are pastel, blurry shades of a pure natural palette. However, when choosing the main color, it is better to focus on what color scheme is in the adjacent rooms, warm or cold.
Before purchasing decorations for corridors, they often turn to catalogs to select wallpaper. But today the usual paper classics have a lot of competitors, including vinyl, liquid wallpaper and eco-friendly materials.
The modern design of the hallway uses materials that are resistant to wear and high humidity.
Hallway walls are often finished with wear-resistant wallpaper or painted
For families with children who constantly draw on the walls, textured paintable fiberglass wallpaper is suitable. They can be periodically repainted with a convenient roller with attachments, and this is quick and more economical than repainting traditional rolls each time. Only the next shade should be a little darker than the one underneath, so that there are no bald spots.
Wood finishing is a timeless classic that will never go out of style. But natural materials are always expensive; they are used in luxury cladding. In the catalogs you can find many options for imitation wood:
- lamellas for walls (the same laminate, but with a different method of fastening);
- decorative panels;
- furniture panels;
- eco-veneer in different formats;
- laminated wood look plastic panels;
- textured washable wallpaper;
- wood pattern tiles.
You can take different materials for the hallway and corridor, the design will only benefit from this. If there is at least one free wall, use modern photo wallpaper with a pattern that expands the space. This could be a panorama of the city or a landscape with an untouched corner of nature, a door behind which there are steps leading to an ancient street with flowers.
There should be no useless things in a small room
Other artistic techniques can be used as decor for the corridor wall:
- stencil drawing;
- a black and white silhouette of a favorite character or musical idol, independently transferred from the image into cells;
- any outline image to be filled different colors based on the principle of stained glass;
- mosaic made of broken tiles, colored glass and pieces of mirrors;
- fresco to order.
Some owners try to reduce the cost of lining the corridor during renovations, others spare no expense on this, inviting specialists to paint walls and ceilings. However, even in any budget option made with your own hands, nothing will stop you from using a good idea or choosing a creative design on photo wallpaper.
Advice! Drawings with a 3D effect or visual-spatial illusions look interesting. In terms of costs, this is no more than trivial washable wallpaper with mediocre ornaments.
Interesting wallpaper will enliven the interior of the hallway
Stylistic choice when decorating corridors
For harmonious combination rooms decorated in different styles, it is not recommended to use the third option, it is better to do something neutral. Agree, it’s ridiculous to go from a country-style kitchen through a Gothic-style hallway (with torchlights) to an antique-style bathroom. This is too much, although there are fans of such stylistic contrasts and elaborate decor.
The Scandinavian style, combining simplicity and convenience, is well suited for the design of the entrance area.
In the same way, a “golden” transition in a modest high-tech apartment will not look luxurious, but vulgar and pretentious. Luxurious golden wallpaper with monograms are suitable for palace, baroque or rococo style.
It is impossible to say with certainty that this or that style is most suitable to emphasize the exquisite design of the hallway and corridor. However, it is better to make it stylistically neutral, with an emphasis on classics, with wood and stone. Or you can choose modern urbanism - with its glass and plastic.
This minimalist style corridor is easy to clean
Minimalism, with its ascetic rejection of decor and unnecessary furniture, is an excellent solution for a narrow corridor. The following is used as a neutral cladding:
- decorative plaster;
- painting walls in light shades;
- plain wallpaper;
- "wild stone";
- tile cladding;
- “bare” brickwork with whitewash.
In all other options, the design ideas for the hallway and corridor with a pronounced stylistic connection are applicable. For example, stained glass windows are actively used in the Gothic and Art Nouveau styles, but they differ in the theme of the design.
Stained glass windows can decorate both the walls and the ceiling of the hallway
Wooden carved panels are oriental attributes, but they will look good in any eclectic and ethnic interior.
A classic hallway can be complemented with paintings in carved frames(order portraits of your family from an artist). This is appropriate if the bottom of the corridors is decorated with molded panels, and the upper ¾ of the walls are decorated with plain surfaces. The style will be complemented by parquet or laminate with a noble wood pattern or marbled floor tiles.
For classic interior the hallway should be large enough
High-quality finishing that emphasizes the style of the room is stylish design corridors and hallways in the apartment. Color and texture remain secondary considerations when it comes to practical and environmentally friendly cladding, which is of decisive importance today. Great examples harmonious design auxiliary premises - in our photo selection.
Video on how to make your hallway cozy and practical
It is very good to have a beautiful large hallway and corridor. The interior of such premises should be decorated in a certain style. A huge hallway is not as easy to decorate as it seems. It should be borne in mind that excessive space and lack of details make the room uncozy. It’s also not worth overloading the room with unnecessary interior items, so that there is no feeling of clutter.
Decorating a large hallway
If you have a hallway large sizes, then before designing it, it is better to seek advice from designers or look at a photo of a large hallway with a similar layout. There are times when the area of a room is visually reduced to make the room more comfortable. Dark color reduces space, so you should pay attention to this. Think through a sufficient number of interior items in advance.
If you still like light shades, you can do it another way. In the interior of a large hallway, you can select an area for clothes – a dressing room. For example, install a built-in wardrobe. Thus, you get a dressing room and reduce the area of the corridor.
Designers advise decorating the hallway, hall, corridor and living room in the same style. The white color of the coverings looks very beautiful in the living room. But for a corridor, white is not a very favorable color, because this is the first place a person enters from the street. Therefore, not everyone decides on white walls and floors.
Walls can be decorated by combining colors. A good solution for the design of a large hallway is wood panels and cork. The walls can also be covered with wallpaper or plaster.
Fabric coverings, tiles, as well as MDF and PVC are not entirely suitable for finishing. Fabric coverings instantly get dirty, and the panels carry cold into the atmosphere. To avoid monotony, you can use moldings, false panels and cornices.
For classic style in the hallway, can be used cork panels or wallpaper. Wallpaper can be one tone or striped. The stripe creates a feeling high ceilings, and the distance of the walls visually decreases. If you want to see a hallway in a country style, then you can use wallpaper with a floral print, decorative brick or light cladding.
The brightness of the colors implies a modern or avant-garde style. In the large corridor there is room for the designer's imagination to run wild.
It is better to choose floor coverings from durable material, for example moisture-resistant laminate. Using floor coverings from different materials looks good in the interior. For example, put laminate flooring in the hallway, and ceramic tiles near the entrance.
Tiles are the most a good decision for the corridor, as it does not require special care and is quite wear-resistant. In addition, using tiles you can zone a room.
A large hallway can be visually made smaller by using rich, dense shades.
When decorating light walls, it is better to choose warmer colors. Contrasting shades will help delimit the space and make the room visually smaller. Can also be laid on the floor bright tiles. Corridors typically do not have windows, so you can replace one wall with a slightly translucent partition to allow natural color to come through.
Furniture for a large hallway
When choosing furniture for a hallway that has a large area, you should pay attention to large items. Select furniture to match the style of furniture in adjacent rooms.
No hallway is complete without a hanger and shoe rack. It is better to choose a wardrobe with sliding doors.
Sliding wardrobes come with a mirror on the door; they look very beautiful, and there is no need to install an additional mirror.
A necessary element in the hallway is also a pouf. You can comfortably put on your shoes while sitting on the ottoman. When choosing furniture, pay attention to its functionality. For square rooms it is better to choose a modular kit.
It is better to choose darker shades of furniture for a large hallway. The best option for this is wooden furniture. Such furniture is not cheap, so MDF can be used as an alternative.
Decorative elements in the hallway
Paintings, family photos, flowers in vases, and large figurines will help fill the emptiness in the room. Such elements must be combined with the interior style.
Products made from natural materials, textile draperies and unusual paintings are great for country style. For high-tech style suitable furniture made of leather, unusual lamps.
The classic style is characterized by framed paintings, gilding, and wood decor.
In the style of romanticism excellent option become elegant lamps, mirrors, vintage items and porcelain figurines.
Hallway lighting
For lighting it is better to use warm soft color. Light plays a huge role in the interior, so lighting should be installed close to the mirrors. A multi-level ceiling with built-in lighting looks very nice. For a regular ceiling, the decoration is a chandelier, combined with the style of the interior.
Photo of the interior of a large hallway
If the size of your hallway leaves much to be desired, this does not mean that you should not pay due attention to it. Moreover, the design of a small hallway in an apartment requires optimal use of free space and careful selection of suitable colors. Real photos of small hallways in our favorite city apartments will help you decide on the final option.
First, let's look at some nuances, which, if ignored on your part, can seriously prevent you from getting a high-quality result that is pleasing to the eye.
Less details
The modest size of your hallway does not allow you to go wild in terms of saturating the space with certain details. If you ignore this design rule, you risk seriously ruining your interior. Something like the photo below.
Stick to unpretentious minimalism - and you will be happy!
Less furniture
Beware of large-sized furniture - there is a chance that it will steal the harmony and comfort from your hallway. Prefer shallow cabinets, small chests of drawers and shelves. 
When placing furniture, stick to a single color scheme. Indefatigable play with shades can ruin even the most good idea design of a small hallway in an apartment!
Sliding wardrobes are a great solution
An irreplaceable thing is a built-in wardrobe in a small hallway. It will allow you to save precious free space and provide great convenience in terms of organizing the vital things in this room. 
Angles - don't forget
If there is a corner in your hallway, there is a reason to use it for a built-in corner wardrobe or any other type of furniture. 
Avoid dark colors
When choosing a color scheme for a small hallway, consider the use of dark shades carefully. No, this does not mean at all that it is better for you to give them up altogether, but at least it’s worth using them wisely and combining them with light ones for balance. 
Don't be afraid of mirrors
For modestly sized hallways that dominate our apartments, it makes sense to integrate the use of mirror surfaces into the design concept. They will help give the room the desired volume and emphasize certain details in the interior.
Ceiling
There are a lot of options for finishing ceilings in a small hallway. For example, you can take the path of least resistance and use basic whitewashing. Moreover, white color gives a good illusion of increasing space. 
Another, quite simple, but much more common option is suspended ceilings. There are many positive aspects from this decision: there is a higher aesthetic appeal and the possibility of expressive decorative finishing, and a wide selection of lamps for organizing hallway lighting. The photo below illustrates an elementary option that attracts attention precisely because of its unpretentiousness. 
If you are not lazy and put in the effort, you can create quite nice things from simple drywall. 
Lighting
To ensure that your small hallway does not seem even smaller after the final installation of cabinets, shelves and other furniture accessories that make human life easier, there is a reason to take care of decent lighting. Otherwise, all your work will be in vain: and your beauty will simply not be noticed. IN in this case the owners made do with just one large lamp. 
But here the owners did not skimp on the luxurious lighting of their small hallway. Although it itself is made in warm and light colors and, most likely, did not need such support “from above”. 
In some cases, it is enough to get by with one LED light bulb. We have already demonstrated an example of such a solution above, let’s consolidate our opinion and provide one more “proof” to support our thesis. 
If you want to emphasize some detail in the interior of the hallway, you can use lamps for this. For example, in the option below, wall-mounted lights highlight the mirrored mosaic on the opposite wall, creating an incredibly rich and eye-catching effect. 
Despite the dominance of LED lamps, neatly mounted directly into the ceiling, some owners successfully use the good old lampshades. Attention: this is not a universal solution; its use is limited by the nature of the interior design of your hallway. 
A small flashlight right at the entrance seems to illuminate your hallway and guests appearing in the doorway. Domesticates from the doorstep - the expression like nelya more aptly describes the essence. 
For dessert in this section - amazing harmonious design a small hallway in an apartment with big ambitions. Ideal color balance, not a hint of temperature conflict, conceptuality at the forefront and delicate tenderness - what else can I add?
The option is much more modest - but you can invest the saved money and effort into designing the interior of other rooms in the apartment.
Wall finishing material
The choice that owners face is great: from decorative plaster (examples -) to ceramic tiles and wallpaper. The owners of this premises limited themselves to the latter option. 
Stone motifs in the design of small hallways are no less common than plant-themed wallpaper. Most often, the role of a tool for expressing stone texture is decorative plaster. It is lightweight and convenient for cladding. 
A timeless classic: a time-tested wallpaper pattern that will last for decades to come. Ideal in cases where the room cannot boast of extra square meters. 
Similar motives, however, this hallway seems a little boring to us. However, the owners did not set themselves the goal of impressing everyone with their original design - they only skillfully used the space and achieved a certain degree of coziness and comfort. 
The walls can simply be painted. If you do this quality paint and quite skillfully, you can achieve perfect color rendition. 
A little higher we looked at stonework and classic wallpaper separately. Below is an example of the rational use of these two materials in one small hallway. 
The rule of light colors in small rooms applies. Look, the hallway is not just small - it’s tiny, but the color is chosen so well that you only notice it when you set a similar goal for yourself. 
Sometimes you can take some design liberties and install unusual furniture or some intricate accessory in the hallway. 
Vertical wallpaper in this room looks somewhat infernal. The ceilings become higher, the room gains weight and the necessary dimensions. 
By and large, one can find fault with the white color only in one case: it is indecently good, eternal and universal. 
The same can be extended to beige. The choice of beige color is often perceived as a sign of bad taste, but when you look at photos like these with examples of the design of a small hallway in an apartment, you realize that this is not so. A nice and cozy room, the owners of which heeded all the basic points of the correct construction of the interior in the small Khrushchev-era corridors and hallways. 
Choosing a floor covering
One of the most popular types of flooring for modern city apartments is linoleum. It is cheap, has good properties and, in general, allows you to painlessly resolve the issue of choosing the correct material for your floor. A typical example of frequently used linoleum in small hallways is in the photo. 
Another common flooring option for the vast majority of apartments with a small hallway is laminate. More durable than linoleum, but at the same time somewhat more expensive. A combination of laminate and ceramic tiles is often used in hallways. The immediate threshold and entrance area are laid more durable and not so sensitive to abrasion and mechanical stress tiles. Everything else is laminate. 
An example of linoleum that emphasizes expressiveness. Many owners have recently opted for just such options, focused on conveying an abstract design. 
How to lay tiles in a small hallway? There is an opinion that diagonal laying makes the space wider. The usual one, on the contrary, leaves everything as it is. An example of the latter is in the photo below. Your choice? 
Time is rapidly developing, and now traditional laminate is being replaced by ceramic tiles and granite. Feature - the characteristic laminate texture and size are preserved. These tiles look great in the hallway. In addition, it is functional: porcelain stoneware has a good anti-slip coefficient, will withstand any impacts and will please the eye for many, many years. 
Do you want to add originality to your small hallway? Use paintings - this is an excellent way not only to emphasize the expressiveness of the room, but also to visually enlarge it.
Conclusion: As you can see, the design in a small hallway in a city apartment does not have to be boring, stereotyped and uninteresting. Having trouble impressing your guests with the size of your entryway? Impress with a meticulously designed interior, competent organization of free space, warm, “atmospheric” lighting and... your friendly smile. The latter is on your conscience, and you can learn everything else by carefully studying the real photos of hallways in city apartments presented above.
Photo: vk.com, ok.ru, uhouse.ru, citydog.by
The walls in the hallway are the main component of a beautiful and original interior. With the help of various creative and stylish finishing options, you can create a special atmosphere in the corridor and reflect the individuality of the entire room.
Nuances of wall decoration
- It is better to decorate the walls in a small hallway in light and warm colors; they will significantly expand the space.
- For such a room, it is advisable to choose wear-resistant and non-staining finishing materials.
- In a corridor with little lighting, it is not recommended to use too dark finishing options.
- According to Feng Shui, if there is an empty wall in the apartment opposite the front door, it should be decorated with various paintings or photographs.
How to decorate the walls in the hallway?
When choosing, you need to not only rely on taste preferences and ideas of beauty, but also take into account the characteristics of the material.
Stone
Artificial stone or stone imitation is very durable and environmentally friendly. With their help, you can decorate all the walls in the hallway or apply only partial decoration, for example, play with the space around the front door, and thereby create a rather unusual design in the hallway.
Mirror wall
Allows you to transform the space, visually expand it and create an original play of light. An exquisite mirror surface increases the lighting of the room, giving the interior volume, airiness and a certain coolness.
Tile
Porcelain tiles have anti-vandal properties and have a long service life. This type finishing or tiles are considered very practical decor for the corridor, as they are easily washed from any kind of dirt.
Brick
Brick walls are quite a bold and bright interior solution. Products imitating small bricks bring a special charm to the interior. Quite often, white finishing is used for the corridor; it makes the room more expressive and unusual.
The photo shows a small hallway with a wall decorated with brickwork.
Painted walls
The simplest and most cost-effective way to design. Since the walls in the hallway should be easy to clean from dirt, it is better to use moisture-resistant types of paint, such as enamel.
Wallpaper
They allow you to make the design of the corridor truly interesting. Washable vinyl, non-woven or photo wallpaper will not only create a unique interior, but will also last quite a long time.
The photo shows a spacious hallway and walls decorated with wallpaper with drawings of birds.
tree
A universal type of finish that is durable and long lasting. Wooden products They have a very beautiful texture and bring a feeling of comfort, warmth and peace of mind to the atmosphere of the corridor.
- Lining. A natural, aesthetically attractive and practical design option. The lining retains its original appearance for a long time; such wall covering is unpretentious in maintenance and installation.
- MDF wall panels. These composite models can have different colors and textures. MDF boards or panels in the interior of the corridor will look very beautiful and will add a special atmosphere to it.
Decorative plaster (textured)
Using the textural, imitation and color properties that decorative plaster has, you can achieve amazing effects. The relief surface with various patterns is perfect for decorating any style.
Laminate
Inexpensive, but at the same time quite effective type of finishing, which has many positive qualities. Laminate on the wall in the hallway can be used as inserts or to decorate one of the walls.
PVC panels
Lightweight plastic wall panels with a top protective layer will not be subject to mechanical stress and will not lose their presentable appearance for a long time. This cladding has enough easy care, for example, dirt can be removed using a regular damp sponge.
What wall color should I choose?
Color solutions wall covering for the corridor.
Grey
Gray color, rich in shades, is an excellent auxiliary background for bright interior accents. With its help, you can soften the situation, make it calmer and at the same time unusual.
In the photo brick finishing walls gray in the corridor.
Blue
Mysterious, mysterious and intriguing blue, will become great solution for hallways with lots of lighting.
Brown
Chocolate shades of brown always create a natural and warm atmosphere, give a feeling of comfort and fill the room with peace and tranquility.
Black
It will allow you to add expressiveness and uniqueness to the interior of the corridor. The black wall will become the main accent and will look very elegant, chic and original.
Burgundy
Gives the room an expensive and luxurious look, and at the same time, makes its design more thoughtful, detailed and clear.
White
It will add cleanliness and lightness to the atmosphere and will highlight other elements of the hallway decor. This wall design will be an excellent option for small or narrow spaces.
The photo shows a narrow corridor with walls lined with white brick.
Blue
Graceful shades of blue or gray-blue fill the space with tenderness, airiness and give the room a feeling of incredible spaciousness. A room decorated in this color will look especially advantageous if you add bright yellow, green or other accents to it.
Turquoise
Wall decoration turquoise color is very fashionable, relevant and modern. With its help you can bring incredible freshness to your interior.
Wall design options in the corridor
Unusual wall decoration turns the corridor into unique design project.
Backlight
Decorative lighting is quite original technique, which allows you to complement the interior and create an aesthetic effect in it. Lighting elements located on the walls significantly transform the space and give it a complete look.
In the photo there is a hallway with lighting on accent wall, finished with laminate.
Panel
Picturesque painted panels fill the corridor bright accents and make it sparkle with new colors. Exclusive drawings will undoubtedly become the center of everyone's attention.
Soft wall decoration
It has high aesthetic appeal, as well as a respectable and expensive appearance. Soft wall decoration envelops the atmosphere in luxury.
Drawings
A variety of designs are considered a worthy option for updating a room.
- Painting. So versatile decorative technique is very popular in modern design. With the help of artistic painting, you can set a certain mood for the environment and add aristocracy and sophistication to it.
- Strip. Capable of setting a certain rhythm to the space, bringing dynamism and liveliness to it. The alternation of contrasting colors and shades will undoubtedly attract the main attention.
- Trees and flowers. They make the environment more harmonious, calm and peaceful. Such drawings play not only an aesthetic role, but also have a certain impact on spatial perception.
In the photo there is a wall with a pattern of multi-colored stripes in the hallway.
Moldings
Thanks to moldings, you can discreetly decorate the walls or make an interesting accent on them. This decorative technique allows you to create an authentic atmosphere.
Frescoes
Provide great opportunity decorate and decorate the room in an unusual way. Harmonious themes that match the style of the hallway will create a unique and slightly magical atmosphere in it.
Bas-relief
The aesthetics of the bas-relief attracts attention. You can create this type of decor yourself and get an unusual and interesting design.
Mosaic
Thanks to various complex compositions, patterns and images, it is possible to add a touch of brightness and originality to the corridor with extraordinary ease.
The photo shows a hallway with a wall decorated with a golden mosaic pattern.
Accent wall
The wall surface, highlighted with an unusual texture, bright color or a drawing, is a special interior technique that a priori guarantees an excellent result.
Round shape
A round wall is a decorative element that does not need excessive decoration. Neutral and simple textures of finishing materials will not distract attention from the unusual rounded silhouette.
Stickers
They perfectly emphasize the individuality and style of the interior. A variety of bright stickers will not only create positive visualizations, but will also help hide imperfections that have arisen on the walls.
The photo shows a hallway and a lilac wall, decorated with a sticker in the shape of a tree.
What to hang on the wall?
The main types of decorations that can be used to decorate an uneven or empty wall:
- Mirror. A well-placed mirror, by adding perspective, will give the room spatial depth and spaciousness. Such decor improves the visual perception of the room, changes its proportions, increases the level of illumination and makes the stylistic concept of the hallway more expressive.
- A picture. Decoration in the form of paintings or posters will add a special personality to the atmosphere, fill the space with positive energy and create a certain emotional background in it.
- Photos. They create a lively and cozy atmosphere. With this design you can create a memorable design.
The photo shows a large mirror on the wall in the interior of the corridor, made in light colors.
Many small or large details on the wall will allow you to place the necessary accents in the interior, which will determine the mood of the entire room.
In what style is it better to decorate the walls?
Popular design options in various styles:
- Modern style. This style requires balance and requires a sense of proportion. Decorative plaster, brickwork, wood, glass panels or models that imitate marble, granite or other types of stone will be an excellent solution for modern design.
- Hi-tech. To design a high-tech style, cold or light shades are often used. Uncomplicated and simple types functional finishing will highlight the fundamental features of this direction.
- Classic. Expensive finishing materials in a calm and noble color scheme would be appropriate here. Decor in the form of luxurious paintings, mirrors, stucco, sculptural elements, frescoes or panels will be a beneficial addition to the classical style.
How to decorate the corners of the walls in the corridor?
Brick or stone masonry, slightly protruding above the surface, is suitable for decorating corners. This design has a fairly neat appearance and becomes an organic addition to the entire interior.
Methods for finishing a niche in the wall
A niche can be an excellent alternative for a closet, open wardrobe or hanger. In addition, such a detail allows you to profitably save space and adjust the perception of space.
Ideas for decorating a small hallway
It is advisable to decorate a small or narrow corridor space in more subdued colors. Minimal wall decor and neat finishing will create a feeling of complete harmony, sophistication and impeccable taste.
The photo shows a small hallway with walls painted beige.
A competent and moderate approach to choosing shades is important here; it is not recommended to use too many colors or use contrasting small details.
Photo gallery
The walls in the hallway can completely change the interior and create the desired microclimate in it. Various options finishings and accessories will give the space an individual and original character.
The hallway is always the most accessible place in the house; it is through it that entrances to other rooms are designed.
Interior in different layouts apartments may include:
Small hallway
Small dimensions should not be a reason for frustration. Minimalism is perfect for decorating even the most modest hallway in an apartment.
The color of walls and furniture should be light. To visually expand the space and place vital things in the interior, a wardrobe with mirrored doors, an ottoman and several shelves for hats and various small items are suitable.
If you have space, it is worth purchasing a corner wardrobe for outerwear, and it is convenient to store shoes and boots in a shoe chest.
Large hallway
Sometimes you can find a hall of very impressive size, in which you can not only arrange the furniture advantageously, but also place a fireplace with a rocking chair or a comfortable guest sofa and a library.
The large area allows the use of dark, rich colors and bright furniture.
If there are windows, next to them you can organize a recreation area, a corner for creativity or sports.
As lighting in dark time lamps and floor lamps will come in handy for a day.
The built-in lighting will also look original.
Corner hallway (decorating the corner in the hallway)
There are such apartment layouts where the doors of the bathroom, kitchen, utility rooms and all rooms open into the hallway, and only one corner free from doors remains for placing furniture. For such cases, there are corner cabinets; they are spacious and can “dissolve” in space if their facades are replaced with mirrors.
Narrow hallway
The most difficult thing to decorate is a narrow hallway that resembles a corridor.
For her, as for small rooms, designers use light colors walls, floors and furniture. The use of combined materials on the floor will allow you to zone a narrow space, and delimit an area for storing clothes and shoes, and a place for the hall.
There may be photo wallpapers with deep perspective or mirrors on the wall. This technique will allow you to adjust the dimensions of the interior.
Another interesting adjustment option can be considered highlighting one of the end walls warm color.
Instead of traditional furniture in a corridor-type room, it is better to place not wide hat shelves and wall hanger with hooks for clothes.
A light source that should be located in the center will help to play up an uncomfortable elongated space so that the soft penumbra darkens the ends of the room. Interior door can be replaced with an arch.
Hallway in Khrushchev
The concept of “hallway in Khrushchev” most closely corresponds to a narrow and small hallway. Consequently, the same design techniques apply to it: a light palette when choosing wall and floor decor, a minimum amount of furniture.
The closet can be replaced with hooks; an ottoman-locker or a narrow chest of drawers is suitable for shoes.
Mezzanines can provide additional storage space.
Hallway in a private house
When designing private houses, at the request of the customer, the hallway door can open:
If we are talking about central Russia, with the first and second options it is worth taking care of double doors to avoid possible heat loss.
The door in a private cottage can be made of glass, this will solve the problem of lighting during the day, and in the dark a floor lamp or several sconces on the walls will be enough.
When decorating walls they use decorative plaster, painting, finishing wall panels. It is not recommended to decorate the walls of such a hallway with wallpaper and drywall, as moisture and temperature changes can damage their integrity.
The hallway can be covered with wallpaper if it is preceded by a veranda, which creates a vestibule and protects the room from the entry of cold air and moisture.
When installing heated floors, ceramic tiles or linoleum are used as a covering.
The ceiling can be either whitewashed or stretched.
In the hall of a private house there is often a staircase that leads to the second floor; this point must be taken into account when creating a project for the interior of the room. It is important that the staircase and the hallway room are in the same harmonious style.
If the staircase has forged railings, designers recommend introducing forging into the design of the hallway itself. These could be lamps, a hanger or a comfortable sofa with twisted forged legs.
A smart solution would be to use wood of the same texture on the steps and furniture facades.
It is convenient to arrange a dressing room under the stairs or place shelves and a clothes hanger.
Sometimes the hallway in a private house is combined with a living room; in this case, in addition to standard wardrobes for outerwear and mirrors, you can arrange a relaxation corner from a sofa or armchairs and a coffee table or bookcase.
Depending on the size of the hallway in a private home, you can use both factory-made modular and designer furniture assembled to order.
Furniture in the hallway and its placement (including designer furniture)
For furnishing hallways, there are many unified storage systems for outerwear and shoes. The choice is limited only by the size of the room, the taste preferences of the homeowners and the cost of the products.
It happens that standard furniture does not fit the size of the existing room, then it is worth considering making custom-made furniture according to individual sizes.
When decorating an interior, according to the decorator's idea, sometimes exclusive things are required, in this case it is worth taking a closer look at collectible design solutions.
Selection of storage systems
An important factor when choosing furniture is dimensions. Before purchasing, you must carefully measure all distances taking into account the opening of the doors of cabinets and cabinets.
When choosing a storage system, you need to consider the following:
Wardrobes
In order not to clutter the hallway, you should choose a convenient and spacious wardrobe.
It is convenient to store outerwear in a closet with sliding mirror doors. Clothes will be hidden behind the mirror facade from prying eyes, and the mirror will visually increase the size of the hallway.
A compact cabinet with mezzanines can become perfect choice For small family.
A spacious corner wardrobe will fit perfectly into the interior and, in addition to outerwear, you can place an ironing board, a vacuum cleaner and even a bicycle in it.
Modular designs compact and convenient. Combining several items into one makes it possible to wisely use the hallway space.
Along with ordinary cabinets, do not forget about built-in storage systems.
Cabinets and shoe racks
Cabinets can be standard or narrow, sometimes they are combined with a seating area. The choice of one option or another is based on the dimensions of the hallway room.
The color of the shoe rack should match or be combined with other furniture and wall decoration.
Shelves
When furnishing the interior of an apartment hallway is not at all possible due to its small dimensions, you can replace the cabinets with shelves and hooks.
Seating area
An integral attribute of the hallway is a sofa or ottoman.
When arranging small rooms, they can be successfully replaced by a well-chosen shoe rack.
Entrance doors in the hallway interior
Doors for the hallway should look like a single ensemble. Even slight differences in color and texture in small room will be noticeable. They can be different in design: solid and glazed, but made in the same style. Doorways should be the same color as the door leaf itself.
Light doors in combination with the same light walls they will visually increase the space, so they can be used in small rooms.
Dark doors can be original accents in the spacious hallway of a private house or large apartment.
In cramped Khrushchev apartments, most of the hallway walls are occupied by doors.
In order to make reasonable use of space, you can replace some of the doors with arches or use sliding structures.
Multi-colored doors look creative in long corridor.
Modern hallway style
Modern interior the hallway should be:
The non-trivial design of a modern hallway can amaze the imagination of those entering: futuristic shapes of furniture and extraordinary lighting can inspire fantasies on the theme of space or surprise with trendy materials used in decor.
Modernity with a touch of minimalism, with its modular systems and simplicity of forms, is suitable for people who wish to leave the interior of the apartment hallway as free as possible.
Classic
To show your status and importance, it is worth remembering the style of kings - the classics. Upon entering the classic hallway, guests immediately understand that this is not just an apartment - this is an apartment, and this is not a house, but a palace!
In the classics, two colors are used simultaneously:
The main one is used to cover walls; warm shades look harmonious next to furniture made of natural wood. Accents can be decorative textile details: upholstery of a sofa, armchairs or ottomans.
The center of symmetry is the mirror; the surrounding space is formed in relation to it.
Provence
The airy lightness of Provence will fit perfectly into the interior of the hallway.
The slightly provincial style is distinguished by elegant wooden furniture with aged elements and natural materials in the wall decoration.
Imitation of stone and uneven plaster, forged elements of staircase railings will add a special charm to the room.
Loft
Finding yourself in a loft-style hallway, you immediately get the impression that creative people live here. Ideally, this style is suitable for decorating large areas.
Using the rules of visual expansion of space, you can create such an interior in a small room.
Brickwork will not “put pressure” on those entering if it is painted white.
If the hallway is large, you can decorate the ceiling with wooden beams, creating the feeling attic floor.
Wood or parquet flooring will fit well into the loft style.
Discreet furniture matches perfectly with the floor and wall decoration.
Scandinavian
Simplicity and environmental friendliness fully correspond to the understanding of modern design.
The Scandinavian style, which is based on the use of one white color and simplicity of shape, is perfect for small apartment hallways.
Whitewashed wooden boards on the floor and a rug in neutral shades, a minimal amount of light-colored furniture and a mirror are all you need to create a comfortable Scandinavian hallway.
Creative solutions in hallway design
Modern designers are constantly working on individuality created interiors.
For this purpose, unusually shaped pieces of furniture are used in the hallway: original hooks, non-standard Scandinavian shelves for shoes and hats.
hangers and stools in the shape of trees as an accent for eco-style.
Hallway color schemes
The color scheme is fundamental when decorating the interior. For the right choice important factors should be considered:
Light
All pastel shades are universal, look good in large halls and are simply irreplaceable in small hallways.
Light colors go well with cool colors.
White color is also suitable for decorating any room, but will require more attention and care.
Dark
In a spacious hallway, you can safely combine dark colors, but you should adhere to the “three colors” rule.
Dark shades can aggravate the feeling of a small enclosed space, so you should not abuse them when decorating Khrushchev-era apartments.
Finishing and materials for the hallway
Materials and texture are of no small importance when designing a stylish hallway. Decorating with wood will give the room coziness, and glossy suspended ceiling– space.
Walls
An ideal option for decorating walls in the hallway interior would be PVC and MDF wall panels or textured plaster.
For small rooms it is worth using light shades.
Vinyl wallpaper is scratch-resistant and easy to care for.
A vertical strip will visually “raise” the ceiling, and a horizontal strip will “ground” it.
When decorating walls, you can use wood and artificial stone finishes.
A mirror will be an excellent addition to your wall decoration.
Ceiling
The ceiling in the hallway interior can be based on a design solution:
The ceiling surface is:
Floor
The hallway is a high-traffic area, so it’s worth considering the flooring carefully. The ideal option would be ceramic tiles or laminate with a high wear resistance class; high-quality linoleum is also suitable for this purpose.
Lacquered coatings are not suitable for hallway floors.
When choosing a floor covering with a pattern, it is important to remember that a transverse pattern expands the space, while a longitudinal pattern narrows it.
Lighting
Lighting plays an important role in design. Large and voluminous chandeliers can weigh down the interior of an already small space, so you should choose wall and spotlights.
In the hallways apartment buildings Most often there are no windows, so you should take care of the proper placement of light sources.
The lamps can be located on the ceiling or walls; additional lighting of the floor due to LED strips mounted in the cabinet or ottoman will not be superfluous.
Photos of real projects
Hallway design in Scandinavian style
Classic hall interior
Modern design corridor
Provence style
White loft
Conclusion
The design of the hallway reflects the attitude of the owners towards themselves and their guests, so the design of this important room should be approached thoroughly.
