Spectacular arrangement
Often, in every hallway there are strange corners, and if with other complex fragments, such as doorways or stairs, everything is obvious, then inconvenient nooks and crannies are not so easy to arrange.
We want to show you that even design problems can be successfully used for storage and other everyday purposes.
Here are some ideas for decorating a small space that will help you navigate and use empty space more productively.
Ergonomics and aesthetics
How do you keep umbrellas in your house? Do you hang it on hooks in the closet? What about this method?
Creative, convenient and very attractive, especially pleasing to the eye is the stand, which has an interesting shape, an energetic shade of lime and occupies a useless fragment in the hallway.
This option is a way to add color to the interior, create visual interest and acquire a useful addition.
Obvious options
A similar idea, but in a different situation, because some interiors require completely different solutions and an individual approach.
Traditional versions
What to put in an empty corner? Decoration of corners in rooms and corridors
Empty corners of rooms and hallways are a waste of space. Where all the corners are empty, there is a feeling of some incompleteness - as if something is missing in the interior. Let's not let the corners go to waste and think about how to use them for practical or decorative purposes. How to fill the voids in the corridors? What to put in the corner of the room? We bring to your attention ten options for solving this problem.
Decoration of corners in rooms and corridors
Let's start with impractical, but very attractive elements that allow you to fill the emptiness of corners and create coziness.
Floor vases for decorating corners
The larger the room, the larger the vase should be. If one vase looks lonely in the corner, you can match it with a pair or create a trio.
The height of a floor vase is from 40 cm. If the vase is lower, it looks ridiculous on the floor. An exception may be a very plump vase, preferably filled.
Large vases, especially textured, painted or very bright ones, are good on their own, without filling. A container with a simple design should be decorated with twigs, twigs with artificial flowers and leaves, dried flowers, bamboo trunks, etc.
Instead of a vase, you may prefer a tall wicker basket with flowers or a glass vessel filled with stones and shells.
Live plants and flower stands
A tall plant in a large pot is an alternative to a vase with dry or artificial branches. A vase allows you to emphasize the style of the room (thanks to its shape, design, design), and a living plant creates a feeling of freshness.
Formalities
In this ambitious project, the importance of furniture plays a key role.
A comfortable sofa with a high back will provide you with a place where you can get dressed or take off your shoes, or even receive a visitor in a pleasant and hospitable environment.
The original lampshade is also included in the composition and serves as a link between the interior and decorations, adding accents in the right places.
Cozy classic hallway in a modern house
A more practical version with a bench built under the hanger.
Of course, you can come up with another model for this angle, but simple and obvious versions are so boring!
Functional and interesting
A small bay window has its advantages, especially if in your home every piece of space is worth its weight in gold.
Cozy place to relax
Corner hallway
The coupe model will not only allow you to distribute all your things, but also install a mirror on the sliding doors, thereby solving two problems at once. For small corridors it is better to choose modular designs.
It is customary to divide a corner cabinet depending on its configuration. Such cabinets are:
- corner;
- linear, in which the structure occupies only one wall;
- built-in, with no back panel;
- minimalist hallways that combine all the elements of a dressing room.
You can see how they “fit” into the interior in the photo.
Corner wardrobe in the hallway
Corner wardrobe for hallway
Built-in or mini-models are considered practical for a small corridor. The corner cabinet has a standard configuration. It can be equipped with a wardrobe for outerwear, an open hanger, a department for shoes, hats, a cabinet, and so on.
For narrow corridors, the optimal depth of a corner cabinet does not exceed 40 centimeters. This space ensures maximum occupancy while leaving free space.
When choosing furniture for small corridors, it is important to remember that regardless of the chosen modification, the depth of cabinet furniture should not exceed 40 centimeters, and its width should not exceed one and a half meters. With built-in furniture it is much easier in this regard.
Bright corner hallway
Hallway room interior
Compact corner models, designed specifically for small spaces, are made of various materials.
Many cabinets are additionally equipped with mezzanines, but apartment owners try to make the most of the space between the top of the cabinet and the ceiling by installing additional mezzanines there.
Advice. Let the doors of these compartments be made of transparent plastic. At first glance they are invisible, leaving visual space.
There are several more options (can be seen in the photo), in which a cabinet without a back wall, but with shelves, also serves as an interior partition, opening up new solutions. In addition, the furniture can be made in the same color scheme as the walls.
Corner hallway design
As a rule, in many apartments several room doors open into the corridor at once. Moreover, each of them, opening, occupies a certain place. A good variation would be to replace swing doors with sliding ones.
Another option is to remove them altogether, leaving only arched openings that can be decorated in the overall design concept. And the easiest way to save space is to change their direction, that is, they will open in the other direction.
Wardrobe for corner hallway
With the help of such solutions, several problems are solved at once:
- free entry and exit from the apartment or house is ensured;
- the presence of cabinet shelves for using small items (gloves, keys, etc.);
- there is a place where you can sit down and put on your shoes;
- when installing corner modules, there is a lot of space for storing winter clothes;
- special compartments for shoes.
Stylish console
The optimal option with a curved table will allow you to comfortably and attractively arrange an awkward corner.
Such an attractive piece of furniture will serve you as a stand for keys or mail.
Wonderful design of free space
In a small hallway it is strictly forbidden to place large furniture, or furniture that is too rough and massive.
The ideal installation would be one that has a thin or transparent frame.
Accessory shelves with a sleek design
Little tricks
When forming a corner hallway, use techniques that will help you do it correctly;
The first stage in choosing a corner hallway, as in all decisions in room design, is taking accurate measurements. Having determined the location of the future furniture, make a detailed floor plan with all dimensions. Don’t forget to put sockets and switches on it, take into account the width and height of the baseboard
When choosing ready-made furniture, pay attention to the dimensions indicated. If possible, come to the store with your own tape measure and measure the closet yourself
Sometimes a couple of extra centimeters can become critical;
A small hallway will look brighter and larger if you use mirrors;
When choosing furniture finishes, focus on the style and color scheme of the hallway. But remember that the best option for small rooms is light colors; Furniture that combines several functions will help you use space effectively. For example, for putting on boots comfortably, a 2-in-1 option is suitable: shoe shelves plus a pouf; To prevent the corner hallway from being dark, equip this area with additional lighting. Lighting is suitable for the shelves, spotlights above the cabinet, and sconces can be hung near the mirror.
A small hallway is not a reason to give up. The non-standard layout makes you think non-trivially and excites the designer’s imagination. The main thing is to act step by step: find an idea, make a plan, choose furniture. And then the hallway will delight you with style and functionality.
Let natural light inside
Corner windows can be a fun way to take up space in a corner.
This next modern foyer is an example of simplicity and minimalism at its finest.
Amazing layout
A similar project, only in this case the design is narrow and symmetrical, since ceiling-to-floor glass panels are used on both sides of the entrance door.
Current solutions
Even if your layout includes a staircase, then it is worth considering this option as a special one, since here you can follow your imagination.
In this setting, an incomprehensible corner is occupied by a bench, the image of which is complemented by a compact coffee table.
Interesting and attractive project
Room decoration
When choosing finishing materials for walls, it is important to remember the following points
- A corridor is a room where the risk of contamination is higher. Therefore, finishing materials must be washed well.
- If for the ceiling white color is the ideal solution, then for the walls, due to the same dirt, it is better to choose light colors, but not pure white.
In order to make a pleasant and pleasing room from a narrow corridor, it is very important to choose the appropriate style and fully maintain it
- Placing large paintings along the wall will be a winning move. You can also use photo wallpaper.
- It is better to choose non-woven wallpaper or glass wallpaper. These materials are easy to clean and have a wide range.
It is very important to make the most of this narrow section, without cluttering it, but making it functional
- Decorative masonry, when used locally, will give the corridor a certain charm.
- It is worth abandoning materials such as, for example, drywall. With all its advantages, in cramped conditions the thickness of the finishing layer plays an important role. It is for these reasons that wall decoration can be limited to light plaster.
The first stage of designing a corridor will be choosing its style.
In a corridor where there is a long narrow hallway, zoning should be taken into account when choosing a color. That is, the color scheme of the two zones should be different. Against a background of light colors, interior elements should contrast with dark colors. Additional information: When using contrast, it is recommended to use light and dark shades of the same color.
Classically, the color of the ceiling is chosen to be white, the floor, in turn, should not be too dark, but not too light, and the walls should be neutral, cool shades.
Photo wallpaper with a three-dimensional image will definitely not leave anyone indifferent. An important point in their selection will be wear resistance and resistance to dirt. Various kinds of artistic stickers on the ceiling and walls will make the room more bright and colorful.
There are ready-made ideas, using which you can use a narrow and long room very harmoniously and conveniently.
Ergonomic use of empty corners
Looking for an idea for an office in your home, but don't have any spare rooms? Then consider this option!
It's certainly not an easy office, but when you need to take work home, then there's plenty of space for you.
Drawers and shelves will accommodate all the necessary documentation, and they will also find their niche for several seductive accessories.
Usable space
Impeccable scenery
An architectural feature that seems inconvenient at first glance can be used for decoration.
Just look how many cute and tempting details can be installed in this corner, at the sight of which your guests will look at the fascinating composition with emotion.
Attract attention with objects of varying heights
Do you like to read and at the same time escape from all your worries? Relax with your favorite activity in a private space equipped with a plush chair, coffee table and adjustable light.
Nook
Types of mirrors in the hallway
Unlike previous times, today's mirror market offers many options. Conventionally, all available types can be divided into several groups, distinguishing them by shapes, sizes, types of installation and external design.
Shapes and sizes
Modern production makes it possible to produce mirrors of a wide variety of shapes. The most popular are rectangular canvases that are installed vertically or horizontally. Considering that we are considering a mirror for the hallway, where it is important that the reflective area captures the largest possible view, the most optimal option would be a vertical rectangular mirror. It can be of medium size (standard 60x40 cm), when a person can see himself up to waist level, or larger (60x120 cm), which will provide a full-length view. It makes no sense to install small mirrors in the hallway, except as decoration, when they are used to form an original wall panel.
Round and oval mirrors look impressive, especially in rustic designs. In the workshops you can order surfaces of unusual shapes that will make the room extraordinarily beautiful and add a touch of individuality, for example, mirrors in the form of intricate geometric shapes, silhouettes, etc. Huge planes of mirrors the size of a wall look luxurious, and they are the ones that can create the effect of the limitlessness of a room.
Creative atmosphere
Some hallways are so spacious that you will have to select many more items to create a proportional interior design.
For this project, an interesting style was chosen that demonstrates the preferences of the homeowners.
A piano can also decorate a room
Play with shapes and sizes
We have already mentioned a similar option above; although there is less space here, the design is arranged in a harmonious manner.
Stunning decor
Mirrors
Perhaps everyone knows that any space is enlarged when using mirrors. To visually increase the area of the corridor, install two large mirrors opposite each other on parallel walls.
The second way to increase space with a mirror is as follows: try to hang it at the point on the wall where it will maximize the display of the window from the next room, for example, the kitchen. This will make the hallway much lighter and more spacious, especially during the day when natural light is reflected.
If you are installing a mirror on the wall in order to visually increase the space in it, then this must be done at the beginning or end of the hallway. You can hang a mirror in the very middle of a narrow space only for its immediate purpose, but it will not increase the space.
This article listed the recommendations of specialists who, in practice, have more than once encountered the interior design of narrow corridors and already have enough practical experience to share it with you. Use these simple techniques when decorating your hallway, surprise yourself, your friends and loved ones with the magical transformation of the space.
Custom furniture
It may take some time to find the right piece for a small foyer.
Such a compact apothecary cabinet will be an excellent storage solution; it will not only become a container for some small items that you prefer to keep at hand, but will also effectively brighten up an awkward corner.
Bold statements
Organic motives
For small and narrow hallways, massive furniture is not recommended; it is better to opt for simple but original ideas, decorative and interior items that will be practical and attractive.
Sculptural Accents
Whatever the layout of your hallway, even the most inconvenient corners can be presented as individual features.
Often it is non-standard solutions that can radically change the image, give you the opportunity to dream up and make bold decisions.
Wall decor for the hallway
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Decor | Interior styles | |
1. | Volumetric and artistic inserts | Antiquity, Empire, other historical styles |
2. | Wall panel | Japanese and Chinese style, modern style |
3. | Mosaic image and stained glass | Ethnic, gothic, colonialism, modern, |
4. | Art object or installation | Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Onto-Art, eclecticism |
5. | Fresco | Classic or historical style, marine style |
6. | Photo wallpaper with 3D effect | Fusion, hi-tech, eco-style, country |
7. | Artistic modeling | Palace style, neoclassical, renaissance, |
8. | Art graffiti | Urban styles, avant-garde, disco, kitsch, techno, |
The image can be made in any technique; when there is a desire to work with your own hands, then even a person who does not know how to draw can work in an accessible technique. For example, a stencil design or a mosaic panel made of broken tiles, an applique of vinyl stickers, if you work from a ready-made sample.
When you want to decorate the hallway with a fresco or wall painting using a complex technique, you can prepare the surface of the walls yourself to reduce costs. The main part will be done by an artist or specialist in a certain technique.
A hallway in this color will give you warmth
A lot of paintings on the wall in the hallway will perfectly complement the decor
A large decorative pattern on the wall will add grace
Surfaces that require serious correction of defects must be rendered with plaster over beacons or covered with textured materials.
Decorative facing brick or “wild” stone on part of the wall is a noble decor for the hallway in the apartment. It is not necessary to lay out the entire wall; artificial stonework in one corner, near the front door or between interior doors is enough.
Brickwork is a typical hallway decor used in different styles, for example, loft or urbanism.
Venetian plaster with a marble effect is the most expensive and labor-intensive type of cladding. Walls and columns under “Venetian” or textured plaster look most luxurious.
Artificial marble is another way to effectively decorate a hallway. It looks amazing both on the floor and on the walls, and is also used as decorative inserts among any tile cladding. Natural marble is very expensive, especially Italian, but artificial marble looks no worse, but is quite affordable.
Instead of hangers, you can build in a wardrobe
The paintings on the walls will pleasantly complement the interior of the hallway