The best hallway decor options

Any home starts with a hallway. If you are thinking about its decor, then keep in mind that the process will be large-scale. It will affect walls, floors and ceilings.

Consider the main points related to the decor of the hallway room.

Initially, you need to decide on their color and texture. This will allow you to select the appropriate finishing material for further work. If you choose smooth plaster, then some drawing or pattern will look good on its surface later. At the same time, the ideal option, suitable, without exception, to all hallways - this is her beige color. The corridor becomes cozy, warm and homely. Light colored decorative plaster can be combined with tiles of contrasting color.

If you want to give your walls some respectability, use texture imitating brickwork... Doorways, corners are often decorated with natural stone or its high-quality copy. It remains to supplement the walls with suitable decorative elements, for example, lamps, panels.

A great way to decorate walls is to stick on wall murals. If there are flaws on the walls, surface alignment will be required. Photowall-paper subjects are the most diverse: from classics to abstraction. This will create a unique atmosphere that matches your mood.

The easiest and most budgetary way to decorate a hallway is regular wallpaper... They not only give the walls a beautiful look, but also visually change the boundaries of the corridor. For example, wallpaper with vertical patterns or stripes will help to "raise" the ceilings.

The floor covering must meet the following requirements: be durable, not afraid of moisture, not slip. The tile meets the stated parameters by 100%. In addition, it is also capable of transforming the visual perception of space. If tiles of a light shade are laid diagonally, then the hallway will seem more spacious. This method is ideal for a small and dark hallway. The only drawback of the material is its high cost.

More budgetary in this regard laminate. And also it is quite simple to install and perfectly imitates the structure of wood, creating a pleasant impression in the apartment.

Better to give preference to light shades. This will add height to the space. A dark color is allowed in cases where we are dealing with very high ceilings in the hallway. If the surface of the ceiling is uneven, and even puttying cannot cope with the solution of the problem, then materials such as drywall, PVC panels will help.

They look incredibly impressive stretch ceiling... They have a lot of advantages: there are no joints, there is a variety of colors (monochromatic, with a pattern). You can choose a glossy or matte surface, equip with compact lighting fixtures. The only negative is fragility. Maintenance of stretch ceilings must be very careful so that no damage occurs. Otherwise, you will have to completely change such a coating.

Hallways are usually windowless, so you need to carefully select lighting devices. Otherwise, even stylish decor will lose its charm.

When choosing, be guided by the fact that they do not interfere with their presence, since the hallway is still small in size. Spotlights are one of the best options. They can be placed on the ceiling in several places, which is important for a narrow corridor. A diffused pleasant light is created. Combining with a pendant chandelier is not prohibited, especially on a two-tone ceiling.

One of the common ways to fill the hallway with light - fix several sconces on the walls near the mirror. The mirror surface will become a kind of effect enhancer. Such lighting devices are selected depending on the overall design.

Accessories can also serve as a decoration; they should be not only useful, but also beautiful and aesthetic.

Since hallways are usually small in size, mirrors visually add space. However, decorating with such an accessory requires a special approach.

One of the most common options is to install a wardrobe in the hallway with mirrors mounted in the doors. Several problems are immediately solved:

• a place for compact storage of things is formed;
• the opportunity is given to tidy up before going out.

A large mirror will be a great accent in the hallway. If you decide to decorate the wall with it, pay attention to the appearance of the frame. It should match the style of the interior. The classic solution requires a carved wooden frame. Add an aging effect, and then you get a decor that matches the country or Provence style. The sun frame is ideal for Art Deco, chrome for hi-tech.

Asymmetry is a distinctive feature of Art Nouveau, console and candlesticks are of historical style. Use the seashell frame to create a Mediterranean ambiance. If the hallway is made in the style of minimalism, then the mirror, in general, does not need any frame.

This element of the interior allows you to compactly store shoes. The shelves are designed for different types of shoes: high, low. There are a lot of models of whatnots. There are open and closed options. If your hallway is very small, then an ideal solution would be a corner construction. Manufacturers often equip shoe racks with compartments for storing brushes, spoons and even umbrellas.

The hallway will play in a completely different way if you place large floor vases in it. They can be filled with peacock feathers, fancy snag branches, artificial flowers. If there is a large window in the hallway of a private house, thenUse fresh flowers or florariums with cacti and succulents.

Looks beautiful on the shelves wicker baskets. They can store shoes that are not currently used, as well as various accessories (gloves, hats and hats and much more).

A great way to decorate walls is paintings, panels or collages from photographs of family members... The hallway is being transformed.

To fill the corridor with the warmth of the family hearth, put soft ottoman, lay down a fluffy rug. And it will also be appropriate small couch with pillows.

A monochrome hallway is stylish and modern. Its main color is white. It is used in walls, flooring, furniture. Black is present in textiles. The light brown umbrella basket is in harmony with the frame of the mirrors. A bright accent is required. It becomes a picture frame.

The hallway can be decorated with wrought iron elements. It is important not to overdo it. It is enough to frame the mirror in the form of copper leaves and lamps decorated with unpretentious ligature. The color scheme of such a hallway should be light and delicate. White, beige, sand colors are used.

One of the easiest ways to decorate a hallway is to use photo wallpaper. Their topics are very diverse. When they completely occupy one of the walls, an amazing effect is created, up to the visual expansion of the boundaries.

Corner shelves and all kinds of niches can also be used for decoration. There is always a place for souvenirs and accessories. You can even put a bright pouf.

The video provides an overview of the interior of the hallway.