Design of the corridor in the apartment, color scheme, choice of wall and floor coverings

Often, people pay more attention to the renovation of living quarters: a bedroom, a nursery, a living room, a kitchen, a bathroom, forgetting that the corridor is the first room you enter when entering a house. Usually, the design of the corridor in the apartment comes down to pasting dark wallpaper, simple flooring and buying a convenient functional hanger.

The modern design of the hallway allows you to feel the atmosphere of your apartment from the first steps, it will be used to judge the tastes and preferences of the owners.

There are many ways to make the corridor more comfortable, functional, combined with the overall concept of apartment decoration..

Color solution

First of all, you need to decide on the color scheme. Color forms the first impression of a home. The corridor should not “knock out” from the general interior of the house. At the same time, it is not recommended to use too dark colors for walls and floors, as it visually reduces space.

The wrong approach to design in this part of the apartment can negate the efforts to create a holistic interior and ruin the first impression..

Better to use the following shades:

Sand;
Beige;
Light brown;
Gray.

White will help to increase the space of a small hallway..

Whatever modern hallway design ideas lie at the heart of the project, in the pursuit of beauty, the main thing should not be forgotten – the purpose of this part of the home.

The above colors are not conspicuous with artificial lighting in the corridor, which makes it possible to use various decor items. If you want to make the room brighter, it is worth considering the blue and green tones. They allow you to come up with a large number of interesting combinations. Moreover, only one wall can be made bright..

By the way, through Feng Shui, it is along the corridor that Qi energy flows from the entrance throughout the house..

If the decision to use a dark color in the interior is definitely made, then you should definitely think over the lighting well. There must be a lot of it, otherwise the corridor will be dim and gloomy..

You can get inspired by ideas and take advantage of experience from the creators of the interiors of hotels and hotel complexes, where corridors play the main role and unite all the premises..

Wall decoration

There are a large number of materials for designing corridor walls. Let’s consider the most suitable and common.

Based on the purpose of the room, materials that are resistant to wear and tear and withstand high humidity should be used in the modern design of the hallway.

Wallpaper

This wall covering is the most familiar and easy to use. At the same time, manufacturers offer customers a very wide selection of materials of different types..

Wallpaper for the hallway is a great opportunity for interesting design solutions, playing with light, color and shapes.

All types of wallpaper are described in the table.

P / p No.	Name	Characteristic
	Vinyl	The most popular option due to the following characteristics: · Tolerate wet cleaning (washable); · Hold tightly for several years; · Easy to paste over the walls; Have an affordable price. The disadvantages include the fact that such a coating does not allow air to pass through, therefore, it is not considered environmentally friendly.
	Cork	It is a good natural replacement for vinyl wallpaper. But the color scheme is quite simple and of the same type. This material is more suitable for large corridors..
	Liquid	They are rightfully considered the most practical. There are usually a lot of corners, jambs, doorways in the corridor. For this reason, liquid wallpaper is the perfect choice..
	Quartz	This type of coating has a non-woven or paper base, densely covered with crushed quartz sand. Such wallpapers are quite expensive.
	Glass fiber	They are distinguished by good quality and affordable price category. You can easily apply paint or any painting on them as a decor..
	Wallpaper	Do not be intimidated by such a bold decision as wallpaper. The original solution can become the embodiment of fantasy and a stylish design solution. Modular paintings will also look original..

Decorative plaster

This type of coating looks simple, but at the same time very elegant. The main advantage of decorative plaster is the ability to create any coating yourself. This applies to both texture and color..

Decorative plaster has a very attractive look. Such material is perfect for decorating walls in the hallway..

Brickwork

Brickwork elements in the design of the corridor always remain in fashion. But it should be borne in mind that brick wall decoration should not be pretentious and catchy. It is recommended to use the natural colors of the stone or paint it white.

A white brick wall in the interior is able to emphasize the chosen style, create a special mood, add home comfort to the atmosphere.

Designers do not advise to decorate the wall opposite the front door in this way, thus the space (especially small) is noticeably compressed.

Natural stone

Stone decoration always looks expensive and impressive. It’s just that it is rarely possible to lay out a stone on the walls on your own. There is a whole technology here, so it is better to entrust the work to a professional. Usually they do not completely lay out the entire wall from floor to ceiling, but only a certain part of it. That is, natural stone acts rather as a decor in the design of a corridor in an apartment. It fits even in a small space..

Remember one golden rule! Fully stone walls will look good in a palace or basement.

Wall panels

Another economical and practical way to decorate is wall panels. These can be not very wide slats or, on the contrary, almost sheets. Manufacturers offer panels from a wide variety of materials. Options with mirror inserts look original. They always visually increase the area of the corridor..

If you are thinking about updating the interior of the hallway, pay attention to the new finishing material – wall panels for the corridor.

The color and texture of the panels is very diverse, while the walls will not require special care.

Floor decoration

After the choice of material for the walls has been made, it is worth thinking about choosing a floor covering. This is also an important stage in the design of the corridor. You need to choose an easy-care, practical and durable material. As a rule, it is in the corridor that the floors are most often dirty and washed..

Usually, ceramic tiles are chosen for the coating. It is moisture resistant, any dirt is easily washed from it..

For a narrow corridor space in small apartments, it is better to purchase plain tiles in light colors. In this case, the color of the floor should be combined with the walls. In the photo you can see options for a ceramic floor in the corridor..

The corridor floor must be durable and abrasion resistant.

This color scheme will visually expand the narrow space. But beige or a similar color is very difficult to care for. Therefore, we can consider the option of dividing the corridor into two zones. In this case, you can combine tiles and, for example, linoleum.

Linoleum is an economical alternative to ceramic tiles. Manufacturers offer this type of coating with a variety of patterns, most often imitating tiles or wood..

The color of the floor in the hallway visually changes its size.

If you want the corridor to look solid, then you can choose a natural stone. It looks especially impressive if there are sections of masonry on the walls..

In this case, the corridor will look very expensive..

Any carpets are absolutely not suitable for the interior of the corridor. This is, in the first place, impractical. Already after a month, the pile will look dirty, even if the room is cleaned daily.

Ceiling decoration and choice of lighting

An equally important stage in the design of the corridor is the design of the ceiling. It is necessary to think over not only materials, but also lighting, since it is attached here. When choosing lighting, you need to be guided by the following indicators:

Ceiling height;
Corridor area;
The color scheme of the room.

Light always adds volume and it is stupid not to use such a technique..

Designers advise installing several lamps to increase the space and eliminate some confinement in the room. At the same time, it is better to make the ceiling classically light and smooth. Consider several lighting options.

Built-in small lamps, evenly distributed over the entire area, will not look simple. On the contrary, they will emphasize all the originality of the wall design and the decor of the corridor..
Multi-level lighting will make it possible to create a more interesting and complex ceiling design. But keep in mind that in a small-sized corridor, it will look heavy and ridiculous..
Luminaires built into the floor will become an original additional light source. You can also consider installing a stylish floor lamp (if space permits).
If a wardrobe will be placed in the hallway, then its lower part can also be equipped with lighting (for example, LED strip).

A suspended ceiling or specially installed drywall boxes can be used as the basis for built-in lighting, creating additional volume.

When choosing a material for finishing the ceiling in the corridor, be sure to take into account the level of humidity in the apartment and possible temperature drops.

Practical options for the interior of the corridor

Designers offer several options that are suitable for almost all types of corridors, always look stylish and are quite functional.

The correct design of a corridor or a wide hallway determines not only the comfort of residents and their aesthetic pleasure, but also psychological harmony.

Using the arch

The arch is an excellent solution even for the narrowest corridor in a one-room apartment..

The arch will become a real decoration of the interior of the corridor.

It has a number of advantages:

Visually increases the area of the corridor;
Allows you to significantly save space (you do not need to provide a place for opening the door);
Allows to combine premises;
Looks stylish, always stays in fashion;
There are many ways to decorate an arch.

If the hallway seems boring and trivial, try adding an arch..

An arch in your corridor or hallway is a great tool for visually expanding the space or for the original decoration of an apartment..

The arch can be of any shape: round, rectangular, with various asymmetric bends. The photo shows several original options for including such a doorway into the interior of the corridor..

Narrow corridor design

In panel houses, you can often find long narrow corridors. Do not be upset if you have an apartment with just such a layout. Even from such a room without much work and investment, you can make a real masterpiece.

The design of a narrow hallway is distinguished by a special approach when choosing components.

There are several secrets.

The walls and floors are decorated in light colors of different shades. It is recommended to exclude white color, as it may result in a “hospital corridor”.
The built-in wardrobe is practical, stylish, functional.
Lighting must be of high quality and well thought out.
A long wall shouldn’t be empty. You can place decorative lamps, paintings, family photos on it. Wallpaper for the interior can be selected with a pattern.
If possible, the number of corners should be reduced as much as possible..
A large mirror is required. It can be built into the cabinet doors or one of the doors.

Decorative trim on the walls will also help increase the space of a narrow hallway..

Square corridor design

It is very simple to make a small square corridor stylish. For the floor, it is better to choose ceramic tiles with a glossy finish, and for the walls, plain wallpaper or with a discreet ornament..

The design of a square hallway is often decorated in classic styles..

In general, it is recommended to stick to the classic style and follow a few tips..

Furniture should be narrow or built-in.
Provence style will add comfort. But it is allowed to use it only if one of the rooms contains elements of this style..
Don’t be afraid of the vertical stripe.
A vertical pattern on a light background or an ornament will become a highlight of the design of a small corridor in an apartment.

The alternation of blue and gold stripes creates a rhythmic pattern that expands the space.

Whatever the interior of the hallway, furniture for this room should be chosen as compact and functional as possible. Furniture items should not “capture” a lot of space.