Often, a room such as a hallway is allocated too small an area or a very inconvenient shape, so arranging furniture in the hallway is a difficult task, but quite doable
The appearance of the hallway can tell a lot to first-time guests about the owner’s lifestyle and occupation, his hobbies and character. Therefore, it is worth approaching the creation of the interior of the hallway and arranging furniture in it as responsibly and carefully as possible.
Rug
Another way to reduce the amount of dirt is to purchase two proper rugs. The first one - with stiff bristles - must be placed behind the front door: it will collect the bulk of dirt from the soles. The second is to place it in an apartment and learn not to step beyond its boundaries when changing shoes.
A well-chosen rug not only protects the house from dust, but also adds coziness to the hallway.
Layout in a multi-storey building with a staircase in the hallway
If there is a staircase in the hall, then the space under it should be used to the maximum in the interior. There are several options available for how to do this. These can be small shelves for shoes, hats, gloves and mittens, umbrellas, books or a home phone.
You can attach hooks for jackets. If the height is sufficient, then you can place a whole relaxation corner, consisting of an armchair, a floor lamp and a coffee table.
Also in a private house you should pay attention to the following:
- Since when building a house the dimensions are often not standard, standard furniture may not correspond to the dimensions.
- It is recommended to use moisture-resistant materials. These are paint, tiles, linoleum and some others. But it is advisable to abandon paper wallpaper and drywall.
- It is better to choose furniture from forged metal, since this way you can be sure of its long service life. But wood, plastic, and chipboard cannot boast of such a characteristic.
Shoe stands
Don’t neglect modern devices that allow you to arrange things more neatly and use space more efficiently. Special shoe dryers will not only help preserve shoes longer, but will also save space on shelves due to vertical storage.
Stands for sneakers, sandals and low shoes are also useful - they allow you to place shoes on two tiers. Choose products with a durable mechanism and a textured surface.
Store out-of-season shoes outside the hallway - in ventilated boxes on the top shelves of a closet or pantry.
Lighting
Due to the lack of windows, the issue of lighting requires detailed consideration with the utmost care. You should also take into account the interior design itself and, based on this, choose appropriate lighting that will practically replace sunlight. First of all, pay attention to the area near the mirror. There must be a lamp there. With high-quality lighting in this area, it will be convenient to comb your hair, apply makeup and do other things to get your appearance in perfect order. It is worth placing spotlights where things are stored. With their help, it will be more convenient to find this or that item in the depths of the closet. To highlight the texture of the walls, LED lights, sconces, floor lamps, etc. are suitable.
There must be a lamp near the mirror.
The appearance of the lamp is selected depending on the overall style of the interior. For example, if the size of the hallway allows it, it is quite possible to place a beautiful chandelier. LED lighting devices have become popular recently. Thanks to the uniform emission of light by the focal method, space can narrow or expand. For example, when the corridor is narrow and long, the lamps are placed horizontally in a chaotic diagonal pattern.
Lighting the hallway with a lamp.
It is not realistic to simply determine by eye the number and power of lighting fixtures. All this is taken into account in the design process as a separate project. In this case, designers take into account the colors of furniture and decoration.
Bright hallway in white.
Minimalism is considered the most acceptable style. To prevent the room from turning into a landfill, it is better to hide things on cabinets and not to overdo it with the decor. In this case, the lighting will function much better. In general, square meters do not always play a key role. It is only important to approach the matter of decorating the hallway correctly, and everything will fall into place.
Minimalism in the interior of the corridor.
Place for small items
A variety of small items for which there is not really room in the house can be stored in a special wall organizer. You can put keys, receipts, glasses, headphones, etc. here.
Beautiful wall “pockets” will not only relieve surfaces, but will also decorate the interior. Organizers come not only from fabric, but also from wood - in the form of shelves and hooks.
A good way to organize small things is to simply place a deep bowl or box on a cabinet or shelf in the hallway, into which your family can put small things.
With these simple ideas, you can keep your hallway in perfect order without spending a lot of time and effort on cleaning.
Finishing materials
The pronounced utilitarianism of a room such as a hallway dictates its own rules when choosing materials for decoration. The maximum amount of dust, dirt, stones and moisture gets into the hallway from the street; people come home with not very clean hands. Therefore, special requirements are imposed on finishing materials: they must have sufficient strength, withstand frequent washing, including with detergents, and not lose color and attractive appearance.
The heaviest load in the hallway falls on the floors: sand and pebbles, heels and rollers, wheels of strollers and scooters, runners of sleds can very quickly destroy the fragile floor covering. The most budget option for flooring is linoleum. More practical - laminate. If the floor in the apartment is covered with parquet, you can also use hardwood parquet in the hallway. The main thing is to protect the surface from moisture. The most expensive and durable flooring options are ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, and natural stone. The range of tiles and porcelain stoneware in modern collections allows you to choose a coating of any design - light and dark, matte and glossy, with an original pattern and natural stone.
A lot of dust, moisture and dirt also get on the walls, so it is necessary to select moisture-resistant and easy-to-clean materials for them. These requirements are especially relevant for small and narrow hallways, so they do not use paper and textile wallpaper with painting, which very quickly lose their attractiveness.
In hallways they use vinyl-coated wallpaper, painting, wall panels (smooth and 3D), tiles, wood, and cork. In large rooms, it is very popular to use brickwork, decorate the walls with natural stone or imitate them using special tiles.
A very practical option is to decorate the lower part of the wall with easily washable panels, and the upper part of the wall with more interesting materials: decorative Venetian plaster, non-woven embossed wallpaper, liquid wallpaper.
Light ceilings add height and volume to the room, so a regular white ceiling is most appropriate when decorating a hallway. Finishing options - painting, wallpaper, suspended ceiling. A two- or three-tier ceiling is appropriate only in spacious halls with high ceilings; in an ordinary apartment with a ceiling height of 2.5–2.65 m, a multi-tiered structure will visually make the room smaller.
Secret 4: More light colors
As you know, light colors visually enlarge a room, and in the case of a tiny hallway this is especially true. However, do not forget that the walls, floor and furnishings of the corridor should be as practical and easy to clean as possible, because people come here wearing street shoes and outerwear. The ideal option for decorating a corridor would be white washable wallpaper or stain-resistant paint in pastel shades. This way you will kill several birds with one stone: you will visually increase the area of the room, increase the level of its practicality, and make the interior stylish - light colors are now in fashion.
Color solutions for the hallway interior
The trending colors of 2022, according to the authorities of Pantone, Coloro and WGSN, include dark sea blue, transparent blue, butter and olive oil, mango and cocoa. These discreet shades evoke the most joyful associations: a holiday at sea, a leisurely breakfast, delicious food and the warmth of home. They are ideal for a small hallway and a large space, made in any of the trendy interior styles.
Maintain balance: with dark walls, add light furniture and more light sources. To visually move the walls apart and let air into the room, try dividing the walls into two parts: paint the bottom dark and the top light. Then the hallway will always look neat, and only you will know where the strip left from an awkwardly moved shelving unit or a size 45 men's shoe.
Author: Inna Bobrova
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Decor options
In a small room you should use a minimum number of decorative items that are not too pretentious.
You can fill a small corridor space with coziness through living plants, soft rugs or a banquette decorated with beautiful pillows. One accent wall can be decorated with modular paintings, photo collages or panels. For mirrors, choose stylish frames or stickers.
The photo shows mirrors in silver frames on the wall above a sofa decorated with soft pillows in the interior of a small hallway.
It is better to complement a small room with mobile and stable tall figures, figurines, jardinieres or flower stands.
Modular furniture
Modular furniture is becoming increasingly popular. It is a complex of individual blocks that can be arranged in different orders. This option is ideal for those who do not like monotony. It is possible to change the configuration at least every day! Such sets are easily adapted to both large hallways and tiny corridors. Even if you move, you won’t have to purchase a new set for your small hallway—you’ll just need to “adjust” the existing set to the new dimensions.
For lovers of ready-made solutions, manufacturers offer the choice of modular furniture.
These sets are made in different colors and you can always choose the one that suits you. Another advantage is the presence of additional lighting. It can be external and internal. In addition to convenience, this makes modular furniture impressive and stylish.
Cabinets using this system are arranged based on the size and shape of the room, take on any scale, and look modern.
If desired, you can purchase modules on wheels and then moving them will not cause any hassle at all.
Correct room zoning
Very often, a long but narrow corridor evokes the association of a tunnel that does not even have an end. To avoid this, it is advisable when working on a corridor to divide it into several zones.
For example, next to the entrance it is logical to place a hallway area where you will place various furniture, such as shelves for shoes, mirrors, hangers. Next, as a rule, a small storage system is installed.
To divide a room into rooms, you can use columns and arches, which will, for example, differ in color or texture.
Also, various forms of suspended ceilings are often used as one of the zoning elements.
Right at the entrance, you can choose ceramic tiles as a floor covering, and then, for example, lay parquet, linoleum or laminate. There are many tricks you can use to decorate your hallway.
For example, to expand a room, you can add small wall spaces or an interior door of some bright color to the design of a small hallway.
To visually increase the area, you can also use large mirrors, or you can even make an entire wall mirrored.
