Hallway interior design ideas in "Khrushchev"

Modern buildings provide apartments with a spacious entrance hall in their layout, which cannot be said about the corridors in the standard "Khrushchev" buildings. They are small, so the lack of square meters is considered one of the main problems in the design of their design. If you think over the interior correctly, you can get a beautiful and comfortable room, which will become the hallmark of housing.

The entrance hall in "Khrushchev" is considered a real punishment for apartment owners, since it has a lot of shortcomings. It is a small and too narrow room with a non-standard shape, which limits the possibilities for the implementation of various design ideas. Because of this, experts recommend that its design be made in a minimalist style, leaving a little free space.

This stylistic direction provides lack of pictures with frames, stucco on the ceiling and large pots with indoor plants.

If you want to get an interesting interior, then you can add a few bright accents, but the most important thing is not to overdo it with unnecessary details... Otherwise, the corridor in the apartment will turn into a "museum storage".

In addition, small-sized corridors in a five-story building should be equipped with built-in furniture. It has a small size and, due to the absence of walls, takes up a minimum of space. A shoe rack is considered an obligatory piece of furniture in these hallways, which allows you to free up space and hide shoes from prying eyes.

The corridor in "Khrushchev" is characterized by the lack of free space, therefore, before performing its design, you should carefully consider all the nuances, including the layout. To rationally use the already lacking square meters, it is necessary to create an individual project. Small-sized hallways in "Khrushchevs" have a different type of layout, on which the creation of a design project directly depends. The creation of an interior in each case is characterized by its own characteristics.

An elongated and narrow passage must be divided into two functional zones, one of which is allocated for placing a dressing room or wardrobe, and the other acts as a vestibule (a good lighting system is installed in it). You can zone a room in different ways.

Most often used for this finishing with materials that differ in texture and color. The combination of different shades in the flooring and wallpaper also looks original. An original solution will be the creation of a border on the ceiling between the two parts of the narrow hallway.

In this case, the sliding wardrobe is best installed along the aisle, and not against the far wall. His model should be chosen so that after placing it there is free space for movement. Since the wardrobe will be the largest item in the interior, it is impossible for all attention to be focused only on it. To do this, decorate the wall opposite the cabinet. For this, great fit canvases with landscapes or 3D wallpapers, which will be originally combined with the mirror surface of the furniture.

It is much more difficult to equip such a corridor correctly than a narrow hallway. To save square meters and create a modern interior, you need to install a corner cabinet in the room... Its dimensions should be small, therefore the design is best made to order... Corner modules take up little space and are multifunctional, but they do not leave room for shoe racks and shelves.

This type of layout is mainly found in "Khrushchevs", where the corridor has an area of ​​no more than 2.5 m2. Compared to other types of layouts, the room "pleases" with its shape, which can be rectangular or square. This greatly simplifies the design of the room and opens up huge opportunities for the implementation of various stylistic ideas. Tambour usually has a niche. Although, according to the projects of the developers, it should act as a storage room, designers use it in their projects to accommodate a built-in wardrobe.

Corridors in "Khrushchev" buildings look beautiful exclusively in natural, light shades, so for wall decor it is advisable to choose light green, peach, light blue, gray, muted pink and delicate beige shades. If you use white in the design, then you can achieve its visual expansion. In rectangular rooms, it is recommended to paint long walls a few tones darker from the end ones, thanks to which the hallway will seem more square.

For finishing small hallways you should use a single color material, as contrasting combinations will make the interior "heavy". The dark color should change from the floor covering towards the ceiling into a lighter color.

The most popular colors used in the design of hallways include the following.

• White. Its freshness and purity lends a touch of sophistication to the design. White is especially often used in French, Scandinavian and classical styles. It is ideally combined with dark shades of natural wood, gray, yellow, beige and golden.

• Gray. It is a neutral, discreet color and is often the backdrop for designs. It is usually chosen for such stylistic directions as hi-tech, loft and minimalism. Rooms look gorgeous in dark steel and asphalt shades.

• Brown. It is considered one of the symbols of comfort and home warmth. In addition, the color of the dark wood adds solidity to the room. In the design of small hallways, brown combines well with bright peach, golden and beige shades.

• Orange. This color emits a lot of light and warmth, completely replacing the lack of sunlight in the narrow corridors of the "Khrushchev". Orange can also lift your spirits and fill a room with a special atmosphere.

The main point when designing a design in "Khrushchev" is the correct choice of material for finishing work, which should not only have an attractive appearance, but also be practical. For hallways, it is best to give preference facing material that is resistant to water, dirt and mechanical damage. This is especially important if animals and small children live in the apartment.

The best option for surface cladding is decorative rock, as for aesthetic qualities, it is advisable to choose a material with shiny surfaces in light shades. For example, it will look gorgeous reflective mirror tiles.

"Khrushchevs" can rarely boast of flat surfaces, so before starting to finish in them, you should align the walls with drywall. The design of the corridors is no exception. The walls in these rooms can be either painted, revetted with decorative plaster, or pasted over with wallpaper. It should be noted that wallpaper is considered the most common finishing option. It is best to purchase dense vinyl canvases, since they are practical, help hide wall defects (due to their large thickness) and are easy to clean.

The floor covering must be heavy-duty and durable, since suitcases, heavy bags are often placed in this room and something is constantly dropped. Today, ceramic floor tiles or natural stone are usually used for floor decoration. This type of coating perfectly withstands animal claws, the weight of furniture, chemicals that are part of detergents, water and street dirt.

The finishing touch in the design of any room is considered to be the decor of the ceiling, and the hallway is no exception. So that the ceiling does not contrast with the general appearance of the interior, you should use neutral shades. Often in the corridors of "Khrushchev" the ceiling is painted, but this requires a perfectly flat and smooth surface.Therefore, finishing begins with plaster and priming. It is much easier to install a stretch ceiling, moreover, it will give the room a modern look.

The main disadvantage of hallways in "Khrushchev" is the lack of space for the embodiment of the design. To get out of this difficult situation, designers use various tricks in their projects.

• Increase in doorways. To do this, remove the traditional interior doors, slightly widen the openings and install decorative arches in them. Thanks to this, the room will receive a useful area, good ventilation and additional lighting. The only thing is that in this case, food odors from the kitchen can penetrate into the room, and the preservation of heat in other rooms will also decrease.

• Dismantling of interior partitions. Such an exercise should start with obtaining permission from the competent authorities. After the partitions are removed, it will be possible to install a spacious wardrobe, a compact headset or a spacious cabinet.

• Use of mirrors and furniture with a glossy surface. The mirror is the main accessory in the interior of the hallway, it enlarges and deepens the space of the room. A good solution would be to install large mirrors or purchase a cabinet with doors that have a mirrored surface. Mirrors with a glossy ceiling finish are interestingly combined in the interior.

• Wall decoration with photo wallpaper. Canvases with street images and various landscapes in three dimensions, the play of shadows and light will help make even the smallest hallway wider and brighter.

• Application in the decoration of vertical lines. You can visually raise the ceiling and make the interior more sophisticated using various decorative elements with contrasting and vertical patterns. An interesting solution will be the use of plaster falsecollons in the design. It is important that there are few of them.

For small corridors of "Khrushchev" the most difficult is the choice of furniture, since there is practically no place for its installation. To find a way out of this situation, it is recommended to purchase designs with simple shapes and lines. In addition, the furniture should blend smoothly with the wall decoration, becoming invisible. Thanks to this technique, it will be possible not only to equip the room, but also to visually expand its space. You cannot choose furniture of saturated colors for design, it will visually divide the room into many small segments, which, in turn, will ruin the entire interior.

Often in miniature corridors "Khrushchevs" are installed built-in wardrobe... It is a practical and multifunctional element. Sliding doors of the structure take up little space during opening, which is ideal for narrow and elongated rooms. It is recommended to install a large cabinet in a niche, thanks to this, there will be an additional opportunity to place a hanger-rack near the doors or hang hooks for clothes on the wall. If the space of the room allows, then you can also put a small ottoman and a shoe rack.

The main rule when creating an interior in tiny hallways is considered use of light, therefore installation of lamps on the ceiling is indispensable. It is best that they are located around the entire perimeter of the ceiling. Overhead lighting can also be added with sconces. If there is a mirror in the corridor, then one of the lamps should be hung opposite, and the other above it. In narrow and long hallways, you should try to make lighting in such a way that so that the light is not directed to the center of the ceiling, but to the walls (in low rooms, on the contrary).

Today, many designers use in their projects in the creation of interiors such a technological novelty as acoustic lamps. They are easy to install as they do not require a fastening system for installation and take up little space. In addition, no wiring is required to install this type of light source. They are charged from a special battery and can be placed anywhere. The lamps are equipped with sensors that respond to both steps and sounds, making it easy to find switches in the dark.

To decorate and decorate a small and gloomy hallway in a "Khrushchev" in an original way, it is not recommended to use many decorative elements. The ideal option would be if you glue murals on one of the walls or hang a small picture corresponding to the theme of the style. You can make a completely mirrored corridor; for this, large glass and mirrors will have to be built into the walls and doors. Illumination of darkened corners will complement this beauty.

The decoration of this room largely depends on the style of its decoration.

• Historical style (empire, antiquity). It is rarely used in the design of "Khrushchev", but if desired, the room can be slightly filled with artistic inserts. They shouldn't be too bulky.

• Interior with oriental notes... In such rooms, wall panels look gorgeous.

• Modern, Gothic, Ethno. Miniature mosaic images and small stained-glass windows will become a worthy decoration in such a design.

• Classic. For this direction, canvases with a 3D effect are suitable. Lighting devices can be further emphasized by artistic modeling.

Today there are many design projects for decorating hallways in "Khrushchev" buildings, thanks to which they become a beautiful and comfortable place. So that the corridor does not stand out sharply against the background of other rooms in the apartment, it is best to follow a single style. If this is not possible, since the area of ​​the hallway is limited, then you can place decor items common to the style in it.

In addition, there are other design ideas.

• Classic style corridor... This option is usually chosen by calm people who value strictness in everything. This style looks good in rectangular and square rooms that need to be filled with symmetry, geometric shapes and clear lines. Surface finishing should be done in neutral shades, using only natural materials. The hallway must be furnished with furniture with gilded or bronze elements, and for lighting, choose a sconce and a chandelier, which can be replaced with small spotlights.

• Hallway with a touch of romanticism. To decorate the room, you need to choose a beige or snow-white color, which can be combined with pastel colors. The surface of the walls and ceiling should be slightly rough; for this, decorative plaster cladding is ideal. On the walls, you can also additionally make an insert of masonry, and use antique-painted boards as flooring.As for furniture, preference should be given to structures made of metal fittings, for the manufacture of which bronze or brass are usually used. As a result, you will get a cozy room, and the lack of its space will be hidden.

• Corridor with oriental motives. Since the entrance hall in "Khrushchevs" is small, it should be filled to a minimum, giving preference to only the most important pieces of furniture and decor. Therefore, if you observe the simplicity of forms, provide a lot of light and add oriental-style compositions to the interior, you will get a rather stylish and modern room. It is recommended to use only natural material in natural shades to decorate the room; too bright colors should not be added to the interior. A combination of wood with dark and light shades will look beautiful.

• An unusual hallway. The main task in creating such an interior will be the use of simplified forms and minimalism in everything. The modern pace of life and the bustle of the city tire all city dwellers, so they should feel comfortable at home. This will help finishing the hallway with materials such as glass, wood and metal. Furniture should be chosen in simple forms, avoiding bulky structures. Mirrors in neat frames will become the main highlight in the design.

• Corridor in the Art Nouveau style. This design is suitable for rooms of any size, including hallways in "Khrushchev" houses. The interior needs to be made not only original, but also functional, giving preference to natural colors. In the decoration, you should try to use as many soft lines and floral ornaments as possible. In such a hallway there should be no edges and sharp corners, so furniture should be installed with streamlined and rounded shapes. The main pieces of furniture in such a corridor will be a small wardrobe built into a niche, a soft ottoman equipped with shelves, and a compact hanger for outerwear.