Features of light hallways

When decorating a small hallway, many designers prefer to use light colors and a large number of lighting fixtures. This helps to make even a small room more comfortable and spacious.

Apart from this, bright rooms have other advantages as well.

• Versatility... Light-colored finishing materials are perfect for decorating rooms in any style.
• Relevance... Decorations in light colors have not gone out of fashion for many years.
• Accuracy... Light finishing materials seem to many too easily soiled. But in reality, this is not entirely true. Darker finishes hide dirt just as well. But dry house dust is visible on them even more clearly. With proper care, a room in light colors will look beautiful even many years after renovation.

Many also note that the corridor in light colors needs to be installed fewer lamps, because it already seems quite light and cozy. The disadvantages of the room include the fact that a room made in white may seem uncomfortable and "sterile" to many.

When planning repairs in an apartment, the first step is to select and purchase finishing materials for the corridor. Preference should be given to moisture resistant and durable coatings.

The following finishing materials are suitable for wall decoration.

• Wallpaper. This is a time-tested and fairly common option for decorating walls. For the decoration of the hallway, high-quality vinyl wallpaper on a durable non-woven base is most often used. They are moisture-repellent. That is why this material is resistant to wet cleaning. Fiberglass wallpaper is also durable and easy to clean. They can be washed with any cleaning agent. But at the same time, it should be understood that this finishing option is more expensive.

• Dye. This finishing material is also great for the hallway. Painted walls go well with any furniture. You can choose paint of any color for finishing the room. It should be remembered that after painting the walls, all surface defects can be visible. Therefore, it is very important to pre-align them before painting.

• Decorative plaster. This modern finishing material allows you to give the walls an original embossed texture. Using it, you can imitate marble or brickwork. When choosing this material, do not make the pattern on the walls too voluminous, otherwise the room will not seem so spacious. In addition, such a textured surface is more difficult to clean from dirt than a flat one.

• Decorative rock. This material is also excellent for decorating a room. It can be used to decorate an entire wall or decorate individual parts of it. For example, stone decor looks great next to window or doorways, and can be used to highlight a particular area. The light finish made of artificial stone fits perfectly into both the classic interior and the modern one.

The flooring used in the hallway must be durable, environmentally friendly and easy to clean. Most often, simple and affordable materials are used to decorate the floor in the corridor.

• Linoleum. A synthetic commercial material is usually placed in the hallway. There is a large selection of textures and colors on the market. For your hallway, you can choose a material stylized as a stone or wood flooring. Linoleum is easy to care for and moisture resistance. This finishing material is cheap. It should be remembered that dents from the legs of heavy furniture and dark footprints quickly appear on it.

• Parquet board. This material consists of three layers. It is durable and highly wear-resistant. The parquet looks very beautiful and does not lose its attractiveness over time. The scratched surface can be sanded or varnished if necessary. But the parquet board in the hallway is bought very rarely, because this material is capricious to care for and is expensive. In addition, even after treatment with a special impregnation, it still remains sensitive to moisture and sudden changes in temperature.

• Ceramic tile. This coating option is abrasion resistant, strong and durable. It is very easy to take care of the tiles. However, it should be remembered that this material is quite fragile. A heavy object falling to the floor can quickly split the plate.

• Laminate. Stylish multi-layer lamellas are a budget alternative to parquet. Such a coating can be stylized as wood, ceramics or stone. You can cope with laying the laminate yourself. It's easy to look after him. It is durable and durable. The main disadvantage of this coating is considered to be the vulnerability of the joints. After the laminate is wet, the panels swell and the decorative foil peels off.

The light ceiling in the hallway looks very beautiful. White color helps to make the room look higher. For finishing the ceiling, you can use plaster, drywall or tiles. Stretch ceilings are also popular now. Choosing such a finishing material, you can translate into reality almost any creative idea.

A minimum amount of furniture is usually used to decorate the hallway. All of it should be functional and practical.

• Cupboard. High cabinets are installed in the corridor to store outerwear and other things. They can be either narrow or wide. The best option for the hallway is a modern wardrobe with mirrored doors.

• Hanger. An open storage system in the hallway is also needed. You can use a simple hanger with hooks or a hanger bar. It will be possible to dry wet things or store outerwear, which is used most often.

• Shelf for shoes. In the hallway, you can install both an open shelf for shoes and a closed one. Many people use functional ottomans or mini-sofas with free space inside for storing things.

• Mirror. Even in a small corridor, it is worth finding a place for a mirror. The best option for a hallway is a model that is attached to the wall.

When choosing lamps for the hallway, you should pay attention to their size. It is not recommended to hang too large lamps in the corridor. Instead of one large lamp, it is better to use several small products. Lamps in the corridor are placed both on the walls and on the ceiling.Small lamps look especially beautiful on the surface of tension structures.

It is not recommended to overload a small hallway with many different decorative products.

• Wall decor. To decorate the walls, choose photographs in light frames or small thematic paintings. They do not take up much space and fit perfectly into the interior of any room.
• Flowers. You can refresh this room using fresh flowers in small pots. They are installed both on the floor and on the shelves. Fixing the pots in hanging planters will help save some free space.
• Decorative little things. If there are free shelves in the hallway, you can place a small decorative lantern or a box for storing keys and other little things that need to be used right before leaving.

When decorating a hallway, it is important to consider in what style the rest of the rooms are decorated. The most popular destinations are the following.

A room in this style, as a rule, looks luxurious and is distinguished by an abundance of decor. Baroque is suitable for decorating spacious rooms. Mirrors with massive frames and original carved cabinets look beautiful in such an interior.

When decorating the corridor in this style, pastel colors and bright color accents are used. There shouldn't be too much furniture. Fresh flowers in vases and pots look beautiful in such an interior.

The room, made in a classic style, is distinguished by its sophistication and respectability. Massive furniture with unusual fittings will help to decorate such an interior. Nice pictures on the walls also look good in it.

A small room with dark doors looks beautiful in a loft style. This direction is in great demand due to its originality. For the decoration of the premises, brickwork, light or dark wood, and plaster are used. Instead of a massive wardrobe in the corridor, you can install a convenient metal rack or attach hooks for clothes on the wall.

This style is great for narrow and long hallways. Light finishes and a minimal amount of furniture and decor make them spacious and comfortable. Such a modern-style room will appeal to both young people and more adults.

The design of the hallway in the Provence style looks fresh and cozy. For wall decoration, you can use light floral or plant prints. Light wood furniture and textile shades look good in such a room.

Another modern stylistic trend that is popular among creative people. It combines elements of different styles. To make the interior look harmonious and beautiful, you should seek the help of specialists or be able to harmoniously combine the details of the furnishings that are incompatible at first glance.

A bright room with wooden furniture sets up all the guests of the house in a positive way. It looks nice and cozy. Various crafts and fresh flowers will help to revive such an interior.

Ready-made examples of beautiful rooms will be an excellent source of inspiration when choosing finishing materials and furniture.

The room is decorated in light gray colors. This finish looks neutral and does not lose its attractiveness over time. The interior of the room is complemented by light furniture made in the same style. A large corner cabinet with side shelf is great for storing clothes and accessories.

Opposite it is a convenient wall hanger and a closed shoe rack. A small sofa can be seen against the opposite wall.There is enough space in this room to store all the things you need. At the same time, it looks cozy and does not seem too cluttered.

In this narrow corridor, light-colored materials work well with darker decorative elements and flooring. A tall cabinet with a mirrored door allows you to visually expand the space. The interior looks stylish and modern.