A typical layout of a three-room apartment with an area of 65 sq. m. — The entrance door is located at the end of a narrow long hall with an offset to the right. On the left there is a free section of wall measuring 45 cm. The width of the corridor is 1.5 m, the length in a straight line is about 6 m. At the opposite end is the entrance to the bathroom and toilet.
On the left partition in the middle of a narrow passage there is a glazed opening of the living room, at the end of which is an entrance to the kitchen. On the right side in front of the bathroom there are two entrances to the bedrooms. The doors of the living room and bedrooms open inwards, leaving the space between the rooms free. The long and narrow corridor has 10 sq. m of free space.
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Interior design of the hall
Before installing and purchasing furniture, it is necessary to carefully consider the design of the room. Hallway — the most visited place in the apartment, so when finishing it, it is better to use durable materials with an easy-to-clean surface. There are many floor coverings on sale that meet these requirements.
Light brown tones of the floor will add warmth and coziness to the entrance area of the apartment. For finishing the walls of a narrow corridor, it is recommended to use materials of light pastel tones, visually expanding the boundaries of the room. Delicate tones of beige, blue, green do not irritate, evoke positive emotions.
A high ceiling of 3-3.5 m enhances the feeling of a narrow space. The ceiling can be visually "lowered" by making it one or two tones darker than the wallpaper or by hanging several lamps that hang down.Doors play an important role in the interior of the hallway. It is better to choose them in a single style for the entire apartment in combination with the rest of the decoration. Doors can be of the same or similar shade to the walls, but it is preferable to choose a texture that matches the color of the floor covering.
Interior doors made of MDF with glazing elements will become an additional decoration of the hallway and add light to the room. When installing lamps, you need to consider their functional purpose. It is better to place the main ceiling lamp closer to the entrance area. Beautiful execution of the chandelier and warm tones of lighting will invariably attract the attention of guests of the apartment. When installing a suspended ceiling, you can visually expand the boundaries of space by reducing the height and installing built-in ceiling lamps.
Space at the entrance
After finishing the corridor in accordance with the principles of visual expansion of space, you can begin to arrange the furniture.At the entrance, you will need an open closet with hooks for outerwear. Usually, the back wall of such a hanger has a slatted structure, providing good ventilation and quick drying of wet clothes. At the bottom, there is a closed compartment for storing necessary things: shoe polish, shoe care aerosols, brushes. The top of the lower drawer serves as an additional shelf.
The upper niche is designed to accommodate removed hats, umbrellas, and gloves. An open wardrobe usually has a depth of 40-42 cm and will take up free space to the left of the entrance to the apartment. 70-72 cm will be enough in width. The back surface of the hanger will be decorated with massive metal hooks for clothes.
Shoe box
The next essential element of the hallway interior — shoe box. It should be roomy enough, preferably closed. The best option offered by shopping centers is a shoe cabinet with doors that fold down.
A wide pull-out pencil case for storing small items is placed on top. A large mirror can be hung above the cabinet to check the appearance before going outside.
To decorate the interior, you can put a beautiful vase with flowers. In front of the hanger, there is a fairly wide space for convenient entry into the apartment and taking off outerwear and shoes. Opposite the shoe cabinet, it would be a good idea to arrange a comfortable soft seat (if there is not enough space, a folding one) or put a light chair. Pictures and art photographs placed on the free wall will decorate the hallway and visually expand the room.
Main storage for clothes and things
A spacious sliding wardrobe with sliding doors on rollers with approximate dimensions of 1.7 x 2.0 x 0.5 m will fit perfectly into the remaining free space behind the entrance to the living room. A section with a rod for storing outerwear is usually located in the center, on the sides, above and below there are many voluminous shelves for storing a variety of things from large vacuum cleaners and tool boxes to small items laid out in boxes.
Color scheme and interior style
The interior of a long narrow hallway is best kept in light overall tones.
- The white color of the walls and furnishings will create a feeling of airiness and spaciousness.
Light shades at the entrance look very impressive. - Pastel colors will add calmness and comfort.
Wonderful interior in country style. - The contrasting design elements will visually expand the boundaries of the cramped front room.
Sheet rugs look great on the floor. - Beige wallpaper looks good in combination with the natural wood texture of surrounding objects.
Light colors in the interior visually enlarge the room. - The shine of Venetian plaster will emphasize the restrained beauty of dark wenge furniture in various shades from brown to chocolate.
The hallway should be compact and functional. - A win-win option for visually increasing the area of the lobby — use of mirror surfaces.
These could be sliding wardrobe doors or individual sections of side partitions. - The floor covering itself is an interior decoration, but at the entrance they usually lay out original mats that allow sand from street shoes to pass down.
The desired effect can be achieved by skillfully combining dark and light tones.
Turning to experienced architects and designers will help to design the space of the corridor at a professional level. Numerous magazines and books with advice on arranging rooms will suggest a suitable style and design for a non-standard narrow corridor.
Individual interior
The above-mentioned design option for a long narrow hallway described typical furnishings that can be purchased in one set, or you can select individual modules.
If you want to add originality, you need to contact companies that manufacture custom-made furniture. All customer wishes will be taken into account and the hall furnishings will not only match the owner's tastes, but also perfectly fulfill their functional purpose.
Basic techniques for visually expanding the hallway
In small apartments with small narrow corridors, you cannot put bulky equipment. Open shelves, wall and round hangers are suitable here.
Sliding wardrobes are installed with a shallow depth of no more than 35 cm. The upper items are stored on hangers located parallel to the doors.
When arranging small, cramped rooms, you need to use visual perception techniques and follow the rules listed below.
List of basic principles for arranging a long narrow corridor:
- Use of light colors;
- Contrasting color combination;
- Use of mirrors and mirror panels;
Spectacular hallway interior. - Installation of additional wall and ceiling lamps and sconces;
- Installation of narrow furniture;
- Manufacturing of custom-made interior items;
- Hanging open shelves and hangers;
A modern style solution – a combination of minimalism and convenience. - Use of decorative boxes and crates;
- Glazing of interior openings leading into the corridor;
- Bright paintings, posters and photos on the free wall;
- Visual reduction of ceiling height or installation of suspended ceiling.
Based on the basic design principles, you can create a room that is quite attractive and eye-catching. VIDEO: Narrow Hallway Design Ideas.
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