Characteristics
The design of a modern style hallway is ideal for purposeful people who are distinguished by their desire for mobility, convenience, and functionality.
All items are to be stored in closed cabinets and shelves; only decorative items are placed in open areas. However, unnecessary decorative elements should not be placed.
The furniture is characterized by simplicity and compactness, mirror surfaces.
The most popular styles include non-standard high-tech and minimalism; elegant modern and rough loft continue to be in fashion.
The styles of a modern hallway may differ, but the most important thing remains the same: the hallway is the first place where the owners return and where the first impression of the entire house is created.
Carpet
A properly selected carpet immediately adds a touch of chic to the hallway. Choose it so that it matches the color of the furniture or the finish of the floors and walls. And be prepared to design the space so that people entering the house have the opportunity to take off their shoes before they step on the rug.
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Furniture in a modern hallway
Modern furniture can add dynamics and practicality to even a small room.
The furniture set depends only on the size of the premises and the wishes of the owners. Most often, such a set includes a wardrobe for outerwear, a shelf, and an ottoman.
However, it is quite possible to place huge dressing rooms, chests of drawers, various shelves and comfortable benches, as long as space allows.
In small corridors, it is better to abandon the abundance of furniture, leaving only the most minimal set of items and opening access to air and light.
Cabinets
It's hard to imagine a hallway without a closet. Of course, you can use hooks or an open hanger, but such placement of outdoor wardrobe items will not make the room feel cozy.
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Closet
Sliding wardrobes look great in modern hallways. They are very compact in appearance, quite roomy inside, and do not need additional space to open the doors.
On the outer surface of such a cabinet you can place mirrors, which will help to slightly increase the space and allow you to evaluate the appearance of the owners before going out into the world.
Often modern closets have a roll-out ottoman, which will perfectly replace a bench and provide an additional drawer for storing all sorts of small items or shoes.
Thanks to the different sizes, you can choose a closet of almost any size.
Unexpected items
Sometimes, in order for all guests to remember your home at first glance, it is enough to place something extravagant next to the front door. This could be a surfboard, phone booth decor, or a pumpkin on a stool.
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Built-in wardrobe
Such furniture will require very little space and will fit comfortably in any corner of the corridor. At the same time, the interior space will hardly suffer, and the location of shelves, hooks, and hanger rods will depend only on the wishes of the owners.
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Painted walls
You can also add color with bright wall paint. At the same time, apply techniques to expand the space. For example, if the door, the wall around it and the ceiling are the same dark color, and the walls on the sides and the floor are light, then the ceiling will look noticeably higher.
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Banquettes and ottomans
Both are designed to provide comfort to the owners of the premises. You can comfortably sit on them yourself or seat your child, put bags and advertisements from the mailbox.
The box located inside will provide additional storage space, which never hurts.
A variety of models and sizes allow you to choose these furniture elements even for a small hallway, and a large room can be decorated with sofas and unusual chairs.
Why are walls good?
A lot of different things are always collected in the hallway. Bags and packages, outerwear, shoes, hats and accessories are stored here.
In addition, the fair sex likes to preen itself just before going out. And all this must be taken into account in order to properly manage the hallway space.
And for this purpose, various types of walls become an excellent assistant for homeowners.
Hallway walls have a lot of different advantages:
They are roomy. Thanks to the cabinet-like structure and the presence of a large number of shelves, such systems allow you to store a lot. At the same time, they do not clutter up the hallway space, which is often lacking.
Modular design. Currently, hallway walls are made up of several modules. Thanks to this feature, moving such furniture from place to place is quite easy.
Low cost. Despite the fact that the prices for hallway walls of this model are not high, they are durable and of high quality.
Such furniture is made from MDF - it is a very high-quality mixture of special glue and wood shavings.
Large assortment of designs. Modern technologies allow you to create any design for the wall. Due to this, it is possible to choose any decor option.
Decorating a modern hallway
Modern hallway ideas leave their mark on finishing materials, but it is necessary to take into account the non-standard conditions of existence of this room.
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Dirt and dust from the street will always get here, so the materials should be well cleaned and not attract dirt.
Very often this room is a kind of passage area between other rooms, so all surfaces must be resistant to abrasion.
What are they made from?
Hallway furniture is made from laminated chipboard. This is the most common and least expensive option. In terms of performance characteristics, it is excellent for dry rooms. If you are concerned about possible formaldehyde emissions, ask for a certificate; if the mission class is E1, then the substance is released with the same intensity as from wood. So such a small entrance hall into the corridor is absolutely safe.
Small hallways in the corridor are usually made from laminated chipboard
MDF does not emit formaldehyde in dangerous quantities. If you wish, you can find one for a small apartment made from this material. It will no longer be budget-friendly, since the material is much more expensive. Moreover, keep in mind that “MDF hallways” are only facades, that is, doors, front panels of drawers. All other parts of the body are made from the same chipboard. And here you definitely need to ask for a hygienic certificate, since to reduce costs they often use cheap chipboard with a high emission class.
Floor
Modern styles will look great with porcelain stoneware and ceramic tiles. Linoleum or moisture-resistant laminate would work well. But the tree will deteriorate too quickly.
The absence of a pattern and calm shades of the coating perfectly emphasize minimalist styles. The ideal colors would be gray and beige tones.
Eco style
The determining factor in the interior, where eco-style dominates, is its proximity to nature. It is worth choosing furniture made of wood and bamboo for the hallway, and using paper or natural wallpaper for decoration.
The color scheme is usually muted - white, sand, brown tones, as well as grass green and olive, are in use.
The photo shows an eco-style hall that looks bright and harmonious. The coat rack and tables are made of wood, and the floor is decorated with reclaimed herringbone parquet.
Eco-style advocates the conservation of nature, so it is recommended to use used items. The hallway is decorated with natural accessories: branches, stones, untreated wooden slabs, wicker baskets. Green plants give the hall a special charm, but if there are no windows in the room, you need to choose shade-loving indoor flowers.
Ceiling
A modern hallway should be completed with a modern ceiling. Most often it is represented by a single-level tension structure, with one color.
For low ceilings, wallpaper, plaster, and painting remain a good solution.
Pop Art
This is a relatively new style, which is characterized by bold ideas, rich colors and audacity in execution.
Black and white finishing acts as a backdrop for bright decor: posters, playbills, comic book pages. Modern furniture in the hallway is chosen in an unusual shape. Colorful wallpaper, plaster, paint, and glossy surfaces are allowed for decoration.
The photo shows an original corridor in pop art style with a black ceiling and unusually decorated walls.
Lighting
Most hallways have no windows, so the only light that comes in is from artificial sources.
The lighting itself should comply with the principles of uniformity; you can place a small emphasis on the area of the mirror and bench. Wall sconces or spotlights will help with this.
To illuminate the rest of the area, you can use spots, built-in and hanging lamps.
Cabinet or shoe rack
If the shoe rack is designed to store shoes, then the soft cabinet in the hallway has additional sections for storing things. Therefore, you must place a bet on a specific product, guided by:
- The number of family members (if the family is large, then it is better to limit yourself to storing one shoe, using a large shoe rack);
- The size of the room (a large room allows you to use a cabinet and a shoe rack at the same time).
If a cabinet or shoe rack has a seat, then it is better that the frame is durable. Forging, solid oak, and top-class chipboard meet this requirement.
Decor
A modern hallway is not a place where a lot of decor is needed. Minimalist styles require removing everything unnecessary. And there will be less dust in the apartment.
So it’s better to limit yourself to a large mirror, which, by the way, will add light, original lamps, and small paintings.
Plants
If daylight reaches the hallway, you can place a living plant there. Shade-loving species are suitable.
- Aspidistra. It tolerates shade well and does not require frequent watering.
- Hamedorea. A very beautiful palm tree with carved large leaves.
- Philodendron climbing. A perennial vine that can be hung in a pot near the ceiling.
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Color solutions
The color design of the hallway plays a very important role, especially due to the lack of windows and the usually small size of the room.
Neutral tones of white, gray, sand shades are very comfortable. Such a hallway inspires confidence from the threshold and promises home comfort. These calm shades are perfect for light and dark furniture.
Contrasting combinations look stylish and bold, they evoke a feeling of continuous movement forward and can highlight the most daring decisions.
To create contrast, doors or pieces of furniture are selected that will stand out brightly among the light colors of the main finish.
Natural shades are usually created by wood or stone, or their stylization.
It is quite possible to create a rational and stylish room in a small, long, narrow, square, large corridor, a room with many doors and even a load-bearing column. And the photo of the modern hallway will prove this.
Loft
Rough, brutal - and at the same time light and stylish interior of the corridor will be appreciated by lovers of everything industrial. Loft is not about brick walls, it is about freedom and creativity. To recreate it, it is not necessary to invest a lot of money: the finishing may include natural brick, concrete, and aged wood. Modern furniture (cabinets, shelving, hangers) often has a metal base. Tiles and laminate are suitable for the floor.
The color scheme can be either dark (gray, terracotta) or light (white with contrasting details). The decor plays a special role: a roughly knocked together box instead of a shoe rack, road signs instead of paintings, lanterns instead of lamps.
The photo shows an entrance hall in a modern loft style, the rough finish of which is balanced by a bright accent wall.
Photos of modern hallways
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