Hallway design in "Khrushchev"

The design of the hallway in the "Khrushchev" can be very interesting externally, contrary to popular opinion. Correct repair of the corridor in the five-story building opens up excellent prospects for the choice of style, furniture, lighting fixtures. It is necessary to study both general rules and specific examples of the interior of a hallway in a 2-room and another apartment.

All the rooms in the "Khrushchev" are not too large. Once this housing was built as a temporary one, as a way to ease the housing problem until it becomes possible to solve it radically. One way or another, in fact, such dwellings will be widespread for a long time. Basically, the entrance hall in a 2-room apartment in a five-story building is extended in length up to 2.5 m. With a different number of rooms, this problem persists, moreover, the area is 6 sq. m is the absolute limit.

The accumulation of furniture and other items makes the corridors visually cramped than they were originally. Therefore, you have to carefully think over the installation of each additional thing. The focus is on practical and optical functionality. An important role is played by techniques that make it possible to compensate for at least partially the extension along the length. Often interior doors open into the corridor, which additionally limits the thought of space.

Narrow corridors are corrected by dividing sections into a couple. A dressing room is usually organized in one block. In case of an acute shortage of space, it is more correct to use a simple wardrobe of compact dimensions. In the second block, you can equip a vestibule. To visually delimit the space, cladding that is not the same in tones and textures is usually used.

Since panels and many other structures are fixed to the frame, wallpaper, paint and floor coverings are considered the best spacers. There is limited room for improvement in the L-shaped hallway. Cabinet furniture is used there with great difficulty, most often you have to limit yourself to a corner rounded wardrobe. The best option for a hallway in "Khrushchev" is considered to be a square room.

It is unreasonable to treat the repair of the hallway as something secondary. Even before starting work, you need to decide where what furniture will stand, how many toggle switches and sockets you will have to install. The size of the items and the style are also carefully thought out. Forming a clear image in the head is again not enough. We need a detailed diagram that any sensible builder will understand.

The lower surface of the corridor should ideally have a light color in order to visually expand the space. But at the same time it is necessary to ensure resistance to moisture and dirt. For convenience reasons, heated floors are increasingly used. Experts agree that it is most practical to decorate hallways with ceramic tiles.

You just need to choose the most resistant options for it, not particularly prone to slipping. The variety of ceramics in modern stores will satisfy even the most discerning consumer. Recommendation: the tiles should not be very large. Otherwise, the interior will be too formal. Strong texture and small patterns are also not welcome - they look good on their own, but they also get clogged beyond measure.

From the spectrum of linoleums on the market, it is better to stop at a semi-commercial group. Household options are not reliable enough, and commercial ones cannot boast of a special variety of colors and shapes. It is worth considering right away that after 10-12 years, linoleum usually has to be re-finished. The greater the load on him, the faster it will happen. An important criterion when choosing is, of course, the level of sliding of the canvas.

Old-fashioned solutions with plaster and putty application are now fading into the background. After all you can always quickly and without wet works even out the most "littered" wall with drywall with your own hands. Then drywall is easy to paint in one way or another. But experts advise thinking about more original solutions, such as serpyanka wallpaper and impeccably environmentally friendly cork. It will not absorb odors and will stabilize the temperature, which is almost more significant for the corridor than for the kitchen.

Also, depending on the budget, you can use:

• artificial stone;
• bamboo-based coating;
• polymer panels;
• tiled frescoes.

But the choice does not end there either. Fabric wallpapers on various bases are durable and fade relatively slowly. It will take a long time to use them, but no more than 10 years.

If you think about it, looking up in the hallway is rare. Therefore, it is not very reasonable to strive for the maximum grace of the ceiling plane. In 95% of cases, the aesthetic merits of a stretch or false ceiling are abundant. However, lovers of the original look may well make a rack ceiling. As for the polymer panels, they should not be considered at all - few people like to get up many times during installation in the Atlanta pose and hold the plates until they stick.

Even an old-fashioned whitewash wins in terms of labor intensity in the installation of panels. The surface, however, needs to be thoroughly cooked. And even if the work is done flawlessly, everything starts to crumble already for 2 or 3 years. A more modern approach is the cassette ceiling. There are quite a few options for it, and there is no need to fear that the feeling of some kind of office will be created.

You can show originality by pasting wallpaper. But here you need a very subtle aesthetic flair so that extravagance does not turn into annoying shocking. In addition, wet work will have to be done. The complexity of such a solution is also obvious. If you resort to the "wet" method, then it is better with decorative plaster, which is much more interesting aesthetically.

If the decision is made to decorate the room in a modern style, sand, beige and milky colors will be ideal. Do not discount the black and white combination, this is such a striking design option that it will never lose popularity. For flooring, discreet tiles are best suited. The ceiling will have to be decorated without complex patterns and photographic images. Lighting should be brighter than other styles.

A good classic hallway option implies:

• severity of furniture lines;
• simplicity and expressiveness of the composition;
• calm colors;
• mandatory multi-level lighting;
• preference for stylish white or other light filling;
• harmonious color balance;
• glossy, not matte, wall finishes.

A comfortable and stylish corridor structure is achieved using the Bauhaus approach. Expressed geometry and asymmetry are welcomed in it. For the "Khrushchev" two-room apartment in this concept, the good thing is that the space can be decorated with lamps. Forged parts and glass products in the interior, most likely, will have to be abandoned. Preference is given to neutral and gray colors.

It is curious that in the Bauhaus style you can trim the walls with natural and artificial leather. The floor covering should imitate wood or metal. The main thing is that its color is visually combined with the color of the walls. Multilevel ceilings fully fit into the style - in fact, within its framework, their use began. In order not to complicate your life, you can choose a glossy or matte stretch fabric.

Other relevant features:

• separate area lighting;
• permanent suspended chandelier;
• metal furniture without decorative trim.

The Danish hygge style can also be seen as an alternative to the usual approaches. It is focused primarily on comfort and convenience. The decor is not used. You can safely use budget serial furniture, if only it looks good. Natural materials are used for decoration, do not forget about the shoe shelf and light, unobtrusive textiles, there should be more light and from different sources.

It is not bad to save space with the help of Art Nouveau. Typical for him are neutral and muted colors. The more asymmetrical the surface, the more unsharp ornate lines, the better. It is not recommended to use artificial materials. Instead of traditional straight doors, it is better to equip arches, it is useful to focus on white-green combinations, on a woody texture.

Other important points:

• decoration of verkhotury and lamps with elegant mosaics;
• the use of plant motives;
• the technique of discreet zoning due to the difference in flooring;
• neutral monotonous wall decoration;
• preference not for ceramic tiles, but for natural stone or its imitation from chips;
• color highlighting to avoid boredom;
• soft forms of furniture.

But still a more familiar solution is a hallway in the style of minimalism. Instead of a wardrobe, they put a clothes hanger and a shoe rack. Among the colors, monochrome combinations of different tones are welcome. It is better to choose tones that will look concise and simple. It makes no sense to strive for originality and catchiness.

The whole room is finished in cold shades. Do not be afraid to "go too far" - the more, the better. Warm inclusions are allowed only single, to dilute a very tense interior. The flooring is chosen the same as in the modern style.

Furniture errors can spoil the experience achieved in the previous steps. To make the arrangement look attractive, there is one proven way - to furnish the hallway with ready-made sets with a single style. Even slightly dissimilar objects will draw excessive attention. The shallower the depth, the better, sometimes you can even sacrifice a little narrowly understood functionality. Space savings are achieved with hanging hangers, but it is important to avoid the messy effect.

Color harmony is very important. Wood texture is good, but it shouldn't become an end in itself. Moreover, too fanciful drawing of exotic breeds looks ridiculous and funny. It is much more accurate to choose an imitation of simple domestic breeds.

Not only the lights are important, but also the reflection of the light. Mirrors and ceiling canvases cope with this task best of all. Lighting devices are mounted in a simple linear pattern. Even if it is not so expressive aesthetically, it significantly increases the power of light. Each part of the room is illuminated with a strictly defined intensity.

The logic is extremely simple: the number of watts is more important than the number of fixtures. But this does not mean that LEDs will have to be abandoned in Khrushchev. You just need to choose among them the more powerful version.The more natural the luminous flux, the better. And, of course, all devices must be connected to basic electrical standards.

Designers offer many options for decorating hallways in a small apartment. But it must definitely be carried out with the expectation of maximum resistance to adverse factors. It is highly recommended to use neutral colors. The shades of sea water, cream and sand, pure beige are almost perfect. The choice of a particular option is determined by your own tastes and style of the room.

Thinking over the design, one should not forget about the introduction of juicy bright accents. This is not necessarily just an auxiliary decor or accessory. A matching piece of furniture or wall piece also serves its purpose perfectly. Whenever possible, choose dark colors that reduce visual pollution.

Depending on the style and preferences, you can apply:

• stucco molding;
• bright colors;
• photowall-paper;
• deer horns;
• paintings and photographs with simple subjects (most often landscapes);
• wallpaper with imitation brick;
• linkrust finish
• decorative lamps in an old-fashioned way;
• accent walls;
• frescoes.

• The photo shows a sample of a corridor in a "Khrushchev" building with a large shelf. A pendant chandelier in the spirit of a square lantern looks interesting.

• More shelves can be used. The photo shows what the active use of light colors looks like in this case.

• Another light version is significantly improved with a mirror, wood surfaces in a noble dark color look very good.