Beautiful hallways: design tips and interesting examples

Much has been written that the hallway forms the first impression of the house. Its design speaks of the taste of the owners, so many tend to shock the design of the hallway of guests. But this is not the main thing in the design of the entrance room. Beauty is yes, but functionality is more important. In this article, you will learn how to combine these two concepts and create a convenient and attractive hallway.

Professional designers will be able to accurately tell about the design of the halls and the features of their design. But we live in too different conditions, respectively, and the finances that the family is willing to spend on repairs will also be different.

But beautiful is not necessarily expensive. The main thing is to correctly use the advice of professionals to avoid mistakes in the design of the room.

• The larger the input space, the more design. The less space, the more you have to think about functionality.

• In a small room, the main thing is not decoration, but furniture. It is better to choose built-in closets. Despite the convenience of the wardrobe, it is considered an outdated model. Consider options for drawers, doors with pivoting mechanisms, open shelves.

• The entrance corridor of an ordinary apartment is a place of accumulation of a large number of personal items, so furniture and accessories here should be minimized.

• In a small space it is much more efficient and safer to use built-in lights, LED lighting. In large halls, chandeliers, sconces, recessed lighting are appropriate.

• Due to the large number of colorful clothes and shoes, the corridor can be quite motley. To avoid this, it is recommended to use a minimum number of colors in the design.

• Whatever area the hallway occupies, the following items must be in it.
  1. Hanger (open or in the closet).
  2. Cupboard (hinged or floor) with open shelves or doors. To save space, you should choose cabinets with mezzanines that will hide seasonal clothes and shoes.
  3. Mirror. It is believed that in the room where people go out to the street, the mirror should be at full height so that it is possible to make sure that the appearance is in order. Often, cabinet doors are chosen for this. This will save space and visually increase the space.
  4. Shoe rack, which can also serve as a shelf for keys, gloves and other little things.
  5. Padded stool, mini-sofa, chair, that is, any place for a seat. This is not a luxury, but a way to protect wallpaper and facades from scuffs. After all, standing shoes are uncomfortable, and we instinctively look for support, dirtying the surface. Often, the seat is the cover of the shoe cabinet, which saves space.
  6. Lighting. It can be natural, but more often it is artificial. In the dark corridor it is unlikely to manage with one lamp. You have to use different types of lighting.
  7. Shoe mat. No matter how sophisticated the entrance room may be, one cannot do without this item. Sterile white hallways with a white glossy floor look rather strange. Indeed, in practice, keeping such beauty in order is problematic.
  8. Decorative little things - stand for umbrellas, watches, key holders, photographs, paintings - they will be present if there is free space.

To give aesthetic appeal, it is important to choose the right materials for the decoration of walls, floors and ceilings, as well as find a balance between the design of these surfaces and furniture. All materials must meet the following criteria.

• Strength. It is the flooring of the hallway that experiences the greatest load, therefore, high-quality material resistant to strong mechanical stresses is required here. The same applies to walls and furniture.
• Moisture resistance. Frequent wet cleaning, wet and dirty shoes should not damage the floor. Practical linoleum or tile is often ahead of the laminate or parquet in this indicator.
• Ease of care. Spray from wet clothes or animal hair, footprints from shoes, street dust should not be evident. And this means that the surface should be easily washable. Yes, and the choice of color should match the ability to maintain order. If the house has a small child, then caring for the white hallway will be problematic.
• Security. It is not only about the quality of the materials themselves, but also about their combination. Before installing glass doors or shelves, hanging wall sconces, think about whether there is enough space in the corridor so as not to accidentally break this glass.

For the floor of the hallway, all the usual materials are used. But parquet, artificial and natural stone are less popular because of their impractical care. But ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles are a frequent solution to the problem.

It is good to lay the carpet where you can clean the shoes first (porch, shoe rack in front of the house, rug in front of the door to the apartment). Caring for a carpet is not easy, so it is unlikely to be suitable for a large family. But carpet tile - a modern version of carpet - is a much more practical acquisition.

Laminated board firmly won its place in our homes. Low price, color variety, ease of installation - its obvious advantages. But if the installation was made by non-specialists, then from high humidity the laminate can quickly become worthless.

Linoleum does not cease to be popular due to its versatility and accessibility. Moreover, modern production offers very beautiful options for this coating.

Bulk floor - Not the cheapest choice, but perhaps the most beautiful. It is enough to add monophonic furniture and walls to such a floor, and the hallway will be very beautiful.

“Golden Tile” is a new trend. This is an artificial, very strong and durable material that can imitate other types of finishes.

In the small hallway, the walls are almost invisible. Therefore, do not spend a lot of money on their decoration. In the large corridors, everything is completely different. For wall decoration use the following materials.

• Water-based or other paint light tones (in a small hallway dark colors are forbidden). The option is suitable only for walls that will not touch (behind a cabinet, for example), since it is problematic to take care of them.

• Decorative plaster of discreet shades. Designers call it the most practical material. She is not afraid of water, easy to clean, shockproof.

• Decorative brick with similar properties. It is worth paying attention that in the fashion brick decoration of the entire wall, rather than individual fragments.

• Wallpaper of various textures and textures, the main thing is without bright large drawings, but rather plain. You should choose more durable types: vinyl, liquid, glass, cork, bamboo, quartz paintings.

• Plastic panels may seem like non-modern material, but manufacturers offer very interesting options that can adequately decorate your entrance room.

Usually the least attention is paid to the ceiling in a small hallway. But it can have a significant impact on the perception of the room. A light ceiling will make the hallway higher, dark - will reduce the height of the walls. Glossy ceiling will increase the space, matte - reduce.

The cheapest way to finish it is painting with different types of paint. The color may not necessarily be white, but it should be lighter than the walls by several tones, if you need to visually increase the space.

Stretch ceiling becoming more and more popular due to its high decorative effect, average price, and quick installation. Glossy stretch ceilings with spotlights can even make the hallway a festive room. But keep in mind that gloss time is a thing of the past.

Suspended structures are the most expensive and time consuming. They can be made of drywall, PVC panels, wooden battens and other materials. The time of two-level figured ceilings is a thing of the past.

When combining various materials and textures, the color scheme plays an important role. Color psychologists recommend a 60/30/10 combination, where 60% is the primary color, 30% is the complementary color, and 10% is the emphasis.

The most familiar combination of shades brown. This is a calm, non-marking gamma.

Hallways look very nice in tones of natural wood: bleached oak, beech, walnut, white ash, alder. But professionals do not recommend using the “wood-like” facade, as this technique has already become a stamp in the design.

Grayscale will be appropriate in combination with any colors.

The arrangement of furniture is directly related to the size of the hall.The small entrance hall will be saved by vertical zoning and multifunctional furniture. There should not be a closet at the front door, which opens inward, otherwise the door and furniture will interfere with each other. It is better to put here a bench, pouf, bedside table for bags.

The mirror is positioned so that you can see yourself in full growth, but in a safe proximity to the opening doors. Feng Shui experts suggest that The mirror must not be hung opposite the front door.

The lack of natural light in the hallway makes it possible to diversify the types of artificial lighting. This can be false windows in the ceiling and walls, chandeliers and wall sconces, recessed lights in ceilings and furniture, spots, LED floor lighting.

One type of lighting is rarely managed. Indeed, in the presence of only a chandelier, its own reflection in the mirror can frighten the unnatural color. Therefore often use local lights: above the mirror, cupboard, shoe shelf. And while spotlights often perform a utilitarian function, wall sconces are also an element of decor that can emphasize the chosen design style.

Perhaps no professional can do without accessories when decorating a room. But there shouldn’t be many decor items in the hallway, and it is desirable that they perform a useful function. For example, the metal frame of the mirror will emphasize the hi-tech style, the striped rug is appropriate for ethnic styles. On open shelves you can put several bowls in the same style for small things.

Such a false window with a view of the street not only creates a beautiful view, but also can hide the built-in furniture. A clear advantage of this decor will be the built-in lamps behind the panels.

One word is harmony. Properly organized space, backed by a calm color scheme - what you need after a hard day's work.

Due to the built-in furniture in the narrow entrance hall there was a place for all the necessary elements. And the implementation of the 60/30/10 color combination rule made the room very harmonious.