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Thanks to the hallway, the first impression of the home is created. The room should not only be stylishly decorated, but also comfortable. Unfortunately, a small hallway does not have many opportunities to create a comfortable environment. But, using the right materials for finishing work and special design techniques, it is quite easy to add comfort to any compact room. Everything will be discussed in more detail later in the article.

Selection of materials

Before carrying out renovation work, you should select the materials that are necessary to create an environment of a certain style and are suitable for a specific room. First of all, you should refuse to use coatings that can visually reduce space and take up some area during installation (embossed stone, panels installed on a special frame).

The design should blend harmoniously into the interior of the apartment

Advice from professionals

Considering the features of the combined premises, when making repairs, take the advice of professionals.

1. Any redevelopment should be approved by the relevant organizations;
2. The hallway, combined with the living room, turns into a full-fledged living room. This should be taken into account when choosing furniture and finishing materials;
3. Take care to soundproof the new room and protect it from the cold;
4. You should consider a single style for the entire room.
   Using too many design techniques can ruin the overall picture. Single style of two rooms.

Combining the hallway with the living room increases the space, making life more comfortable. The main thing is to take into account possible difficulties in advance and prevent them.

Wall decoration

An option for wall decoration is to use paint or wallpaper. When choosing a color palette for small rooms, you need to consider several nuances:

For decoration, choose light shades without large patterns

• materials are chosen in light colors, pastel shades (coffee, light gray, milky, powdery). If you want to see an ornament on the wall, then preference should be given to small patterns or wide stripes. A large pattern will visually make the room smaller, while narrow lines will “stretch” it;
• decorating the lower part of the wall with dark wallpaper and the upper part with light wallpaper can be attributed to a long-known technique of visually increasing space. However, now many manufacturers produce special collections of wallpaper companions that are organically combined in shades and patterns. And the choice of original materials can make the interior interesting and unique;
• A great idea is to cover the walls with different wallpapers. In this way you can visually change the geometry of the room. It’s easy to make a square room somewhat elongated and widen a long hallway (light wallpaper with horizontal stripes is glued to a narrow wall). In order not to make a mistake when choosing combinations, it is better to turn to companion wallpaper collections.

A bright combination of a red wall with snow-white shelving and shoe stands

Caring for surfaces should be easy, so vinyl or non-woven wallpaper would be the best choice. These materials perfectly hide small defects/irregularities and are easy to care for (can be wiped with a damp cloth).

Wallpaper with a geometric print looks stylish and brings out your individual flair.

Paints with a glossy effect work great in small spaces. Smooth surfaces increase illumination due to the reflection effect.

You can add originality to your design using:

• stencils;
• combining textures and shades;
• glossy and matte surfaces.

The fashionable stippling technique will give the room a vintage style. To do this, the glaze is applied with light touches to the base layer of paint.

Small hallway with clothes hangers on a chocolate-colored wall

A stylish look can be achieved using decorative plaster.

The most popular types of decor:

• silk plaster;
• bark beetle;
• Venetian plaster;
• fur coat;
• velvet plaster.

For such wall finishing, careful leveling of the surface is not required. A feature of this decor is the creation of voluminous decorative textures without loss of space. A special advantage of the material is that dust and dirt that are brought from the street and settle on the walls can be easily and quickly washed off.

Create a voluminous decorative texture without wasting space

When choosing creative techniques, we must not forget about harmony - the finishes of all surfaces should be organically combined.

Color selection

Correctly selected combinations play an important role in creating a harmonious design of the entire apartment. Since there are no windows in the hallway, the only light source is electric lamps. In artificial lighting, saturated and dark colors look even darker, so it is better to choose light shades. These can be light tones of gray, beige, milky, ivory, cream, peach, mint, light blue, etc. These colors are combined with many shades, and also highlight furniture and accessories.

If you want something brighter, you can choose shades of green. Light green or grass green goes well with white, golden, almost all shades of brown, orange, etc. Green is considered an energetic color that can invigorate and lift your spirits. The latter is especially important when you have to get ready for work or school early in the morning.

Flooring

There are special requirements for the decorative finishing of the floor, since most of the dirt and dust settles on the floor. The coating should be easy to wash and dry, and have a high degree of wear. They have these qualities:

• laminate;
• linoleum;
• ceramic tile.

If the apartment has many residents and there are animals, it is advisable to zone even a small hallway.

Rustic Indoor Welcome Mat

The area near the door is the most contaminated area and it is better to decorate it with ceramic tiles or dark-colored porcelain stoneware. This option for zoning space is most appropriate in apartments where the hallway is not separated by partitions/walls from other rooms. To ensure that the area near the door does not stand out too much, floor coverings in the rooms and near the door are selected in similar shades.

Transverse lines on the floor lengthen the area of ​​a small room

In narrow corridors, the flooring is laid in a transverse direction to visually expand the room. A great way to visually add space is to choose light-colored materials.

Tiles in beige shades, linoleum in light gray shades and laminate imitating hardwood (ash, oak) look very elegant and beautiful.

Light country style wood floor with yellow wallpaper

In addition to excellent performance qualities, high decorative requirements are also imposed on floor finishing: the shade of the coating and pattern must be organically combined with the color of the walls and furniture. A combination is considered harmonious when the materials of the walls, ceiling and floor are selected in the same color scheme.

Floors in beige or gray tones look great

Option for a combination of shades: the color of the flooring is slightly darker than the walls, and the ceiling is lighter than the walls or even white. You can dilute the somewhat monotonous palette with bright decor - small colored rugs.

When choosing flooring, you should not forget about furniture. Their shades should harmoniously complement each other. Designers recommend choosing flooring materials that are several tones lighter than the furnishings. Bright contrasts look dynamic - when the furniture is much lighter than the floor. Floor coverings in gray or light sand shades are perfect for any interior color scheme.

Contrasting colors of the walls, decorated with paintings and white tiled floors

House hallway interior

In addition to the usual rules, it is necessary to provide for heat and sound insulation - this room will be designed not only to organize everyday life, but also to protect the living part of the house from the penetration of cold air.

Therefore, it is better to immediately zone the hallway by making an additional vestibule - here you can leave outdoor shoes and equip a storage room for equipment or bicycles.

• Zoning a square room

In spacious halls, the floor covering will become a separate decoration - using materials in contrasting colors creates an original pattern. It can be separate - with a geometric composition placed in the center of the room, or used as an edging.

The interior of the hallway in the house may have a main feature - the hall can be decorated with natural light through windows.

A stylish and airy hallway is achieved through strict harmony of primary colors - shades of baked milk, light and dark brown, with a dominance of warm notes. Minimal decor - small tiles interspersed with additional shades, adds charm and zest to the strict style.

Ceiling finishing

When choosing a design, you should not lose sight of the design of the ceiling. Some design tricks will help you visually add space to small corridors. If the room is low, then it is advisable to select materials in light shades or white. To bring harmony and comfort to small, high hallways, the ceiling is made of a darker color than the walls.

Bright hallway with dark furniture in a classic style

When choosing finishing materials, their cost, surface quality and the shape of the hallway are taken into account.

Inexpensive finishing options

• painting – characterized by simple preparatory work (plastering and leveling the surface). Thanks to the large range of shades, it is easy to choose the right tone. If you don’t have the color you need, you can easily make it yourself by mixing several colors. For small hallways it is better to choose compositions with a glossy effect;
• When gluing non-woven or vinyl wallpaper, an absolutely flat surface is not required. The material will mask small defects. The advantage of wallpaper is a huge selection of colors and textures. You can visually expand the space by gluing rolls with patterns.

Design option - installation of PVC panels

An option for decorating a problematic ceiling in rooms with high ceilings is to install PVC panels.

The material has many advantages:

• simple installation;
• light weight;
• price;
• uncomplicated care.

Such ceilings will last for several years and will not lose their original appearance. If the glossy finish is complemented with spotlights, the light reflected from the shiny surface will give the room additional illumination.

Snow-white walls reflect light and this increases the space

In a small hallway with high ceilings, multi-level structures also look organic, allowing you to hide the wiring of spotlights. When using mirror surfaces, an interesting reflective effect is obtained. Installing suspended ceilings with glossy canvases also perfectly solves the problem of small hallways, but is suitable for tall rooms.

Lighting

To ensure that your small hallway does not seem even smaller after the final installation of cabinets, shelves and other furniture accessories that make human life easier, there is a reason to take care of decent lighting. Otherwise, all your work will be in vain: your beauty will simply not be noticed. In this case, the owners made do with just one large lamp.

But here the owners did not skimp on the luxurious lighting of their small hallway. Although it itself is made in warm and light colors and, most likely, did not need such support “from above”.

In some cases, it is enough to get by with one LED light bulb. We have already demonstrated an example of such a solution above, let’s consolidate our opinion and provide one more “proof” to support our thesis.

If you want to emphasize some detail in the interior of the hallway, you can use lamps for this. For example, in the option below, wall-mounted lights highlight the mirrored mosaic on the opposite wall, creating an incredibly rich and eye-catching effect.

Despite the dominance of LED lamps, neatly mounted directly into the ceiling, some owners successfully use the good old lampshades. Attention: this is not a universal solution; its use is limited by the nature of the interior design of your hallway.

A small flashlight right at the entrance seems to illuminate your hallway and guests appearing in the doorway. Domesticates from the doorstep - the expression like nelya more aptly describes the essence.

For dessert in this section - a surprisingly harmonious design of a small hallway in an apartment with great ambitions. Ideal color balance, not a hint of temperature conflict, conceptuality at the forefront and delicate tenderness - what else can I add?

The option is much more modest - but you can invest the saved money and effort into designing the interior of other rooms in the apartment.

Furniture selection

In a small room it is difficult to place furnishings without losing space. Therefore, you have to choose the necessary items, without which it is difficult to create comfort:

Original corner chest of drawers for shoes and clothes

• chests of drawers/bedside tables for storing shoes. Models can be attached directly to the wall and take up little space;
• the hanger for upper wardrobe items can be floor-mounted or have a wall mounting option;
• hanging shelves are great for storing hats and various accessories (keys, wallets, business card holders);
• a mirror is an attribute of the hallway (before going out you definitely want to evaluate your appearance) and at the same time a decorative element of the room. The most commonly chosen models are wall mounting;
• The wardrobe is chosen to be compact in size, but not at the expense of functionality. Therefore, in long narrow corridors you can install a wide model of small depth, and for square hallways a narrow and deep model is perfect.

Bold, Creative Art Nouveau Decor with Yellow Carpet

Often, it is not possible to fit all the necessary furnishings into a modest-sized area. In such cases, designers recommend selecting multifunctional furniture (pouf with an internal drawer for storing house shoes) or installing products that combine the necessary details (wardrobe with a mirror).

Even in a small hallway you can put a floor hanger and a chest of drawers for clothes

How to choose a wardrobe?

Sometimes you can’t do without a closet in the hallway, especially in a small one-room apartment. Product advantages:

• variety of models. It’s easy to order a cabinet of the desired size, shade, design and content. Popular corner models that take up little space and use “dead” zones. If there is a niche in the hallway, then it is more advisable to install a built-in wardrobe;
• sliding doors - an option for narrow hallways;
• large selection of materials and price range. If desired, you can supply a luxurious and expensive product made of natural wood or select a non-standard model made of laminated chipboard.

Mirrored wardrobes in a small room do not seem bulky

The choice of filling should be given special attention. It is advisable to choose a cabinet that reaches the ceiling - in this case, the space will be used to the maximum. Non-seasonal items are placed on the top shelves, shoes are at the bottom, and outerwear is in the middle.

The most common designs are trapezoidal and corner. The basis of trapezoidal cabinets is a closed storage section:

• clothes;
• shoes;
• headdresses.

Additional canvases are installed on the sides of the central element, which are used in different ways. On open shelves that have a more decorative value, you can place souvenirs, place photos in frames, and put keys. It is also easy to attach hooks to the canvases for storing clothes and bags. On the side of the central section you can place a comfortable soft seat.

It is advisable to choose a cabinet that reaches the ceiling

Furniture sets

Manufacturers offer options for modular and cabinet furniture for the hallway. If you don’t want to spend a lot of time putting together a set of different items, then choose a cabinet model - a one-piece design with various contents:

• closet;
• chest of drawers for shoes;
• shelf for accessories.

The main thing is that the set fits into a small hallway.

A white set of modular headsets that harmoniously combine with each other against the backdrop of the original wallpaper

An option for choosing furnishings for a room with an unusual layout is to purchase modular elements. With this decision, it is important to arrange things correctly so that the hallway does not become less comfortable and does not visually lose space.

A good choice is narrow and tall elements and hanging parts (shelves, cabinets).

A narrow shoe cabinet and a wall hanger will help save space.

The problems of small spaces can be completely solved with the correct arrangement of furniture. In a rectangular hallway, a square-shaped area is visually highlighted, outside of which it is recommended to place a closet, and the rest of the furniture is placed inside the “square”. In narrow corridors, objects are installed along one wall to leave the passage as free and comfortable as possible.

In order for a wardrobe with sliding doors to retain functionality, its depth must be at least 45 cm.

A good idea for a small hallway would be to use narrow furniture

Selection of materials

For the manufacture of modular and cabinet furniture, chipboard and MDF, which have special features, are mainly used.

Furniture should not take up much space, be spacious and fit into the interior of the entire apartment

Peculiarities

• Chipboards are made by hot pressing wood particles mixed with resin. It differs in price, but has low strength, is afraid of moisture and does not hold screws well when screwed in again. The surface of the boards can imitate the texture of wood;
• MDF is a sheet material obtained by dry pressing at high pressure and temperature of wood chips mixed with various resins. The products are somewhat more expensive, but have increased strength, and the surface can imitate the texture of different materials (wood, metal, glass, marble).

White brickwork and yellow furniture - a fashionable tandem

When choosing furniture, you need to take into account that models imitating glass or metal fit harmoniously into high-tech or minimalism styles. And “wooden” products perfectly complement any style.

Furniture must be resistant to temperature changes

What should be in the hallway?

1. Storage space . Consider having a hook, basket or drawer for each family member so they always have a place to put everything as soon as they enter the house. Also, everyone in the family will know exactly where to find things when they go out. If you have small children, you can color code the storage areas. This will work for school/work bags, phones, handbags, etc. Then get into the habit of hanging things up and putting them in this place as soon as you enter the house, it will soon become second nature. If people know where to look for their things, they will be more relaxed. You can also leave things that are lying around in these places.
2. Place for guests' belongings . Create a place for guests' coats and shoes. This could be a section in a closet or a separate hanger. If possible, only store your most used items in the hallway. Change them according to the season. In summer, winter items can be stored in special cases in a wardrobe or in the attic (if space allows). Keeping the amount of stuff in a room to a minimum will help make it feel more spacious and inviting.
3. Basket for house shoes . If you don't have a closet in your hallway, consider adding a large basket with a lid for your house shoes to minimize visual clutter. Neat and neat shoes will go a long way in your entryway.
4. A place to sit down . Ideally, you will need somewhere to sit in the hallway to put on your shoes or catch your breath after a walk. Instead of a bench, you can put a pouf, which will also be a place to store, for example, slippers. There's nothing worse than standing next to guests, asking them to take off their shoes and coats, and then watching them struggle to keep their balance as they change their shoes.
5. Key holder . The hallway is the most obvious place to store your keys, but ideally it's best to keep them out of line of sight and away from the door itself (this will be safer). The key holder can be hung, for example, after a clothes hanger or on the inside of a closet door. Label family members' keys with different colors. If someone's kit goes missing, you will quickly find out about it. It is best that the number of places on the key holder matches the number of keys in your home (including car keys).
6. Mirror . Of course, a mirror is one of the most important items that should be in the hallway. Correct your hair or makeup before going out, look in the mirror “for good luck” if you had to return, evaluate your appearance - you can’t do without a mirror.
7. Mat for wiping shoes . Having such a mat will significantly save your time on cleaning floors. You can also purchase a special stand for dirty and wet shoes. This is very important during the off-season and winter.
8. A place for seasonal items . In winter - hats, scarves and gloves, in summer - sunglasses and sun hats, in autumn - umbrellas. It is better to store all this in close proximity to the front door. Hats and scarves can be placed in a container and placed on a shelf. Also, don't forget to set aside space for your seasonal shoe care kit.

Lighting design

Hallways do not have sources of natural light, so the problem of room lighting can only be solved by installing lamps and luminaires. To create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere, you need to take into account the points.

Lighting with wall sconces

Important points when choosing

• The lighting level should not be lower than in other rooms, otherwise the eyes will experience greater strain when moving from the rooms to the corridor. It is also advisable to select lamps of the same type (white, yellow);
• in a dimly lit corridor it is impossible to adequately assess one’s appearance before leaving. A dark hallway also has a dull appearance and can create a depressing impression;
• If you install energy-saving lamps, then sufficient lighting will not be very expensive.
• excessively bright light usually irritates the eyes, especially considering the abundance of light and reflective surfaces in a small hallway;
• It is advisable to provide for the installation of several lamps. Even in compact rooms, light should be distributed evenly throughout the room. One lamp cannot always provide uniform illumination in all areas. And the only chandelier looks somehow dull and unfashionable.

Additional lighting can be installed on the cabinet

Local and general lighting

A traditional chandelier with a matte shade or a system of spotlights creates the overall light. To create pleasant diffused light, choose chandeliers with matte shades that direct light onto the ceiling covering. Moreover, they choose models whose lampshades are located close to the ceiling, otherwise they can be accidentally touched when taking off/putting on clothes.

Spotlights along the ceiling will provide excellent lighting

The rays reflected from the white/glossy surface provide uniform illumination of the room. When decorating spotlights, you can place two lamps near the front door, and distribute the rest evenly along the entire length of the ceiling.

A creative lamp and a two-level illuminated ceiling will provide completely bright light

Local lighting is created in separate zones and can visually change the geometry of the room. Or individual lamps draw attention to certain interior elements. Wall sconces are fixed at about a two-meter level so that the light does not fall directly into the eyes. If the lampshades are directed upward, the ceiling will become visually higher. Moreover, in a narrow hallway, side wall lamps are installed only on one side of the corridor.

Hang a lamp above the mirror

Near the mirror, the lamps are placed symmetrically on the sides of the canvas or above it. Preference should be given to lamps with shades of simple shapes that create soft diffused light. If the mirror is on the cabinet door, then it is advisable to have lamps on the furniture cornice.

A more common option is to place the lamps symmetrically on both sides of the mirror.

Thanks to design ideas, you can ensure the flow of daylight into:

• During the day, sunlight from the rooms will be illuminated through glass interior doors;
• installing an LED strip along the floor plinths will help mark the perimeter, which is especially convenient at night when central lighting is not required;
• The original option is to install partitions made of glass blocks, which will allow daylight from adjacent rooms to naturally illuminate the corridor.

Decorating an apartment in Art Nouveau style. The absence of partitions allows for a lot of natural light

The correct placement of lamps will allow you to illuminate the room evenly and comfortably. A harmonious combination of lighting fixtures and light-colored surfaces of the walls and ceiling will visually expand the small hallway.

Construction of a hallway

The most radical way to decorate a hallway is to build a separate room. This should be done if a corridor is necessary due to the lack of sufficient space in the apartment, entering which you immediately find yourself in the bedroom or living room. But instead of traditional brick or plasterboard walls, you can use stained glass and frosted opaque glass for walls and doors. In this way, a separate room and at the same time an interior for it are created.

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Interiors of different styles

The hallway is part of the apartment and at the same time a separate room. Therefore, it is important to adhere to a certain style when decorating a room.

An unusual, creative hallway will not leave your guests indifferent

Loft

A loft is the presence of large and spacious rooms. However, it is quite possible to implement some signs of an industrial character in a small room. A feature of the interior is a space not crowded with objects. Therefore, a minimum of furnishings is used.

A riot of light in your loft-style apartment

The main decoration of the premises is done with simple materials. Stone masonry is used for wall decoration. You can use decorative overlays that imitate brickwork (preferably white). By combining different materials (plaster, paint) in wall decoration, you can visually zone the room.

Skirting boards should “blend” with the shade of the floor or walls . It is recommended to preserve the texture of concrete on the ceiling; you can simply paint it light gray. Otherwise, in a small room, the natural shade of the concrete surface will create an oppressive impression.

Industrial loft

In a small free room, the floor becomes a decoration, so it is better to use natural wood as a floor covering.

If this option seems expensive, you can lay a laminate flooring that has the texture of natural wood.

Wooden/plastic furniture with a smooth surface will emphasize the industrial style of the interior. A small sliding wardrobe without unnecessary decor will organically fit into the decor. An original metal (wrought iron) hanger will allow you to conveniently hang outerwear and become an original decor for the room. Mirrors in carved frames will add a touch of coziness.

A metal hanger and bare brick highlight the loft style of the room

General lighting can be provided with rafts or lamps on a bus frame. Wall sconces with metal or matte shades of simple shapes will perfectly illuminate the area near the mirror.

Neat signs, advertising posters, and graffiti are used to decorate the room. There are no strict restrictions on industrial style design; the main thing is to create a cozy, simple environment, without elements of pretentiousness and luxury.

A huge mirror and a wardrobe are a practical solution

Serene Provence

This style is becoming increasingly popular, which is not surprising. The fast pace of city life is extremely tiring and you want to relax at home. And most of all, the atmosphere of tranquility can be recreated in the Provence style.

Finishing materials are selected natural or with an imitation of natural texture. Plastic panels in the design of walls or ceilings are categorically inappropriate. The ceiling painted with white acrylic paint will emphasize the simplicity of the interior.

A wide molding will perfectly decorate a modest light ceiling.

For walls, plaster in white or mint, olive, and sand shades is suitable. Floral ornament can be considered the hallmark of the style. Therefore, wallpaper with small patterns will be an ideal wall decoration. It is advisable to lay natural parquet on the floor. Ordinary bleached boards can be an acceptable alternative to expensive parquet. Neat woven rugs will bring bright colors to the room.

Calming design that is becoming more and more popular

For rustic-style furniture, a hanger, a compact cabinet and a small bench will be enough. A mirror in a wooden frame will organically complement the rustic setting. It is desirable that the texture of wooden objects have an aged appearance. Metal products should be painted unevenly, with a scuffed effect.

A must-have element for a rustic style is a small bench.

Small chandeliers with wrought iron lampshades are suitable for lighting design. Wall sconces can resemble candles or have textile shades. It should be well lit, but the light should be soft and diffused. Ceramic or clay plates will comfortably decorate the interior.

Feel free to use wrought iron furniture and other decorative elements in this style.

Laconic minimalism

This style is perfect for decoration.

Distinctive design features:

• monochromatic colors;
• multifunctionality of objects;
• lack of decor;
• simple geometric shapes.

Simplicity and lack of decor are the main features of minimalism

When decorating the interior it is allowed to use:

• gray;
• black; white;
• brown shades;
• sometimes - cream tones.

The use of contrasting combinations will add expressiveness to the interior: a dark floor and light walls look noble and strict.

A compact wall-mounted mini hallway and chest of drawers contrast with the light walls

The walls are finished with plaster, wallpaper (for painting or plain natural colors). It is allowed to decorate surfaces with materials with a natural texture: brick, concrete, stone. The ceiling can simply be painted, and in rooms with high ceilings it is appropriate to use suspended structures. Cork, boards, and tiles are used to finish floors.

Rational organization of the storage system is a characteristic feature of minimalism

The furniture is installed in compact sizes and simple outlines. The facades are polished wood. Multifunctional items are welcome, so a combination of a mirror with a key holder and an umbrella stand or a simple chest of drawers with separate shelves for gloves, scarves and shoes is quite appropriate.

Simple geometric shapes, clear right angles and lines inherent in this style

High tech

This interior can be called modernized minimalism, so this direction is also in demand when decorating. High-tech is a fairly modern style, so the use of artificial materials is encouraged, and the shine of glass and metal helps to visually add light and space to compact rooms.

Small hallway with mirror and umbrella compartment

Self-leveling floors or ceramic tiles are used as flooring. Plaster and refined concrete texture are suitable for wall decoration.

The style does not accept bright colors, the optimal color scheme is:

• white;
• black;
• shades of gray;
• metallic

It is advisable to make the ceiling glossy and stretched. It is the multitude of reflective surfaces that will create the effects of space and freedom.

You can use a mirror to disguise a clothes hanger

The furniture is selected to be as functional as possible. Some chairs and chests of drawers look out of place; for comfort it is better to put a small pouf upholstered in leather. For facades, smooth shiny materials are chosen that combine well with frosted glass. Mirror surfaces organically complement the style.

Uniform lighting is provided by small lamps located on the walls, mounted in cabinets.

The white color of stylish furniture can be emphasized with bright accents

Cozy Scandinavia

The popularity of the style is explained by the minimal amount of money that needs to be spent to recreate the northern mood in the interior.

Distinctive features:

• simplicity;
• lack of frills in surface finishing.

Use natural materials and national patterns in Scandinavian style

The main color of surfaces (floors, walls, ceilings) is white and its shades (yellowish or grayish). The most versatile option for decorating walls and ceilings is whitewashing. However, this material is somewhat capricious in use and care (whitewash quickly gets dirty and cannot be washed). Therefore, surface painting is allowed.

Boards, laminate, and linoleum can be used as flooring. The only requirement is that the surface must have the texture of light wood.

Walls should be decorated in white and its shades

For furniture, small objects are selected, painted with white paint or having the texture of light wood (larch, oak, cedar). Some items can be artificially aged. Carving or any intricate decoration is not welcome.

Some pieces of furniture can be given an antique effect

As decoration, you can use dim glass or ceramic vases, black and white photos in strict frames. As bright accents, you can use individual items - a small pouf with textile upholstery in blue or light green.

Wall or partition

It is quite possible to cope with the task using a low wall, which, of course, will have to be built. It is recommended to hang a picture or mirror on this wall. And if the painting can only act as an additional decorative element, then the mirror will also help to visually expand the space.

Instead of a fundamental wall, you can put a light partition or even a transparent screen. Thus, the hallway will not be completely isolated, but will still be designated as a separate room. The partition can be made of wood, plastic, or contain elements of frosted or colored glass. Stained glass inserts will serve as a wonderful decoration, giving the interior a unique personality.

The hallway is the heart of the apartment

The hallway is the hallmark of the apartment and its integral part. Therefore, the design should harmoniously complement the interior of the apartment.

A small pouf with textile upholstery and a wool rug will add Scandinavian charm

The space must accommodate many things:

• outerwear;
• street and indoor shoes;
• storage systems for small items.