Corridor Design - Finish and Photo Options

The design of the room affects the residents, which is why it is important to create a special atmosphere of comfort. It is advisable to allocate a place with practical use, especially when it comes to the hallway. The correct design of the corridor in the apartment or in the house with or without a staircase can create the necessary idea of ​​the apartment and the owners at a glance.

Style selection

First of all, you need to decide on the style of the hallway. After the final decision, it is worth starting the selection of materials and furniture.

It should be based on the general mood of the apartment. The entrance hall is a place that guests see when they visit your accommodation, we can say that the corridor becomes the personification of the entire apartment and gives a certain idea of ​​the taste of the residents.

1. Provence.It is not popular because of its relatively small practicality, this style is suitable for people in need of beauty, a hallway in a similar style will become a real decoration of the house.
2. Minimalism. Actual in apartments with a small corridor. The presence of various designs that are practical in nature (drawers, cabinets) is characteristic. A distinctive feature of minimalism is the lack of a large number of decorations and bright details.
3. Classic. This type of design is not very practical if the apartment has children or active animals. If there are such factors, there is a risk of additional unplanned waste, because the classic involves the purchase of expensive furniture, various accessories (figurines, paintings, stucco moldings), as well as the use of very expensive materials for decoration.
4. Country. In many respects it is in tune with Provence, the difference is the use of fewer details, wicker decor elements (baskets, furniture) are used, a lot of emphasis on practicality. This type of room will look more harmonious if the kitchen is decorated in the same style.
5. Modern. Dark colors predominate, lighting accessories (in large quantities) act as additional accessories. The use of decorative arches is allowed.

After the owner has decided on the choice of style, based on his goals, it is worth paying attention to colors and materials for decoration.

Color spectrum

It is worth considering that for the hallway there is a range of permitted colors, deviations from which determine the chosen style.

Common colors for the interior of the corridor include:

1. Often the basis is white and black, in various percentages. It is advisable to use white or light shades if the size of the room is small. Black in this case acts as a frame for the main shade.
2. The use of sand, gold, beige.To create a cozy atmosphere, such colors as peach, pink, lime, blue and others are often used.
3. You can combine dark and light colors, preferably the colors of natural, natural materials (wood, stone). In this case, the use of bright details will be redundant.
4. If the owner decided to create a bright mood, it is allowed to use rich saturated colors (green, red, purple, yellow). The main thing in this business is not to overdo it, excessively bright colors can cause fatigue, negatively affect the psyche. It is recommended to use bright shades as original blotches or details.

It should be understood that color becomes the basis, creates a mood, you need to approach the selection carefully.

Material selection

As a material for wall decoration, it is recommended to use:

1. Wallpaper. Applicable to various styles, including expensive classics. Such material is subject to easy replacement. There are various options that simplify the cleaning process (acrylic, vinyl or glass), this quality can be considered useful and practical, especially in a private house.
2. Walls of raw materials, which include: stone and brick. Caring for such material is very difficult, but the owner will be able to appreciate the aesthetic component: such materials look spectacular in a living room.
3. Painting the walls. This option has a small number of advantages: low cost. The room itself often loses its attractive appearance.
4. Wooden panels (it is allowed to use a material that imitates natural wood).
5. Stone wall panels.

It is possible to combine several options (pasting one wall into a different color, using several materials: stone top and panel bottom), this option will help create a unique atmosphere.

Flooring selection

As a floor covering, it is recommended to choose:

1. Panels made of artificial wood;
2. Ceramic plates;
3. Stone floor;
4. Linoleum;
5. Laminate;
6. Parquet.

The main characteristics that the coating should have are resistance to pollution, moisture (which is why it is not advisable to use natural wood) and mechanical damage. If the owner cannot make a choice on his own, it is allowed to turn to specialists (sellers of salons that were chosen when searching for materials for flooring).

Furniture

It is advisable to use natural materials: wooden and wicker furniture. Do not use plastic and forged products (with the exception of hangers, as well as furniture designed for the classical style), they will add unnecessary weight or cheapness to the interior.

If the corridor is located in a small space, it is worth using it with the greatest practicality, avoiding unnecessary piling.

Practical hallway furniture options:

1. A well-thought-out solution is to use a chest of drawers. It takes up less space than a closet.
2. The use of a special basket for shoes is becoming popular.
3. A clothes hanger should be placed in the hallway, in which case there will be no need to use cabinets.
4. It is worth paying attention to special benches and ottomans for hallways. Most of them have built-in cupboards and shelves in which shoes can be stored.
5. An indispensable option will be the appeal to the hanging shelves. Thus, space will not be cluttered, but excess will be hidden from the eyes of guests.
6. For convenience, you can place an armchair in the interior of the corridor. If the house has a staircase, it is worth using the space under it with more practicality: arrange shelves or cabinets, hangers or chairs.

Thus, the owner will be able to save space without losing the quality characteristics of the interior.

Lighting Choice

Lighting plays a significant role, regardless of the size of the room, especially lighting requires a long and wide or l-shaped corridor.

The most popular lighting options include:

1. The use of chandeliers (an obligatory attribute of the classical style), special lamps. It is advisable to make central lighting, then the square corridor will seem complete and thought out to the end.
2. Spotlight is a determining element. Lighting of frequently used objects (cabinets, mirrors, shelves) is recommended. If the house has a staircase (close to the hallway), it is worth considering the option of multi-level lighting. In this case, the lighting of the steps or railings looks spectacular.
3. Allowed to use LED lamps. Calculate the power in advance: the entrance hall should be lit enough.
4. It is worth using wall lamps, such an element is able to set the tone for the environment, to give the necessary saturation.

Do not forget about the details:

1. A good option is to use all kinds of plants.
2. Mirrors are able to expand the boundaries of the room visually.
3. Do not skimp on jewelry: paintings, small figurines, baskets for things.
4. The original solution can be considered the use of decorative hangers and shelves (stylized as untreated wood), unusual lighting fixtures and decorations (Chinese lanterns, alcohol bottles, three-dimensional paintings).

All these details and ideas can create a complete picture of the interior, which is why it is very important to give them enough attention. Only then the hallway design created with special care will please you for a long time.