Hall entrance design
42 Entryway Ideas for a Fantastic First Impression
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An elegant foyer introduces your home’s personality and welcomes your guests—these AD-approved entryway ideas are guaranteed to make a stylish first impression
By Mitchell Owens and Rachel Davies
Photo: Oberto Gili
Consider the entrance hall your opportunity to sweep guests off their feet. There’s no shortage of entryway ideas; whether visitors are welcomed into a soaring space crowned with a sparkling chandelier, or a cozy foyer with warm wood floors and a bouquet of blooms, the entryway sets the tone for the rest of your home. This transitory spot is the perfect place to showcase a sleek console table and statement mirror, a bold painting or sculpture, or an ornately tiled floor with a vibrant color palette.
If you’re looking for entryway decor ideas, why not take a cue from some of the most stunning entrances featured in the AD archives to ensure that the foyer of your home is as spectacular as the rooms that follow? You know what they say: You rarely get a second chance to make a good first impression.
Photo: Oberto Gili
Define Your Color Palette
In the entrance hall of this Minneapolis mansion, designer Michael S. Smith employed a painting by Jacob Kassay, Qing-dynasty vessels, and a tabletop sculpture by Anish Kapoor; the custom-painted fretwork pattern over the dining room doorway is by Gracie.
Photo: Pieter Estersohn
Encourage Lingering
Interior designer Nancy Morton enclosed the loggia of her 1940 house in Boca Grande, Florida to create an entrance hall that doubles as a casual living room, furnished with welcoming seating areas.
Photo: Joshua McHugh
Create an Art Gallery
At Obercreek, the Hudson River Valley farm of investor Alex Reese and his wife, architect Alison Spear, the stone-floored entrance hall is lined with family portraits, hung frame to frame on the pale gray walls.
Heirloom Windsor chairs flank the front door, and the 19th-century settees are upholstered in a flame stitch by Scalamandré.
Photo: Laura Resen
Draw the Eye In
In a stylish Hamptons home devised by Deborah Berke and decorated by Thomas O’Brien, the latter’s pendant lights from Aero join an Alexandre Noll sculpture (far end) and a Donald Baechler painting (right) in the long entrance hall; an Alexander Calder lithograph is mounted at the bottom of the staircase.
Photo: Steven Klein
Simplify Your Color Palette
In the entrance hall of Steven Klein’s home in Bridgehampton, New York, a striking image that he photographed of Brad Pitt pops against the space’s black, white, and brown palette. Horizontal boards amplify the room’s length and the peaked ceiling lends height and drama.
Photo: Pieter Estersohn
Embrace Multipurpose
A custom-made table anchors a New York City apartment entrance hall that decorator Vicente Wolf conceived as a mini-gallery, with works by Richard Prince, Brice Marden, Eric Fischl, and Thomas Houseago.
The large space could easily house a splendid cocktail party, since the long table could serve as a bar, if necessary.
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Photo: Simon Watson
Honor Your Heritage
Placing family heirlooms front and center in a home can serve as an immediate conversation starter with guests. The 13th-century entrance hall inside this Irish castle was remodeled in the 1830s after a fire; the 17th-century Brussels tapestries came into the family in 1935.
Photo: Richard Powers
Refresh Guests with Light and Bright Walls
Thanks to bright white walls and shimmering silver flooring, the art pieces really pop in the entrance hall of this home designed by Charles Zana for a couple with a blue-chip contemporary-art collection. A deep red Anish Kapoor sculpture greets visitors, while a text painting by Richard Prince hangs opposite a dramatic glass-bead sculpture by Jean-Michel Othoniel.
Offer Ample Seating
The travertine-tiled entrance gallery of Donny Deutsch's Manhattan townhouse is anchored by bespoke Ingrao Inc.
sofas, both upholstered in a Perennials bouclé.
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Photo: Roger Davies
Hang a Sculptural Light Fixture
A sunburst of marble and onyx paves the entrance of a Bel Air, California, mansion renovated by Tichenor & Thorp Architects and interior designer Kelly Wearstler. Beneath the spiky Jean de Merry ceiling fixture, a Pedro Friedeberg table rises like a golden fountain.
Add Dimension
At designer Ralph Lauren’s residence in Bedford, New York, a 19th-century Dutch chandelier presides over the entrance hall. Faux moose head wall mounts and a tall vase add additional dimension to the space, immediately drawing the eye in.
Photo: Pieter Estersohn
Maximize Natural Light
There's nothing worse than stepping inside and feeling like your surroundings have become distinctly more dull. The entrance hall of interior designer Ray Booth’s Nashville, Tennessee, home is backed by near floor to ceiling windows, creating a sense of breeziness and fostering a connection with the property’s exterior.
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Photo: Oberto Gili
Add a Center Table
In the baronial entry hall of Tommy Hilfiger's Connecticut estate, an antique iron chandelier hangs over an 1840s Gothic Revival library entry table and Martyn Lawrence Bullard–designed stools, which are dressed in a Robert Kime print with a Samuel & Sons fringe trim.
Photo: Pieter Estersohn
Try Out A Daybed
At a Southampton home renovated by interior designer David Netto and architect David Hottenroth, a rush basket from Mecox sits beside the door in the entry hall, which is crowned by a Charles Edwards pendant light. A Poul Kjærholm daybed stretches out in front of the fireplace, and the midcentury French shell sconces are from JF Chen.
Photo: Luke White
Play with Paint
At Victoria and Vassily V. Sidorov’s country house near Moscow, designer Gabhan O’Keeffe painted the entrance hall to resemble padded white leather.
The black-walnut table’s wasp-waist silhouette keeps sight lines open, and the stone floor features a radiant inlaid pattern of limestone and silver mosaic tiles.
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Photo: Douglas Friedman
Bring in Nature
Even in a New York City apartment, Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent manage to create a home that feels connected to nature. Earth toned flooring, artwork, and furniture—French limestone floor, a Matt Connors painting, and a 19th-century French pedestal table specifically—create a sharp contrast from the grittiness of the city the moment they step through the door.
Photo: Derry Moore
Utilize Every Inch
Interior designer Tino Zervudachi’s black-and-white Paris entrance hall puts every inch of space to use—including the area underneath the sweeping staircase. The space is often used for dinner parties, thanks to those eye-popping red-leather-clad 19th-century chairs.
Photo: William Waldron
Embrace Natural Finishes
The light-flooded foyer of this Long Island beachfront home by architect Thomas Kligerman and decorator Elissa Cullman welcomes with its warm, neutral palette and natural finishes; the bespoke door hardware is by the Nanz Co., and the steps are made of reclaimed oak.
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Photo: Eric Piasecki
Choose a Durable Rug
Boasting spectacular views, the entrance hall of a Lake Placid, New York, home by architect Gil Schafer includes a 19th-century gilt-frame mirror from Sutter Antiques, a mahogany trolley from John Rosselli Antiques, and George III side chairs with seats covered in a Bennison floral.
Photo: Douglas Friedman
Try a Graphic Floor
Black-and-white floor tiles by Clé provide a graphic welcome at the Manhattan duplex apartment of Naomi Watts; the interiors were designed by the firm Ashe + Leandro.
The entrance hall's pendant light is by Ralph Lauren Home, the 19th-century shell-back chairs are from KRB, and the painting in the stairway is by Harland Miller.Photo: Joshua McHugh
Try Playful Plasterwork
Imaginative plasterwork pops on the ceiling in the foyer of this Manhattan apartment, renovated by architects Peter Shelton and Lee F. Mindel. The plasterwork ceiling and picture lights were designed by the duo’s firm, Shelton, Mindel & Assoc.
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Photo: William Waldron
Keep Things Open
The foyer of Brooke Shields’s New York City townhouse, decorated by David Flint Wood, is furnished with an 1860s Chinese desk adorned with decorative blue-and-white vessels. Open doorways and an uncluttered hallway create a sense of openness even in a closed floor plan.
Hang A Mirror
In the entry of talent manager Scooter Braun’s idyllic retreat in the California countryside, vintage mirrors hang above a Louis XV commode.
Try A Floating Shelf
A floating shelf has a lot to offer: it takes up a smaller footprint, allows for more storage space on the ground than a console table would, and adds some serious visual appeal, too. In the entrance hall of Jimmie Johnson's home in New York City, a FontanaArte mirror hangs over a Wendell Castle shelf.
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Photo: Eric Piasecki
Mix Styles and Periods
In the entrance hall of this New York apartment by Steven Gambrel, a late-19th-century mirror from O’Sullivan Antiques is mounted above a circa-1920 Art Deco console from Florian Papp and a pair of vintage Axel Einar Hjorth stools from H. M. Luther; beneath the Takashi Murakami painting is a ’30s Art Deco bench from Karl Kemp Antiques.
Photo: Simon Upton
Highlight Architectural Elements
Accented with a 19th-century-style bronze knocker, the front door of a Marrakech home designed by Ahmad Sardar-Afkhami opens onto the entrance hall, which is furnished with an antique Syrian bridal chest and matching mirror, both inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
Photo: William Waldron
Choose Furniture with Storage
The New York apartment of Will Ferrell and his wife, auctioneer Viveca Paulin-Ferrell, was renovated by architect Richard Perry and decorated by Shawn Henderson Interior Design. Scandinavian ceramics from the End of History rest on a vintage Dunbar cabinet from Wyeth in the entrance hall; the FontanaArte mirror dates from 1960.
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Photo: Nelson Hancock
Embrace Bric-A-Brac
At a Nantucket retreat designed by Markham Roberts, symmetry rules in the entrance hall, where a pair of Delft-vase lamps and objets d’art sit on an antique table from John Rosselli antiques.
Photo: Pieter Estersohn
Consider the Door
You might be inclined to take your front door for granted when it comes to your entryway design, but with a simple coat of paint, watch your space be reborn. In this reimagined Manhattan brownstone, designers Peter Pennoyer and Jeffrey Bilhuber opted for a bright blue paint.
Photo: David Marlow
Go Full Farmhouse
Especially if your entryway serves as a quasi-mud room, a farmhouse entryway is the way to go. The traditional style is celebrated for its laidback charm and utilitarian approach, and these are exactly the traits that make it a wonderful fit for an entryway, as seen inside this Karin Blake space.
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Photo: Joshua McHugh
Embrace Petiteness
Even in a small entryway, you can still have plenty of fun. This Robert Couturier-designed New York apartment features a notably slim French Art Deco console from Bernd Goeckler Antiques, a FontanaArte mirror from Galerie Van den Akker and a Cindy Sherman photograph. The wall art is a drawing by Robert Longo.
Photo: Scott Frances
Add Open Shelves
Entryway storage is of the utmost importance. Whether you need more space to store odds and ends, or you just want more room for displaying your favorite knick knacks, open shelving is a perfect way to do so without minimizing visual interest in a space by closing things off.
This modernist home’s Charlotte Perriand wall cabinet is particularly stylish.Photo: Francois Dischinger
Make It Tented
Tenting a room always adds to the fun, and this Miles Redd-designed tented vestibule is no exception. The space feels almost feels fantastical, with a curtain-like console table mounted at left.
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Photo: Marina Faust
Go Unconventional
Depending on the fixture, overhead lighting can create a less than welcoming vibe in a space. Adding a table lamp offers a cozier light source and with the right lamp selection, a lovely decor object even when the lamp isn’t switched on. In antiques dealer and interior designer Jean-Paul Beaujard’s own home, a mirrored lamp does just that.
Photo: Tim Beddow
Bring in the Patterns
In this English home by designer Adele McGann, patterns reign supreme. Striped wallpaper, patterned upholstery on the chairs, and an area rug all offer a rich backdrop to the beautiful entryway.
Photo: Pieter Estersohn
Add Stools
In this Aspen ski home designed by Alexandra and Michael Misczynski of the Los Angeles–based design firm Atelier AM, stools add a place to comfortably take off clunky ski boots in the entryway. If storage space is limited in your entryway, opt for stools with hidden storage to covertly stow tote bags, scarves, and the like.
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Photo: Erhard Pfeiffer
Add A Divider
In this Hollywood Hills home reimagined by designer Jim Walrod, a divider adds a soft separation between the entryway and the rest of the living space. The divider matches the ceiling’s wood paneling and acts as an accent wall.
Photo: Fernando Marroquin
Go Bold with Color
Deep purple lacquer paint anchors the entryway of this Mexico City apartment by design duo Astrid and Eddy Sykes of multidisciplinary design firm WrinkleMX. Even the furnishings are vividly colored, with a bright pink rug and aqua velvet armchair announcing the home as a unique space from the moment guests step inside.
Photo: Miguel Flores-Vianna
Roll Out the Area Rug
Area rugs are the perfect tool for unifying a space big or small. In this Hudson Valley home decorated by Rita Konig, a colorful yet grounded area rug by Robert Stephenson creates a sense of harmony.
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Photo: Douglas Friedman
Bring on the Books
Oftentimes the best design ideas are the simplest. Built-in shelving and loads of books can add a colorful, homey energy to an entryway. Just take the Kate Lester-designed home of Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle for example. To balance the space, a gallery wall appears at right.
Photo: Gordon Beall
Wow with Wallpaper
No matter what style of entryway furniture you choose, adding wallpaper is the most impactful way to give a space a makeover. In this space by Carleton Varney, a bold green print outdoes even the elegant sweeping staircase.
Photo: Johansen Krause
Add Mirrored Walls
It’s no secret that mirrored walls can be a life saver in a small space and entryways are no exception.
Mirrors grace the ceilings and walls for a cocoon of reflection in this entryway by Timothy Corrigan.
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“It is easy to forget that an entrance hall is a room,” says decorating maestro Rita Konig. “It often receives corridor status, but it is, in fact, an important space. As the place for arrivals and departures, it sets the tone for the rest of the house, so it needs to be welcoming.” For this reason, pay as much attention to the stuff in a hallway as you would in any other room, and don’t use it as dumping ground for furniture or art that has no home elsewhere.
Just because you’re moving through a space regularly to get to another room where you might spend longer, that doesn’t make it less important – if anything, it makes it more important. The hallway is nearly always the part of a house that you and your guests will encounter first, so make sure it leaves an impression, perhaps by hanging a statement piece of art in it or by introducing an unusual colour.
Hallway ideas: decoration
Since hallways, especially in city houses, tend to be narrow, the walls are an important feature. Opt for a warm paint colour, some elegant wall panelling, or a patterned wallpaper to lend the space character. Also consider adding wall lights, for a gentler glow than an overhead light. This is a great place to display art. We’ve seen some brilliant examples of statement pieces taking up practically an entire wall, but gallery walls are also a great option in a hallway, perhaps displaying a collection of photographs or botanical prints.
“Traffic is a consideration when you are decorating,” notes Rita. “The floor, for example, has to be practical while remaining in keeping with the style of the house.” We love a flagstone hallway, or the traditional tiles you can still find in Victorian houses, but sisal or jute can also be a great, hardwearing option for this space.
Don’t forget to take into account the other rooms you can see from a hallway – if you have easy views into lots of rooms or one particular room, try to keep the colours of the walls tonal, and think about positioning hallway mirrors to allow unexpected glimpses throughout the house.
Pocket or sliding doors can also work well for the rooms that lead off a hallway, especially if it is a dark or narrow space, allowing the doors to be open most of the time, letting light flood in.
Hallway ideas: furniture
“The furniture here should be good,” continues Rita. If you have enough space, consider a hall table, either a console table that can provide a space for keys, post, along with flowers, lamps and decorative objects, or something a bit grander to go in the centre of the hallway if you have a larger space. “The hall table can be quite magnificent – just as it is in many of Robert Kime’s projects, and in William Yeoward and Colin Orchard’s house in Gloucestershire.” A bench or pair of chairs can also be a great feature, allowing people to perch and take off their shoes, or providing a place to wait as you prepare to leave the house.
Hallway ideas: storage
Finally, hallway storage is absolutely key if you want to maintain tidiness. Hallways are always prone to get cluttered up with shoes, bags, umbrellas, coats and other paraphernalia.
A bench with storage built in underneath can be a great option, while wall-mounted storage or a simple row of hooks can work well in super small spaces. If you have a bit more room, a coat rack, wardrobe or built-in joinery can look rather distinguished.
photos of the interior, ideas for design, decoration, selection of furniture, lighting, style of the hall in the cottage
No wonder the room behind the front door was called the front door in the old days. It was it that was the first informative space, providing the first impression of the whole house and its decoration.
What is a hall in a private house
The main functions of the hall are a meeting and waiting place, a dressing room, a relaxation area and borders to other functional rooms of a country private house or cottage.
Among the popular design solutions for decorating the hallway are mirrors and framed paintings, elegant stained-glass windows, multi-level chandeliers, stylized columns, multi-level ceilings with built-in sources of artificial light, LED lighting around the perimeter of the ceiling, lamps, pilasters, bas-reliefs, stucco, mosaics, dressing room with stylized hangers, ceramic tiles, marble floors, textured plaster.
Harmony is obtained in a natural combination of finishes, decor and furnishings. No less important is the design concept, successfully embodied in the interior
General principles of planning and decoration of the entrance hall
The hall must correspond to the general stylistic decision of a private house, but with its own memorable originality. At the same time, it differs from other rooms in the strength of the materials used in the decoration, spaciousness, ergonomics and functionality.
The layout assumes to take into account the geometry of the room:
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A long narrow corridor from the front door prompts the creation of two semantic zones: the entrance hall itself and the hall segment. Zoning is done by changing the level of the floor and ceiling, furniture, partitions, light, color and finishing material.
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A wide spacious hall is also zoned with furniture and artificial lighting, but gives more room for maneuver.
This is true when meeting a large number of guests. With this option, additional zones are provided: recreation (with tables, armchairs, chairs), wardrobe (with hangers and cabinets for outerwear), hookah room (with an exhaust hood for ventilation).
The spacious hall allows you to use bright, rich tones and shades in the decoration and color scheme of the furniture. It "requires" the doors that are in the visibility zone to be made in a single style and design solution. Finishing materials are selected wear-resistant and high quality.
The design of a small hall invites attention to the following recommendations of experts:
- use only necessary furniture in the planning;
- built-in cabinets and shelves, compartment structures will help you "not lose" space;
- glass doors to adjacent rooms, arched structures, stained-glass windows with illumination, false windows, mirrors – allow not to visually narrow the spatial perception;
- bulky furniture will be replaced by hangers, bedside tables, shelves, racks, stands;
- The lack of natural light will be replaced by thoughtful and meticulous lighting.
In the photo: zoning of the hallway and hall
In the photo: recreation area
In the photo: zoning flooring
In the photo: luxury hall in a private house
Walls are preferably finished with wear-resistant materials. Suitable durable vinyl wallpaper and plaster: decorative or paintable. The second option is more budgetary, allowing you to change the color at any time.
A more expensive way is to finish with facing stone. More economical artificial analogue. This cladding lasts a long time, looks stylish and rich. The two-level version of the wall decoration involves the use of specially processed wood, plastic, and durable glass panels in the lower part, which are not afraid of dampness and increased loads inherent in all hallways.
The color scheme favors light pastel colors that bring harmony and comfort to the home. Cool colors will help visually enlarge the space.
As a rule, no more than three shades are used in the decoration, so as not to overload the visual perception of the hall.
Floor is often given away for durable ceramic tiles: inexpensive and effective. Use of wear-resistant laminate is possible. It is democratic in price, presented in various colors and textures that imitate natural wood. Natural parquet is expensive, but it looks worthy for its money. Art parquet is even more expensive and more beautiful. It is ideal for spacious hallways of private houses in a classic style. Marble or granite looks no less impressive. It will become an adornment of Art Nouveau style with its unique elegance.
Combined flooring is used when they want to zone the space: at the entrance, a durable material is used by the Sami, then any other, taking into account the design of the nearest rooms.
Ceiling choose multi-level in white - suspended or stretch. It makes it possible to use a built-in light source, achieve effective space zoning with lighting, and refuse to use chandeliers.
Stucco molding on the ceiling is suitable for a classic style. It is made both from gypsum and from a more modern material - polyurethane. Stained-glass windows with illumination on the ceiling surface are inherent in Art Nouveau. Beams in the design of the ceiling emphasize the rustic style: Provence, country, shabby chic. They can be both natural wood and imitation material.
Lighting
The hallway often lacks natural light. If it is still there, evening and night time requires additional artificial light. In the large hall, a multi-level chandelier with an abundance of shades looks beautiful. In a small hallway, recessed light sources, sconces, wall lamps or floor lamps in the corners are enough. The LED strip looks beautiful, which can change the brightness and color with the remote control. Mirrors and glossy surfaces, reflecting light, make the room brighter.
Furniture
Furnishing the hallway is an important and crucial moment, completing the repair, bringing the decoration and decoration of the room closer.
The main interior items are hangers, shoe racks, cabinets, pouffes, chairs, chests of drawers, bedside tables, shelves.
Wardrobe is an ideal place to store seasonal items in a small hallway. Mirror doors will help to cope with the task of visually increasing the space. The picture, family photos opposite will increase the optical effect a little more.
To save space, open hangers and a shoe rack are provided. Seating is organized next to it with the help of poufs or chairs, depending on the freedom of space.
For a spacious hallway, you can provide a seating area with armchairs and a coffee table. And even a spacious dressing room behind an elegant door!
Mirrors
An entrance hall without a mirror is like a theater without a wardrobe. We have already talked about increasing space with the help of mirrors. The mirror surface can act as a decor. For this, there are frames that are made depending on the chosen style and the size of the mirror itself, which must correspond to the dimensions of the room.
The classical style provides for imposing mirrors in gilded volumetric frames in the front door.
Decor
Paintings, framed photographs, vases on pedestals, living shade-loving plants in pots and tubs on the floor, figurines, stylish umbrella stands, carved shelves for small trinkets, a corner for cute souvenirs - everything is designed to create comfort, emphasize the individuality of the owners of a private country house.
Stylistics of the hall
Designers prefer traditional classics with its elegant apparent simplicity behind which rich materials in decoration and furniture are hidden. Elements of luxury are inherent in the Renaissance, Baroque and Empire style. Functionality, elegant minimalism with clear geometry and thoughtful storage system "loves" the Scandinavian style. The modern stylistic direction also distinguishes conciseness from forms to texture and color scheme. Minimalism is attractive with light colors in decoration, functional simplicity of furniture, bright details in decor and drapery.
Pop art will add individual features by placing posters of paintings and fancy-shaped lamps on the walls.
The main hall is designed to emphasize the individuality of the inhabitants of suburban real estate. Therefore, the interior and design of the hall are so scrupulous to the smallest details and nuances of planning and design.
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The hall is often undeservedly forgotten. They always talk about the interior of the living room, bedroom, kitchen, even the bathroom and balcony, about the design of the hall in the house or the hallway - no. Strange, considering that this is the "starting point" for the entire interior and the connecting link of all design elements.
Also, it is a multifunctional space. It can be used as a dressing room, meeting place, waiting area, small lounge area, part of the living room and passage to other rooms. Want to get the most out of this space? Find out how to get it right.
Content:
- 1/ Basic requirements for a hall in a private house
- 2/ Wall trim
- 3/ Floor and ceiling decoration
- 4/ How to decide on the style of
- 5/ Secrets of the right lighting
- 6/ Furniture and decor
- 7/ Second floor hall
- 8/ Hall living room
- 9/ Which sofa to put in the hall
- 10/ Suitable furniture from catalog
What should be the interior of the hall in a private house: basic requirements
In apartments and small cottages, the entrance hall is illuminated only by lamps, windows are a luxury, so it is extremely important to take care of good artificial lighting in advance. Mirror and glossy surfaces, light colors and transparent front doors will come to the aid of lighting fixtures.
Harmonious design of the hall with tiles on the floor
Remember the purpose, features of the room and initially give preference to wear-resistant, maintenance-free materials. You still have to do the cleaning, so keep a vacuum cleaner or a broom with a dustpan, rags nearby. For them, a special closet or pantry is provided.
You don't know how to design a hall in a house, where to start? Examine the parameters of the room, its geometry. Visually add volume and missing square meters will allow some design tricks:
- rejection of unnecessary pieces of furniture;
- arch structures;
- false windows;
- glass interior doors;
- a carefully thought-out lighting system and a well-chosen chandelier in the hall;
- niches, built-in shelves and cabinets;
- mirrors;
- replacement of large furniture with compact one - coasters, poufs, floor hangers, bedside tables.
It is possible to divide a spacious wide corridor into different functional areas thanks to artificial lighting and furniture sets.
Armchairs or chairs with a table for relaxing, conversations, a mirror and a bedside table - preening, preparing for the exit, a wardrobe with hangers - storing clothes.
Functional areas with good lighting
If the hall is narrow and long, zoning is done using multi-level ceilings and floors, partitions, finishing materials, colors.
Read more about finishing the hall in a private house
The most popular wall finishing materials are decorative plaster, paint, liquid and vinyl wallpaper. Decorative plaster has a rich palette of shades, many types of textures, in addition, it is easy to apply. The only disadvantage of staining is the need for careful surface preparation (rough finish).
Decoration of the hall in a private house
Liquid wallpaper in the hall of a house is bought as an alternative to decorative plaster. They hide wall defects, are resistant to moisture, do not form joints, are good for use in niches and non-standard openings.
Vinyl wallpaper is a more familiar, inexpensive and practical solution. The material is available in various colors and is suitable for regular wet cleaning. Collections with small prints and vertical stripes, a metallic sheen are a godsend for small spaces.
Attention! Any interior will be more harmonious and cozy, thanks to light pastel shades. If you need to visually expand the boundaries of space, choose cold tones. In general, three different colors are enough to decorate the hall.
Do not want to save money, dream of a luxurious interior? Then decorate the walls of the hall with natural or high-quality artificial stone.
Design project of the hall in natural shades
Durable and presentable option. Do you like variety, experiments? Take a closer look at the combined finish: at the top - paint, at the bottom - plastic, glass or wood panels.
To finish the hall in a private house in a classic style, liquid wallpaper is used, Provence - paper with floral ornaments in beige or white.
Brown, black and gray are also relevant for minimalism.
Floor and ceiling decoration in the cottage hall
The most effective and budget options for flooring are considered to be ceramic tiles and wood-effect laminate. If funds allow, natural parquet, granite, marble are laid. For zoning the premises, a combined design is used: the entrance is finished with the most durable material, the rest of the areas - based on the general style. An excellent example is the granite in front of the entrance and parquet flooring in all other parts of the room.
Ceramic tiles on the floor
Parquet improves thermal insulation in a private house, but does not withstand increased loads. Usually, next to the front door, it quickly wears out and spoils the interior. You have to restore or completely change the finish.
The ceiling is made multi-level - stretch or suspended, but always left white. They don’t experiment with colors so as not to clutter up an already small space.
The hall in the classical style is complemented with gypsum or polyurethane stucco, modern - stained-glass windows with backlighting, country - wooden beams, minimalism and hi-tech - LED backlighting.
How to decide on the style of the interior
Choose the general direction of design should be calm and balanced. Savings are sometimes necessary, but it is much more important to understand that you live in a cottage or at least spend a lot of time. The environment should please, energize, give comfort. Do not forget that the hall sets the mood, stylistically links the rooms together. Think about the style in which you want to decorate a private house. You can also use it to decorate the hall.
Classical style hall
Classical interior - expensive gilded wallpaper on the walls, marble imitating tiles on the floor, long pile light carpet. There is also furniture made of natural wood with curved legs and carvings, a staircase with wrought iron railings, a ceiling with stucco and a large crystal chandelier.
Of course, such a design was originally intended for spacious mansions; in smaller houses, it is better to use modern trends to decorate the hall.
Minimalism and Scandinavian style stand out with a light palette of colors and materials with different textures, the most functional and simple furniture. Bright details give a highlight to the decor: colorful abstractions, vases, upholstery of an armchair, chair, pouffe.
Really original design of the hall in the house will provide eclecticism, pop art and art deco.
Eclectic style hall
They give you the opportunity to be creative and surround yourself with unique things from the very beginning. If this is too bold and intrusive, look at the modern style and fashion trends. Now the trend is pastel, natural colors. The light base goes well with splashes of black, brown, red, interesting wall panels and photo wallpapers.
In narrow halls, finishing materials with stripes and various geometric shapes are indispensable.
Stripes visually raise the ceiling and expand the boundaries of the walls, circles and ovals are in harmony with arched passages, rectangles and squares - with rectangular doorways.
Secrets of proper lighting
Usually a hall in a wooden house has no windows. The lack of natural light has to be compensated by artificial light. The most effective way out is to organize multi-level lighting.
Multi-level lighting in the hall
The classics are characterized by the use of massive chandeliers and sconces, modern styles - spotlights, LED strip. And, of course, it cannot do without an abundance of glossy, mirror surfaces.
Design of halls in cottages: furniture and decor
The main tasks of furniture in hallways and corridors are to store things and help in preparing for leaving the house, meeting guests. It should contain all the necessary shoes, outerwear, bags, gloves, umbrellas and hats, while not hindering movement.
The furniture set for the hall can consist of a shoe rack, a seat, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers, a mirror, a hanger.
Paintings, mirrors, sculptures and various nice little things often act as decorative elements.
Decorative table with flowers and paintings on the walls
Be careful! One, maximum two paintings on one wall is enough, and the colors on it and the frames should correspond to the chosen style of the room.
Do you want to use several mirrors in the hall? Then take the same and place them symmetrically. Sculptures, figurines, decorative candlesticks and vases are acceptable in small quantities. The main thing is not to overdo it and leave room for really necessary things. Designers advise owners of two-story cottages to use a fireplace or a decorative fountain as decoration.
How to design a hall on the second floor in a private house
The corridor on the second floor in a cottage should be decorated in the same way as the hall on the first one.
A single style - this rule works here too. It is advisable only to give preference to natural materials. The floor is covered with a wooden board or wood-like laminate, lined with stone or tile. The second option is ideal for private houses with a metal staircase.
Second floor hall interior
The walls are pasted over with paper, vinyl or non-woven wallpaper, painted with acrylic paint, finished with decorative plaster. The hall in country styles is decorated with lining. It is very important to save free space and refuse unnecessary items, including decorations. Among the taboos in the design of halls in cottages and laying tiles in a checkerboard pattern, the use of wall coverings with a large floral print. But niches with LEDs will come in handy.
Beautiful hall-living room: is it necessary and how to do it
The entrance hall-living room in a private house is associated with a studio apartment. This is a room that has clear advantages:
- Helps to conveniently organize storage systems.
It is in the hall-living room that wardrobes, additional sections, cabinets are often placed. - Increases the number of usable square meters. Due to the absence of unnecessary partitions, there is a place for work, hobbies, tea drinking or sleep.
- Adds light. Due to the windows in the living room, the hall is better illuminated, which means that the cost of electricity and the purchase of lighting fixtures are reduced. They require much less.
Plus, the ability to choose different zoning methods. The most common are the use of architectural elements and various color schemes. You can make an arched opening, a multi-level ceiling, a podium, delimit functional areas using lighter and darker shades.
The unique design of the hall-living room in the house is interesting and fresh.
Hall combined with a dining area
It is important not to play too much, remember the main purpose of the room.
Any bulky parts are prohibited! The passage should be free, so chests of drawers and bedside tables, cabinets are often replaced with baskets and hangers-racks, convenient built-in structures.
The living area can be converted into a lounge, games room, mini-bar, extra bed. In any case, shelving, a table, a glove box with drawers, poufs or a stylish, comfortable sofa will come in handy.
Which sofa to put in the hall-living room
You need to think over the design of the halls in the cottages to the smallest detail. Each item is in its place and organically complements the decor. In order not to disturb the overall harmony of the room, buy sofas that match the style. In spacious halls or living rooms of private houses look especially advantageous:
- Loveseats mini-sofas. They are compact and easily replace armchairs, chairs, and are appropriate in any stylistic direction. For example, the Versailles sofa.
- Slippers. Sofas without armrests are good for small spaces. They perfectly retain their shape and do not require the use of decorative pillows.
- Mid-century modern. Models made in this style are a godsend for modern Scandinavian interiors.
They are distinguished by a soft seat and back, smooth lines of the frame, legs made of solid wood. Look for them here. - Sofa with straight armrests. A one-stop solution in every sense.
- Deckchair. Something between an armchair and a sofa. Model with a low and narrow back, a seat that is suitable for sleeping.
- Tuxedo. One of the best options for eclectic interiors. Such a sofa is easily recognizable by its straight high armrests and a backrest located at the same level. We recommend the Bond sofa.
To make the interior of the hall in a private house pleasing to the eye, use some tricks from professionals. For example, there is not always a need for massive wardrobes and chests of drawers.
Keys, mittens, hairpins, other little things are well kept in wicker baskets, pretty chests. Hats, bags, caps can be put on a rack with open shelves, and sneakers and slippers can be hidden in a closed locker.
Cleaning will be easier thanks to a special absorbent mat, and vertical decorative elements will add pleasant emotions to your daily routine.
