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26 Beautiful Hallway Decor Ideas for a Prettier Passage

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Updated on 09/09/22

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Hallways come in all shapes and sizes: some are quite long, others are narrow, and some wind around the house. If you've neglected dealing with yours because you just aren't quite sure how to decorate a hallway, now is the time to get inspired. The 26 hallway decor ideas below prove that paint, artwork, wallpaper, and so much more can work wonders in making any ordinary hallway feel special.

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Nothing says, “welcome to my home” like an entryway and hallway. While this space may seem inconsequential, in reality it sets the tone for your entire home when visitors arrive. What’s more, a well-styled hallway can draw a visitor’s eye into your abode, leaving them eager to share your space with you. 

It doesn’t matter if you live in a city apartment or a spacious place in the suburbs, there’s probably something you can do to spice up your main hallway and entryway. Most hallways aren’t large enough for a full scheme of furniture and accessories, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a well-placed console table, or even some clever storage options. 

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Believe it or not, your entry or hallway still has a lot of design potential. You just need to learn how to style this small space to your advantage. To help you in that endeavor, we’ve rounded up the smartest hallway decor ideas. From the best entryway paint colors to top plants for low-light apartments, you’re bound to find an idea here that can work for your space, whether it’s long and narrow or small and wide.

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Unexpected patterns

Sure, you want to impress visitors when they first enter your home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t experiment with bold colors or patterns. This tiny UK home does just that, with a dramatic tropical wallpaper that offsets a very different striped pattern on the stair carpeting. 

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2. Modern farmhouse

A dark, boring hallway in a 1950s Colorado home gets a dramatic makeover, complete with neutral gray batten board walls, updated hardware on the doors and lighting and white doors instead of the glossy wood tones that have come to look so outdated. 

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3. Shades of blue

We love hallway decor ideas that incorporate clever pops of color. This one, from Anne Chicheportiche’s home, comes together expertly with a hallway carpet that coordinates with a set of blue doors at the end of the hall, and a gallery of art that also includes various shades of blue.  

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4. Orange and blue

This clever hallway redo by @colourfulnumber12 gives a mid-century vibe to the space, with a circular mirror placed above a slim console table. A tiny table like this is one of our favorite hallway decor ideas, since it lends character and adds storage at the same time. 

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5. Expertly incorporated seating

A place to sit down and remove your shoes upon entering your home is a great idea, which is why a low-profile place to sit like the one shown here is a great hallway decor idea. This neutral-colored bench blends perfectly with this beige and black space. 

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6. Bold tiles

This homeowner took a potential eyesore in the form of a black heater, and made it part of a beautiful grand scheme by incorporating bold, black and white tiling and a black-rimmed circular mirror.  

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7. Modern and geometric

When it comes to hallway decor ideas, mirroring a shape seen elsewhere in the home is a great option. We love how this slim console table perfectly mirrors (both in shape and color) the rectangular door that sits just beyond it. Pretty cherry blossoms and visually interesting lighting bring this look together perfectly. 

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8. Make a statement with mirrors

Want to fake your way to a more spacious hallway? All you need is a reflective surface. “Adding a mirror at the end of a narrow hallway will make a typically dark space feel lighter and larger,” says Liana Thomson, an accessories product developer at home decor retailer EQ3. Take a cue from this suburban retreat by adding a small, circular mirror to your mix. This option makes a pretty, sculptural statement without overwhelming the rest of the space.

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9. Style with shiplap

Recreate the look of this modern Louisiana farmhouse in your home by covering your hall walls in shiplap. “Not only does shiplap make a space look more important and special, but it also adds durability,” says designer Michelle Gerson. “Adding shiplap to the walls is a cool way to make the hallway feel like an extension of the design of the house.” A practical, pretty, and space-efficient way to pack on the style? Chip and Joanna Gaines would definitely approve.

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10. Repeat your light fixtures

If you want to give a slim entry some pizazz, choose your light fixtures with care. “The addition of sconces provide repetition and visual interest while also setting the tone upon entering,” says designer Lauren Nelson. “Sconces offer ambient lighting, which is much more inviting than recessed cans (much like the effect of candles in the old days). ” A sconce can give your place plenty of personality. In this New York City rental, the stacked geometric fixture oozes of old school, Art Deco glamor and gives guests a hint of what decor is to come in the rest of the home.

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11. Pick out a pendant

We love the idea of playing around with lighting if you’re looking for hallway decor ideas. Speaking of lighting, you can always wow visitors by adding a single statement pendant to your foyer. In this charming English home, a rattan pendant lends the formal-looking hallway a cool, coastal edge.

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12. Add accessories

If you have a few extra hats and bags on hand, borrow some “style” from your closet by hanging a few pieces in your entry, as seen in this Orange County-based crib. Not only will this option add some texture to your walls, but you’ll also be less likely to leave without these key pieces as you head out the door!

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Create storage with a console

Just because entries are notoriously small doesn’t mean you can’t fit in some furniture. “I always use the hallway as a landing place,” says designer Sarah Wilson, owner of Chansaerae Designs. “Set up a table where you can unload as you come in.” A console table, like the one seen in this Barcelona home, offers some extra storage and keeps the space from feeling too sterile—that’s a win-win in my book.

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14. Keep your console clear

While a slim console table can amp up an entry, there’s always the risk that it’ll make your small space feel cluttered. Get the best of both worlds with a transparent table. “If you have a hallway that seems wide enough for a console table, opt for a thin, acrylic one,” says Alessandra Wood, interior design expert at Modsy, an e-design company. This will allow light to pass through and keep your hallway feeling open and accessible while still giving you a spot to drop keys. ” This Brooklyn Heights home takes this clear storage to the max by slipping a woven basket underneath the table.

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15. Get a gallery wall

One of the best hallway decor ideas we’ve come across? Turn your unassuming hall or entry into a museum-worthy masterpiece by creating a gallery wall. “I love when I see hallways used to display a full collection of art,” Wood shares. “This seemingly small space can house a ton of art and become a passageway for inspiration.” With art as far as the eye can see, Kate Beebe’s maximalist hall proves this point—and is an anything but boring way to set the tone when you enter her home.

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16. Round up some rugs

Fun, eye-catching rugs can make great hallway decor ideas. While a single runner will pack a punch, this New Orleans home utilizes a set of two vintage rugs for a unique look. The varying patterns offer visual interest, but the similar color palettes keep the look cohesive. Even if you don’t have a lot of room for furniture, you can certainly pull off a small rug.

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17. Prioritize pops of color

Sometimes a little bit of color is just what the design doctor ordered. “Painting the ceiling is a fun way to add dimension into a hallway,” says designer Ginny Macdonald. “It will draw the eye up and elongate the space.” Instead of using one shade, incorporate the hallway decor idea of  creating a cool, ombré effect with multiple hues as seen in this Barcelona space above. The result? A hallway you’ll actually want to stay in and look around—and not just pass through.

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18. Go to the dark side

Turns out painting with dark colors does have its perks—especially when decorating your entry or hall. “You could also paint the ceiling and the walls in a moody color and play with the fact that the hallway is dark,” Macdonald says. “Painting it white, especially if it has no natural light, could actually make it feel more gloomy, as the white has nothing to bounce off. Playing into the darkness will make it feel cozy.” In Lori LaMont and Monte Weiss’s Long Beach apartment, you can see this principle at play, where they embraced a deep blue wall color for their windowless hallway but punctuated that darkness with orange pendant lights and crisp, white trim.

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19. Finish it off with floating shelves

Looking for hallway decor ideas for stowing your mail or apartment keys? Add some wall storage to your hall. “Floating shelves can be a good option if you have a wider hallway that could use some much-needed depth and pizazz,” says designer Breegan Jane. “They can be functional without taking up any floor space.” Not only is this trick space-efficient, but this is one DIY project that can be done in an hour. Use Amber Guyton’s tiny bungalow above as your inspiration.

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20. Layer in a storage ladder

If the mere thought of drilling holes into your wall makes you nervous that you’ll lose your security deposit, lean a ladder-like shelving unit against your wall instead. Not only is the ladder in this Barcelona house tour equal parts pretty and practical, but it’s also from IKEA!

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21. Try tiles

Small space dwellers, take note! If you want to carve out an “entryway” from the rest of your home, fake its footprint by laying down some tiles. This Scandinavian sanctuary nails this idea with a fun patchwork of designs that stick to a cohesive color palette. Living in a rental? You can get the look with peel-and-stick tile decals or temporary vinyl tiles.

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22. Style out a shelfie

Have a hallway with charming nooks or niches? Put those built-ins to good use by creating a shelfie brimming with personality. With a cactus, colorful books, and a seriously impressive matchbook collection, we can’t help but smile whenever I look at this Scandi-inspired space.

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23. Fill it with foliage

Aspiring plant parents will find a lot to love about “Plant Doctor” Hilton Carter’s Baltimore abode. His 1,000-square-foot home features over 200 plants—including a hallway with a propagation wall. Go ahead and embrace your green thumb by copying this look.

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24. Try a tapestry

If you want to give your walls some love but aren’t ready to commit to a full gallery wall, add a few tapestries. I love the simple pair hanging in this Philadelphia pad. Not only can this trick give your walls some much-needed texture and visual interest, tapestries can also strike a balance between subtleness and statement if you select them carefully.

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Layer your ledge

The key to a design-savvy entry or hallway is making the most of the architecture you have. This Swedish space doesn’t have statement light fixtures or whimsical wallpaper, but the addition of a few plants and pottery pieces to the windowsill turns up the charm in an otherwise fairly quiet room.

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26. Embrace an accent wall

Adding an accent wall might be one of the oldest tricks in the design book; however, it’s still a solid way to spruce up your hallway or entryway. Convinced accent walls are played out? Check out the cool alternative from this Spanish home above. The stark contrast between the pink and black hues makes a big statement without the need for excess ornamentation.

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27. Make a makeup mecca

If you’re looking for hallway decor ideas that make the end of a slim hall feel less, well, abrupt, add a compact vanity table. In this pretty Philadelphia pad, a small table and faux fur stool give this otherwise sterile space a fun, cozy feel. Plus, this kind of setup can double as a desk when you work from home.

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28. Bring on the books

Looking for the best hallway decor ideas for bookworms? Add some square shelves to your entryway. The low-slung cubbies seen in this North Carolina home can hold a lot without making the space appear cluttered. You can always sub in some baskets and bins, too, if you want some covered storage.

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29. Dress up your door

The quickest and easiest way to spruce up your entry? Paint the inside of your front door a bold hue. When one couple used this trick in their New York City apartment, they ended up with an unapologetically stylish moment—whether they’re coming or going.

Design of a long corridor in an apartment with a photo, correction of space

Corridor… The room, it would seem, is secondary, unattractive, unproblematic in decoration, despite its not always successful layout. However, experts have their own opinion on this matter. In their vision, it is a kind of "facade" of the apartment, giving guests the first idea of ​​​​the housing and its inhabitants, so the design of a long corridor should be on top.

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Making its interior original is not at all easy, because you need to take into account a lot of nuances of this area of ​​living space and try to transform a dark, faceless space into something breathtakingly masterpiece. How? We'll talk about this below.

Features of the layout

“If you look at the photo of the design of a narrow long corridor in the apartment, it becomes obvious that it can be radically transformed during a banal cosmetic repair, that is, get off with a little blood”

Unfortunately, spacious and bright corridors are extremely rare in our apartments. Usually, too narrow a strip of space stretches between rooms, which seems impossible to use effectively. It is just as difficult to come up with ideas and solutions for the interior design of a long corridor. But this is only if you look at this part of the apartment as a disadvantage. Looking at this space from a different angle, you can immediately find at least a few options on how to make it beautiful and comfortable. nine0003

The design of a narrow long corridor

Surely the first thing that comes to mind is the idea of ​​redevelopment. And such a design of a long corridor in an apartment is possible, however, problems may arise with the implementation of the idea. Yes, and funds for the project will require decently. It will take a lot of time to repair the corridor. The process produces a lot of debris and dirt. If you look at the photo of the design of a narrow long corridor in an apartment, it becomes obvious that it can be radically transformed during a banal cosmetic repair, that is, get off with a little blood. You will need to start with logical zoning. Two parts should stand out in the room:

1. Input.

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In order for both zones to be recognizable in an indivisible space, materials of different textures or different colors should be used in their decoration.

Zoning the space of a long corridor

An example of the design of a long and narrow corridor

Part of the floor at the entrance is tiled. The material is easy to care for and makes it clear about the purpose of the place. Further, the tile will be replaced by a laminate covered with a wide carpet or covered with a large carpet. This will symbolize the beginning of the passage zone. nine0003

Walls are decorated in a similar spirit. For the entrance area, you can choose wallpaper with imitation of masonry, and continue the design with light textured wallpaper.

Corridor zoning with wall decoration

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Recommendations for the design of a long corridor in an apartment

or mirrored sliding doors”

Walls

These surfaces, in corridors devoid of natural light, should be decorated in neutral, light colors. Leading colors:

A light cold background will always win. Any of the above colors will perfectly cope with the corrective mission and present the space spacious and airy. Look at examples of a similar design of a long corridor in an apartment in the photo, maybe you will find an interesting idea there. nine0003

Light colors will perfectly cope with the corrective mission

When choosing a material for wall decoration, special attention should be paid to its wear resistance. Surfaces can be decorated with washable wallpaper, paint, decorative plaster, finishing stone. It will be easy to remove dust from any of these coatings. They withstand wet cleaning.

An interesting idea would be to solve the interior design of a long corridor using glass. They are given color after fixing to the wall. The material is resistant to solvent treatment, so if necessary, their appearance can be easily changed. nine0003

Liquid wallpaper is one of the designer innovations for finishing the corridor. They are able to hide all the defects on the wall surfaces.

Liquid wallpaper will hide wall defects

Thoughtful wall decor can also correct the visual perception of space. In the design of a long and narrow corridor, such a technique as fragmentation is used, when separate sections are highlighted on plain surfaces with decorative inserts. It can be textured wallpaper imitating masonry or stripes of abstract patterns. nine0003

Ceiling

It should always be lighter than the wall finish. If the ceilings in the apartment are too high, then the corridor runs the risk of turning into a kind of well. The problem needs to be tackled radically. The easiest way to do this is to assemble a false ceiling from drywall. Look at the photo of a narrow long corridor in the apartment, the design of which uses a multi-tiered structure. Complex shapes have weighed down the atmosphere in the room, so no matter how beautifully finished ceilings look like this, preference should still be given to simple shapes. nine0003

The ceiling should be lighter than the wall finish

Low ceilings will have the opposite effect. They will need to be visually raised. Their glossy finish and the presence of hidden lighting will help to do this.

Floor

This surface also contributes to the correction of space when designing a long corridor. Here it is necessary to abandon the standard parallel layout of finishing materials and give preference to diagonals.

Laying parquet or laminate at an angle will push the walls apart, and the room will seem more voluminous. However, this floor decor option has one drawback - the increased consumption of finishing, which is due to the large number of undercuts. nine0003

Laying the laminate on an angle will visually push the walls apart.

Regarding materials. The most budgetary, but at the same time practical solution, will be linoleum. In the design of a long and narrow corridor, it can be replaced by porcelain stoneware, laminate, but not parquet. It will react poorly to high loads and moisture, which will certainly be in the entrance area.

Add a self-leveling floor to the creative environment. Made in 3D, it will make a splash.

Lighting

The degree of natural light in the corridor is extremely low, and dark spaces will never look spacious and light. This means that you need to organize thoughtful artificial lighting. Working on the interior design of a long corridor in an apartment, specialists tend to install fixtures:

1.​ Along the entire ceiling surface.

2.​ In the ceiling wall segment.

3. Install them in the floor.

4. Equip furniture with lighting elements.

The space of the corridor should be well lit

You should not limit yourself to the organization of only upper light. In the corridor with him it will be completely uncomfortable, especially with low lamp power. Do not forget to correlate the dimensions of the lighting structures with the parameters of the corridor space. Avoid bulky options. nine0003

Features of the decor

Just an abundance of ideas and solutions for the design of a narrow long corridor in the apartment is shown by photos. Design fantasy is truly tireless! Some suggest using large-format paintings framed by backlight for wall decoration, others - wallpaper with a large print. But less pretentious solutions are the most popular. For example, walls decorated with decorative plaster with mosaic inserts.

Wall decoration with wallpaper with a large pattern

Particularly chic is the mirrored mosaic masonry with LED accent lighting. LED lighting in the design of a long corridor can be added to the mirrors. It will also create an interesting illusion.

Mirrors visually increase the space

It is very good if there are niches in the corridor. These planning elements are equipped with shelves, on which collections of figurines or cute little things are subsequently placed. Naturally, in order to make all this wealth available for viewing, soft LED lighting is also organized in the decorative zones. nine0003

Furniture

The main rule of furnishing a narrow space is not to overload it with furniture elements. Ideally, use built-in furniture for its furnishings, adapted to the features of the layout.

A good solution in the design of a long corridor in an apartment would be a closet, driven out to the entire height of the wall, in the design of which glass or mirrored sliding doors are provided. It will fulfill a dual mission: on the one hand, it will provide an opportunity to comfortably store things, on the other hand, it will expand and decorate the space. nine0003

Wardrobe driven to the full height of the wall

No room for wardrobes at all? Replace them with a narrow chest of drawers. For greater decorativeness, the space above its shelf should not be left empty. Arrange a photo gallery there or place a mirror. How interesting the design of the space in the long corridor of the apartment can be, look at the photo.

Narrow chest of drawers is optimal when there is a lack of space

A real interior highlight will be a bookshelf that stretches over the entire corridor. Light improvisation of the library will provide an opportunity to tell the guests of the house about their literary preferences in an unobtrusive way. nine0003

In the entrance area, you will need to equip a place for comfortable shoes. Usually they put a shoe shelf-bench or a comfortable pouffe.

Bookshelves for the entire length of the corridor

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Space correction techniques

You cannot do without them in the design of a long and narrow corridor. Good uniform lighting will help to make the room more spacious. The presence of dark corners will cause shadowed areas to fall out of view. The corridor will seem small, crushing with walls. nine0003

Stealing precious meters will be voluminous lampshades of lamps fixed on the walls or ceiling and overall furniture. Its capacity, as a storage system, must be compensated for by height and length. Look at the photo of a narrow long corridor in the apartment, the design of which involved mezzanines. Perhaps you will like this solution.

Good uniform lighting is recommended for a long corridor

The background finish of the corridor space should be made light, avoiding wallpaper with a striped print. nine0003

If possible, interior doorways are replaced with arches or equipped with sliding doors.

Make the background finish of the corridor bright

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Interior design of a long corridor: ideas and solutions

The narrow space of the corridor is just the place where you can experience the uniqueness of your own thinking and prove yourself as a creative designer. Here there is a chance to implement the most daring decisions, including those involving the use of stylish paraphernalia and all kinds of decorations. Naturally, the main emphasis in the design of the room, as many photos of the design of a long corridor in the apartment demonstrate, is on modern styles, but is it just a wedge of light on them? Consider the most popular interior solutions. nine0003

Hi-tech

The direction belongs to modern architectural styles and focuses on the use of high technology in interior decoration. The style is recognizable by a number of features.

1. Non-standard organization of lighting. The priority is recessed lamps that equip walls and furnishings, as well as unusual chandelier designs.

Hi-tech Custom Lighting

2. Discreet color palette and contrasting finishes. The background design of the long corridor is done in total white, black and metallic gray colors. The dimly lit space is saved from gloom by the original decor, which is added by clear lines in contrasting shades. It can be not only a geometric wall painting, but also a set of thematic paintings, for example. nine0003

High-tech contrasting finish

3. Minimalist furnishings. Items are selected according to the general stylistic decision and can have both smooth and well-defined forms, but without finishing and decorative ornaments.

4. Finishing materials. All ideas and solutions in the interior design of a long corridor are embodied with the help of glass, metal and plastic. The brilliance of their surfaces, with the right modeling of space, will give the effect of its visual expansion. nine0003

Minimalist furniture

Art Deco

This original mix of modern and neoclassicism is positioned as eclecticism and is recognizable by:

1. The audacity of geometric solutions. The most impressive are the zigzag ornaments that appear in the decor of the walls or when laying the floors.

2. Cyclic pattern. In the design of a narrow and long corridor in the apartment, everything obeys the main motive. If this is, for example, the smoothness of lines, then it should appear in patterns, and in the form of furniture and accessories. nine0003

3. Futurism. The most extravagant design ideas are realized in art deco. The emphasis is on ethnic and animalistic themes.

Design of a long hallway in Art Deco style

Empire style

Elegant and richly decorated interior. In the modern interpretation, of course, it is not so pompous, although it still pleases with the unusual decor. If you look at how a narrow long corridor in the Empire design looks like in the photo, then rich stucco, luxury chandeliers, huge mirrors and artsy candelabra will catch your eye. For the background design, rich burgundy and emerald shades are taken, over which gilding and silver are launched. nine0003


Elegant interior in the Empire style

Modern

A unique style that allows you to create exclusive interiors. Its leitmotif is an absolute rejection of the standard geometric shapes and symmetry of lines. This allows you to implement any ideas and solutions in the design of a long and narrow corridor in the apartment. Even the walls can appear in an unusual form. They change shape. Once smooth surfaces become concave or convex.

Modern style allows you to realize any ideas

To achieve the complete illusion of curved space, the walls are decorated with drawings or photographs in abstract frames.

The doorways will also have to be wave-shaped. As a result, the impression of a dynamically moving interior in space will be created.

Pop Art

Interiors with a storm of emotions and a riot of colors - the choice of young people who gravitate toward creativity. The main design features of the long corridor are as follows.

Vibrant pop art long hallway design

The global surfaces are designed in soothing colors and serve as a backdrop to host design fantasies. The motto of pop art: the brighter, the better - is realized with the help of a variety of decor. Thematic posters can be taken as decorative accessories, attracting with the strangeness of the plot of the photograph or the defiant context of the wall inscriptions.

Kitsch

The style is sharp, bold, intriguing originality. Photos of the design of such a long corridor in the apartment cause conflicting reactions. For some, kitsch seems flashy bad taste, while others, on the contrary, are delighted with its decisions. In any case, the interior in trendy style does not leave you indifferent. nine0003

In essence, kitsch is a hell of a cocktail of styles and colors, generously seasoned with accessories. Moreover, such a mix is ​​far from always harmonious, but this is the beauty of the direction. It does not limit the creator's imagination in any way.

Trendy kitsch style will not leave anyone indifferent

Finishing materials? Yes, whatever you find! See how they represent the design of a narrow long corridor in the photo apartment. You see, you can decorate the walls with scraps of old photographs or newspaper sheets, use vinyl discs for the role of ceiling lamps, and build a coffee table from an old TV. In general, choose what impresses you in spirit and aesthetics and go! nine0003

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Conclusion

Proper, well-thought-out design of a long corridor will turn its main disadvantage - narrow space - into an advantage and make the room almost the main advantage of the apartment, pleasing with the attractiveness of the interior.

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75 Best Space Saving Solutions

The first place anyone enters a home is the entryway. It is important that the room is distinguished by harmony and practicality. Features of the room do not always allow you to realize your ideas. But you can pick up the current design of a long corridor to emphasize the pros and hide the flaws.

The corridor is the first room that guests enter when they enter the house. It is from him that the impression of the owners of the dwelling begins

Contents

  • 1 Designing a narrow and long corridor in an apartment
  • 2 Choosing a color solution for a narrow and long room
  • 3 Choosing furniture design for a long and narrow room
  • 4 Suitable materials for wall decoration
  • 5 Wall decoration - increasing space
  • 6 Color selection for the interior of a narrow corridor
  • 7 Ceiling decoration in a narrow corridor
  • 8 Lighting for a narrow and long corridor
  • 9Floor in a narrow hallway
  • 10 Hallways for narrow hallways
  • 11 Making the space bigger with the design of a long hallway
  • 12 Playing with visual perception
  • 13 Video: fresh design ideas for a long hallway
  • 14 Photos: 50 ready-made solutions corridor
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Design of a narrow and long corridor in the apartment

The key task in this situation is to transform the existing tunnel into a place of convenience and functionality. The design of a long corridor depends on the end result that the owners of the house want to get. There are many factors to consider, including the presence of pets. This will help you choose the right finishing materials. If there is a cat, then wallpapering the lower part of the walls should not be. nine0003

The design of the corridor should be in harmony with the design of the rest of the rooms. Interiors can be visually unified through common motifs, such as stripes in furniture upholstery and on walls

Certain techniques will help transform the hallway for the better:

  1. Competent organization of lighting.
  2. The predominance of light colors and a glossy surface. Additionally, they introduce a combination of plaster and wallpaper, masonry.
  3. Use of built-in furniture models. nine0052
  4. Creating a visual enlargement of the entrance area.
  5. Decorate with accessories, including pictures and photo frames.

The last technique allows you to effectively change the perception of a long territory, occupying a minimum of volume.

See alsoFeatures of designing a hallway in the Scandinavian style

Choice of colors for a narrow and long room

It is recommended to give preference to light colors, but to refrain from white. It quickly and easily gets dirty, therefore it is not suitable for a room of this purpose. Neutral shades are preferred, including cream and beige. nine0003

Corridor interior in neutral tones in light shades

White suitable for ceiling. You can choose a combination of several colors on the wall for a long territory. Contrast will do, but it is preferable to choose slightly lighter and darker tones from the same palette. For horizontal separation of the wall, a molding is introduced. The upper part is made out in a lighter tone. Choose a molding with a width of about 8-10 cm.

Doors and plinth are made in the same range. Furniture can also have a similar color. This will allow the space to become whole and complete. nine0003

See alsoHow to start transforming and decorating the hallway

Choosing furniture design for a long and narrow room

In the design of a long corridor, it is important to correctly select furniture items. Add maximum functionality. The choice is influenced by the layout and territory of the hallway. If there are enough meters, you should install a built-in wardrobe. Its advantage will be mirrored doors. This will visually improve the perception of the room.

Built-in wardrobe with mirrored doors to visually enlarge a narrow space

Tip. To increase practicality, it is worth using the corners as much as possible. Suitable special shelves and shoe cabinets.

Light compact furniture saves usable space

An interesting idea - a built-in niche for outerwear with a convenient bench for changing shoes

To conveniently place small accessories, purchase hanging organizers. Visually achieving space helps getting rid of interior doors, and replacing them with a semicircular arch. nine0003

To increase the breadth, a mirror is hung on one wall, and a lamp is placed on the opposite side. If the corridor is very narrow, wall accessories should be kept to a minimum so as not to interfere with comfortable movement.

Dimensions of furniture must be selected so that there is a passage width of at least 80 cm

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

Suitable materials for wall decoration

Cladding requires careful selection to create an attractive and practical interior. It is recommended to take into account the features of the room. The selected materials must comfortably withstand the effects of a humid environment and temperature changes. Ease of care should be one of the key selection criteria. The entrance hall is characterized by a high level of pollution, because dirt and moisture from rain are brought into the house along with shoes and outerwear.

Original interior of a narrow corridor with practical wall coverings and bright accents in the form of yellow doors

It is recommended to avoid drywall and special panels. Such an option will take away space, which is already small. It is better to dwell on various types of wallpaper, including liquid, vinyl, textured or in the manner of glass. Suitable Venetian plaster.

In addition to facing, it is important to choose the right pattern. Exclude stripes located vertically or horizontally, large pattern. These options contribute to the visual narrowing of space. Stop at an abstraction that is chaotic. nine0003

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Wall decoration - increase the space

To level the surface, use special liquid products, not drywall, so as not to take centimeters. Wallpaper for painting allows you to regularly update the interior of the hallway, repainting the surface in a new color. Defects are often observed in the corridor, including scratches and stains. Abstraction will help to hide such a flaw.

Contrasting light wallpaper for painting will expand the room

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Choice of color in the interior of a narrow corridor

The design of a long narrow corridor requires a competent selection of a color palette. The light spectrum is suitable. It visually adds freshness and airiness to the room. The basis can be a delicate pastel range, including beige, blue, sand tones. For the ceiling, traditionally, most choose a white shade.

Simple decoration in light colors - a universal solution for a small hallway

Contrasting combinations are allowed, but require moderation

Many hallways lack natural light, making it difficult to find the perfect style. Therefore, white and its tones will prevail. But it’s not worth making the hallway completely snow-white. It looks boring and is impractical. Even when decorating the ceiling surface and walls with a single range, it is necessary that they differ by a couple of shades. The upper part of the room is lighter.

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Ceiling decoration in a narrow corridor

For the correct design of the ceiling, it is necessary to follow some design tips:

  1. Use a stretch fabric with a glossy fabric with a reflective effect.
  2. The ceiling and floor must have the same color palette.
  3. You can realize the design of several levels. The main part should be in the center. Not implemented with low ceilings when constructing a suspended product. nine0052
  4. Ceiling pendants are introduced into the levels, hiding them from view.

Additional lights around the ceiling for comfortable lighting

Tension fabric can be in several levels. This will level the surface and visually add latitude. Lightweight design does not weigh down the room. LED pendants in combination with a glossy finish add volume to the room.

White ceiling with niche lights will add volume to the corridor

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Lighting of a narrow and long corridor

Light plays a huge role in the arrangement of the corridor. The perception of the room depends on the correct organization. The entrance hall is distinguished by the lack of natural light. To optically enlarge the space, bright light should be used.

Comfortable illumination of a blind corridor is achieved by combining different light sources

Do not use daylight fluorescent lamps. They break the color reproduction of the interior and contribute to the transformation of shades, which negatively affects the perception of the overall gamut of the room. Many modern designers recommend installing halogens. They have the closest to daylight. nine0003

Illumination of built-in wardrobe shelves together with white walls will make the corridor bright and stylish

In order for lighting to bring only a positive effect, you need to follow some tips:

  1. Avoid hanging chandeliers.
  2. Introduction of the principle of combined lighting.

Spotlight adds space to the area in combination with wall lamps. The latter should be compact so as not to steal width from space. You can organize the illumination of the mirror, shelves, to optically push the walls apart. If the ceiling is glossy, then the fixtures are placed at floor level, which will allow them to be reflected in the canvas and create the illusion of dual lighting. nine0003

Wall lamps also act as decorative elements

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Floor in a narrow corridor

To get rid of the feeling of tightness, you should design the ceiling and floor in one palette. First you need to decide on the lining. Due to the high cross-country ability, it is necessary that the material be wear-resistant, durable, and practical. Suitable linoleum, tile, parquet or laminate. These coatings are of good quality, long service life and easy maintenance. nine0003

Bright tiles at the front door will dilute the monotonous interior and will be very convenient for cleaning

Laminate should be laid perpendicular to the walls to allow them to expand. Diagonal masonry also contributes to the visual expansion of the territory.

It is recommended to follow useful tips when applying:

  • By choosing tiles as a covering, you can continue laying them in the kitchen and bathroom.
  • When cladding with parquet or planks, the masonry style must be maintained in the rest of the apartment. nine0052
  • Glossy finish tiles excluded. It is suitable for expanding the boundaries, but entering after the rain, it will be impossible to move due to slipping.

Floor covering can be used for hallway zoning

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Hallways for narrow corridors

In crowded conditions, the amount of furniture will be limited, and it will be placed along one wall. It is better to purchase a built-in model with compartment doors. This will allow you not to take up extra space when opening the cabinet. You can find a suitable model in the store or make to order. In the latter case, the features of the room are taken into account, and the furniture takes into account individual parameters. The chosen model must be functional and practical. nine0003

Built-in wardrobe with a mirror on the door

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We make the room more spacious by working on the design of a long corridor

Some decide to redevelop to increase the usable area. But this is redundant. Expanding the corridor and demolishing the wall automatically reduces the area of ​​the adjacent room. Therefore, it is better to use special techniques to increase the effectiveness of the design.

Dark doors against the background of light walls help visually increase the space

Creating special illusions with the help of colors will correct some of the shortcomings of the hallway. The interior of the whole house should be in harmony with the corridor. A minimum of dark tones will allow you not to visually make the room even smaller.

There should be no unnecessary things in a small hallway

Each detail should work to visually increase the space, and also perform a specific function

In addition to flowers, mirrors are actively used to improve the perception of the corridor. The most common techniques are shown in the table:

Receptions Description
Mirror finish Allows you to create a visual perspective. It is important to comply with the measures and not overdo it with realism. This can cause minor injuries when hitting a wall.
Mirror window The mirror is framed with a special figured frame, which, in addition to increasing the space, becomes a good design addition.
Mirror door It is necessary to insert a mirror product into the door frame. The illusion of increasing borders is created.

A mirror on an end wall or cabinet will add spaciousness to the entryway

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