You can approach the design of any space creatively. When thinking through the design of an L-shaped hallway, you need to proceed from the principles of laconicism and practicality. In a small space at the entrance doors there should be space for shoes and outerwear.
Cozy L-shaped hallway design.
It is useful to take into account some of the design nuances of narrow interiors, then the corridor at the entrance doors will turn into a comfortable and beautiful area of your apartment. It’s quite possible to decorate the hallway in the same style as the rooms yourself.
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Small L-shaped hallway in white.
The choice of style depends on the taste of the residents. When developing a design solution, it is important to think through every detail of the interior.
High-tech involves metal, concrete and glass, black and white paints and a gray background. Furniture should have clear shapes, with metal inserts. Minimalism doesn't require huge expenses. Plastic walls, a narrow chest of drawers, a shoe shelf, coat hooks mounted on the wall - the minimum that meets this style.
Design project of a hallway in a minimalist style.
Country style needs finishing with natural materials. The ceiling can be supplemented with cross beams. A rustic flavor will be created by panels and vintage furniture. Fashionable Provence is distinguished by a combination of light green, yellow, terracotta, and lilac shades. Pastel-colored wallpaper with small floral patterns and light interior details are appropriate. Classics require expensive finishing and high-quality wooden furniture. You need a massive wardrobe or chest of drawers, and it is better to lay the floor with parquet.
Decoration of toilet and bathroom
If possible, it is better to remodel, minimize the space for the bathroom, separating precious meters for the main room. The toilet and bath are often connected. The furniture set is standard: shower or small bathtub, toilet, sink. If space allows, you can install a washing machine. Most often it is located in the kitchen.
It is advisable to combine white with some other soft color, such as blue or beige.
Identification of room features
Classic L-shaped hallway design.
Any space at the entrance doors can be ennobled by eliminating its shortcomings and emphasizing its advantages.
A corner hallway has an advantage: it can be combined with a room or a sliding partition can be made instead of a door. This design technique allows you to use different materials to decorate the hallway, visually increasing its area.
Design of an L-shaped corridor with a wardrobe.
It is convenient to divide the narrow long space into functional zones: at the entrance to the apartment and the lobby. The use of multi-level ceilings with built-in lighting, color scheme of zones, and finishing will allow you to create a cozy interior in any style.
In an L-shaped hallway, the covering can be combined: lay tiles near the entrance doors; parquet, laminate, and carpet would be appropriate closer to the rooms.
Light wall decoration in the hallway.
Any design is acceptable for walls: decorative plaster, lining, wallpaper, plastic, stone-look tiles. It all depends on the chosen style. It is better to avoid large patterns and contrasting colors when decorating a narrow space.
Decorating a small hallway in an apartment.
The staircase in the L-shaped hallway can be transformed: built-in lockers for clothes and shoes are appropriate in the space under the steps. If the ceilings are high, mezzanines are made at the very top. They visually even out the disproportion of the room; they are an ideal place to store hats, gloves, and scarves. This is a great alternative to a chest of drawers.
Decor and spatial choice in a studio apartment
We talked about how the Scandinavian style would be a great choice for the design of a studio apartment, and it's for a reason. The easiest way to create a visually more spacious apartment is to attract natural light. Yes, you can add recessed lighting and accent lamps. But absolutely nothing works as well as natural light.
Even if you only have one tiny window in your living room, make sure it floods the room with enough light. A light background in white or light gray along with a few elegant floor mirrors will do the trick.
Particularly common among city dwellers, the studio apartment is a property type that is becoming increasingly popular. Living in an open-plan city apartment, filled with innovative storage spaces and equipped with the latest trends and accessories is a dream for many. However, living in such a small space can be extremely challenging, so it's no surprise that many people struggle to come up with ways to effectively plan space in a studio apartment.
While space may be limited, there are dozens of ways to incorporate practical design into a studio apartment to get the most out of these interiors and make it livable. The best studio apartment designs are those that make the most of space, with smart storage and multifunctional furniture.
A studio apartment complemented by minimalist trends such as Scandinavian design should not be cluttered or uncomfortable. You can easily transform your space into a functional, attractive interior that you can be proud of.
Furniture selection
Large wardrobe in the hallway.
It is better to give preference to furniture with interior space. This:
- Shoe shelf with seat;
- Banquette with storage box;
- Narrow wardrobe equipped with shelves and hooks;
- Bedside table and mezzanine with folding doors;
- Dresser;
- Drop-top chest;
- Open shelves.
Arrangement of furniture in the hallway room.
If space allows, ready-made headsets are installed. When choosing them, you need to take into account the functionality of the space. A person should dress comfortably and change from indoor shoes to seasonal ones. If he entered the apartment from the street, he needs to free his hands. The hallway should have space for:
- Bags and bulk bags;
- Hats;
- Outdoor shoes and indoor slippers;
- Outerwear.
Black and white hallway in minimalist style.
You can’t clutter the space with unnecessary furniture; when getting ready in the morning, every minute counts. The hallway should be convenient, comfortable, and then beautiful.
Kitchen decoration
If the apartment is in a new building, then redevelopment can be done without any problems. The most suitable option is a studio. Here, the element dividing the space can be a bar counter. Also serves as a dining table. Or additionally install a transforming table in the kitchen. It can serve as an element for eating or, when folded, as a coffee table.
The apartment should contain furniture that you really need.
The kitchen set can be placed either along one wall, if the size of the room allows, or along 2 walls. The window sill will be a great addition to the tabletop; it can be made of the same material. The oven is placed at eye level, the microwave oven is slightly higher, and a “dishwasher” or washing machine fits perfectly below.
You can make several narrow drawers for small items under the window sill, or use it as a tabletop.
Selection of corner cabinet
Corner wardrobe for outerwear in the hallway.
The open hooks in the hallway may not fit all bulky outerwear. Fur coats, down jackets, jackets and other large items are stored in closets. Sliding doors are more convenient: they take up less space. To create comfort, they can be equipped with mirror surfaces on the outside.
Hallway design with white furniture.
Sliding wardrobes come in different designs; corner models are more suitable for an L-shaped hallway. They come with stationary and retractable hanger bars, and are equipped with a different number of shelves and niches.
Hallway in high-tech style. Closet.
Advantages of corner cabinets:
- Having a voluminous internal space, they look compact externally;
- Do not clutter up the space (the side walls are narrowed or rounded);
- Visually align the corner hallway and give it smooth outlines.
Corner cabinets are:
- Case-mounted (standard dimensions);
- Built-in (custom sizes).
Cabinet furniture, wardrobe in the hallway.
Built-in furniture is more efficient: it does not have lower or upper walls; the side walls are attached to the floor and ceiling. Such a cabinet can be equipped with retractable mesh shelves and cantilever rods for hangers.
Corner location with 2 windows
If the apartment is corner, but does not differ in layout from the interior, then the only addition will be the need to install more reliable thermal insulation. Significant differences in the design of a corner studio apartment arise when there are two windows on different walls.
It is much more convenient to divide such an interior into 2 zones so that each has access to natural light. But this is only possible if the windows are spaced apart and located at a sufficient distance from the adjacent corner. In this case, all planning principles will be the same as for any studio apartments.
Little tricks
Finishing and painting the walls in the hallway.
When choosing a finish, it is better to use durable materials that are resistant to frequent wet cleaning of hallways, street dirt and sand. Installing a “warm floor” system in the entrance area will solve problems with drying wet shoes. It’s pleasant to stand on when you take off your winter boots.
Stained glass on the ceiling in the hallway.
The space is visually enlarged by mirrors and coating patterns:
- Cross stripes;
- Diagonal composition row;
- "Herringbone";
- Fine repeating pattern;
- Dark specks on a light background.
Designer wardrobe for the hallway in Khrushchev.
You should not use bright colors for decoration; they are only allowed in interior details. Neutral tones of beige and warm shades create a cozy atmosphere.
Design of a spacious L-shaped hallway.
To avoid clutter, decorative cardboard boxes and baskets are placed on the shelves to store accessories. Using vertical space to the maximum frees up the hallway area. You can mount on walls:
- Shelves for things;
- Bicycles and scooters;
- Sleds, skis;
- Hooks for hats and bags.
Stylish interior for a small corridor.
It is convenient to place a shelf for shoes and bags at the entrance doors; the hanger should be at arm's length. Umbrellas, key holders, bags should be located in the hanger area.
Lighting secrets
With the help of proper lighting, even geometric errors in the room can be corrected. If you need to visually expand the space, then it is better to use devices with bright lamps in the design. If you direct the light of lamps, including spotlights, upward, they will “raise” the ceiling, it will seem higher.
Don’t forget about lighting, which should be not just a lot, but a lot.
Lighting by zones must necessarily combine the main light source (chandelier) and spotlights. General lighting can be a little muted, secondary lighting should be brighter, as they are intended to illuminate work areas.
In the sleeping area, the lighting can be dim and soft. If you like to read, you can hang a brighter light source on the bedside table or above your head.
It is advisable not to limit yourself to one lamp, but to purchase several lamps that will need to be placed in different functional areas.
In the bathroom, the main light is provided by halogen lamps, and the dressing mirror can be additionally illuminated.
In the hallway, the lighting should be general and bright, so that it is convenient to undress and dress, and fix your makeup before going out. If the room is small and narrow, you can add spotlights.
When there is a lot of bright light, the room visually appears larger.
Useful additions
Decor of a modern hallway in a house.
A special role in the interior of any style is given to lamps. They serve as an additional decorative element. If the hallway is divided into zones, the space at the entrance doors, near the mirror, is more illuminated. Lamps are often mounted in suspended ceilings. It is more comfortable.
For the lobby, dim diffused light is more suitable. Wall sconces of unusual shape add charm.
Switches for each zone must be individual. Lamps are made built-in and remote. It is convenient to use rotating spotlights in hallways. Powerful lamps clutter up the space; it is better to opt for compact models.
Hallway design option.
Cute little things in moderation create a homely atmosphere. It is better to select functional additions to the interior.
It is irrational to use floor decor for narrow L-shaped hallways. It clutters up the space. There shouldn't be a lot of decorations. Appropriate:
- All kinds of panels;
- Decorative key holders;
- Hangers for hats of unusual shape;
- Non-fragile vases for storing small items;
- Baskets with lids for shoe care products.
By following these rules and tips, you can create a unique design in a hallway of any format.
Layout and zoning of a one-room apartment
When you want to design your apartment, you need to think about what you want. You really can do it all in a studio apartment if you design it thoughtfully. If you love cooking and dinner parties, prioritize the kitchen and dining room. If you work or study at home - make sure you have the right desk. This doesn't mean you have to cut back on space in other areas of your apartment, it's all about what you value most and want to make that a priority.
To achieve a simple and functional interior, you must start by identifying the dominant zones. For example, it is wise to create a play area for children. Redevelopment will help increase or decrease the area required for the zone. For example, a combination of kitchen and living room allows you to expand the dining room and create additional space. to separate space and zoning .
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Narrow kitchen design
In a narrow kitchen you need to value space. Therefore, try to use the entire perimeter of the room for your needs.
It is better to place the dining area against a short wall. Any option will do: with or without a window.
As in the case of a small kitchen, transformable furniture will help solve many problems.
And one last piece of advice. Whatever shape and size your room is, try to make it beautiful and comfortable for you. Otherwise, you will end up with a faceless interior that will simply be unpleasant to be in.
WITHOUT WALLS: 3 small but very stylish studio apartments
3 stylish studio apartments with free breading in our selection.
These three miniature apartments, despite their modest size, look simply amazing. Thanks to the thoughtful planning of functional areas and flexible boundaries of spaces, which are sometimes completely arbitrary, these studios look very spacious. And designer lighting scenarios create organic spaces for relaxation and pleasant pastime in these small areas in the evening. 3 small apartments with free breading in our selection.
1.FROM SAND TO SKY BLUE
The first in our selection is an inspiring compact interior that belongs to a young couple. The apartment owners travel frequently for work, especially to Copenhagen. Because the owners love this city, the interior was designed to reflect the gray tones and elegance of Copenhagen style. An azure blue sofa is the lightest accent of the interior, refreshing it. And contrasting poufs complement the cool color palette with grays and deep blues.
This modern wooden coffee table, straight out of the latest Milan exhibition, has 3 individual table tops to display a selection of your favorite books, drinks and decor.
Posters and functional panels for storing small items decorate the interior and make it unique.
The apartment has an L-shaped layout. A small extension accommodates a full-fledged kitchen with graphite-colored facades.
Opposite the L-shaped kitchen is a dining area with banquettes. The owners wanted to decorate the wall in the dining area with lettering with motivating words: “do more often what makes you happy.”
2.NEON LOFT
The second interior in our selection is not so small - its area is 50 square meters. But this area accommodates a spacious kitchen-living room area, a bedroom, an office, a spacious dressing room and a spectacular bathroom. A very functional space, isn't it? Apart from the size, the apartment has another advantage. This is a terrace, the view of which opens through huge panoramic windows and swing doors. Therefore, a living room, the boundaries of which are outlined by an L-shaped sofa, looks especially impressive.
At night, the interior takes on a completely new character. Pink lighting brings color and life to graffiti-style Greek statues. Wall lighting plays interestingly on the brickwork at the top of the wall, and acrylic furniture in the dining area adds sparkle and elegance to the space.
Mobile partitions made of perforated metal sheets separate the public and private areas of the apartment. In the evening, thanks to the intricate glare through small holes, this element also performs a decorative function.
On the other side of the mobile partition, a turquoise bedside table sets off the white and pink interior of the bedroom. The neon sconce above the bed deserves special mention. In the bedroom area there is also room for a work desk with an elegant pendant lamp.
Another unusual partition is a glass terrarium with cacti, which separates the bathroom from the bedroom area.
Behind the bathroom there is a spacious dressing area, which can be accessed both from the bedroom and from the hallway. Also, it’s hard not to notice how unusual and elegant the kitchen looks with glossy bronze-colored facades.
The bathroom is very light and simple, filled with natural light. An option for the brave, but it looks very impressive.
3.SCANDINAVIAN CLASSICS
The final interior in this collection is another studio, but this time it’s quite miniature. In order to maximize the functional division of space, the bedroom is separated from the kitchen-living room area by a curtain.
Copper pendant lights above the table beautifully reflect light from the large windows.
Pood-colored pillows on the sofa complement the copper color scheme set by the lamps, and blue ones are combined with kitchen facades of the same shade. The side upper kitchen cabinets are left white to visually blend in with the white walls and backsplash. This technique preserves space and lightness well, which are often lacking in small apartments. The middle part of the set consists of shelves of the same type of wood as the tabletop. Shelves always look lighter visually than cabinets.
Despite the small size of the room, large wall clocks in a minimalist style very organically decorate the space on the wall above the TV. A neat console creates additional storage space under the TV.
Directly behind the sofa is a tiny dining area for two. Light parquet creates the illusion of space in a fairly densely packed room.
Floral posters on the wall in a bold sealed print decorate the sleep area. In general, greenery always makes the interior more interesting and brighter, especially in small spaces, so a large indoor plant stands proudly by the bed. A green headboard not only adds color to the bedroom area, but also functions as a shelf for small items, books and cell phones. The blue carpet literally denotes the bedroom area, visually separating it from the public area of the apartment.
The bathroom is decorated very succinctly. The main emphasis here is wood elements and wood-look tiles. Textured large tiles create a good base and the interior does not seem too simple.
The hallway is very laconic, but functional: a wardrobe, a console with a mirror, and even a leather pouf with a floor lamp fit here.
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Narrow bedroom design
If you have enough space, it is best to place the bed across the room towards the window. This will visually expand the space and save more space in the room.
A compact built-in design that leaves no gaps between the bed and the wall would also be a good choice.
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Avoid large closets. In the bedroom you can add storage space under the bed.
Or above the bed. For example, in the photo below, hanging structures solved two problems at once: a storage space and a niche were created that visually expands the room.
And don't forget about zoning. An elongated bedroom, like the living room, can be divided into zones.
Narrow bathroom design
Install the bathtub or shower along a short wall. This will visually expand the room.
If the bathtub is located parallel to a long wall, it is better to keep the curtain open or abandon it altogether. Otherwise, you will narrow the space even more.
Don't forget about open shelves. They clutter up the space much less than cabinets.
Narrow room: general interior design tips
Use different colors. For long walls, choose lighter colors, for short walls, darker ones. This will make the room seem more square.
Don't be afraid of pops of color, paintings, posters, and unusual wall textures. They add dynamics to the space and complicate its shape.
If the room is not only narrow, but also small, use light colors as much as possible.
Choose non-rectangular interior items: square or round paintings, carpets, lamps. This technique will distract attention from the elongated shape of the room.
Try to use horizontal stripes in your design. They help visually change the geometry of space.
Create niches. Different wall depths kill the tunnel effect.
Place mirrors on long walls. This will help visually expand the room.
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Lay parquet or laminate flooring perpendicular to the long wall. Otherwise the room will seem even narrower.
Thinking bigger: design ideas and tricks for narrow rooms
An elongated room is a real headache for the homeowner. But you can make it stylish and functional too. Here is a list of basic techniques and specific tips for arranging a living room, bedroom, nursery, bathroom and kitchen.
When arranging any narrow room, two main problems arise:
- How to distribute things and furniture in an elongated space.
- How to make a room feel more spacious and less like a pencil case.
To deal with them, follow Lifehacker's recommendations.
