Now new houses with a convenient layout of apartments are being actively built. But most of the old ones do not go anywhere, and the Soviet-style apartment is distinguished by the presence of a narrow corridor that needs to be arranged in such a way that there is as much space as possible for free movement and that all the furniture is located as functionally as possible. And of course, do not forget about modern design. It is quite possible to make a small corridor practical and stylish.
Peculiarities
As a rule, the hallway of a standard Khrushchev is a narrow, sometimes excessively long corridor. And in the design of its design you need to provide for every little thing. It is best to make a drawing before repair, which will show the arrangement of furniture, the placement of lamps, the necessary sockets, the possible division into zones, decoration elements. Each detail located in a small corridor should work for its visual increase, as well as perform a specific function. Useless things in a small room should not be.
When placing furniture, it should be borne in mind that the minimum width of the passage should be about 80 cm. You cannot leave less. Also, the repair of this room should be approached taking into account the presence of pets in the house. If the pets of the owners are a cat or a cat, it is recommended to abandon the wallpaper on the walls, otherwise they will soon be mercilessly peeled off. It is worth choosing a material that is more resistant to external damage.
Let's also not forget about the harm that small, but already able to draw, children can do to the walls. Anticipate that you may need to clean these surfaces frequently.
How to visually expand the space?
The problem of small space in the corridor can be solved in several ways. The main thing is to take into account the layout, rationally arrange the furniture, choose good lighting, successfully combine the colors of the floor, walls and ceiling, correctly place the elements that will decorate the room. The main disadvantage of a narrow hallway needs to be beaten so that every guest entering it can envy and take him for dignity.
At first glance, it seems that a room 80-90 cm wide and about three meters long is difficult to visually enlarge and arrange in such a way that there is enough room for movement. Do not despair, there is practically nothing impossible in our time. Create a project for your hallway, based on the following recommendations:
- Zoning. The corridor can be divided into two functional areas: the entrance and the entrance hall itself, the vestibule. They are distinguished by different materials, colors, suitable furniture. For example, in the entrance area you can leave hangers for outerwear, a shoe rack and a pouffe, and in the lobby you can place a chest of drawers, a cabinet, a mirror, shelves for decor elements, wall decorations. At the entrance, lay floor tiles in dark colors, and cover the rest with, for example, laminate, parquet or tiles of a different color. You can also use a mat to separate.
- Bright hues. You should not get carried away with white, but the use of such shades as pale pink, beige, light blue, turquoise will make the hallway visually wider.
- Contrast. If the walls and ceiling are made in delicate pastel colors, then the floor, doors, furniture can stand out in contrast with them. Conversely, if you decide to stick dark wallpaper, you should choose light furniture, as well as doors.
- Reflection. It always plays on the visual expansion of space. Place several mirrors in the hallway, make the wardrobe doors mirrored, place mirror inserts in the doors, use glossy surfaces of furniture, floor, ceiling. You can choose one of the above or combine several options.
- A diagonal floor pattern will bring the room closer to the shape of a square.
- Good lighting. It's not worth saving. The distribution of light must be well thought out before starting repairs. It is recommended to use small spotlights. They can be mounted in the ceiling, wall or floor.
ceilings
Ceiling finish depends on its height. Not all materials are suitable for low ceilings, so you need to be careful here:
- If the ceiling is low, it is best to use a stretch option. A glossy finish on the top surface will help increase the space. Although you can consider matte material.
- If the height allows, the choice may fall on suspended structures, behind which it is good to hide electrical wiring, irregularities in the ceiling base. It is possible to embed lamps in such a ceiling. It is also worth noting its heat and noise insulation functions.
- Multi-level drywall constructions are suitable for a hallway with a high ceiling. The number of levels depends on your preferences and financial capabilities. The most luxurious options are three-level configurations, columns and arches. The most common and popular variety is a two-level ceiling. At will, the levels can be highlighted in different colors, built in a lot of lamps, neon lights.
If the corridor is quite long, the ceiling can be divided into fragments, just like the floor, highlighting them in different shades or placing a beam at the top to match the doors and baseboards, separating the zones.
It is better to choose a color lighter than the color scheme of the walls, a common option is white. A good choice - spotlights built into the ceiling located along the entire length of the hallway. For convenience, you can make two switches for two functional areas or install a motion sensor at the entrance.
Furniture
Placing pieces of furniture in a narrow hallway is an extremely responsible matter, and you need to approach it with all seriousness. It depends on how comfortable it will be for you to dress, put on shoes, put yourself in order, move around, etc.
In a private house, for example, it is not uncommon to have a small vestibule where you can take off your shoes, undress and only then go into the hallway, furnished with furniture. In the apartment, these zones are combined into one, and to achieve convenience in it is a lot of work.
It is best to stick to the concept of minimalism. You need to place only the most necessary, taking into account the practicality and functionality of each detail.
If the area allows, it is appropriate to put a closet. A common option is a combined cabinet design that combines a wardrobe for outerwear, mezzanines, shelves for shoes, shelves for accessories, all kinds of drawers, often a bench. Do not forget about the possibility of placing mirrors on the cabinet doors. A good solution would be to install in the design room interior lighting. This is both a good design move and an additional light source.
If there is very little space, give up the closet and get a hanger. A few hooks on the wall will suffice. A shoe rack is also among the essentials in the corridor. It can be placed under a hanger. To save space, it is appropriate to combine a cabinet for shoes with a bench.
Placing hanging shelves on the walls is a good solution for the interior. They may be needed for some small things, jewelry, souvenirs, cosmetics, keys and other things. For the same purpose, you can put a small table. Among other things, a landline telephone will perfectly fit on it.
To expand the space, use glossy furniture or objects with mirrored inserts.
Reflection of surfaces from each other will play into your hands. It is acceptable that the furniture contrasts with the rest of the room. Try to keep nothing at the front door, especially if it opens into the apartment. Remember also that the depth of the cabinet, chest of drawers or cabinets should not exceed 40 cm.
Lighting
If in a private house sunlight can enter the hallway, then in an apartment this is impossible. Due to the absence of windows, the corridor is deprived of natural light. Therefore, it is necessary to provide it well with artificial lighting.
Not only lamps can help with this. If you remove some of the interior doors, for example, leading to the living room or kitchen, then light will flow into the hallway in some way. As for the fixtures, their location, number and style depends on the overall interior design.
Depending on the style, small pendant chandeliers, recessed spotlights or LED strip can be placed on the ceiling. In any case, it is advisable to refuse one large chandelier and opt for several small light sources.
Luminaires can be placed around the perimeter or in the middle of the ceiling.
The use of hanging chandeliers is possible only if the ceilings in the room are high. It is permissible to hang stylish sconces on the walls. They will look especially advantageous next to reflective surfaces or opposite them. But consider the width of the corridor - wall lamps should not interfere with movement. It is recommended to place them at a height two meters from the floor. It is best to use diffused light sources. For this, matte ceiling lamps directed upwards are suitable.
Individual decorative elements can also be illuminated. For example, small spotlights can be placed in paintings or photographs. Illumination can be equipped with ledges and niches in the corridor. Along the entire length of the junction of the wall and floor, the LED strip will be stretched in an original way. It is worth paying attention to the color of the highlights. The best is yellow. It does not irritate with excessive brightness and does not put pressure on the psyche.
Colors
Beautiful interior design of a narrow corridor will help create the right colors. The classic version is from light tones to dark ones from top to bottom. The ceiling, for example, is white, the walls are made in beige, cream tones, and the color of the floor is close to natural, as an option - natural wood.
- The walls should be slightly darker than the ceiling. The most suitable shades are light gray, pale yellow, pale pink, blue, mint, peach, light green.
- The floor should be darker than the walls. Options for drawings or patterns on the floor are possible. A common option is a floor that resembles a chessboard. Possible colors: brown, dark brown, dark gray, black, black and white combination, dark blue.
- An interesting color scheme is the division of the wall into two parts horizontally using a molding. The top is usually lighter than the bottom. This choice will help get rid of the tunnel effect of a long corridor. Molding is usually white or chosen to match the color
- Drawings and patterns should match the overall style of the interior of the hallway. It is better not to use vertical stripes on the wallpaper, this will narrow the room. It would be best to opt for wallpaper with a small pattern and with vinyl chips, which will help hide the uneven walls.
- Don't be afraid to mix colors. Wide walls can be decorated with warm shades, and narrow ones with cold ones.
- Furniture and doors should not merge with surfaces. It is better if they contrast with the walls.
Decor
In the Khrushchev of a panel house, it is often not easy to adjust repairs to the desires and preferences of the owners. There are a number of features that should be considered when decorating any room in such an apartment:
- When repairing, it is necessary to eliminate the lack of heat and sound insulation, which is inherent in panel houses. In the corridor, this can be done with the help of a false ceiling and a high-quality expensive front door.
- When finishing the walls, you will have to eliminate their irregularities. About which wallpapers are best suited for this, mentioned above.
- Redevelopment is often impossible, since most structures are load-bearing.
- Due to the presence of reinforced concrete panels of a metal frame in the walls, problems with wall decor may arise if you decide to decorate them with hanging structures, paintings or photographs. Therefore, during the repair, you need to start, first of all, from the capabilities and properties of the house.
Despite the rather small area of \u200b\u200bthe room, there are many design options for a narrow corridor. It all depends on your imagination.
If the corridor is long, then it may have interior doors or openings without them. For example, in a three-room apartment, most likely all rooms will leave the hallway, which means that in the corridor we will see at least three doors, plus an entrance to the kitchen. As already mentioned, the absence of doors to the living room or kitchen can visually expand the space. In this case, an opening without a door will require a separate design.
Finishing the passages should be done with the same scrupulousness and accuracy as the decoration of any other details. In place of the door, you can create an arch that fits in its shape and size to the entire interior. For cladding, you can use drywall, artificial stone, plastic, fiberboard panels, depending on the style of the room. Platbands should be combined in color with skirting boards.
An interesting solution today is the self-leveling floor. It will hide irregularities and perform the function of a decorative element.
Furnishing the hallway with furniture is not only practical, but also stylish. For a cramped corridor, modular designs are well suited, which will also modernize it. A tribute to modernity can also be paid using lighting in the closet, on cabinets, shelves, niches, mirror frame.
The small width of the corridor can be played with paintings or family photographs, turning the room into a cozy gallery. Where, if not in a narrow room, decorate the walls with similar elements. They, in turn, can also be provided with additional lighting. Decorate the walls with stone. This gives originality and sets the tone for the entire home. It is also possible to use frescoes.
If there are enough shelves, place on them various accessories, awards, books, art objects, decorative candles, indoor flowers to your taste.
The design project has been accepted, repairs are coming - the most crucial moment. Finishing the hallway in a private house begins with the choice of building material. It is selected based on the developed project. First of all, factors such as strength, reliability, aesthetics, value for money are taken into account. It must be remembered that it is not the method of construction work that is important, but their quality.
Here are just a few tips to help you prepare for home renovations:
- pay attention to the color scheme: light and warm colors visually increase the space, complement the comfort, but are not practical;
- do not save on finishing materials: the entrance hall is the most exposed part of the house;
- select finishing materials, taking into account: wear resistance, the possibility of cleaning and special treatment with detergents, not forgetting about fashion trends;
- remember: tiles without a heating system are not suitable for cold hallway floors, a laminate board class must have increased moisture resistance, spotlights are best installed on plasterboard panels or suspended structures.
Finishing work in the hallway of a private house begins with the walls. For them choose:
- Vinyl wallpaper: economical, washable, more durable than paper wallpaper, but "breathe" much worse.
- Liquid wallpaper: level the surface, easy to repair or change, when varnished, they become moisture resistant.
- Decorative plaster: easy to work, durable, does not require additional care.
- Paint: Requires a perfectly prepared surface, inexpensive.
- MDF and PVC panels: there are three types (sheet, tile, typesetting) and differ in the degree of moisture resistance, not suitable for eco-style.
- Lining: remains relevant for rural and wooden houses, cottages, environmentally friendly and "breathes".
The entrance hall in a private house requires durable floor coverings from which dirt can be easily removed. Therefore, in their choice, designers and builders often stop at the following options:
- Linoleum: durable, practical, with many pattern options, there is a household (least durable), semi-commercial and commercial.
- Laminate: differs in wear and moisture resistance, durability. For the hallway of a country house, you should choose the most durable, not exposed to liquids.
- Ceramic tiles: wear resistance is measured in conventional units 1-5. For a hallway in a private house, tiles of 4 groups are chosen.
- Combined option: suitable for the hallway of a private house with an increased quadrature and allows you to apply the area zoning technique.
After laying the floors, the entrance hall in a private house is ready for arranging the ceiling according to the design idea:
- Finishing the ceiling: the ceiling can be painted or whitewashed, pasted over with wallpaper or ceiling tiles, it is possible to use decorative plaster or lining. Whitewashing and painting is carried out on a prepared, perfectly leveled surface.
- Stretch ceiling: unpretentious in maintenance, durable, made of drywall or special panels. Drywall requires finishing work - painting.
- Stretch ceiling: practical, perfect appearance, but installation is possible only by specialists, but it provides a wide range of color options.
It is well known that "the theater begins with a hanger", and an apartment, especially a private house, begins with a hallway. It is no coincidence that it is called the most important room: our guests come there, we, the owners, spend a lot of time there, we return there after a busy day. And everyone, returning home, wants to plunge into the atmosphere of comfort, peace, beauty and harmony.
But it is very important to create not just a beautiful, but a functional entrance hall, comfortable for everyone living in the house. This can be achieved on your own or with the help of invited experts.
Hallway design in a private house
It is advisable to start with drawing up a design project. However, your own fantasies should be subordinated to the relevance and rationality of the chosen options. The hallway is usually repaired after the repair of the rooms.
Walls
Repair of the hallway begins with the walls. They are exposed to a very strong influence from the outside. Moisture, dirt, accidental damage act on the walls. It is advisable to choose the material to be cleaned.
Vinyl wallpapers are well suited (they are inexpensive, have rich colors); paint (good for smooth surfaces, otherwise the walls will have to be plastered, leveled); MDF and PVC panels (the owner can independently tidy up the hallway; you can use any of the three types).
Increasingly, in recent years, they have resorted to the use of a variety of materials when decorating the walls of the hallway. For example, photo wallpapers are extremely popular.
The lower part of the wall can be finished with panels. And the top - plaster or paint. The main thing is that the wall decoration is not only practical, elegant, and meets all the requirements of a modern hallway.
floors
In any home, the floors experience the maximum daily load. This means that the flooring must be durable and easy to clean. They can serve as a decorative stone.
Another common type is tile. However, choosing ceramic tiles is not always easy. It is the floor tiles that should be purchased, because they are less fragile and not slippery.
Especially popular is, due to its durability, porcelain stoneware. True, this is not the cheapest option for flooring.
You can opt for a laminate. It will decorate the interior of your hallway. But be sure to consider the grade of the laminate. Choose waterproof and durable. Treat joints with special grout.
One of the economical options can be considered linoleum. You can choose semi-commercial or commercial types, since household linoleum is short-lived. Combined decoration of the hallway is also possible. Tiles are laid where heavy things will stand, and linoleum or laminate in other places.
ceilings
In some houses, the ceilings are quite high. That is why suspended ceilings are quite popular. Such a ceiling is convenient, because it makes it possible to install various lamps, hide electrical wiring.
To install a stretch ceiling, you will have to invite professionals. This is not an easy job that requires special knowledge and skills. You will have to pay a lot for the canvas itself.
But in finished form, the stretch ceiling will delight you with a perfectly flat surface and easy maintenance. In addition, this type of ceiling covering allows you to decorate it based on your own imagination.
The main thing is that your imagination is reasonable, and the stretch ceiling is in harmony with the style of the hallway. The ceiling can be finished in different ways: with paint, decorative plaster, wallpaper, whitewash and ceiling tiles. Before using paint or whitewash, it is important to prepare the ceiling: make it perfectly even.
hallway color
Many seek to visually enlarge the room. Then for the walls you should choose lighter colors than for the floor and darker than for the ceiling. It is well known that a small room will look wider, thanks to light shades.
Glossy materials also create the appearance of spaciousness. For a spacious hallway, matte tones are more suitable. The choice of color depends solely on your taste: some people, returning home, dream of being in peace and quiet. Therefore, choose calm shades.
For others, energetic, purposeful, it is important to feel like leaders even in their own apartment, and bright colors help them in this.
Oddly enough, black and white can also look interesting and bold. But not everything depends on your temperament. After all, the hallway is part of the interior of the apartment. Therefore, the first place should be the integrity and harmony of all premises. If desired, you can find any photos of the design of the hallway.
Furniture
After finishing the hallway, think about the furniture. A good solution would be wooden furniture made of MDF, chipboard or solid wood. As an option, you can offer metal or even plastic furniture. It's all about the amount that the owner of the house has.
Preference should be given to soft, calm shades. If you want to use as much of the hallway space as possible to store your belongings, a corner system will do. Shoes are perfectly located below, and above it you can arrange a seat. Sometimes it is built into furniture, which is extremely convenient: after all, then you don’t need an ottoman, bench or bench.
But the ottoman will certainly come in handy, because you can store any household trifles in it. Special shelves for storing shoes can be ordered separately. It is important that they are open and that the shoes are thoroughly ventilated.
Not to do without a spacious closet. In it, as a rule, clothes are stored not for every day. But in the hallway of a small closet, it is better to use a cabinet or chest of drawers. Small decorative items, gloves, folding umbrellas are perfectly placed on them.
You can not do without a hanger where you can hang wet coats and raincoats.
It is worth mentioning the mirror separately: it is not only a functional item, but also a decoration of the hallway. If you manage to choose the right mirror, you can even visually expand the interior of the equipped room.
This is also served by the mirror facades of wardrobes. It is especially preferable if they are the height of a person. But you should not refuse small mirrors either. They will serve you well if you need to quickly put yourself in order.
Now mirrors are often illuminated with LED strips. And this is not just a whim. Illumination of mirrors perfectly diversifies the interior, makes your hallway even more comfortable and elegant. Well, if a picture or an unusual pattern of photo wallpapers is reflected in the mirror, the room will seem to become wider and more spacious.
Equipping your hallway, do not forget about the place for hats. Not always for them there is a suitable shelf in the closet. For such things, a special shelf or a small wall cabinet is suitable.
If you want to hang a dedicated hat rack above your door, consider making it accessible to the little ones in your family.
An elegant cane-type umbrella basket can be useful in your hallway.
Textile elements
Some hallways have windows. So, the question of their drapery will not be superfluous. Obviously, you should choose materials that do not require complex maintenance.
Well, what to lay on the floor, what to prefer: carpet, carpet or carpet? Each of these coatings has its pros and cons. For example, natural carpet is not the best option, as it is not easy to care for. But if the house has no more than two people, it can be chosen.
Carpet artificial (nylon) is considered a more practical and economical solution, especially if it has a low pile. Do you want to choose a carpet for your hallway? Choose felt-based because such material absorbs water better and retains heat.
The rugs are also good for the variety of their patterns and colors. In addition, the carpet can cover the entire floor of the hallway, giving it a new look, an unusual look. But not every owner will decide to lay a carpet in the hallway. This is understandable: all street dust and dirt remains in the hallway.
But if you are a creative person, then pay attention to the material from which the carpet is made. It is desirable that it be rubber-based. Then the dirt will not penetrate inside the product. The more often you clean your carpet, the more attractive it will look.
Lighting
The hallway needs bright lighting. If there is a window, artificial light will still not be superfluous. Ceiling decoration is also associated with lighting. Spotlights evenly illuminate the space, visually increase its boundaries.
Massive chandeliers are better not to use in a small room. You can stop at smaller chandeliers, prefer wall options. If the hallway area is large and the ceilings are high, feel free to choose elegant multi-tiered chandeliers.
Exquisite sconces will also decorate your room. They can be placed near the mirror or the desired shelf. LED strips can also become a source of additional illumination. It will depend only on your imagination where you place them: around a mirror or in a doorway, in an unoccupied niche or behind a ceiling plinth.
It is possible to visually increase the hallway space if, in a narrow corridor, the lighting is directed in one direction.
To equip a beautiful entrance hall in a private house is not an easy task, because it must satisfy the owners not only with its beauty and comfort, but also with its versatility. The house starts from the hallway. And the design solutions chosen for the hallway should match the style of the house as a whole.
Thinking about how to design a hallway in a house without prying hands? Tips from experienced designers will help you with the repair.
Why is it necessary to decorate the hallway correctly?
The first thing a person sees in a strange house is the entrance hall, and for many, only in this room is the first impression of the whole apartment and the owners. How your entryway looks will determine how your guest will feel. Therefore, designers pay special attention to this particular part of the apartment, trying to think through the interior down to the smallest detail.
Here are a few key points that you will have to pay attention to when decorating the area next to the front door.
Basic moments
1 compactness- often the area near the threshold has small dimensions in comparison with the rest of the premises in the apartment. Therefore, at first you have to learn how to place the necessary household items in a small area. It will also be a goal to develop a design that helps create the visual illusion that this area is much wider.
2 thoughtfulness- when we come home after a long walk or a hard day's work, we want to feel only comfort and convenience. Therefore, your entrance hall, as the first place where you get right after the threshold, should not cause any discomfort, and the furniture should be functional and comfortable. Additionally, you will have to consider places for storing shoes, outerwear, for shoes, for the location of a mirror, so that it is convenient to get ready for the exit.
3 Quality- if you make a very competent and comfortable, but unreliable interior, you will suffer for the rest of your life. Therefore, you must also consider what specific materials you will select individual elements from, such as floor, wardrobe, wallpaper. They must be moisture resistant, easy to clean, and, as you understand, there will be enough dirt in this area.
4 the beauty- Any room in the house should remain pleasing to the eye. If the owners make the hallway themselves, you will have to think about how to develop a competent, stylish design without losing all the previous characteristics. It is necessary not only to think over an interesting interior, but, if possible, to make sure that it adequately fits into the style of the rest of the apartment.
Don't be afraid to experiment
Are you still not afraid to renovate the hallway without the help of a designer? Of course, in the age of the Internet, this is no longer as difficult as it used to be, because now you can find answers to everything on the forums, but we advise you to immediately prepare for the difficulties associated with the repair. The most important advice would be to hire a knowledgeable interior designer who, with great diligence, will decorate the beginning of the corridor so that you do not have any problems.
We develop design
To make repairs that will last more than a dozen years, you need to approach this matter with a cool head from the very beginning. You will have to act according to a pre-designed design project that you will develop yourself. In it, everything should be thought out to the smallest detail, described in the drawing.
When organizing work before repair, you should do the following:
Obviously, when finishing the room, you will have to take into account every little thing, starting with the size of the doorway, ending with the humidity in the apartment. Only this approach will allow you to get a high-quality result, skillfully hide all the shortcomings of the room.
small hallway
Let's start the analysis with the option when your house has a very small entrance hall. In this case, you can’t do without a wall of several elements: it will fill the entire height, fitting everything you need on its shelves, and you will be especially lucky if it is angular. What is important, this solves the problem with the mirror, and also helps to achieve a visual expansion of the space due to it.
Advice
When installing furniture in a small room, it is better to stick to the strategy of choosing square furniture, because there is not enough space for overall furniture.
If you do not need a lot of space for clothes, replace the closet with a chest of drawers, and you can also put a separate mirror with hangers for outerwear. Do not ignore the shelves for accessories like hats and scarves and separate bedside tables for shoes with a soft seat.
Advice
You can put another mirror on one of the doors between the room, the corridor, in order to use the area as efficiently as possible. And also a convenient part of the decor will be a circular hanger, which will help you place much more clothes on yourself, leaving room for umbrellas.
narrow
Narrow does not mean small, so some other design techniques must be involved here that can increase the width, at least illusory. Here we must try to visually make the hallway itself square, using various effects from the contrast of colors, furniture arrangement. For example, the floor and ceiling must be made in the same color, you can see how appropriate the created “walls moving apart” effect will be.
Another popular option for how to expand a space is to opt for striped flooring.
It is important that the pattern must be transverse, otherwise the effect will be the opposite.
Think through every detail
Also, be sure to use a mirror, but do not hang mirrors opposite each other so as not to get an unpleasant annoying “corridor” effect.
It is worth thinking about the walls: try to concentrate on light cold shades like silver, beige, blue and pale green to make the room lighter and weightless.
Bright coral, yellow and indigo are best used as some kind of accents that harmoniously complement the interior. By the way, smooth lines will also add airiness - make arches instead of the usual doorways to each room.
We dilute with lighting
Do not forget about lighting, because it is it that will dilute the existing tightness with light spots. It is worth putting diode lamps on the ceiling and next to or above the shelves, and give up any chandeliers in favor of built-in lights. Leave separate light sources above the heads of other rooms in the apartment, it is even better to build a few small ones into the walls to achieve the right atmosphere.
Carpet - an element that harmoniously complements the interior
When choosing fixtures, pay special attention to white-colored diodes, because they will support the very airy atmosphere that we achieve with pastel walls. Also try to keep the lines of the furniture smooth and prefer open shelves to closed ones so they don't take the spotlight. When choosing paintings and photographs as decorations, give preference to horizontal ones.
What is the difference in design in the apartment?
If you live in a big city, then you should be familiar with the path you have to make not only along the street, but also through the house itself from the entrance door to the apartment. Only the threshold of the house becomes a reliable protection from the outside world, so it is there that all urban dirt accumulates from shoes. You need to think about how to equip the threshold of the house so that you can not only keep all the street dirt there, but also quickly clean this surface.
If you have enough space, try to delimit the hallway into several zones:
- for putting on and storing shoes;
- for clothes that the owners use this season,
- for the rest of the clothes;
- for fees on the street.
In the last zone, it is appropriate to place a chest of drawers for cosmetics and hair accessories. The entrance hall in the apartment is always close to the living rooms or the kitchen, so you need to try to remove all potentially dirty areas away and closer to the front door.
Entrance hall in a private house with stairs
Private houses are really very different from city apartments, especially the sizes of such premises differ. Large areas create a huge scope for your imagination in terms of design, which is an incredible pleasure when renovating. Another rather important difference is the presence of a window that provides natural light, but this is not the case everywhere.
Hallway in the living room - not the most convenient option
The problem can be called a larger amount of dirt, because here we do not go all the way from the entrance to the front door, which means that dirt will accumulate on the threshold. That is why you will have to install really roomy furniture for storing shoes and leave a significant area for shoes.
Advice
Even if you are decorating a rich space, it is still better to use light colors and pastel shades, but play on contrasts with furniture.
Separately, I would like to note the presence of stairs in the corridor: you can use it as an extremely convenient place for storage and additional room decor. As an option, it is worth making a storage area right inside the steps, be sure to cover them with a special moisture-resistant coating.
Individual measurements
It should be obvious that many private houses are built according to their own individual layout, therefore, it is definitely impossible to follow someone else's project or some of their advice. There is also a need to order furniture according to your individual dimensions, for which you will have to spend additional funds. But in this case, the furniture will look harmonious.
Do not forget that the front door goes straight to the street, which creates a problem in the form of a significant temperature range in the house and outside the door.
That is why it is better to refuse to install a door made of metal and wood in favor of just a metal one, possibly thicker. It looks quite stylish and sophisticated, in addition, metal inserts can be added to interior decoration to complete the design harmoniously.
Advice
If you want to "refresh" the atmosphere of the hallway in your home, place a few pots of live plants and, fortunately, the space allows this. At the same time, do not forget about natural lighting - neither plants nor people can live without it.
When you have already decided for yourself in which direction you need to work, it is time to choose finishing materials, and it is better to do this for all surfaces at once. Of course, you will have to take into account not only the color and texture, but the practicality and reliability of materials. The need for a competent approach is obvious: the entrance hall is visited daily and possibly by a large number of people, so it is so important to resolve such issues in advance.
Walls
With the advent of new technologies for walls, no one has been using paint or ordinary plaster for a long time. Now most often there are wallpapers, decorative plaster or a completely different material like wooden bricks. Different options have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it’s worth at least a little highlight each:
Textile wallpapers
Absolutely not suitable in this case due to their low wear resistance. In addition to the fact that such wallpapers are quickly wiped, they also absorb dust and dirt, which are extremely difficult to clean later.
Vinyl wallpapers
This option is much more resistant to mechanical damage, in addition, there is a very wide selection of colors for them on sale. This will allow you to choose a light color and an interesting pattern to your taste. Also, these wallpapers are much easier to clean than vinyl, so they are not afraid of dirt.
Cork wallpaper
Eco-friendly type of wallpaper, which is also easy to maintain and does not require care. A significant pleasant plus for residents of high-rise buildings will be the texture, which helps to isolate the room a little from unnecessary sounds. But get ready for the fact that cork wallpapers in the markets cost a significant amount of money, and they also do not have much variety in colors.
bamboo wallpaper
This wallpaper will help you try different wall color ideas in your home. They absorb paint quite well and can be glued along the entire length of the wall for painting. An unusual idea for a city apartment would be the idea of sticking such wallpapers in the original color.
The liquid wallpaper
If your blast furnace walls are not too smooth, then you should just pick up liquid wallpaper. They are best applied to difficult surfaces, leveling them, and sometimes becoming a canvas for interesting raised patterns. In addition, liquid wallpaper can be restored even with your own hands.
Approximately the same option as liquid wallpaper, but mainly used to create three-dimensional patterns or imitate some kind of material. Most often, it is also additionally coated with varnish or mother-of-pearl to look elegant and feel reliable. Although the plaster is deprived of bright and rich colors, it is definitely rich in shades, and its constitution allows you to imitate the texture of different materials.
Wall mural
Not the most commonly used type of wallpaper for apartments, which also has the right to exist due to the simplicity of finishing and efficiency. Of course, you should choose not a photograph, but some kind of abstract drawing, so as not to draw attention to yourself too much, but to become a background for cabinets, cabinets and hangers. This option is well suited for narrow corridors and small hallways, because it does not have any convex details.
Separate panels
It all depends on what material you choose. Most often, people finish the walls with wooden thin bricks, but many people like the brickwork itself, although it is suitable only for large rooms. This option is undoubtedly stylish, but not suitable for many.
If you have enough funds and space, try a combination finish. It not only allows you to create a unique and special design, but also helps you use different materials in places where they are needed. It will not be a secret that the best location for the separation line is horizontal, and the lower part must be made darker.
Floor
When it comes to floors in the house, the main criterion is the strength and reliability of the coating. But a variety of options are used, as is the case with wall decoration, so you need to disassemble them too.
Ceramic tiles
The most mechanically resistant material used for flooring, not afraid of moisture or dirt and with a wide choice of textures. Rough models are best suited for hallways, especially those imitating stone, although it is better to put a smooth and wide one in a small corridor. By the way, stone tiles look especially harmonious with wood and living plants.
Parquet
The choice of wealthy people, bringing the warmth and cozy smell of wooden planks into the house. The most popular material for parquet is oak, because it is not only a real classic, but also practical. It is also customary to complement this type of coating with carpets, but this should be done away from the threshold.
Laminate
A more frequent guest of modern houses, popular due to its low cost and proximity to parquet in terms of characteristics. Do not save on laminate models, so as not to miscalculate with low-quality and fragile material. By the way, a really high-quality floor will not yield to parquet.
carpet
An extremely controversial option for hallways due to the noticeable absorption of dirt and dust, however, this particular carpet may be suitable. Carpeting allows you to insulate your floors, which is especially important for private houses, and not worry about any damage at all. The only thing you have to think about is the maintenance of the coating, but it is easy to do it regularly with a vacuum cleaner, brush and detergent.
Advice
If you don't want to worry too much about the carpet, leave about a square meter from the threshold untouched, laying the rest of the floor. Also try to choose the most dense model with a thin pile, so that it is more convenient to clean.
Choosing an interior style
Not everyone chooses some particular style for the hallway, leaving it fairly neutral compared to the rest of the house. However, there are several styles that will successfully fit into the very idea of the corridor as a room and even help it stylistically exist separately from the apartment. Let's take a closer look at each.
Country in a wooden house
Why in a wooden house? Country is a purely natural style, consisting of environmentally friendly materials and mainly wood, as well as authentic and extraordinary. Best of all, it will look just in a private wooden house or in a country house, organically blending into the atmosphere of the surroundings of the building and emphasizing all the charm of such buildings.
This type is considered pleasant and harmonious, because it uses mainly natural materials: stone, clay, wood, and anything that boasts a rough texture. Often wood is left on the walls, but sometimes the upper half is pasted over with textile wallpaper in a contrasting color with the lower part. By the way, a wooden house also allows you to save on ceiling decoration - the beams look very organic and warm.
Furniture should also be taken in contrast, and therefore it is best to focus on dark colors.
A good option would be to choose deliberately aged or truly vintage chests of drawers and cabinets, and antiques can complement this atmosphere.
Elements should not obey any special placement rules, it is enough to arrange them and periodically move them if the choice of location was wrong.
Not only materials should be natural, but also colors:
- strawberry;
- orange;
- olive;
- peach.
And other shades can organically decorate the country-style hallway best of all. These tones should be accent spots on woven carpets, textile patchwork curtains, elegant ceramics and accessories. The final touch will be handmade and aged items to decorate the room.
Modern for modern
Here you can also find some love for everything natural, because the main materials of this style are stone and wood, but metal and glass are also used in special quantities here. Modern is a very stylish phenomenon that uses geometric clear lines, but does not like sharp corners. It is also worth noting that in modernity the entire interior adheres to minimalism, but at the same time it does not use symmetry.
Art Nouveau
Glass in this style is a great decoration, so modern will really appeal to those who have an entrance hall with a window. Evaluate how organically and elegantly the stained glass windows look in the Art Nouveau window opening!
Stained-glass windows with floristry or other abstract patterns on the doors between rooms and cabinet walls, as well as French glass lamps, will look unusual and beautiful.
Furniture, on the other hand, should take the main attention, so it is important to choose simple but sophisticated models.. Perhaps these will be small cabinets without unnecessary decor, but on figured legs, or minimalist cabinets with carved handles. The simpler the object, the lighter the space, and additional elements in the form of wavy patterns and forged handles will help make the interior noble and expensive.
If we talk about the floor, then it is appropriate to choose nothing more than a tile, and it should be in light pastel colors. For modern, by the way, rather expensive and refined colors are relevant:
- beige;
- burgundy;
- black;
- chocolate;
- pale emerald.
It remains to be added that modern is a style for large areas, therefore it is not suitable for small hallways.
Scandinavian style for originals
This style is increasingly gaining popularity in modern urban apartments because it looks really cozy and practical, as befits a homely atmosphere. There are a lot of elements used here that literally help to insulate the room:
- warm carpets;
- wooden furniture;
- durable and spacious cabinets.
The motto of the Scandinavian style is comfort and coziness.
Scandinavian style
That is why all the furniture that is located in the hallway should be as concise and comfortable as possible, and not occupying a large space. Needless to say, that in the Scandinavian style, strong and sturdy shelves with hooks will be better accepted than massive cabinets with chests of drawers? If you want an obvious example, check out the furniture from the Swedish-Dutch company Ikea.
The main colors for the background here will no longer be just light, but practically white, because neither the floor, nor the walls, nor the ceiling should distract a person from his thoughts. To remove scarcity and add home comfort, you just need to add cute and unpretentious patterns, authentic ornaments and soft fabrics in pleasant shades of warm colors.
It is important that it is in this style that thoughtfulness should be in every detail, which is why it is best suited for small spaces.
Scandinavians like to use the space given to them rationally, without spraying on too much, but their houses do not look ascetic. Although the furniture is arranged wisely and without much frills, individual household items of the owners flaunt around the walls, shelves and countertops, which add a touch of liveliness and homely warmth to the atmosphere. It is this contrast of a practical approach and special love for one's home that captivates many, which is why such beautiful hallways appear.
Although you decided to equip your home on your own, do not refuse the help of experienced designers. They are ready to offer several repair recommendations so that you can deal with the design of your hallway quickly and efficiently:
Choosing the right material
It is worth repeating that each material used in finishing or planning must be moisture resistant or have a moisture-resistant coating to eliminate the risk of damage to objects. You need to understand that you will begin to bring water and dirt from the street, so make sure that the repair does not begin to “crumble” after the first rainy season.
Paying attention to styles
If you don't have a very large entryway, don't make it stand out too much from the rest of the rooms in your house. But even if the room is spacious enough, it is also not recommended to choose excessively contrasting styles so as not to lose the integrity of the apartment. If you can't decide what style to make the room in, choose something neutral but modern.
preference for white
A continuation of the previous one will be the recommendation to choose mainly white and gray colors, with the second one becoming a favorite of its kind in design for seven to eight years. Now the gray color and its shades are not going to lose ground, so if the main goal for you is a timely and fashionable design, then this color is a must. It looks simple, but elegant and not vulgar, and fits well into the most appropriate style of urban apartment design - high-tech.
Choosing light colors
Do not be afraid to prefer light colors to dark ones, for fear that they get dirty faster, are more difficult to scrub off and remain that way for life. If earlier such problems could arise due to poor-quality washing “chemistry”, now the artificial materials used for decoration are quite easy and without any damage to be cleaned with standard detergents.
We do everything in tune with each other
Having chosen a certain style, do not forget that all furniture should correspond to it. You can't put a high-tech antique carved wooden seat, just as you can't choose a glossy bright cabinet in a classic. If it’s hard to find a compromise, take something neutral, for example, a regular chair instead of a pouffe, and add some stylized decor to it, in this case, a patterned seat.
The main thing is to put a hanger
You may not put some furniture due to the small size of the corridor or uselessness, but in any hallway there must be a hanger for outerwear. These can be ordinary hooks that are attached to the wall or wall of the module, hangers that will be located in an open or closed cabinet will also be a good idea. Whichever idea suits you, in the last stages of decoration, position the hanger so that it is convenient for you to quickly get ready for the street.
Trying to get the whole set
Do not try to look for different elements of the interior separately, when you already have the opportunity to purchase a whole set. You can buy not only a wall, but also individual modules from the same series, which you can place in the corridor. So you can get away from the problem of "hash" in design, although this option is not suitable for every apartment.
We place lamps
When placing lighting in the corridor, consider where you would like to have a source of natural light - artificial should replace it. In addition to the ceiling, lamps are most often located at the top edge or on the sides of the mirror, because this is the most convenient way to illuminate yourself during makeup or regular gatherings. Separate spotlights can be located in the closet above the storage areas, but decorative light is placed in those places where it is important to make a visual effect with the help of shadows.
It all depends on the power of the lamps
The moment with the calculation of the amount of light in the house can be called quite difficult - it is impossible to determine by eye, therefore, most often such cases are given to lighting masters. Everything mainly depends on the power of the lamps themselves, the shape of the lamps, the presence of decor on them and their location in the room. Of course, after installation and a certain amount of time, you will be able to understand if something was installed unsuccessfully, but this is not very convenient.
Setting up a storage system
If you are a married couple or even a large family, then you need to arrange a storage system not only for clothes, but also for household items, especially keys. Also, all cabinets, including a shoe cabinet, should be roomy. It is important to think over everything so that you can reach the right things almost from the doorstep of the house.
We plan hooks with a hanger
Some room layouts allow you to place only wall hooks, and not a floor hanger. You should not be afraid to mount something on the wall, but you will have to think about a few important points. In the case of hooks, you need to protect the surface to which they will be attached from moisture from clothing, which can be done with wall paneling, vinyl wallpaper and decorative plaster.
Of course, designers still have a lot of ideas for the design of such a room, but it’s impossible to tell in just one article. We hope this article has given you directions to fantasize about redecorating your home decor. We tried not only to acquaint you with the main trends in the design of this room, but also to give you important tips on finishing and layout.
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The entrance hall is one of the most important rooms in the house, because from the very first steps it immerses us into the atmosphere of the home. However, when repairing this room, they often pay little attention: they say that the bedroom, living room or kitchen is much more important.
Let's break stereotypes.
Today we’ll talk about how to create a magnificent entrance hall design in a private house so that it matches the general environment, surprises guests and pleases the owners. And look at beautiful photos for inspiration.
Hallway design in a private house with stairs
As you design your hallway, remember that this room is just as important as the rest of your home. It should be as ergonomic as possible and not look cluttered. Match the style of the house, but not be frilly.
The design of the hallway in a house with a staircase will be harmonious and stylish if you add functionality to the room. Since the staircase takes up a lot of space and immediately attracts the attention of the incoming person, bulky cabinets and furniture sets are clearly superfluous here.
The question arises: "Where to put outerwear?"
Everything is very simple! Equip the functional space under the stairs to your liking, and the room will sparkle with new colors!
The maximum that can be put in the hallway with a staircase is a seating pouffe. It will be more convenient to change shoes with him.
Design of a small hallway in a private house - options in the photo
If your hallway was originally planned cramped and uncomfortable - do not despair. With a few design tricks, you can make it quite beautiful and ergonomic.
Reception one: "Mirrors"
Mirrored walls from ceiling to floor will not appeal to everyone. However, in a small square hallway, they can create the effect of a significant expansion of space. Hang mirrors so that they reflect the light, and visually there will be more space in your hallway.
Technique Two: "Glossy Surfaces"
Wall decoration in light colors and furniture with glossy surfaces eliminates the feeling of lack of space. Remember that the color scheme of the entrance room should be harmonious, and the furniture should match the overall style of the house.
Technique three: "Built-in niches"
Pull-out shelves, built-in wardrobes and sliding doors will help get rid of the effect of clutter in a small hallway.
Reception Four: "Spot Lighting"
A small entrance hall in a private house should be well lit. In addition to the central chandelier, we advise you to illuminate dark areas using spot illumination. This technique will allow you, firstly, to adjust the lighting depending on the time of day, and secondly, it will visually expand the space with a small quadrature.
Large entrance hall in a private house: design and layout options in the photo
It would seem that here you can roam! However, do not rush to fill a large hallway with unnecessary decor elements and bulky headsets.
Since you are lucky with the squaring of the hallway, try to keep the feeling of spaciousness and remember about ergonomics.
Pouffes for sitting, a laconic wardrobe for outerwear and a full-length mirror - these are three necessary elements in any hallway, even a very spacious one.
If it seems to you that a vast space is simply empty, put a small round table with a stylish flowerpot right in front of the front door. This will immediately involve guests in an atmosphere of comfort and give a hint of the host's hospitality.
Veranda-entrance hall in a private house: design, photo ideas
If your house has a covered veranda, it can also be equipped as a hallway. To do this, visually divide the space into two. At the front door, put a wardrobe for outerwear, a laconic pouffe and shelves for shoes. Separate this area with a sofa, a wicker chair or a floor structure in the form of shelves, and voila - a stylish place for relaxing and evening gatherings by the window is ready!
The design of the hallway-living room in a private house
The entrance hall, smoothly flowing into the living room, has its own characteristics. She should not draw attention to herself, since the first and most important thing that the incoming person sees is the living room.
Equip the entry-living room in unpretentious pastel colors, equip it with a stylish minimalist wardrobe and focus on bright color accents in the living area. Then, having fulfilled its main functions, the entrance room will not interfere with the perception of the living room and the whole house as a whole.
As you have already seen, the stylish design of the hallway in a private house is a simple matter. The main thing is to clearly understand what exactly you want to see it. Remember, the hallway is the calling card of your home. Create an interior with intelligence, inspiration, and do not forget about individuality. Only then will the entrance room please the eye of not only guests, but also the owners of the house!
