Layout: choice of furniture
Once the stylistic direction for decorating the hallway has been chosen, you need to start planning. However, an important nuance should be clarified first. Although designers do not limit apartment owners in choosing the appropriate style for the hallway, one should not give preference to a design that will not be combined with the rest of the interior. Simply put, if the rest of the rooms in the house are decorated in modern style, then the classic hallway will look strange and out of place.
Now we should talk about what furniture will be installed in the room. Of course, in a spacious room you can install more furniture and not worry too much about choosing small-sized designs. Since there are no problems with lack of free space.
But in the corner hallway it is still recommended to install only the necessary furniture, abandoning additional decorative items. Basic furnishings include:
Color spectrum
The overall mood of the hallway will depend on the choice of color. With the right choice of colors you can visually expand the room. A well-placed cabinet with a mirror will serve the same purpose. With the help of color it is easy to divide the space into zones, and this will bring more convenience.
When choosing, you need to remember the basic rules:
- Neutral tones suit many new styles. Pairing white, gray or sand with small amounts of black creates a beautiful additional accent in a small room. Knowing how to professionally arrange shades, you can create a harmonious design.
- Contrasting colors give rise to bold solutions. A hallway decorated in a combination of bright and dark will look bold and attract attention. But in this case, it is better to choose a closed type design so that a variety of clothes do not interfere with the interior. The main thing with this choice is not to overdo it with light and dark tones.
- Natural tones work well for closets and hallways. Moreover, not only wood, but also stone is used in the interior.
On a note! Natural materials are successfully suited for modern design. Their colors go well with natural styles and shades of pine needles, sky, sand.
Closet
In modern catalogs you can find many interesting models. The cabinet can be cabinet or built-in. The built-in model is suitable for installation in a hallway that is equipped with a niche or storage room. The cabinet can be installed in any part of the room.
It is better to give preference to those models that have a variety of contents (shelves, hangers, drawers). But at the same time, you should refuse to buy large-sized furniture.
Mirror
Installing a floor mirror only makes sense if the cabinet is not equipped with one. Depending on the availability of free space, you can choose both large and miniature models. But a mirror would look more appropriate in the hallway, allowing a person to examine himself in full height. But a small corner hallway cannot always be equipped with it.
And a couple more useful tips
An insignificant, but very practical and cute attribute is an umbrella stand. It is not only practical, but also has a decorative function. Most of these models are installed on the floor, which makes cleaning easier.
Corner hallway room
You should not choose white color for decoration, because the hallway is a place where dirt is constantly carried in from the street. And even with thorough cleaning, the white color acquires a dirty tint over time. An alternative is beige and pastel colors. Bright colors are used as an accent, but you also need to be careful with them. You can familiarize yourself with the options by viewing the photo.
Shoe maker
It is best to use open models. Because they can also be used for drying shoes. This is very important in rainy weather and winter. After all, if you immediately hide wet shoes, for example, in an ottoman, it will become unusable.
If there is very little free space in the hallway, you need to install a pencil case in it. In this case, it is better to give preference to corner structures, which are additionally equipped with small shelves. They do not take up much space and are highly functional.
Corner hallways open onto the corridor very often, so such a cabinet would be quite appropriate there. In extreme cases, installing a regular hanger is also possible.
There are two types of hangers - open and closed. Please note that an open hanger is preferable due to the ability to dry clothes in it. But things in it must always be in strict order. Due to the sloppy arrangement of things, it may seem that the hallway is cluttered.
Modern
In a corridor furnished in a modern style, furniture with asymmetrical models will look great.
In this case, if necessary, you can use L-shaped or radius curved cabinets.
Basic requirements for furniture
High quality - temperature changes and high humidity are the main enemies of furniture. And if the owner of the apartment decides to save on furniture, there is a high probability that it will have to be replaced in the near future due to its damaged appearance and decreased functionality.
Compactness - only happy owners of large houses and apartments, in which the hallway has a considerable area, may not worry too much about this parameter. If the furniture is located in a small room, it should not “eat up” a lot of free space.
Ease of use - this indicator directly depends on the compactness of the model and its correct choice. The furniture should not create problems for moving around the hallway. The design of the corner hallway is, of course, important, but the ease of use of all pieces of furniture comes first.
Of course, we should not forget that every piece of furniture should be functional. Let's look at this using an ordinary ottoman as an example. Care should be taken to purchase a model that is equipped with a comfortable seat and a niche hidden underneath. Then it can be used to store certain things.
If there are often guests in the house or a large family lives here, you need to think about purchasing a shoe bench so that several people can comfortably fit on it. You can install it along the wall or under a hanger, then you will be able to save the treasured free meters of space.
Materials for production
Several standard materials are used in the production of furniture for hallways:
- Fiberboard. Typically this type is used for built-in structures. It is quite cheap and has high load resistance. But it is still unstable to moisture.
- Chipboard. It is quite durable, so it is often used by manufacturers of cabinet furniture. Such cabinets are distinguished by their low price, low sensitivity to moisture and temperature changes. The material consists of compressed wood chips, so it is quite cheap and popular. But there is also a drawback: it contains resins that become dangerous at high temperatures.
- MDF. This is a material consisting of wood fiber elements. Furniture made from this material is durable and reliable, resistant to liquids. Due to the flexibility of the material, various decorative solutions can be created from it. But the price of such products will be much higher.
- Solid wood. Cabinets are made of good quality natural wood, strong and durable. Disadvantages: heavy weight and high cost.
On a note! The choice depends on financial capabilities, wishes for decorative design and the estimated load on the floor of the room.
Little design tricks
Small corner hallways sometimes become the reason that apartment owners begin to seriously think about redevelopment. And this is an ideal option for increasing the area of the hallway.
However, it is not always possible to carry it out. Therefore, in this case, you can simply resort to the tricks that designers often use:
- The finishing of vertical and horizontal surfaces should differ in texture. This will help visually make the room more spacious;
- The main pieces of furniture should not be dark. It is better to give preference to light shades and make dark accents;
- By installing several mirrors in the hallway, you can change the perception of space. This method is very effective and is often used by professional designers. An untrained person should use this method with caution. After all, by changing the perception of space, it is not always possible to win;
- With the help of lighting devices you can make the simplest zoning. But you will have to use lighting fixtures of different power. Ideas for corner hallways often involve just such zoning.
Remember that the hallway should not be too dark. This is especially important if materials painted in dark or cold colors were used for its finishing.
