Any home begins with a hallway. If you are thinking about its decor, then keep in mind that the process will be large-scale. It will affect the walls, the floor, and the ceiling.
Corridor Design
Consider the main points associated with the decor of the hallway of the room.
Walls
Initially, you need to determine their color and texture. This will allow you to choose the appropriate finishing material for further work. If you choose smooth plaster then subsequently on its surface any pattern or pattern will look good. At the same time, the ideal option, suitable without exception to all the halls - it's beige her color. The corridor becomes cozy, warm and homely. Light decorative plaster can be combined with tiles contrasting in color.
If you want to make the walls respectable, use masonry texture. Doorways, corners are often decorated with natural stone or a quality copy of it. It will remain to supplement the walls with suitable decorative elements, for example, lamps, panels.
A great way to decorate the walls is to stick the murals. If flaws are present on the walls, surface leveling will be required. Theme of photo wallpaper is the most diverse: from classics to abstraction. This will create a unique atmosphere in tune with your mood.
The easiest and most affordable way to decorate the hallway - ordinary wallpaper. They not only give the walls a beautiful look, but also visually change the boundaries of the corridor. For example, wallpaper with a vertical pattern or stripes will help to “raise” the ceilings.
Today, such material as liquid wallpaper does not lose its relevance.They are able to create a very interesting texture, appropriate in the design of many styles and directions.
Flooring
The floor covering must meet the following requirements: to be wear-resistant, not afraid of moisture, not to slip. The tile is 100% satisfying the declared parameters. In addition, it is also able to transform the visual perception of space. If you lay the tiles in a light shade diagonally, then the hallway will seem more spacious. This method is ideal for a small and dark corridor. The only negative material is the high cost.
More budget in this regard laminate. It is also quite easy to lay and perfectly imitates the structure of wood, creating a pleasant impression in the apartment.
To give the interior of the hallway nobility, use porcelain stoneware. The raw texture, inserts and stains of marble - all this looks luxurious.
Ceiling
It is better to give preference to light shades. This will add height to the space. Dark color is allowed in cases where we are dealing with very high ceilings in the hallway. If the ceiling surface is uneven, and even putty cannot cope with the solution, then materials such as drywall, PVC panels will help.
They look incredibly impressive stretch ceiling. They have a lot of advantages: there are no joints, there is a variety of colors (plain, with a picture). You can choose a glossy or matte surface, equip with compact lighting fixtures. The only negative is fragility. Care for stretch ceilings should be very careful so that no damage occurs. Otherwise, you will have to completely change this coverage.
Lighting
Hallways are usually devoid of windows, so you need to select lighting fixtures carefully. Otherwise, even the stylish decor will lose its charm.
When choosing, be guided so that they do not interfere with their presence, since the hallway is still small in size. Spotlights are one of the best options. They can be placed on the ceiling in several places, which is important for a narrow corridor. A diffused pleasant light is created. Combination with a suspended chandelier is not forbidden, especially on a two-color ceiling.
One common way to fill the hall with light - to fix several sconces on the walls near the mirror. The mirror surface will become a kind of enhancer of the effect. Such lighting devices are selected depending on the overall design.
A stained glass lamp mounted on a false ceiling looks very impressive. This is a real accent that fills the room with soft, as if sunlight.
Useful accessories
Accessories can also serve as decor, they should be not only useful, but also beautiful, aesthetic.
Mirrors
Since hallways are usually small in size, mirrors visually add space. However, the decoration of such an accessory requires a special approach.
One of the most common options is to install a sliding wardrobe in the hallway, in the door of which mirrors are mounted. Several problems are immediately resolved:
- a place for compact storage of things is formed;
- given the opportunity to put yourself in order before going out.
A large mirror will be a great accent hallway. If you decide to decorate them with a wall, pay attention to the appearance of the frame. It should be combined with the style of the interior. The classic solution requires a wood frame with carvings. Add the effect of aging, and then you get a decor that matches the style of country or Provence. The sun-shaped frame is ideal for art deco, chrome - for hi-tech.
Asymmetry - a distinctive feature of Art Nouveau, the console and candlesticks - historical stylistics. Use a seashell frame to create a Mediterranean atmosphere.If the hallway is made in the style of minimalism, then the mirror, in general, does not need any frame.
Shoe rack
This element of the interior allows compact storage of shoes. Shelves are designed for different types of shoes: high, low. There are a lot of models of whatnots. There are open and closed options. If your hallway is very small, then An ideal solution would be a corner design. Manufacturers often supply shoe shelves with compartments for storing brushes, spoons and even umbrellas.
Decorative elements
The entrance hall will play in a completely different way if you place large floor vases in it. They can be filled with peacock feathers, fancy snag branches, artificial flowers. If there is a large window in the hallway of a private house, thenUse fresh flowers or flora with cacti and succulents.
On the shelves look beautiful wicker baskets. They can store shoes that are not currently in use, as well as various accessories (gloves, hats and caps, and much more).
Great way to wall decor are paintings, panels or collages from photographs of family members. The hallway is being transformed.
To fill the corridor with the warmth of a family hearth, put soft ottoman, lay a fluffy rug. It will also be appropriate small couch with pillows.
Interesting examples
Monochrome hallway is stylish and modern. Its main color is white. It is used in walls, flooring, furniture. Black is present in textiles. The light brown umbrella basket is in harmony with the frame of the mirrors. A bright accent is required. It becomes a picture frame.
The hallway can be decorated with wrought iron elements. It is important not to overdo it. Enough frames of the mirror in the form of copper leaves and lamps, decorated with a simple script. The color scheme of such a hallway should be light and delicate. White, beige, sand colors are used.
One of the easiest ways to decorate a hallway is to use photo wallpaper. Their subjects are the most diverse. When they completely occupy one of the walls, an amazing effect is created, up to a visual extension of the boundaries.
Corner shelves and all kinds of niches can also be used for decoration. There will always be a place for souvenirs, accessories. You can even put a bright pouf.
The video provides an overview of the interior of the hallway.
