A small hallway has its own characteristics that must be taken into account when furnishing. If you approach it wisely, you can create an original interior.
A mini-wardrobe can be conveniently placed in the hallway. Sliding doors free up extra space. When ordering a wardrobe, you need to calculate in advance the number of hooks and shelves that will be required. A mirror, like a shoe cabinet, are necessary elements.
Corner mini-hallway
A cabinet of this design occupies one corner. There may be other objects next to it, for example, a chest of drawers. Semicircular hallways have an original design of mini-furniture.
The corner set is produced in two variations. It can be right-handed or left-handed. Among a number of models, we can note options with rounded shelves, on which it is convenient to store various small items, as well as cabinets with mezzanines for storing hats, scarves and other things.
Tricks
Decorating and choosing furniture for small spaces is akin to art. We need to make sure that everything fits in a minimal space, is comfortable, and also looks good. Hallways are even more difficult, since the place is a passageway and this must be taken into account. Here are some tricks you can use:
- If you plan to install a wardrobe in the hallway, its doors can be made with a mirrored longitudinal insert, which seems to cross it into two parts. This mirror strip will visually make a narrow room wider, and the closet will not seem so bulky.
- The cabinet doors can be made entirely of mirrors. Even a solid-sized closet with such doors does not look bulky. Due to reflection, it improves illumination and visually enlarges the space. The corner hallway makes optimal use of even the small space at the door
- If the corridor is narrow, it is better to take sliding doors. So even in the open position they do not block the passage.
- If you plan to place furniture near the front door, you can use corner furniture. This will make it possible to rationally use even a small piece of the wall adjacent to the door. You can put corner versions of a closet, shoe rack or chest of drawers there. Here the choice is yours.
Simple tips, but they really work. Take advantage of them and even small hallways in the corridor will be beautiful and comfortable.
Modular hallway
This is a system consisting of different elements. When furnishing the hallway, you can show all your ingenuity.
For example, place a mini-sofa here. Any area can be used: both niches and ledges.
The design uses shelves, hangers and a mirror, visually increasing the volume of the hallway. Additionally, you can place a banquette.
The advantage of modules is that they save not only meters of housing, but also your budget.
Built-in hallways
To install a small wardrobe, you need a niche in the room. The interior will consist of one facade. The function of the walls behind and to the sides is successfully performed by the walls. The advantage of this model is the variety of doors, which are decorated with glass, mirror or print.
The area can be so small that there is simply no room for furniture in it. Then the shoe rack built between the walls will help out. It is equipped with a seat, and this niche is convenient for storing things. To make such furniture even more comfortable, decorative pillows are used.
Floor and wall finishing
The best option for finishing the floor in a modern small hallway is regular tiles or porcelain stoneware. These materials are resistant to wear and are not afraid of contamination. Linoleum is an even more budget-friendly and practical solution. As for laminate and parquet, they do not tolerate moisture well and can quickly deform.
Designers recommend combining finishing materials for wall decoration to create a unique design in a small hallway. After the wall surface is leveled and prepared for work, it can be painted with acrylic or water-based paint, covered with textured wallpaper, or used decorative plaster or PVC panels.
It is fashionable to cover one of the walls with interesting photo wallpapers with panoramic images - this will create the effect of increasing the space. Doorways, arches, corners and niches are often decorated with artificial stone.
To visually make the ceilings higher, you should use wallpaper with vertical stripes or an elongated print. It is not recommended to choose canvases with large patterns: small patterns will add dynamism to the design.
Hallway with shoe rack
The model of such a hallway allows you to maintain order. It is especially necessary if the house has not one, but several residents. A shoe rack can contain several drawers that can be pulled out in one motion. In addition to shoes, care products are also stored in such boxes.
The shoe cabinet is equipped with a tilting mechanism, thanks to which the door opens easily, giving an overview of all the shoes that are stored there. The set includes a comfortable seat to sit on when putting on your shoes.
White hallway
It is known that white color visually increases space. This is an eye-catching mini-furniture design that gives the room a “fresh” look.
This design option uses mirrors and a glossy ceiling. The downside of this model is the need for careful maintenance.
Choice of colors
When arranging small rooms, designers advise choosing light shades to visually enlarge the space. This is especially true for the hallway: there are, as a rule, no sources of natural light.
When decorating the interior of a small hallway, first select the main color, then add one or two additional ones to create an effective contrast and place small accents. Most often, light beige shades are used as the basis, which are perfect for any style.
White color in its pure form is chosen by fans of minimalism, Scandinavian style and classics. This decoration of the walls and ceiling will “blur” the boundaries, making the room seem more spacious. Original floor design, adding contrasts and decorative elements (photos, mirrors, paintings, wooden furniture) will help you get away from the “sterility” of white.
Hallway Wenge
This model is at the top of popularity. Shades of oak or walnut are the most popular.
It is advisable to design the walls in pastel colors. Thanks to the contrast of tones, the hallway will become original.
How to choose mini-hallways for a small corridor?
Small hallways are versatile and compact. They look different:
- stand with barbell, hooks and sections;
- a chest of drawers with a mirror included in the design;
- the hanger, like the chest of drawers, is equipped with an upper shelf;
- wardrobe for outerwear.
The depth of the structure measures 35 cm. Model options may look like this:
- monotonous wardrobes with a hanger;
- straight or angular version of the kit.
It is convenient to place things on closed and open shelves. This mini-hallway is easy and pleasant to use every day.
Lighting and decor
A photo of the interior of a small hallway often inspires the creation of a stylish design. In this case, proper lighting will play a decisive role. If there are no windows in the room, it will look quite gloomy. A small ceiling chandelier needs to be supplemented with spotlights, wall sconces or spots.
Around the mirror you need to place a couple of lamps or equip spotlights. Hidden ceiling lighting with neon lamps looks very interesting.
Large decor will not fit into a small room. However, the smaller the area, the more important the details begin to play. No matter how small the hallway, the doormat should be able to accommodate at least two people. A couple of photographs or paintings on the walls and a mirror in a stylish frame will complete the design.
