Hallway

Hallway for a narrow corridor

Entrance to a narrow corridor

A narrow corridor is found in many apartments. This feature can easily be turned into an advantage, if you choose the right furniture. Thanks to modern design solutions, the most walk-through room can be made stylish and functional. Even a small room has several zones. They will be organized simply with the help of a suitable hallway for a narrow corridor. Such furniture has its own characteristics and many options for execution.

Features of the layout of the narrow hallway

Long corridors can have a different area. Starting the repair, first of all, it is necessary to make a detailed drawing, arrange the furniture first, mark the location of outlets, decoration elements. The design can be considered correct if every detail will visually increase the space. All elements must be functional.

Narrow hallway layout Paintings on the wall Striped wallpaper in the interior Ceiling lighting Lamps above the mirror

When arranging a narrow room, many factors should be considered. Nothing should impede and restrict movement. The minimum width of the passage is 80 cm. Do not choose furniture of great depth. All elements should be located along one wall. It is important to choose the most successful lighting, to correctly design doorways to neighboring rooms. Light wall decoration with practical materials will help to make the interior light and airy.

Large mirror on the wall

A large full-length mirror will look great in a narrow hallway. The main goal of such a trick is to visually increase the space. All parts filling the hallway must be compact and in harmony with each other. If the room is too long, you can bring it closer to the shape of the square using the diagonal pattern of the floor.

Interior with gray walls Vase on the floor Shelf Decor Lamp over the chest of drawers Cabinet along the wall

Stylistic design

To design small rooms of an unusual layout, the same stylistic techniques are used as for standard areas. Such rules are based on personal preferences of the owners of the apartment or house. You can create a cozy atmosphere by decorating a room in one of the following styles:

  • High tech. Cold shine of metal and glass. Floors and walls are only plain, a relevant 3D drawing is allowed. The color of the wallpaper or plaster is gray, silver, white. The ceiling can be made suspended or suspended with spotlights. Mirror surfaces will look good.As accents use a single decor of purple, green, blue.
  • Country. Simplicity and naturalness is emphasized by floral wallpaper. One of the walls can be accented, half of it, from the middle to the baseboard, with decorative stone or practical plaster. A simple single-level ceiling would be appropriate, without modern lighting ideas.
  • Classic and modern. Finishing materials and furniture color only in natural shades - sand, beige, green, white. A combination of several colors on the ceiling or walls looks good.
  • Baroque. Stylish modern interior involves the use of antique furniture. In an identical manner, the entire room should be designed. Suitable colors for decorating walls and furniture - gold, bronze, pink, burgundy.
  • Minimalism. Wall decoration in only one tone, a minimum of furniture and decor. This style does not accept any pathos, only the most necessary objects and functional elements.
  • Empire. Suitable for a narrow and long hallway. In the Empire style, she will look expressive and bright. When designing, bold, saturated shades are used, for example, red, gold, green, blue. Furnish the room with appropriate decor.

Narrow corridor with Art Nouveau entrywayWall mural on the wall Classic style interior Mirror over the chest of drawers Zoning with flooring Arch in the interior

The choice of materials and colors

When choosing materials should take into account the features of the passage room. They must be moisture resistant, easy to clean, withstand temperature extremes. The main criterion should be ease of care. It is better to refuse plasterboard and panels containing paper. Dense elements will take precious space, will be ineffective in interior decoration. Suitable plaster, vinyl wallpaper.

Narrow corridor with a dark entrance hall Chandelier on the ceiling The combination of dark floor and light walls Wallpaper color cappuccino in the hallway Dark doors in the interior

The design of modern design involves the competent selection of colors. The priority should be a bright spectrum. White, blue, cream finish will make the narrow windowless room fresh and airy.

Drawers along the wall

In addition to the main color of the finish, you must choose the right pattern. It is necessary to exclude vertical stripes, a large pattern that will make a small room even narrower. Chaotic abstraction will look advantageous.

Mirror in the hallway Clock in the hallway Wall stickers Track on the floor Photo frames on the wall

Furniture selection and placement

When the finishing work is completed, you can begin to equip the room, proceed with the arrangement of furniture in a narrow corridor. You can purchase a hallway of standard sizes or order its production according to a special project. The furniture will be adapted to the size of the room, have individual filling at the request of the customer. To achieve maximum comfort when arranging cabinets and shelves should follow some rules.

Arrangement of furniture in a narrow corridorMultilevel ceiling in the interior Bench by the door Lamp on the nightstand Lamps on the ceiling Cabinet under the mirror

Furniture from which material is better

Furniture items for any dwelling should be made from safe natural materials. More often use wood. In the absence of finance, expensive wooden models can be replaced with analogues from MDF, particleboard.

Furniture from MDF in a narrow corridor

Forged halls will look great in classic hallways. When dwelling on this option, it should be understood that all things will be in sight. Hangers and shelves made of cold metal will be functional and comfortable only in the spacious corridors of private houses. Beautiful forged products with ornate patterns will make the interior refined and sophisticated, occupying a minimum of space.

Lockers along the wallBright interior with blue ceiling Red door in the hallway Floor from boards Shelves on the wall Chess tile on the floor

Open or closed storage

For a small and narrow hallway, closed cabinets, built-in models with mirrored doors are suitable. Open will be inappropriate, because they will make the room even more crowded. A good option is a rack with roomy drawers. Boxes can be made of colored plastic or wicker. Closed storage will give a sense of order, make possible the location of seasonal items. Hinged modules will free up space on the floor, will allow to place a narrow shoe rack along the wall.

Closed storage system in a narrow corridor Candles on the dresser Ottoman under the table Pictures on the wall at the door Light wallpaper in the hallway

A convenient set of several modules will help to hide from the eyes of both small and large things. Each compartment has its own functionality. Tall cabinets with convenient internal filling take over the bulk of the storage. Modern systems with a niche can be used not only for storing personal items, but also as a convenient place to sit.

Red accents in a bright interiorHanger on the floor Laminate flooring in the hallway The combination of blue walls and white doors Intercom at the door Linoleum on the floor

Custom-made or finished furniture: advantages and disadvantages of two options

Any furniture for the hallway should be comfortable, occupy a minimum of space. You can buy a ready-made kit, assemble individual modules or make an individual manufacturing order. To purchase the finished product, it is enough to know only the dimensions of the future kit. The advantages of whole products include a wide range, low cost, quick delivery and installation immediately after purchase. The main disadvantage of this option is standard.

Custom furniture in a narrow corridor Mirror cabinet in the interior Wallpaper under the brick on the wall Mirror tiles in the corridor Dresser lamp

The anteroom to order can be made of any size and design. You just need to choose the right company, invite the measurer and wait for the finished product. The design and content of the storage system can be created according to an individual plan. The advantages of custom furniture that can be built in include high dimensional accuracy, compactness, and individuality. Disadvantages - high price, the need for a long wait, the likelihood of alteration after fitting.

Lockers on the wallCeiling lamp Bench in the hallway Marble floor in the interior The picture above the table Shelves in the corner

Sliding wardrobe: configuration and size

To store clothes in the hallway you need a hanger or wardrobe. More often use the second option. There are many versions of modern products, excluding the presence of swinging inconvenient doors. According to the type of construction, wardrobes are divided into the following types:

  • Embedded. They occupy a separate niche, do not have their own walls. Such a design will be appropriate in spacious corridors, in which you can easily fence off part of the room from wall to wall. In this case, it will be enough to order one facade with a roller system.
  • Case.Full-fledged cabinets have sidewalls, partitions, floor and cover. Usually they are made under the ceiling to maximize the use of space with dimensional furniture.
  • Corner Small designs allow you to successfully use the space in the corner. Their only minus is difficulties with the selection of content.

Sliding wardrobe in a narrow corridorClock above the door Leather on the walls Tile in the hallway Seat opposite cabinet Coat hanger

Choosing a wardrobe system

When choosing a cabinet model for a narrow corridor, you need to remember the features of such a room. It will fit into a cramped space and not every option will be appropriate. First of all, you need to pay attention to the type of product. Using a tape measure, you need to measure the possible distance from the wall to place it. Of great importance is also spaciousness, quality of fittings, texture and color of the material, type of facades.

Wardrobe system in a narrow corridor

To choose the right wardrobe system, you must initially decide on the things that will be stored in the corridor. If it will be outerwear, bedding, hats, shoes, you will need a large closet with many shelves and drawers. The design can be closed or open in the form of a rack.

Stained glass on the ceiling The lamp above the table Tree hanger on the wall Vase on the pedestal Mirrors in the hallway

Combined systems are very popular. A cabinet with partially open shelves allows you to create a special interior and maintain order. In the closed sections you can remove rarely used, seasonal items, in the open leave items for frequent use.

Wooden door in the interiorConsole in the hallway Interior with brick wallpaper Niche vase Dressing room with lighting Wall switches

Mezzanines under the ceiling - additional storage in a small space

The mezzanines make the hallway spacious and functional. This approach when choosing a room design is especially relevant for small apartments. Hanging cabinets under the ceiling allow you to free part of the pantry, provide more free access to necessary things. By type of construction, they are divided into the following types:

  • One sided. Doors of drawers under the ceiling are located on one side. The back of the shallow cabinet rests against the wall.
  • Bilateral. Through mezzanines have doors on both sides.If space allows, they are made long and roomy. Often they are placed above the interior door.
  • Open. Ordinary niches or shelves without doors. Not suitable for storing rarely used unaesthetic things.
  • Closed. Safe designs are suitable for storing any items.
  • Modular. A suspended mezzanine acts as an element of other furniture and is mounted in the upper part of the cabinet.

Mezzanines under the ceiling in a narrow corridor

An ideal place for shelves under the ceiling is above the entrance, between the rooms. If there is a lot of space in the hallway, the gallery mezzanine on the whole wall will look good.

Ottoman by the mirror Pistachio walls in the hallway Mirror above the console Little table at the door Shelf lights

What furniture is still needed

The decoration in the hallway and its filling must necessarily be in harmony with the general interior of the apartment or house. The situation should coincide with the theme of the general style and correspond to the lifestyle of the owners. You can choose suitable furniture models from the photo or come up with your own original design.

Furniture in a narrow corridor

In addition to the wardrobe, the following items are simply needed in the hallway:

  • An open hanger. On hooks it is convenient to dry wet outerwear, hang an umbrella or coat for a while.
  • Closed shoe rack for storing winter boots and other seasonal shoes.
  • Open shelves on the floor. For frequently used shoes.
  • Padded stool or bench for seating.
  • Full-length mirror.
  • Chest with many sections for storing all kinds of little things.

Bright interior Panels on the ceiling Wall bench Wallpaper with patterns in the corridor Backlit letters in the interior

Multifunctional furniture for narrow and small hallways

For the decor of a very small corridor, there are many design solutions. In order not to force the already missing space, they use technological sliding systems, with a silent and smooth running of the door. Changes are also overtaken by racks and all supporting elements. Such designs become durable, lightweight, easy to install.

Multifunctional furniture in a narrow hallway

Multifunctional furniture in the hallway performs several functions at once, the main of which is the competent organization of storage.A mirrored cabinet with LED lighting will illuminate the dark corridor, a rack with a niche will allow you to sit down while changing shoes.

Indoor flowers on the floorWall tiles Loft style interior Chandeliers on chains in the hallway The key keeper on the wall Bench by the mirror

Conclusion

It is often difficult for owners of a narrow corridor to decide on finishing materials and furniture. A small room requires much more attention than a spacious room, especially if repairs are done with your own hands. In order to rationally organize the space, it is necessary to carefully consider the design, select the furniture of the desired configuration.



Graduated from St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technology and Design. More than 100 completed design projects.


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