Country cottage hallways
Cottage hallway ideas: style inspiration for entryways
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The cottage hallway is an important area to get right as it sets the tone and style for the rest of the home. A key part of the cottage aesthetic is the idea of a welcoming, relaxed, often rustic space. So the cottage hallway should include some or all of these elements as it's the first space anyone sees as they come into a home.
That said, it's surprising how hallways are often overlooked when we're considering furnishing and decorating the rest of the home. We take care over our kitchen, living room and bedroom decor, but perhaps gloss over the hallway as a space we take for granted.
First impressions count, however, so keep scrolling for tips and advice from the experts to make sure your cottage hallway provides a warm welcome and a practical transition from outside to inside.
See: Hallway ideas – stylish ways to create a welcoming first impression
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'The hallway is your first introduction to the cottage so should set the scene for the rest of the house in your choice of colors,' says Daniel Slowik, associate director Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler . 'There are also practical considerations such as appropriate flooring , lighting and draft solutions. I favor good patinated flagstones or brick and a generous curtain over the front door or the inner porch.
'Coats, hats, sticks and wellington boots are a reality in the country and add an authenticity to a cottage hallway. Don’t forget a good side table to place keys as you come in too,' adds Daniel Slowik.
See: Cottage decorating ideas – charming ways to get a characterful look
2. Make a cottage hallway part of a room
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When the hallway runs through the middle of the cottage and is open to the rooms on either side, it works well to treat it as a separate area, while still benefitting from the increased sense of space it lends to the room.
In this Elizabethan home, the hallway would originally have been an open-ended passageway from the front to the back of the cottage, with no doors at either end. The ancient flagstones delineate the hallway from the dining space on the left. At the same time, the oriental rug in the hallway echoes the warmer furnishings of the cottage interiors, and benefits from the homely, welcoming details in the dining room.
3. Consider cottage hallway essentials
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This cottage hallway ticks plenty of style boxes for Jennifer Wundrow of California-based Jennifer Wundrow Interior Design , who says, 'When I think of “cottage-style” spaces, it reminds me of days spent in the country – weathered finishes on traditional pieces of furniture.'
What are the key things to avoid in a cottage style hallway? 'Hallways can be small spaces, so dark paint colors are usually a no-go for me,' says Wundrow. 'I tend to use light, fresh paint colors to help make the space feel larger.
This also helps highlight the beauty of the furniture piece, lighting, etc.'
See: Small cottage kitchen ideas – characterful looks for small spaces
4. Consider your front door color
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Think about how the hallway will look with the exterior door open. The bold blue painted door adds an extra dimension to this cottage hallway. The flooring is simple – salvaged floorboards – and the hall table is clean lined so as not to detract from the stars of the show: the striking wallcovering and that bright blue front door.
Accessories and furniture are important. Common mistakes in a small cottage hallway are to leave it almost empty, thinking it will increase the sense of space, or to limit your choices to small scale patterns and smaller pieces of furniture.
However, Daniel Slowik of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler advises: 'Don’t under furnish or under decorate.
Think of the hallway as a real room with a proper color and pattern scheme and properly proportioned furniture. There is an inclination to furnish a cottage on a small scale but this will make it look smaller.'
See more front door ideas in our dedicated gallery.
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5. Pick a pretty cottage hallway color scheme
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Exquisite use of color and pattern in this simple cottage hallway scheme by Vanessa Arbuthnott accentuates the classic period features. Textiles in raspberry red and fresh duck egg blue lend a warmth and vibrancy to the old floor tiles and part-panelled walls.
And for the practicalities? Somewhere to hang hats and coats and somewhere stylish to sit to get shoes on and off – don't forget cushions for comfort and an extra splash of welcoming color and pattern.
'Even if space is tight, it's worth including a long, narrow table where you can welcome visitors to the house with a bowl of flowers or vase of greenery,' says textile designer Vanessa Arbuthnott . 'In a larger hall you could place a round or oblong table in the center for flowers, maybe a sculpture and a place for mail going in and out of the house.'
And her flooring advice: 'A simple tiled or stone floor that can easily be brushed is a good plan, and a substantial door mat of course for all that mud and dirt.
'If you have room, a cheerful, warm-colored rug is a welcoming sight; and provides texture and warmth, too,' adds Vanessa Arbuthnott.
6. When old cottage meets new cottage
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Creating a seamless transition between an old cottage and a new extension can be a challenge.
'A glass link is a good solution, which brings the advantages of natural daylight, and a view of the garden as you pass between the original space and the new addition. With sliding doors, in effect, it becomes a hallway to the garden,' says Melanie Griffiths, editor of Period Living magazine.
Furnished with a mix of antiques and newer pieces, even the decor mixes old and new.
See: Cottage garden ideas – pretty ways to embrace rustic style outdoors
7. Make your cottage hallway unique
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Get creative by upcycling a hall table to create a truly individual and personal piece for a cottage hallway.
'This Charleston Farmhouse inspired design works perfectly in the oft-overlooked environment of a hallway,' says Annie Sloan , Colour and Paint Expert. 'The warm and welcoming colours, witty abstract design motifs, characterful panel outlining (which will work on walls that aren’t even panelled! Just draw panel outlines – you’ll need a small brush and some confidence, but “wobbliness” of lines will work well in a rustic cottage setting) speak volumes about the personality of the homeowner.
And who doesn’t want to be perceived as warm, witty and characterful?!'
'The colorful shapes with their intellectual, neoclassical links to the history of design provide visitors with an immediate talking point. You can paint hallway furniture – and even flooring – with Chalk Paint® to match, which gives everything a beautifully curated look at a minimal cost,' adds Annie Sloan.
8. Go for a natural look for a cottage hallway
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Jennifer Wundrow of California-based Jennifer Wundrow Interior Design, who came up with the scheme for the cottage hallway above, favors natural materials and finishes:
'A rustic and organic texture on a table or chest of drawers paired with a beautiful table lamp are key looks. Always think about the practicality of a piece – something where you can place a vase of flowers and not be worried about the piece being too precious. Hallways are usually high traffic areas, so purchase a rug that already has some wear.
This will add greatly to the warmth of the home.'
And when designing a hallway scheme, Jennifer Wundrow makes sure to incorporate 'a unique piece of furniture, good lighting and a vintage rug. Pieces that speak to the owners of the home and the overarching aesthetic of the home.
'Wood, brick, terracotta are some of my favorite floors in a hallway. I also love to include a vintage or antique runner to give the space more character.'
Don't miss our cottage lighting ideas for pretty, practical solutions.
9. Pick warm shades of gray
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A pretty door curtain can add an extra decorative detail to a cottage hallway, besides cutting down on chilly drafts. 'Adding a door curtain in a hallway softens up a space,' says Susie Watson of Susie Watson Designs . 'This is particularly important if you enter straight into a living space.'
There are other ways to soften the look of a hallway, too. Adding homely touches such as table lamps and candles, and putting up framed prints will all help to turn a hallway from a corridor into a room.
But how do you go about choosing a color for such a high-traffic area? 'If going for a neutral color palette I recommend a gray that has warm tones to it, so as the feeling isn’t too cold or stark,' says Susie Watson.
10. Choose seaside blues and calming hues
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Take the opportunity with your cottage hallway scheme to set the theme for the rest of the home. The coastal look in this hallway continues throughout the seaside cottage, taking the shells, driftwood shades and sunbleached wood here as starting points. Sticking to just a few shades of neutrals and blues gives a natural and calm look as you enter the home.
11. Repeat fabrics from a hallway to living spaces for continuity
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If you love a fabric, why not use it for the hallway, as well as elsewhere in the home? This Jane Churchill fabric is used in the cottage entrance and in the living room. And there's no rule that says a cottage should have small print fabric.
Daniel Slowik of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler agrees: 'There is an inclination to furnish a cottage on a small scale but this will make it look smaller. Likewise with fabrics, scale up the pattern and this will make the space feel bigger. Especially important in the hall as this is your first taste of the house.'
12. No hallway? No problem
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If the front door opens straight into the main rooms of the cottage with no hallway it's not all bad news. Far from it, you can turn this into an advantage.
For a start, the entrance borrows light, space, style and a cozy welcoming look from the living area. The owners of the country cottage pictured here went a stage further and opened up the space on both sides of the front door. Opening up the wall into the kitchen-diner added another dimension to the cottage entrance, and the characterful beam above the opening emphasizes the cottage look. There's a continuity of cottage style across the entrance, living room and kitchen-diner, with furnishings in soft pastel shades for all three spaces.
For cottage kitchen ideas, don't miss our inspiring image gallery.
13. Chintz is a classic choice for cottage hallways
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In the cottage hallway above, the boundaries are blurred between the outside space and the home itself, with a few well-chosen pieces. The Colefax and Fowler chintz curtain, brings the garden indoors, and a rustic basket of logs and a lantern all reference outdoor country life.
See: Cottage curtain ideas – inspiration for a pretty, cozy home
'Florals are perfect for a cottage look,' says Daniel Slowik, associate director Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler. 'A good colourful floral and an interesting wall color do your scene setting for a bold scheme beyond. The floral design will have an uplifting effect as you enter and its scale will help heighten a sense of space, Don’t be frightened of going big and bold!'
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com and homes editor for the brand’s sister titles, Period Living and Country Homes & Interiors, and an experienced writer on interiors and gardens. She loves visiting historic houses for Period Living and writing about rural properties for Country Homes & Interiors, and working with photographers to capture all shapes and sizes of properties. Karen began her career as a sub editor at Hi-Fi News and Record Review magazine. Her move to women’s magazines came soon after, in the shape of Living magazine, which covered cookery, fashion, beauty, homes and gardening. From Living Karen moved to Ideal Home magazine, where as deputy chief sub, then chief sub, she started to really take an interest in properties, architecture, interior design and gardening.
75 Beautiful Country Hallway Ideas and Designs - December 2022
Bristol Farm - Maine
Burrow & Nest
This grand entryway was given a fresh coat of white paint, to modernize this classic farmhouse.
The Moravian Star ceiling pendant was selected to reflect the compass inlay in the floor. Rustic farmhouse accents and pillows were selected to warm the space.
Modern Medina Two-Story
Swanson Homes
In the capacious mudroom, the soft white walls are paired with slatted white oak, gray nanotech veneered lockers, and a white oak bench that blend together to create a space too beautiful to be called a mudroom. There is a secondary coat closet room allowing for plenty of storage for your 4-season needs.
Louisiana Farm House
Aimee Walker Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse hallway in New Orleans with red walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Whiteside Farm, SL-1979
Wilson Design & Construction, Inc.
Wilson Design & Construction, Laurey Glenn
This is an example of a farmhouse hallway in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a blue front door and brown floors.
Mercer Island Modern Farmhouse
Kimberlee Marie Interiors
Set within one of Mercer Island’s many embankments is an RW Anderson Homes new build that is breathtaking. Our clients set their eyes on this property and saw the potential despite the overgrown landscape, steep and narrow gravel driveway, and the small 1950’s era home. To not forget the true roots of this property, you’ll find some of the wood salvaged from the original home incorporated into this dreamy modern farmhouse. Building this beauty went through many trials and tribulations, no doubt. From breaking ground in the middle of winter to delays out of our control, it seemed like there was no end in sight at times. But when this project finally came to fruition - boy, was it worth it! The design of this home was based on a lot of input from our clients - a busy family of five with a vision for their dream house. Hardwoods throughout, familiar paint colors from their old home, marble countertops, and an open concept floor plan were among some of the things on their shortlist.
Three stories, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, one large laundry room, a mudroom, office, entryway, and an expansive great room make up this magnificent residence. No detail went unnoticed, from the custom deck railing to the elements making up the fireplace surround. It was a joy to work on this project and let our creative minds run a little wild! --- Project designed by interior design studio Kimberlee Marie Interiors. They serve the Seattle metro area including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Hunts Point. For more about Kimberlee Marie Interiors, see here: https://www.kimberleemarie.com/ To learn more about this project, see here http://www.kimberleemarie.com/mercerislandmodernfarmhouse
Magnolia Meadow
Wieland Builders LLC
This is an example of a large country hallway in Cincinnati with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Estate - Peoa, Utah
Magleby Construction
entry bench, cabin, coat rack, country home, custom home, modern farmhouse, mountain home, red area rug, rustic wood, tile floors
This is an example of a farmhouse hallway in Salt Lake City with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Cotswold Cottage refurbishment
Verity & Beverley Ltd
Alterations to an idyllic Cotswold Cottage in Gloucestershire. The works included complete internal refurbishment, together with an entirely new panelled Dining Room, a small oak framed bay window extension to the Kitchen and a new Boot Room / Utility extension.
Modern Farmhouse
Sterling Ridge Custom Home Builder
Seamus Payne
This is an example of a farmhouse hallway in Tampa with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Vermont Farmhouse
Joan Heaton Architects
photo by Susan Teare
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse hallway in Burlington with beige walls, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Modern Farmhouse Entry
Nuela Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse hallway in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
House of Brazier
Inspiration for a farmhouse hallway in Sacramento with black walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
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Hence the increased attention to the arrangement of the very first room in every sense in a country house.
Entrance hall in a private house: from a style decision to a project
Modern style solutions are so diverse that they give the designer a large number of tools to implement any bold idea. But there is a catch: the design must "weave" into the overall concept of a country house and meet the requirements of the residents. If guests primarily pay attention to the appearance, then the owners of suburban real estate, along with beauty and aesthetics, want to get functionality and comfort. To design, make, furnish, equip, taking into account all the subtleties of the approach to the hallway of a country house - still that task and a headache!
The vast experience accumulated by the contemporary architecture and design community comes to the rescue. For specialists, the entrance hall in the house has already been repeatedly tested architectural object. Numerous photos on the Internet are a vivid confirmation of this.
Designers celebrate some of the most modern and popular styles.
Art Nouveau style, which involves smooth lines in decoration, a combination of glass and metal, the use of innovative technological solutions in materials, furniture and decor. The finish welcomes floral prints on walls, curtains and upholstery.
In the photo: entrance hall in a private house: Art Nouveau decoration
The classic style was and remains not only optimal, but also universal. It allows you to smoothly move from the hallway to various style solutions in other rooms of a private house. The corridor is especially suitable for this style
The retro style has received a second wind. Antiques find a second life and adequately decorate the interiors of the hallway in the house. The industry also responds to the request of society: the production of artificially aged things is put on stream. The popular colors of the style are white and beige. Grandma's chest, an old chest of drawers, yellowed photos in designer frames will always find their rightful place in the retro style hallway.
In the photo: entrance hall in a house with elements of retro style
Country style is very appropriate in the entrance hall of private houses in the bosom of nature in wooden design. The style is distinguished by exquisite simplicity and sensitive comfort. He is echoed by the Provence style. Allegedly rough materials in the decoration, massive cabinet doors, the possible use of brick and stone in the interior - these are the distinctive qualities of the style. It can be safely called environmentally friendly, although imitation materials for wood and stone are allowed, but of very high quality. A rough fake is immediately noticeable, and this will not add charm to the hallway.
In the photo: the entrance hall in the house in the country style direction
Design: Elena Lapshina and design studio BERLOGA
In the photo: the entrance hall in the house design in the country style
Author - Sergey Ozhogin
Scandinavian style has found its regular admirers .
The entrance hall in a private house, made according to the northern canons, gets a strict look and increased functionality. The main focus is on flawless and rich flooring. Furniture is selected exclusively in one stylistic solution and the same color scheme. Particular attention is paid to storage areas. All kinds of designer boxes and boxes help to gracefully hide a lot of gizmos from the eyes.
In the photo: the hallway in the house, made in the Scandinavian style
Design: Alena Yudina and Nadezhda Kireeva
Ideas you can't do without
, country or village house), or its special part, different from other interiors. In the first case, the repair of the hallway becomes the result of construction, completes the design of all rooms. When the rooms have already taken on a complete image and the general stylistic mood is clear. The second case requires additional study and financial costs.
Before approaching the design of the hallway in a private house, it will not be superfluous to think about what you expect from this room.
- How many people can be in the hall at the same time if necessary, how will they be located?
- Will things be stored in the corridor? their possible volume. Is there a need for a storage room?
- Does the size of the entrance hall allow you to place everything planned and necessary?
- Will the hallway be a continuation of the overall design or is it intended to carry an independent interior load?
After answering the questions, it is worth exploring possible finishes, looking at photos of completed objects. Match what you read and see with financial opportunities. Approaching the design of the hallway in a country house, pay attention to the lighting. It's great if there is a window in the corridor. Dark corners are undesirable: dirt and insects are favorites of such places.
On the photo: entrance hall for a private house
On the photo: decoration of the entrance hall in the house
On the photo: corridor in a private house
In the photo: the interiors of the entrance hall in the house
In the photo: the design of the entrance hall in the private house
The authors of the project: the designers of the Semper Arte studio, Alesya Sakhno and Nina Davydova
In the photo: the interior of the entrance hall in the private house 9003
Design: Victoria Zhiryakova and Maria Martyniuk, creators of VIZIMA interior design studio
In the photo: entrance hall in the house design
The entrance hall in a private house requires special attention from the design side.
In a wooden house and in the country, where comfort comes to the fore, high-tech style is hardly suitable. Here, practicality is more likely to be taken into account. A cottage and palace with large areas can afford much more when choosing design and decoration options.
It is possible to effectively equip the entrance hall in a wooden house only after carefully working out the architectural project, paying attention to all the nuances of the finishing material, observing the design rules. The entrance hall of a village house or cottage will require taking into account the frequency of entry and exit. From this comes the idea for a design based on the practicality of the room, the durability of finishing materials and the functionality of the furniture.
The entrance hall in the cottage involves various projects, given the volume of the room. It is usually large, differing in geometry and orientation to other rooms. Design approaches are similar to urban design options.
Or maybe vice versa?
On the photo: the entrance hall in the house design
On the photo: the interior of the entrance space
Design: Elena Chalenko.
Photo: first room
Design: Elena Chalenko
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Photo: interior with natural light
Photo: country house corridor
The design project has been accepted, repairs are coming - the most crucial moment. Finishing the hallway in a private house begins with the choice of building material. It is selected based on the developed project. First of all, factors such as strength, reliability, aesthetics, value for money are taken into account. It must be remembered that it is not the method of construction work that is important, but their quality.
Here are just a few tips to help you prepare for your holiday home renovation:
- pay close attention to the color scheme: light and warm colors visually increase the space, complement the comfort, but are not practical;
- do not save on finishing materials: the entrance hall is the most exposed part of the house;
- select finishing materials, taking into account: wear resistance, the possibility of cleaning and special treatment with detergents, not forgetting fashion trends;
- remember: tiles without a heating system are not suitable for cold floors in the hallway, the class of the laminate board must have increased moisture resistance, fixtures for spotlights are best installed on plasterboard panels or suspended structures.
Finishing work in the hallway of a private house begins with the walls. Choose for them:
- Vinyl wallpapers: economical, washable, more durable than paper wallpapers, but "breathe" much worse.
- Liquid wallpaper: smoothes the surface, is easy to repair or change, becomes moisture resistant when varnished.
- Decorative plaster: easy to work, durable, does not require additional care.
- Paint: requires a perfectly prepared surface, inexpensive.
- MDF and PVC panels: there are three types (sheet, tile, typesetting) and differ in the degree of moisture resistance, not suitable for eco-style.
- Lining: remains relevant for rural and wooden houses, summer cottages, environmentally friendly and "breathes".
An entryway in a private home requires durable floor coverings that can be easily cleaned. Therefore, in their choice, designers and builders often stop at the following options:
- Linoleum: hardwearing, practical, with many pattern options, available in domestic (least durable), semi-commercial and commercial.
- Laminate: characterized by wear and moisture resistance, durability. For the hallway of a country house, you should choose the most durable, not exposed to liquids.
- Ceramic tiles: wear resistance is measured in conventional units 1-5. For a hallway in a private house, tiles of 4 groups are chosen.
- Combined version: suitable for the hallway of a private house with an increased square and allows you to apply the method of zoning the area.
After laying the floors, the entrance hall in a private house is ready for the arrangement of the ceiling according to the design idea:
- Finishing the ceiling: the ceiling can be painted or whitewashed, pasted over with wallpaper or ceiling tiles, it is possible to use decorative plaster or lining. Whitewashing and painting is carried out on a prepared, perfectly leveled surface.
- Stretch ceiling: low maintenance, durable, made of plasterboard or special panels.
Drywall requires finishing work - painting.
- Stretch ceiling: practical, perfect appearance, but installation is possible only by specialists, but provides a wide range of color options.
In the photo: a simple interior of a summer house
In the photo: stylish simplicity
In the photo: a Provence style room
Photo: hallway decoration
Photo: color zoning
Photo: design in light colors
Color: how to achieve the best result. Entrance hall in the house photo
The design of the entrance hall in a private house suggests a color palette somewhat different from the color schemes of other rooms. However, the trend is that the style of the space of the whole house should be organic, made in a single way. The entrance hall does not require special conditions, the final decision remains with the customer of the interior design of the house.
According to the canons of design, the ceiling is the lightest area, the walls are somewhat muted in color tones, and the floor is the darkest fragment.
In this case, it will always seem that the hallway is much larger in volume than it really is.
No one forbids, if you wish, to decorate the room in flashy bright colors or make the room in contrasting colors. If it doesn’t cause irritation after entering the house after a hard day at work, why not turn to a similar color scheme?
In the photo: an entrance hall in a private house with a pronounced opening
Design: Anna Vasilyeva
In the photo: a room in bright colors
Authors: Shperling Design studio designers
In the photo: dark color is compensated by light Design: Anna Ilyina, Anton Ramazanov, A-Remstroy
In the photo: decoration with “soft” contrasts
In the photo: corridor in “flashy” colors
Furnishings. Entrance hall in a private house photo
The large entrance hall of the house allows you to treat the furnishing creatively and fundamentally. If you have an understanding of what furniture will be present in the room, the layout will take a little time.
You can provide furniture for the area where it is possible to undress several guests at once: hangers, wardrobes, ottomans, couches. Gathering area: couches, table, mirrors, door to the toilet room. The smoking room is equipped with armchairs, sofas, a table or tables. In a word, you can fantasize and realize your plans here without limit. A beautiful interior will be provided!
A small hallway in the house dictates only the necessary set of furniture. Let's talk about it in more detail. The entrance hall, like the theater, begins with a hanger. It is indispensable for quickly throwing off wet clothes. There are few options: these are either hooks with a shelf for hats, or a rack equipped with devices for receiving clothes. A closet to hide all seasonal things is very necessary in a country hallway. Depending on the style, it can be either a separate object or a coupe version. A homemade closet made with soul can also fit perfectly into the common space.
Shoe rack is an indispensable furniture accessory in the interior.
Special lockable cabinets provide ventilation for shoes and are sold in various sizes and types.
Headwear can be placed in the wardrobe. If there is none, a special shelf will do, which is often installed above the hooks for outerwear.
Umbrellas can be stored in a special niche provided in the rack-hanger, in a closet, chest of drawers, on a special shelf. If the style decision allows, a special designer basket is suitable for umbrellas. This detail will finalize the space.
A chest of drawers can serve not only as a storage for small things, but you can always put a notebook, pen, keys, glasses, mobile phone on it ... Depending on the height, it can serve as a secretary or a bench.
At least one seat must be provided for changing shoes. Suitable ottomans, small stools, banquettes, low cabinets. Today mass production of puffs with an opening top has been established. There will easily enter a lot of things that should remain at hand.
A rare entrance hall in the house does without a mirror.
Stylish when it allows you to look at full height. The wardrobe itself solves the issue of a mirror surface. A picture or photo wallpaper in front of a mirror “spreads” the space.
In the photo: furniture in a small space
In the photo: furniture in the hallway of a private house
In the photo: emphasis on built-in wardrobes
In the photo: open closet under the stairs
In the photo: guest area
On the photo: chest of drawers in the interior
On the photo: ascetic entrance
Light is important
The hallway in a private house often has insufficient lighting. And she needs light. If suspended or stretch ceilings are chosen, the option with built-in spotlights suggests itself, which does not negate the possibility of installing a chandelier. LED strips can be another help. They can be installed around the entire perimeter of the ceiling. They are economical, can change the brightness of the light and its color.
Bulky chandeliers are not suitable for cottages. They are not always appropriate in cottages. Wall lamps along with spotlights can fill the room with sufficient light. In a narrow corridor, lighting directed in one direction increases the space. A sconce looks attractive near the mirror and shelves.
Window provides natural light during the day. At night, the room lives according to the same laws of illumination as the "deaf" hallways. The main difference is that in the second case more electricity is spent.
Size affects the design
If the entrance to the house is small, it doesn't matter. And for her there are nice solutions in decoration and arrangement. Floors in this case are selected practical and durable. A suitable option is ceramic tile or commercial linoleum. The color of the walls is better to choose not radically light. It is better to give vertical surfaces for painting - both practical and aesthetically pleasing at the same time.
In the choice of light, it is better to stop at not too bright or dim - this is where the golden mean is appropriate. Soft moderate light will hide the lack of footage.
A small entrance hall in a private house implies ascetic furnishing. All the essentials in the right place. You will have to abandon the closet in favor of hangers and bulky things. A small and cramped corridor can make you think about moving the hallway to another space at the expense of other rooms.
A fairly large entrance hall of the house allows you to add additional interior elements to the necessary pieces of furniture. Grandfather clock emphasize the classic style. Two soft armchairs with a coffee table will create an additional business area. Vases and figurines on chests of drawers, additional mirrors in chic frames will emphasize the richness of the decoration of the room.
Multi-level ceilings, podiums, niches, zoning and different colors are possible in the large entrance hall. A variety of light sources with a dimming system will create a unique feeling of spaciousness.
The long entrance hall of the house allows you to make zoning and highlight the hall. The border can be finishing with different materials, the color of the walls and the intensity with the direction of artificial lighting. A multi-level floor with a separate floor covering is also possible. In the long hallway "begs" a mirrored wardrobe.
The square entrance hall of a private house also allows for space zoning. Each of the two opposite walls can become an attraction for different functional loads.
Entrance hall in the house under the scope of decor
To decorate the entrance hall of a private house, you can find a lot of elegant and useful things and objects. The choice should be stopped only on those that correspond to the design style.
The mirror can be used as a decorative element in the living room at home. The cutoff pattern, frame, installation locations will help decorate the room, make it more expressive.
If you risk on carpeting, you should remember that the entrance hall is one of the rooms with increased pollution.
Textiles are available not only as curtains and window curtains. They can drape part of the wall, creating the illusion of a window opening. But you should choose materials that are easy to maintain and clean.
Chandeliers, wall and table lamps, sconces are also decorative elements. They create additional cosiness and comfort.
Living plants, if space and natural light allow, will fill the room with freshness and beauty
The entrance hall in the house is a place where we always return. And leaving, according to the old tradition, we stealthily look in the mirror. As if we promise to return. And if you return to your favorite cozy place, it's doubly nice!
Entrance hall of a private house photo
Wallpaper combination in the entrance hall. Video
A beautiful and stylistically well-designed hallway is necessary for a comfortable life. The trend and coziness of the room are charged with positive, make life brighter.
