The hallway is the first room we see when entering the house. And the first impression of the entire household depends on how this utilitarian room is decorated. But impressions are more important to guests; the owners of a private home are primarily interested in the functionality, practicality of the room, and the compliance of the interior with their understanding of beauty and comfort.
If you are planning a renovation in the hallway, it means that all other rooms have already passed this stage and you have a general opinion about the interior of the entire house, its furnishings, color palette and furnishing features. Perhaps you will proceed from the general design trends of the entire household, or perhaps you will decide to design the interior of the hallway in a style that is radically unusual for the entire building, or you will choose unusual color schemes. It all depends on your personal preferences, sense of proportion, room size and financial capabilities.
We bring to your attention a small collection of recommendations for carrying out renovations in the hallway - choosing finishes, furniture, decor and accessories. We hope that real design projects of hallways located in private households will inspire you to make your own achievements in the difficult task of home improvement.
So, you have started creating a hallway design project and the first thing you need to decide on is how functionally loaded your utilitarian room should be. Do you plan to store in this room only the clothes and shoes that you wear every day or do you need a large storage system (this also depends on the number of household members in your home). Whether you will need a place to sit and how spacious it is (some homeowners even equip dressing tables for applying makeup in the hallway, it all depends on your lifestyle and the capacity and functionality of the remaining rooms).
Once the nuances of the functional content of your hallway have been determined, you can move on to planning the finishing work.
The most popular styles for decorating a corridor
The design of the entrance group implies functionality and practicality. Here you need to correctly distribute the space and choose a style that will organically fit into the hallway.
There are a great many stylistic options, let’s look at the most popular ones:
Art Deco: an exquisite mixture of classics and ethnics
An example of the interior design of a hallway in the Art Deco style
| Main features | Furniture | Accessories |
| Use of expensive materials in decoration. The predominance of a monochromatic palette with the use of bright accents. Shiny coatings and geometric patterns in wallpaper and stucco are welcome. | Furniture in this style is decorated with expensive carvings and upholstery. All items must be made of wood. An indispensable attribute is a mirror in a carved frame. | Paintings, statues and figurines, antique vases, ethnic souvenirs. Lamps with forged design. |
Examples of interiors in the Art Deco style:
Country: cute and cozy
An example of interior design in country style
| Main features | Furniture | Accessories |
| Use of natural materials in decoration: stone, wood, fabric. Decorative beams can be installed on the ceiling. The floors are covered with natural boards with an expressive texture. | Rough handmade furniture made from natural wood fits organically into such an interior. Large chests of drawers, rough benches and antique hangers look good. | Hand-woven runners, paintings with rustic motifs, wicker baskets and forged items. |
Photos of interior design of hallways in country style:
Modern and stylish: modern
An example of interior design in Art Nouveau style
| Main features | Furniture | Accessories |
| Lack of strict lines and angles, asymmetry. Use of natural colors. Ornaments and designs with plant motifs are welcome. | In a modern interior, the emphasis is on furniture. Simple shapes with rounded edges predominate. The facades are decorated with floral prints and stained glass windows. | The style does not imply an abundance of decorative elements. The only thing that should be in abundance is lighting devices. |
The photo shows modern design ideas for hallways in the Art Nouveau style:
Japanese style: samurai character
An example of interior design in Japanese style
Japanese interior of the hallway in the apartment:
Aristocratic English style
An example of interior design in English style
| Main features | Furniture | Accessories |
| A combination of simple design and sophisticated finishing. Plaster is preferred for walls, and parquet or its imitation for floors. | The furniture is selected in dark colors, with strict shapes and elegant design. | Paintings with landscapes, a carpet with a discreet pattern, beautiful lamps in wooden design to match the furniture. |
Samples of English interiors:
Romance Chalet
Interior decoration in Chalet style
| Main features | Furniture | Accessories |
| Use of expensive natural materials with an aging effect. For walls - wood or plaster, for floors - only wood. The predominance of natural shades of brown and beige. | Furniture in this style should have a light touch of antiquity: in shape and color. It is acceptable to use wicker furniture. Fur, woolen fabrics and linen are used for upholstery. | Skins on the floor, candlesticks, small paintings with castle scenes, hunting accessories. |
Photos of the interiors of hallways in private houses in the Chalet style:
We have given you as an example just a few possible styles for decorating a hallway. In fact, there are a lot of them, and you will not have any difficulty choosing a design that suits your home.
Color palette
The choice of colors for the living room depends on your personal preferences and the style and color scheme of the rooms adjacent to the hallway. The entire space of your home will look more harmonious and balanced if the shades in the decoration and furniture echo in all rooms. But there are no canons - someone wants to get into an atmosphere of peace and tranquility when entering the house (and he chooses a calm, light palette), for someone it is important to cheer up in the morning before going to work (in this case, bright spots and colorful decoration can help ).
There is an unspoken rule when choosing a color palette for decorating any room, which helps to visually expand the room - the walls should be lighter than the floors, but darker than the ceiling.
Contrasting hallway interior
Here are several examples of how you can design a hallway in contrasting colors. This interior is full of dynamics, it is practical, but at the same time attractive.
Black and white combinations in the interior of the hallway look incredibly advantageous. Despite the abundance of white in the decoration and furnishings, the selected materials facilitate easy cleaning without special tools or equipment.
Add brightness to your home
Why not use bright colors when decorating your hallway? After all, this is a room that sets the tone for the entire home from the first steps. This is especially true for private houses with children. Little households like everything bright and dynamic.
A few words about the layout
The layout of the entrance area depends on the area you allocate. When planning to build a private house, plan all the premises taking into account their functional features. Some useful tips:
- if the hall is not separated from the rest of the rooms by doors, you need to think about how to zone the space;
- The furnishings of the hallway should be thought out taking into account its dimensions;
- Interior design needs to be thought out, taking into account the tasks of the room.
If you don't have the opportunity to create a spacious hallway, the idea of giving up doors isn't that bad. An arch into the kitchen will significantly increase the turning area, guests will not have to crowd at the entrance, there is free space for maneuver.
Hallway design with an arch as an example of expanding space
Each entrance area must have the following mandatory attributes: a closet for storing outerwear and shoes, a mirror, a bench for putting on shoes. It's hard to give up even one of these items. In the layout of a large hall, you can provide for the delimitation of zones using shelves or sofas. For a small hallway, it is logical to use furniture that takes up a minimum of free space.
Built-in wardrobes of different shapes will solve all problems, and if there is no mirror, then you can hang it on the closet door
Hallway +1
The hallway of a private house can have such a large area that, in addition to all the paraphernalia necessary for this room, furniture for another segment of life can also be placed. Some homeowners install a sink to be able to wash their hands after gardening right in the hallway, while others need to wash their pet's paws after a walk. And someone decides to move the office to the hallway area.
Options for wall decoration in the hallway in the photo
As already mentioned, the decoration of the hall should not only be beautiful, but also practical. First of all, this concerns the walls. Very often, in the process of changing clothes, traces of wet and dirty clothes and shoes appear on the walls. The coating should be such that it can be easily cleaned or, at worst, there should be no visible dirt on it.
There are several traditional options for covering walls; let’s consider their use in the entrance area:
- MDF or PVC plastic. Most often, such coverage is associated with public institutions, but this is not at all necessary. Expensive, beautiful panels, selected in accordance with the design of the room, can look very decent. Compared to natural materials, such a coating will cost you a reasonable price, and good sound insulation will be a pleasant bonus.
Wall decoration with MDF panels
- Laminate. Wooden panels are not the cheapest type of decor, but they look great. You can choose any of the shades of natural wood from stained white oak to almost black rosewood. The advantage of this finish is its durability and resistance to mechanical damage. The only thing you should take care of is the natural humidity in the room. Laminate does not tolerate dampness and temperature changes.
Decorating a wall with laminate
- Volumetric 3D panels. Plaster panels with a three-dimensional pattern are an alternative to decorative plaster. They are mounted very simply: using special glue. After installation, the panels are coated with paint and, for specific hall conditions, with transparent acrylic varnish.
3D panels in hallway design
- Wallpaper. Wallpaper will help you create an unusual hallway design if you combine them correctly. You can “play” with pattern, color and texture. For the hallway it is better to use washable wallpaper with a dense coating.
Combination of wallpaper in the corridor for zoning space
- Tile. Ceramic tiles are the most practical coating of all of these. It is durable and easy to clean. The tiles can even be washed using detergents and a brush. For skeptics, we note that modern manufacturers produce tiles not only with different patterns, but also with imitation textures of wood, stone and even leather. So there is no question about how “decent” such walls will look in the interior.
Tiles - a universal and durable coating
- Plaster. Decorative plaster coating is perhaps one of the best options for a corridor. Modern mixtures are distinguished by high performance characteristics. The appearance of the plastered coating is very attractive and can imitate natural stone, create matte and glossy surfaces.
Decorative plaster is one of the most durable and reliable coatings
- Stone. In a private house, it is quite appropriate to use decorative stone in interior decoration. In a large hall, with the help of such decoration it is easy to zone the space and emphasize the arched entrances.
Wall decoration with decorative stone
- Fresco. An unexpected and original solution is to use frescoes in the design of a modest hallway area. If you choose the right design, the fresco will visually expand the room, create perspective and distract attention from the cramped space.
The fresco will become a real decoration of a small space
Each of the listed types of coating has its own advantages and disadvantages. Which one to choose is up to you, but don’t forget about the functional purpose of the hallway!
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Hallway color
Many people strive to visually enlarge the room. Then you should choose lighter colors for the walls than for the floor and darker than for the ceiling. It is common knowledge that a small room will look wider thanks to light shades.
Glossy materials also create the appearance of spaciousness. For a spacious hallway, matte tones are more suitable. The choice of color depends solely on your taste: some people, upon returning home, dream of being in peace and quiet. Therefore, they choose calm shades.
For others, energetic and purposeful, it is important to feel like leaders even in their own apartment, and bright color solutions help them in this.
Oddly enough, black and white can also look interesting and bold. But not everything depends on your temperament. After all, the hallway is part of the interior of the apartment. Therefore, the integrity and harmony of all premises should come first. If you wish, you can find any photographs of the hallway design.
What to put on the floor in the hallway
The use of modern construction technologies makes indoor floors not only durable and beautiful, but also perform heating functions. Heated floors are often used in the corridor, because here you need to change shoes, and there may not be room for a radiator in a small room.
The floor in the entrance area must be wear-resistant, because there is active movement here, and sand and small pebbles linger on street shoes. In addition, moisture resistance and environmental friendliness of the coating are important.
Possible flooring options for the hallway:
- Linoleum. Laying linoleum is easy and simple, and it is also not difficult to replace it if necessary. This type of coverage is relatively inexpensive. Good brands of linoleum can last you up to half a century, but on sale you can most often find PVC coatings that do not have a long service life.
High-quality linoleum with a beautiful pattern is a good choice for the hall
- Ceramic tile. Much has already been said about the benefits of ceramic tiles. It should only be noted that it is an excellent coating for heated floors. Ceramic imitation parquet looks very attractive, take note.
Wear-resistant tiles go well with underfloor heating systems
- Natural stone. This is an expensive finish that requires careful preparation of the base. This coating will serve more than one generation of home owners. It is easy to care for and natural stone will never go out of style. The only advice is not to use tiles with a glossy surface. Over time, it will lose its appearance.
Natural stone floors look expensive and prestigious
- Laminated board. A good wear-resistant laminate is a smart solution. This floor will last in the hallway for at least 15 years. If necessary, the coating can be repaired by updating it in the right places.
Laminated board - a cozy and warm flooring material
- Parquet. Needless to say, parquet is very beautiful and very expensive. How wise it is to use such coverage in the corridor depends on your financial capabilities. The only thing that can be said is that such a solution is not very practical. The mode of increased use of the room will quickly destroy the parquet.
Parquet is a luxurious covering for a large home
- Carpet. The worst option for a hallway. Dirt settles on the pile covering, it quickly wears out and loses its attractive appearance.
The carpeting in the hallway will need to be cleaned frequently
Variety of flooring
It could be:
• Linoleum, the most popular coating in our country, is inexpensive and easy to use. When choosing it, it is important to pay attention to the thickness, because a thin one is not suitable for use in the corridor.
• Laminate, if you prefer this material, then do not forget about its wear resistance and moisture capacity, because they should be maximum.
• Tiles are the most reliable and durable type of finishing; porcelain stoneware is usually chosen for this, because... it is more durable than simple tiles and not as slippery. However, this is an expensive method, but quite reliable and beautiful.
Just like on mills, the floor can be laid out in different and combined ways.
Read: Beautiful hallways - 50 photos of ideas and new items in the interior
Options for finishing the ceiling in the hall
First on the list is the cheapest and simplest finish - whitewashing or painting. This option is suitable if the ceilings in your home are perfectly flat. Another reason to choose this finish is low ceilings.
Until recently, expanded polystyrene tiles were extremely popular. It is easy to glue, and this coating retains heat well in the room. In modern interiors, tiles are practically not used; they look too cheap and are flammable.
Not the most popular option for finishing the ceiling is wallpaper. It is not easy to glue them, and such a coating is not particularly durable. It is good to combine wallpaper in the design of multi-level ceilings, using them as a bright note.
An interesting idea for the design of a hallway in an apartment in the following photo:
Mirror panels in the ceiling design
This design technique allows you to solve the problems of cramped spaces with low ceilings. The only caveat is that you will have to wash the ceiling periodically, since any stain or dust will be very noticeable.
Multi-level, modular ceilings will help create an original interior. With their help, you can organize multi-level lighting with different lighting scenarios.
Multi-level ceiling with lighting - a fashionable interior detail
And finally, the most popular stretch ceilings today. They have many advantages. This coating will hide all construction flaws. In addition to their ideal appearance, suspended ceilings will save your environment in the event of a roof leak.
A popular trend is stretch ceilings with prints and lighting
Emerald hallway with free-standing furniture
Upon entering the house, attention is drawn to the “antique” wardrobe designed by Oleg Klodt for this interior and installed in a niche specially equipped for it. This original piece sets the tone for the entire room - an unusual combination of walnut wood and green walls.
Project author: Oleg Klodt
Project author: Oleg Klodt
Design of an entrance hall in a private house: photos of color schemes
When choosing a color scheme, you need to take into account several factors:
- room dimensions - dark colors are not suitable for small rooms;
- requirements of the chosen style - each direction has its own shades;
- The shape of the corridor - a long narrow corridor or a spacious hall requires different colors.
In the large hall you can use any paint. Here you can give free rein to your imagination, but don’t overdo it. Follow the main rule: there should be no more than three colors in the design. One of them is taken as the main one, and the other two complement it. In the design of a small hallway, light colors are preferred; they visually expand the walls. Warm tones go well with cool ones. You can determine the most successful combinations using the color wheel:
Combination of shades in the color wheel
Color can be used to visually change a space. For example, a dark color makes the ceiling lower, while a warm, bright shade on the end wall of a narrow corridor will make it visually shorter. Don't forget about the chosen interior style.
Soft undertones of brown and beige are suitable for modernity and classicism
Minimalism calls for a lot of white with contrasting touches of grey, black and red
For country music, it is permissible to use bright colors in combination with natural brown and green.
Examples of eccentric hallway interiors
Just as there are no absolutely identical houses, there are no identical hallway interiors. We all have different tastes and preferences, different concepts of beauty, comfort and convenience. What may seem eccentric to one homeowner may be the norm to another. We bring to your attention several design projects with unusual design of hallway space. Perhaps you will be inspired by their non-trivial nature and adopt some design techniques and solutions.
How to choose the right furniture for the hallway: photos of successful solutions
The main thing in choosing furniture is the correct ratio of its dimensions to the size of the room. If the hallway is small, you should give preference to built-in wardrobes or even get by with a modest hanger. In any case, before buying furniture you need to carefully measure the corridor.
Furniture must match the chosen interior style. Its color, shape and design must fit harmoniously into the overall design
Another important selection criterion is the quality of the material. The hallway is a room with special operating conditions, this should be taken into account. You need to make a choice in favor of reliable fittings and high-quality surfaces that are easy to clean if necessary.
Advice! It is absolutely not necessary to make custom-made furniture if the dimensions of your corridor differ from generally accepted standards. Modern furniture factories offer a wide selection of modular designs. From these you can assemble a set with sizes suitable for you.
The most necessary piece of furniture is a wardrobe. Outerwear, shoes, hats and necessary small items are placed here.
Coupe is a universal option. Sliding doors will hide the entire contents of the cabinet, leaving visible only a perfectly flat surface with a mirror or other coating.
Important! No matter how you save space, the depth of the cabinet cannot be less than 40 centimeters, otherwise the storage space will be extremely inconvenient to use.
In the photo, the furniture in the hallway is assembled from several components: a wardrobe, a shoe cabinet, a hanger and a sofa. This set is very functional and suitable for any hallway
An important element of the hallway decor is a mirror. Finding space for it in a small space is not easy. If there is no free wall, you can use a cabinet door or door leaf.
The photo shows design options for mirrors in the hallway:
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How to furnish a room?
When arranging a hallway in a country house, not only aesthetic qualities are taken into account, but also functionality. The most common item is a closet for storing clothes, shoes and other things. For convenience, the room is equipped with a seating area in the form of a small bench or ottoman, on which it will be comfortable to change shoes.
In a medium or large room, it is appropriate to install an additional shelf for shoes, as well as place a spacious chest of drawers or cabinet. A mezzanine will fit perfectly into a small corridor with a high ceiling.
The photo shows the furnishings of a spacious hallway with a staircase in a country house.
With enough free space in the hallway of the house, you can realize any ideas and ideas. However, the selection of furniture should be approached carefully so that the space does not acquire a cluttered appearance.
It is appropriate to complement a standard furniture set with a small armchair and furnish the room with a coffee table or console with a mirror, on which it will be convenient to place keys, cosmetics and various accessories.
The photo shows the interior of a hallway in a wooden house made of laminated veneer lumber, furnished with furniture in dark colors.
Lighting in the corridor
In most cases, the hallway is a room without windows, for this reason the issue of correct placement of lamps is very important. The lighting in the hall should be bright enough so that you can find things in the closet and get dressed. But you shouldn’t get too carried away: too intense lighting will hurt your eyes.
Universal option – diffused light from several sources
Important! The chandelier in the corridor should not be located too low; it will be touched when changing clothes.
It is convenient if the corridor lighting switches are located at the beginning and end of the corridor. If this is difficult to organize, think about motion sensors; the lights will turn on and off at the right moment. Even in a small room you can use different lighting scenarios.
If there are paintings or panels hanging in your hall, lighting will highlight them
With the help of well-placed lamps you can adjust the space. In long corridors, point devices are installed at equal distances. For excessively high ceilings, use wall lighting.
Advice! In a private house, you can save a little on lighting the hallway if you install glass doors in other rooms that have windows.
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Important - a beautiful ceiling and proper lighting
Proper lighting and a beautifully designed ceiling play a significant role in creating a positive impression of the hallway.
The ceiling does not necessarily have to be suspended. Very often, plastic is used in the hallways of private houses.
When you start working on the ceiling in your home, allow yourself to experiment a little with the placement of the lamps. We are sure this will bear fruit and you will get truly unique lighting for your hallway.
Convenient little things in the design of the hallway
In the entrance room, easy-to-use items can be placed that can also serve as decor.
A beautiful umbrella stand can become a stylish design element
A wall-mounted key holder will help you avoid rummaging around for keys
To store the necessary little things, you can put a beautiful basket or box on one of the shelves
Paintings and photographs will look good in the spacious hall
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Decoration Materials
A beautiful hallway is impossible without modern decoration. But before choosing it, you need to remember that street dust will always be present in the entrance area, and sudden changes in humidity and temperature are possible here. Therefore, preference should be given to durable and practical materials, although they can also be very beautiful.
Hallway design for a narrow corridor, photo options
It is better to divide a narrow and long hallway into separate zones. One of them is a place where they change clothes, the other is where things are stored, the third, the least functional, can become a place to place photographs or a horizontal bar.
In the design of a narrow hallway, it is permissible to use different wall colors, combinations of wallpaper and other types of decoration. To visually reduce the distance, you need to lay on the floor not one long and narrow path, but several rugs.
An interesting technique for flooring is laying laminate or tiles diagonally. A diagonal pattern will “break” the direction and distract attention from the distance between the walls
Designers recommend making an accent wall or placing some kind of decorative lamp or vase at the end of a long corridor.
Drawing attention to an object at the end of the aisle will brighten up the feeling of narrowness of the space
You should be careful with mirrors in long corridors. If you place them at the end of the corridor or opposite each other, you will increase the unpleasant feeling of a long passage. But if you place a large mirror opposite the window, a completely different impression is created.
When designing a long corridor, you cannot use the technique of horizontal wall division. The furnishings in such a room should be minimal. The less the closet reduces the width of the corridor, the better.
It’s a good idea to place the closet not along the wall, but at the end of the corridor. This way you will shorten its length and make optimal use of free space.
Varieties of hallway layouts - how to play with them
An interior designer's nightmare is a hallway with many doors opening onto it. In relation to private housing construction, this is rare, but there are isolated cases. How to overcome a serious problem by improving the overall impression of a poorly planned room using design tools? Pursuing the goal of reducing the number of door panels, leave, where possible, open openings decorated with the same platbands as other internal doors. Use the walls between them to place mirrors or closed shelving that reaches the ceiling. Taking into account optical effects, the room will appear more voluminous, and the presence of a significant number of storage systems will add functionality.
The design of a hallway bordering the kitchen or transitioning into it is not the most successful option for planning a private house, because... street dirt present in one room (even fanatical cleaners have it) instantly gets to where food is prepared. From the point of view of sanitation and hygiene, this is a violation of all possible standards.
The entrance hall, the threshold of the hall - the center of the house, where other rooms converge, is designed as an abstract of the picture that the guest will see after taking the next step. Apply the same decorative techniques, finishing materials, color scheme for two rooms, use identical flooring, creating the illusion of one space flowing into another. In order to emphasize the significance of the hall, the crossroads of all home paths, complement it with interesting details (paintings, ceiling lamps, lamps, parquet panels, carpet).
A hallway with a window is a rarity. It is individual construction that provides such a planning opportunity; the main thing is to make the right decision, developing the project with your own hands. Windows can frame a doorway, be located above the door, or cut through walls. The presence of a light opening is a plus for the family budget: you can slightly reduce electrical energy consumption by using natural lighting. Decorative living plants will decorate wide window sills or special shelves and make the room joyful, warm, and cozy.
Interior design in a small hallway, photo examples
In a small room you can use basic techniques to visually expand the space:
- light colors in the decoration of walls and furniture;
- minimum furniture in the setting;
- use of built-in cabinets and shelves;
- placement of reflective surfaces on walls and ceilings.
Light colors, including white, make the room feel spacious
This type of finish is not very practical for a hallway, but in this case you should think about the materials and choose the right coatings that can be effectively cleaned.
Advice! If you choose wallpaper to decorate a small corridor, choose a small pattern and plain furniture.
Built-in furniture is the best choice for a modest room. In order not to burden the space, designers recommend combining open and closed shelves.
Here are some examples of photos of do-it-yourself small hallway design:
Walls
Hallway renovations begin with the walls. They are exposed to very strong influences from the outside. The walls are affected by moisture, dirt, and accidental damage. It is advisable to choose a material that can be cleaned.
Vinyl wallpapers are well suited (they are inexpensive and have rich colors); paint (good for smooth surfaces, otherwise the walls will have to be plastered and leveled); MDF and PVC panels (the owner can use them to tidy up the hallway; you can use any of the three types).
Increasingly recently, people have resorted to using a variety of materials when decorating hallway walls. For example, photo wallpapers are extremely popular.
The lower part of the wall can be finished with panels. And the top one should be plastered or painted. The main thing is that the wall decoration is not only practical, elegant, and meets all the requirements of a modern hallway.
Decoration of a large hall
A large ship needs a long voyage; this rule also applies to spacious hallways. Here you don’t have to be shy about choosing furniture. If you have space in the hall, you can put a sofa, a couple of chests of drawers, a large closet and allocate a section of the wall for a mirror.
Large plants in outdoor pots will help make the space more comfortable.
In a large hall, it is permissible to use rich colors in the design of the walls: burgundy, dark green and brown. For zoning, use contrasting combinations. Wallpaper for a large hall is selected with a large pattern.
To fill the free space, decorative items are used: statues, vases, umbrella stands and other elements that we discussed above. In such a room, large lamps, ceiling, wall and floor, are appropriate.
Gallery of successful design options for large hallways:
Decor
A mirror has become an obligatory decorative element of the hallway. It helps make the room brighter and more spacious, and gives you the opportunity to evaluate your appearance before leaving.
Mirrors can have familiar and completely unusual shapes, be framed or hang without any edging. Often the role of mirrors is taken on by cabinet doors.
Unusual decor can be lamps of unusual shapes and rugs (preferably with a rubber base).
The hallway can be decorated:
- paintings;
- embroidery;
- vases with or without flowers;
- wicker baskets;
- small original sculptures.
But even a large hallway should not be filled with a large number of decorative elements; it is better to leave more free space and space.
A beautiful and cozy hallway can be created without involving large funds and special experience.
Which style to choose for the hallway?
You can understand the variety of styles by calling on a professional interior designer for help, looking through specialized magazines, television programs, analyzing the practical advice of friends who built their “fortress,” or following your inner instinct. For example, it is quite possible to implement the following ideas:
- A brutal wooden hallway in the hunting-ancient Russian style is suitable for a wooden house: forged lamps, massive benches, chests, visible fixtures, rough leather, stained brushed wood, flooring made of thick wooden blocks (their imitation when connecting a water or electric heated floor).
- Italian classic style: floors made of marble slabs or porcelain stoneware, recreating natural stone, light plastered walls, mirrors that expand the space, bringing it closer to a square, the use of columns, wide ceiling cornices. On the floor it is possible to arrange a centrally oriented symmetrical pattern, complex mosaics, bringing the atmosphere of an authentic Roman atrium.
Attention: it is especially important to provide rich lighting that fills the space, similar to bright Italian sunlight.
- Modern style: simple lines, calm forms of furniture, lack of frills, pretentious elements that make cleaning difficult, neutral colors of finishing materials, closed cabinets, clearly defined mirrors, graphic lamps.
What color palette is used
When decorating a hallway in country style, it is important to pay attention to the color scheme of materials and decor of furniture and floors. There should be no bright colors here, which irritate and have a depressing effect on the psyche.
The room should be calm and comfortable, so colors such as:
- Beige;
- Color of fresh milk;
- Various shades of natural wood;
- Moderate greens;
- Dim yellow color;
- Baby blue;
- Olive color;
- Creamy shade.
You can take no more than three shades of these colors to create a harmonious combination. If the furniture is light in color, then the floors should be in the same tone. If floral wallpaper is used on the walls, then the curtains and covers should be the same color.
In any case, when creating a country style in the hallway, you need to remember that it does not tolerate excesses, but it is also impossible to create comfort without the help of decor and color combinations. Therefore, designers follow strict rules when creating a rustic home style, starting from the individual characteristics of the people living in the room.
