The first impression of our apartment or house is created in the entrance area, so on the one hand it should look beautiful and inviting, but on the other hand it should meet a lot of practical requirements. In the hallway you definitely need enough hanging and storage space for coats, jackets and shoes, a mirror for checking the mirror before leaving the house as well as storage space for keys, cell phones etc. With the right wall design, lighting and wardrobe furniture, even a narrow room can be yours and give your guests a lovely welcome. Today we will give you a few tips on “designing a hallway” that could help you with this difficult task.
Design a hallway – the right color and wall design
Since most hallways have no windows and are a bit gloomy, you have to use light colors. Paint the walls in shades of white or pastel colors such as mint green or rose. This way you can trick the eye and make the room appear larger. The wall paint should also be smudge-resistant and hard-wearing so that signs of use can be easily removed.
Decorate the walls in the hallway with wallpaper
Of course you can also add an accent with floral orgeometric wallpapersput, but be careful that this alternative is not very robust. A wall decal with a friendly saying can welcome your guests at the door.
Flooring in the hallway
Tiles are robust and easy to care for - the ideal floor covering for the hallway. Rough shoes, dirt and moisture would not impress tiled floors. Light hallway tiles in cream tones also support the effect of the light wall colors and give the entrance area a friendly look. With the trendy floor tiles in a wood and natural stone look, not even the smallest crumb of dirt can be seen immediately.
If you choose patchwork cement tiles, you hardly need any other decoration. The colorful patterns give the entrance area a very homely character in no time. However, a small room with such flooring can sometimes appear more restless.
Choose the right hallway furniture
Hallways are often narrow, have an awkward floor plan and limited floor space. In order for everyday operations to function perfectly, flexible furniture and enough storage space are required. In narrow hallways, it is very important to keep the walkways clear, so choose hallway furniture with as little depth as possible. The combination of cupboards, drawers and open compartments is very practical in the hallway wardrobe. With these visually coordinated wardrobe sets, your hallway would look nice and tidy.
Where to put the shoes? A shoe cabinet with tilting compartments is recommended for a narrow hallway because it is shallow but still offers enough storage space. A bench is also ideal for comfortably putting on and taking off your shoes, especially if there is space for shoes underneath. In houses with a large hallway, you can store jackets, shoes and household appliances such as vacuum cleaners and brooms in a large hallway closet with sliding doors.
Lighting in the hallway
Well-thought-out lighting plays an important role in hallway design. Hallway lamps should illuminate the path well and not take up a lot of space. Wall lights and flat ceiling lamps are best suited. Spotlights on a cable and rod or track system promise a lot of flexibility and could be helpful for wardrobe lighting. They specifically provide sufficient light where it is needed. A motion detector for hallway lights would be a nice solution if you want to be very comfortable.
