Hallways in Russian apartments are very rarely large: most often they are designed for a maximum of two people. This does not suit many owners, because the entrance hall is the first room that guests see when they are in the house.
It should be stylish, comfortable and beautiful. To make such a small hallway is quite difficult, but quite possible. In solving such problems, modern design ideas very well help.
However, it should be borne in mind that the choice of a suitable interior for a small room should be approached with the utmost seriousness.
10. Light coated floor
Few people can decide to choose a bright floor for the hallway, where people find themselves right after the street, however, such coverage very well increases the room visually.
To avoid problems with cleaning, you should opt for materials that are resistant to dirt and easy to clean.
A very good option is ceramic tiles. It is remarkably cleanable and has a high abrasion resistance. Some modern tile coverings imitate a beautiful natural tree: on the floor of the hallway they will look very interesting.
9. Glossy ceiling
Glossy surfaces are reflective. Such a ceiling will make the hallway lighter and more spacious. On brilliant multi-level structures, you should not stop choosing: they only emphasize the size of small rooms.
Glossy ceilings fit well into a wide variety of interiors. Various built-in fixtures look wonderful with them, which only enhance the reflective effect of such surfaces.
8. Optical effects
You can use directional lines (for example, diagonal, located on the floor) or wallpapers with a 3D effect: in modern stores there are a lot of such coatings, and therefore it will be possible to choose the right option for any interior without any problems.
A good option is various abstractions, geometric patterns that violate the usual perception of the room. Such images are quite difficult to use, because the effect in a small hallway may turn out to be completely different from what was originally conceived.
7. Large mirror
Mirror surfaces in hallways are needed not only to look in them, but also in order to visually increase the size of small rooms. It is also worth noting that the mirrors direct the energy in the apartment in the mainstream of well-being and prosperity.
To make the room look more spacious, you should hang a rather large mirror with lighting there. Such an interior item can be decorated with an interesting frame. The mirror in the hallway is best placed on the side wall, and not opposite the entrance to the apartment.
However, it is not necessary to hang such products on the walls: at the present time, wardrobes with mirrored doors are very popular.
6. Bright walls with washable wallpaper
Of course, light coatings for hallways are options that cannot be called practical, but such walls can significantly increase small rooms.
To spend as little time as possible on cleaning, use coatings that are easy to clean. In this case, dirt from the street can be removed without any problems.
Very good options for walls in the hallway are washable paints, wallpapers or light tile coverings imitating natural stone.
5. We use bright accessories
Original panels on the walls, interesting coasters for umbrellas, small carpets in bright colors - all this perfectly complements light surfaces and reflective walls.
With the help of such interior elements it is easy to make the small room look very spacious. Bright accessories will attract attention not to its size, but to the design, moreover, they “dilute” the interior very well.
4. Different lighting scenarios
A small hallway should be well lit, otherwise it will be simply impossible to dress and undress there.
In addition, it is worth noting that before going out, people usually look in the mirror, and doing this without good light is absolutely pointless.
In such a room you can not do without a fairly large chandelier with powerful bulbs. It is also advisable to take care of additional illumination: for example, in a closet, near a mirror. Many people install decorative lights in the halls that adorn the interior.
3. Wall hangers
The hallways usually have large wardrobes for clothes, but you can do without them: for this you will need to take care of the availability of good wall hangers. Of course, jackets and fur coats on them usually do not hang very neatly and resemble a large pile of things piled on top of each other, but a lot of space will be saved.
In addition, on such hangers, clothes become much faster dry, which is very important, for example, in rainy weather. To distract attention from some mess, you can use beautiful designer hangers.
2. Striped materials
Stripes greatly affect the way space is perceived, however, to achieve the desired effect, you must be able to choose the right coatings with such patterns.
Vertical strips will significantly increase the height of the ceiling, but at the same time, they will reduce the length of the wall. To, on the contrary, make the wall wider, use coverings with horizontal stripes. It should be borne in mind that they will make the ceiling less high.
1. The choice of multifunctional narrow fitted furniture
A huge closet with large doors is not a good option for a small hallway. With such furniture, each time you have to choose whether to let another person into the room or first get clothes.
The best choice for a small hallway is multifunctional built-in wardrobes. They will not interfere with anyone going to the street, in addition, they have many places to store the necessary things.
Another option, ideal for the hallway - a retractable bedside table for shoes.