Materials for decoration
The walls in the corridor or hallway can be finished with stone, decorative plaster, wallpaper, wall panels, decorated in the form of brickwork, or use a combination of these materials.
Wall design with wallpaper
The most common and familiar covering is wallpaper. But their choice is very diverse - in color, structure and composition.
Vinyl wallpapers . This is one of the most popular options. Their advantages are as follows:
- durability;
- a huge variety of textures and patterns;
- affordable prices;
- simplicity when pasting walls;
- possibility to wash.
The disadvantages include the inability of vinyl wallpaper to allow air to pass through.
Cork wallpaper. This is a great alternative to vinyl. They are natural and easy to care for, but their colors are monotonous and there is no pattern. It is best to use them in a spacious hallway.
Liquid wallpaper . This is the most practical option for the hallway. There are many jambs, openings, and corners in this room. If any part of the wallpaper is damaged, it can be easily replaced.
Quartz wallpaper , like cork wallpaper, is of natural origin. During their production, crushed stone or quartz sand is applied to a paper or non-woven base. These are a great option with a ton of benefits, but the price is quite high.
Glass wallpaper. For the average buyer, glass wallpaper is more affordable.
Painting of any color or paint is applied to a strong natural coating. Photo wallpaper. Based on your favorite photographs, you can make modular paintings. This modern decor looks beautiful at the entrance, opposite the door. You can print any image, bringing your own ideas to life.
Decorative plaster on the hallway wall
The most fastidious apartment owner will be satisfied by decorating the walls with decorative plaster. This elegant decor can be made with your own hands. A wide variety of colors are used. If you have some artistic inclinations, you can paint the walls of the corridor with your own hands. The main thing in this lesson is a sense of proportion.
Brickwork on the wall in the hallway
A wall with brickwork in the hallway interior is a stylish solution. In this way you can highlight an accent wall. The brickwork should be natural. It can be covered with white paint, or you can preserve natural shades. Craftsmen recommend making such a wall along the corridor, but not opposite the front door.
Whether to decorate a brick wall or not is up to the apartment owners to decide. Mirrors, clocks, paintings can cover the discreet beauty of this accent area. Therefore, an individual approach is required here.
Decorating the hallway walls with stone
Decorating the corridor with artificial or natural stone looks quite impressive. Just like when creating a brick wall, specialists will help you decorate the walls with stone. It is applied not to one wall, but to several. You need to decorate in the form of small inclusions. Stone fragments are usually placed around the front door, as well as opposite it. This design move immediately attracts attention.
Wall panels
Decorating a hallway or corridor with panels made in the form of solid sheets, tiles or slats will be a practical choice. They are made from a wide variety of materials - from plasterboard and plastic to glass and wood.
The mirror design looks quite impressive in the interior - mirror panels are attached to the walls, which are decorated with paintings. This solution for decorating the hallway walls makes it very easy to care for them. There are no boundaries of ideas here. You can combine the decoration with painting and small tiles.
Combination of materials
Everyone is already accustomed to the combination of wallpaper. But combining materials can be an explosion of creativity. Ideas can be very different - plastic panels with stone on the front door, plaster with brick, wallpaper with stone, etc. But it is also a risky move. When making it, you must remember that there is a fine line... The line between taste and bad taste.
In a small room, such as a hallway, modular elements, painting, and abundant decor may be superfluous. But combining stone and brick is hardly worth it. But a successful design will be a brilliant embodiment of the idea. And this requires knowledge and experience. And if any of these points are missing, then it is best to ask the designer for help.
Decor with a mirror in the hallway
Mirrors are often chosen as a decorative element in a hallway. With their help you can visually enlarge the room. Well, in general, it is considered that this is a mandatory accessory that is needed in every hallway. Perhaps the most popular option in the modern world is a wardrobe with mirrored doors. It performs not only a decorative, but also a functional role. After all, inside it there are many different compartments for storing things of different sizes. In addition, there is a wide variety of options, among which you can find the most suitable solution for your hallway.
The mirror wall looks very interesting, which is ideal even for a small hallway. The most important thing is to place it correctly to achieve the desired effect. An experienced interior designer who knows all the subtleties and nuances of hallway design can help in this matter.
Mirrors of unusual shape are especially relevant this year. They are used as decor in the living room. On the frame you can see various metal, wooden or plastic parts that serve as decoration.
As you can see, there is nothing difficult in transforming the hallway in your home. Be inspired by the photo ideas presented, save the options you like and start bringing them to life.
Lights and accessories
In the interior of the hallway, the light should be bright. And this is an urgent need and certainly not decoration. The room will seem more spacious if you place lamps and sconces on its walls. The combination of a mirror on the wall and good lighting can visually increase the space.
Without decorations in the hallway, the wall design will be incomplete. These can be modular paintings, photographs, watches, etc. So, following step by step, adding or changing something in the interior of the hallway, over time it will have a modern look, and being here will be cozy and comfortable.
Clothes color for walls
Still, not a single exquisite design and decor will allow a zealous housewife to forget about practicality in the interior. When choosing a covering for the walls of the corridor, we will prioritize two criteria: beauty and functionality.
How to combine criteria when choosing wall colors? The color of your first room will be influenced by the design of the entire apartment and furniture. Give preference to light shades in the hallway interior. They are universal, expand the small space of the corridor and fill it with light. An excellent solution is to create a color contrast of the front door and openings with the general background or combine similar colors and patterns. Although modern design is all about opposition, sometimes completely incompatible colors and patterns oppose each other. But they look great, united by the designer’s experience. You, on the contrary, can choose the color scheme for the corridor yourself and implement ideas in the hallway with your own hands. Any fresh ideas are welcome. And finishing materials will help to implement them.
Light gray wallpaper in the hallway
Finishing
Decorations for the corridor are selected taking into account the decoration of the walls and floor. The final result should match the style of the entire room. Classic chooses a light background with architectural elements.
For modern trends, design options are much wider. Painted walls look original. You can choose any colors, from calm neutrals to bright colorful ones.
Wallpaper with imitation brick, stone and wood are still relevant. If desired, you can use natural finishes; it gives a special luxury and creates a spectacular area at the entrance to the apartment.
Instant transformation
You don't have to do renovations to transform a room. It is enough to add a few details to make the corridor look new. The easiest way is to use vinyl stickers.
Initially, you should choose a theme and color. The shade should be combined with wall decoration or furniture. It is not necessary to choose one tone, but sharp contrasts should be avoided.
Butterflies are perfect for wallpaper with a floral print; they look harmonious with the overall theme and can enliven the corridor. For a monochromatic finish, you should choose larger options that can create a full-fledged composition. You can use the themes of your favorite countries. Vinyl stickers can transform a hallway without much expense.
Modern tendencies
The decor of a hallway in a house with brightly decorated walls is considered very fashionable. The author's painting will add a unique design. A room deprived of natural light should be supplemented with a chandelier, original lamps or wall sconces.
The main accessory in the hallway is a full-length mirror. Sun mirrors are suitable for small sizes. Standard mirrors look much better in beautiful frames. A series of paintings or a collage of photographs will decorate the walls.
Small area
There are no problems creating a comfortable environment in a spacious corridor. Modern stores offer a huge selection of furniture, and it’s easy to realize all your ideas in a large area.
With the decor of a small hallway, things are different. But if you approach the design thoroughly, you can create a cozy room even with a limited space.
To visually expand the area, you should select a light finish for the walls. And glossy ceilings will help cope with low ceilings. There should be a lot of light, since the corridors are usually dark. Spotlights are installed around the perimeter, and LED strips will help highlight mirrors or a collection of photographs.
It is recommended to discard unnecessary furniture. There should be no clutter here, and freedom of movement is important. Standard furniture should be replaced with a built-in storage system.
For the floor, the choice of tiles will be very practical; the tiles are easy to clean, which is very important for a room that needs regular cleaning.
It is advisable to abandon thresholds in a small space; it is better if the room blends smoothly with the entire apartment without unnecessary dividers that make the corridor even smaller.
Horizontal and vertical designs work great. It is not necessary to choose strict stripes; you can use patterns. A horizontal arrangement will visually make the room wider, and a vertical pattern will raise the ceilings.
