The interior of narrow long hallways

Narrow hallways are a problem faced by the owners of many apartments and houses. It is rather difficult to select finishing materials and furniture for decorating such a room. But if everything is done correctly, then there will be enough space in the room both for storing things and for free movement.

The planning of narrow hallways in Khrushchev, in a panel house or in any other apartment seems to many to be a problematic task. Indeed, when thinking over the design of a room, it is difficult to find suitable furniture for such a room.

Moreover, such rooms have their own advantages. Considering a project with a narrow corridor, you can pay attention to the fact that due to its small size, the rest of the rooms are more spacious. In addition, it is worth considering the fact that less money is spent on finishing a small hallway. You also don't have to buy a large number of lamps for a small room. When arranging a room, you can get by with one small lamp and several additional ones.

So that the narrow hallway does not seem too small and gloomy, when decorating the room, you need to use suitable style directions and colors.

The first step is to understand in what style the interior of the room will be decorated. In this case, it will become much easier to select suitable ideas for repairs.

• Scandinavian. This stylistic trend has been very popular lately. To decorate a room in this style, you should use only light colors and natural textures. This will make the room more spacious and comfortable. It is also not recommended to clutter up the space in the hallway with unnecessary furniture.

• Modern. A corridor made in this style looks great in apartments of the Stalin era. To decorate the premises, finishing materials in contrasting colors are used. Furniture in such a hallway is selected massive and functional.

• Eco. This contemporary style is also very popular with designers. The color scheme of such a room consists of different shades of white and green. Furniture and decorative details made from natural materials are used in its design. The most popular options are rattan, wood, and ceramics. Fresh flowers will decorate the room. Moreover, there should not be too many of them, like other decorative details.

• Classic. Having decided to decorate a room in a classic style, you should not use too many dark details to decorate it. The background in such a room should be light. For walls, floors and ceilings, you can use gray, white, beige and various pastel colors. Wooden panels look beautiful in such a space.

• Loft. Many people like this modern style. When decorating walls, floors and ceilings, you can use paint, plaster, as well as natural stone or its imitation. When decorating a small room, do not use dark colors. It is better to pay attention to a single color coating in light gray or white. Several bright elements will dilute such a monochromatic interior. This color scheme will appeal to both apartment owners and guests.

When choosing the main colors for the design of the corridor, you should pay attention to the advice of designers. Most often, several tones are used to decorate the hallway.

• White. This color has a positive effect on the psychological state of a person.In addition, many associate it with freshness and purity. Therefore, it is perfect for decorating the room that people see first when entering the room.

• Blue. This color perfectly relaxes and creates a comfortable atmosphere in the room. Different shades of blue go well with both dark and light finishing materials.

• Green. In small hallways, it is recommended to use light shades of green. A beautiful background for furniture will be pistachio, olive or light green tones.

• Gray. This versatile color goes well with others. Plus, the gray finish is very practical. It is easy to care for the light coating. You can choose both light shades of gray and dark for the hallway.

• Brown. Warm shades of cinnamon, chocolate and cappuccino do not at all make the room more cramped, on the contrary, it becomes cozy and warm. They go well with natural wood and metal products.

If you organize the free space correctly, there will be storage space even in a small hallway. When arranging a room, you should use only the most necessary furniture.

In a narrow corridor, different types of cabinets are used.

• Built-in. Such products are best suited for small hallways. If there is a small niche in the room, the wardrobe will fit perfectly in it. The disadvantage of this design is that it cannot be moved from place to place. Therefore, when planning a corridor, the place for the built-in wardrobe should be chosen especially carefully. It is better to entrust the installation of such a structure to professionals.
• Modular. These cabinets are assembled from separate parts and do not take up much space. If you wish, you can choose any depth, length and complete set of such a piece of furniture.
• Corner. A small cabinet located in the corner takes up little space and can be used to store both outerwear and shoes. Choosing for the design of the hallway is a structure up to the ceiling.

If there is free space in the hallway after installing the cabinet, you can place a small bench or cabinet with seating there. It is usually used to put on shoes in a comfortable environment, without leaning against the walls.

Small open hangers are suitable for storing outerwear or those things that are most often used. They can be installed next to a door or cabinet. This type of hanger does not take up much space and looks neat.

To decorate a small narrow hallway, you can use different types of mirrors.

• Wall mounted. They do not take up too much free space and look neat and stylish. Round, rectangular or square mirrors can be placed in the hallway. Products without frames look beautiful on the walls of the corridor.
• Outdoor. These mirrors are best suited for long rooms. In such a mirror, a person can consider himself from all sides. The floor structures are practical and stable.
• Tabletop. If it is not possible to equip a separate dressing area in the hallway, you can install a small table mirror on one of the free cabinet shelves. It takes up very little space. At the same time, using such a mirror, you can examine yourself from all sides, comb your hair, straighten your clothes.

The choice of lighting devices also plays an important role in the design of the hallway. They should not be too bulky and massive. For a narrow corridor, it is worth choosing miniature and powerful lamps. They will be able to fully illuminate the room.

Usually, there is one large ceiling lamp in the center of the corridor. Small fixtures can be placed on walls or ceilings. Decorative lighting looks beautiful, which is used to decorate shelves or the space next to the mirror. In a small room, you can use both glossy and matte lamps.

If the hallway is small, you can beat the existing feature in different ways.

• Use light shades. White is reflective. Therefore, if you choose it for wall, floor or ceiling decoration, the room will feel more spacious. So that the room does not seem sterile, any additional decorative details are used. For example, a metal stand with a golden decor for shoes or outerwear.
• Install tall mirrors. This is one of the most popular ways to visually expand the hallway space. In addition, the use of several tall mirrors in the room helps to save on additional lighting.
• Decorate the doors correctly. To make the room seem more spacious, they should match in color with the tone of the walls. When choosing furniture, you should give preference to sliding-door wardrobes.
• Use glossy surfaces. They also reflect light, making the room more spacious. Glossy in a small hallway can be pieces of furniture, floor tiles or even shades of lamps. At the same time, it is worth adding such details carefully so that the room does not look too colorful.
• Choose the right wall decoration. If you use striped wallpaper, the walls can be made taller or wider. The colors of the finishing materials can be either light or dark.

When deciding how to furnish a narrow hallway, you should pay attention to stylish examples.

This room is decorated in dark shades of gray. Dark walls go well with light floors and ceilings. A large floor mirror in a beautiful dark frame and small spotlights under the ceiling help to enlarge the room. The walls are decorated with a series of small paintings in the same black and white colors. Thanks to this decor, the room looks beautiful and modern.

Only light shades are used to decorate this hallway. This makes it seem very cozy. The room is visually divided into two parts. The walk-through area is decorated in white. To prevent the room from looking too boring, the walls are decorated with neat paintings and photo wallpapers.

The second part of the room looks more restrained. Light brickwork is used to decorate it. The color of the walls goes well with the light finish of the floor. Beautiful lamps make the room brighter. The hallway, thanks to this design, seems cozy and beautiful.