Beautiful and functional hallway is an important part of the house.
As a rule, the repair and/or decoration of the corridor, make a right at the end, when the repair rooms, kitchen, bathroom and toilet is finished.
As the corridor last on the list, you want to finish faster, which means that all is done in a slipshod, but this is not the right decision.
Do not think that since we spend little time in the corridor, it is not necessary to focus to listen to during the renovation and home improvement, and here’s why:
1. The hallway is the first room, which any faces at the entrance to the house. First impression, which may depend on the overall mood of the hosts and guests.
2. The corridor is a place that connects rooms in one unit, and therefore, its design should complement the design of other rooms and Vice versa.
The most important thing in a small hallway is minimalist design and maximum functionality. Simply put, in a small hallway should be only the most necessary.
* In a small hallway should all be organized so that storage, like seasonal clothing, and the rest, there was enough room for a certain number of people.
* Must also be a place to sit and, of course, a place to camp before the exit.
Note that all of the above must be only a few square metres.
There are several simple methods of how to visually expand a small space. Such techniques are commonly used in the design of the rooms, but they are also applicable to entrance hall:
* All surfaces in the corridor should have a light tint.
* A convenient system for storing things (e.g. built-in or angular furniture).
* The combination of furniture and accessories.
* The use of reflecting elements (mirrors and glossy surfaces).
Where to start?
First you need to make a plan. It is advisable to hire a professional who will be able to display all your wishes on the sketch.
You can do to make some sketches, but it is worth considering some recommendations:
1. If you want to visually enlarge the volume of the corridor, use mirrors, and properly placed light.
1.1. As light sources can be used through the stained glass, mirror insert, as well as conventional lamps and lights in the niches of plasterboard.
1.2. Experts advise to combine different light sources. In addition to the main source should install some more light points.
2. For a more intimate environment where walls will not push, you should choose lighter shades of colors.
2.1. It is considered that the best option is to paint the walls in a beige or pastel color. You can also use white. Keep in the same color walls, ceiling and floor of the corridor.
2.2. The same applies to the Wallpaper, but it is worth noting that the Wallpaper is better to choose plain. But if you really want to use Wallpaper with a pattern, then it needs to be unobtrusive and small.
* If you use a too bright color, the hallway will seem less.
* It is best to use vinyl or non-woven Wallpaper.
3. If you use glossy false ceiling, visual corridor will seem higher, especially when combined with the correct lighting.
4. Corridor walls can be decorated with photos. Do not forget to follow some rules:
– frames must be the same color, and their shape can be different
Photos can, of course, attach to the walls, but even better would be to put them on a tabletop, attached along the walls of the hallway.
5. Floor can be covered as parquet and laminate, and even tile. If you connect the floor in the hallway, kitchen or any room, corridor visually enhance your space.
* For the decoration of the corridor should not be used: drywall, plastic wall panels, PVC and wooden panel, and artificial stone.
The most important thing in the design of the corridor in a small apartment
Minimum requirements for the design of any small corridor:
1. A place where you can get dressed and freshen up.
2. A place to store outerwear.
3. A place where you can change the shoes.
4. A place where you can store your shoes.
Bright colors in a small hallway
Bright colors in a small room can visually expand the space, which is known by almost every homeowner.
In a small hallway light is better not only walls, but also furniture.
Here, an example of a corridor where not only the bright walls and furniture, but also the sun’s rays illuminate the corridor.
Sometimes it can be diluted with bright colors bright or dark accents.
If you install a large mirror, it “will move apart” walls, visually increasing the corridor.
Furniture for small hallway
What is better for a small corridor:
– hanger at the wall (better if there is a shelf for hats);
– hanging shelves is a great option if you don’t want to clutter the corridor furniture;
– hooks for clothing (better to install under the shelves);
– built-in modular system (handy and take up little space) – shelves at any time remove, add or change;
– Shoe rack or Shoe Cabinet that keeps the shoes in hinged containers, making the corridor more manicured, but it is more expensive than common Shoe shelves and it is not always convenient to use;
– racks (preferably without a back wall) are used for different things and for shoes;
– Desk with drawers into which you can put different accessories, including keys, umbrellas and combs;
– small stool (folding) or bench inside such furniture, you can store a few things and shoes;
– very useful can be hooks or shelves for food packages – they are best placed near the front door.
– harmonious and comfortable look combined open and closed shelves – this furniture is very practical and ergonomic.
The wardrobe in the small corridor
Wardrobe
Usually, wardrobe in the hallway is scrupulous people, others just hang clothes on hooks or thrown on the seat.
Only when the hooks will accumulate a huge amount of clothing, people are starting to hang it in the closet.
Not necessary to install in a small hallway wardrobe. It would be better to install it in a room where a lot of space and where to put a nice big wardrobe for lots of things.
Wardrobe
The wardrobe is now considered an essential part of any hallway, even of small size.
* If you set it to “Khrushchev”, it is better to order a shallow Cabinet with a mirror to visually enlarge the space.
* This Cabinet is stand in a narrow corridor, and will not serve as a barrier to moving through the house.
* A wardrobe in the small corridor can be built in a free corner or set it parallel to the wall.
* The best option is to purchase a high rack, as it will use extra space, and thus can carry more stuff.
In the upper part of the closet to store off-season things, and the bottom to establish a place for shoes. In the middle you can install a rod for hangers.
* In a small corridor is also ideal corner wardrobe or hangers, racks or cabinets. Corner built-in cabinets allow you to use the space angles.
Typically, the corners remain unused when the set of the usual furniture.
What about the furniture for shoes?
In stores you can find various samples of cabinets and shelves for shoes. There is a stacked bar, revolving, sliding and other Shoe racks, but it is better to choose the usual shelves on which there are no holes or just lay rubber mats for shoes.
* It should be noted that after the snow or rain coming into the house with shoes flowing a slush that can get on other shoes that on the bottom shelf, so all sorts stacked bar options “drives” the shoes fit for Slippers or shoes that you temporarily wear.
* You can also use a regular stools, benches or tables with a cushion to be able to sit down and change shoes.
Built-in bench
It takes up the entire width of the corridor, and in addition she plays the role of a box for shoes. The lid opens allowing you to hide not only shoes but also bags and umbrellas inside the large box.
Instead of the box under the bench you can install a few baskets for things or shoes.
Open shelving
If the racks to add a few hooks for clothes, you get a very comfortable design that occupies little space and fits well into the interior.
Only 2 shelves and several hooks for clothing, all looks nice and takes up very little space.
Everything is very simple and beautiful – the boxes serve as shelves to store shoes, a small wardrobe for storage ornate mirror that visually enhances the space.
Here are some more ideas for the development of the corridor in a minimalist style:
The walls in the small narrow corridor
If you decide to do finish the walls in the hallway, you should know a few things:
– it is better to use a wear-resistant and impact-resistant materials, as the corridor gets the most dust and dirt from the street;
– to level up, the walls do not use plasterboard as they will take some space of your corridor;
– if you use Venetian plaster, you will kill two birds with one stone: the walls will be smooth, and their surface is pleasant and attractive.
Wallpaper in a small hallway
A few tips:
– align the wall and make them beautiful you can use liquid Wallpaper;
– the walls in the narrow hallway is painted in bright pastel colors, the room will be brighter and visually wider;
if you select a Wallpaper, it is better with horizontal stripes, as they visually expand the space;
– for the small corridor, as well as for a long narrow corridor suitable Wallpaper with a small pattern or abstract – they will be able to hide some of the stains that may appear.
Use bright colors for visual expansion of the corridor already mentioned, but some people do not like such tone.
If you want to use bright colors, you can pokleit Wallpaper with a large pattern, but it must be one whole picture. It is desirable that the furniture in the hallway was bright and solid.
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