How to decorate the interior of a narrow hallway?

Layout and zoning

First of all, before starting the repair, it is required to create a drawing of the hallway, which will show the arrangement of furniture and highlight the main zones.

The hallway is most often divided into two or three small sections:

• near the entrance there is a door zone where people change and change their shoes;
• further, a place is equipped in which outerwear and shoes will be stored;
• at the end of the room, a narrow bench, a table or a console with a mirror is installed.

The photo shows the layout of a narrow hallway of a non-standard shape.

In an elongated hallway, you can make several functional areas. Thus, it will turn out to give a more proportional shape and rationally use the free area. For zoning a long hallway, a multi-level ceiling, lighting, highlighting, different wall decoration or flooring are suitable.

To expand a narrow hallway, you can combine it with an adjacent room, for example, a living room. You can enlarge a cramped room by increasing the doorways. So the corridor will not only visually become much more spacious, but also take on a solemn look.

In the photo, the zoning of the entrance area with flooring in the interior of a narrow and long hallway.

Color spectrum

A light tint palette that expands the space is best suited for a narrow hallway. In this case, you can choose pastel colors for long walls, and bright ones for short ones. Thanks to this color scheme, the disproportionate corridor will acquire the correct shape.

In the photo, the elongated hallway looks very free due to the beige trim and a large mirror.

The best option for decorating the hallway is white, milky or ivory. Such a background will give the atmosphere maximum comfort and beauty. In order not to overload the design of a narrow room, it is better to choose beige, sand or light brown colors.

Finishing features to expand the space

The most practical solution for flooring is ceramic and porcelain stoneware tiles with an elongated wood texture or geometric pattern. This material is resistant to mechanical stress, moisture resistant, easy to clean and clean.

In a narrow hallway, two types of coverage are often used. For example, the area next to the door is tiled, and the rest of the space is finished with laminate or parquet. Materials can harmonize in color or create contrast for visual zoning.

For decorating the walls of the hallway, it is appropriate to use decorative plaster, all kinds of wallpapers, PVC panels and ceramic tiles with imitation of brick or stone. Wall decoration should not be decorated with too voluminous patterns and be distinguished by clear contrasts, concealing a useful and without this narrow area.

The ceiling can be decorated with a stretch canvas, apply ordinary white paint, or decorate the plane with mirrored panels, which will contribute to the visual expansion of the corridor space.With the use of a two-level false ceiling combined with a glossy film, the walls in the room look much higher.

In the photo, the walls of the hallway, covered with a solid white paint, visually expand the narrow interior.

In a cramped room, it will be appropriate to install doors that open into other rooms. Sliding systems or through openings made in the form of an arch are also perfect.

An irreplaceable detail in the interior of a narrow hallway is a mirror that can significantly increase the space. It can be wall-mounted or fitted into furniture.

In the photo, half of the wall is trimmed with a large mirrored canvas.

How to equip?

In a small narrow hallway, it is appropriate to place storage systems for clothes on the side of the front door. With a sufficient amount of side space, a place along one wall can be furnished with a small wardrobe with a mirrored facade or other modular furniture. A hanging hanger with a shoe cabinet, a compact chest of drawers or a rack will perfectly fit near the parallel wall.

In addition to the regular long rectangular shape, the corridor can have non-standard outlines. A similar layout is found in the interior of a private house, where there is a staircase in the hallway. In this case, for the arrangement, a minimum furniture set is chosen, consisting of a mirror, a bench and a hanger, which is equipped under the flight of stairs.

The photo shows an example of arranging a narrow hallway with a built-in wardrobe and a hanging console with a mirror.

Combined furniture sets are often found in modern interiors. Models combining in themselves shoe rack, ottoman, wardrobe, nightstand, mirror and so on, are great for real saving square meters in a narrow interior.

To save usable space, you should use the space around the front door as efficiently as possible. Tall pencil cases or a stylish mezzanine will help with this.

In the photo there is a furniture set located along one wall, with a metal shoe rack and a huge mirrored wall.

How to register?

You can diversify the design of the hallway due to different decor. For example, it is appropriate to place a hanging shelf with accessories in the corridor. You can complement the furnishings with original racks with umbrellas, which not only look beautiful, but at the same time are a useful element of the room.

A floor vase will perfectly fit into the corner of the room, and pockets and organizers for keys, combs and other little things will perfectly fit on the walls. The interior of the hallway can be decorated with paintings or photographs. Murals are also great.

False window equipment will be an original solution. Such a design technique will give the atmosphere a stylish, modern look and visually expand the area of ​​the room. The opening is complemented with transparent, frosted glass or left through, turning it into an additional shelf for decorative elements.

The photo shows a small entrance hall, decorated in the Provence style.

For a small and cramped space, a classic is suitable. A feature of a narrow classic interior will be a calm color scheme and furniture with smooth lines. This design does not imply clear geometric proportions and sharp corners.

The interior in country or Provence style is especially warm. Furniture items in soothing colors harmonize perfectly with the floral patterns on the wallpaper and stone flooring. Lamps, open shelves and other items with forged details will bring unique coziness to the design.

The most optimal style for a narrow hallway is minimalism, characterized by restraint and severity. Only functional items are used in the design, and the color scheme combines two basic colors.

The photo shows a minimalistic design of a narrow hallway in gray and white tones.

Lighting recommendations

For the hallway, you should not choose too massive and bulky lighting fixtures.For a narrow room, miniature and rather powerful models or compact spotlights, giving the space a visual volume, will be appropriate. The interior can be equipped with ceiling spotlights or reversing spots.

A long corridor is decorated with several chandeliers with rectangular or square lampshades. The best design solution with surface-mounted or built-in shades in combination with perimeter decorative lighting.

As an additional light, wall sconces are suitable, which differ in a simple configuration, for example, in the form of a lantern. Basically, these devices are located in an area with a mirror.

In the photo there is a loft-style entrance hall equipped with rotating ceiling spots.

Interior design ideas

Despite the limited and narrow space, the interior of the hallway can have a presentable appearance and differ in original design. The thoughtful design will not go unnoticed and will form a pleasant impression of your apartment.