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Interior design for small hall


10 tips to make an entryway look bigger |

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Small hallway ideas are often overlooked, despite setting the decorative tone for the rest of your home. But a combination of practical storage and design know-how can turn this traditionally transitional space into a welcoming place to linger, no matter the size.

Think of your hallway as a room in its own right and not just as an interim space. Once you’ve made the most of its natural features, consider how to personalize it from a decorative point of view with the best hallway ideas and decorative tips for small spaces.

Hallways are where first impressions are made and the scene is set for what lies beyond. It’s important to appreciate the significance these spaces give to the overall feel of a home, so do remember that first impressions count.

1. Consider scale, light and color in a small hallway

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Remember that lighter colors give the appearance of more space – ideal for small or narrow hallway ideas – while darker tones will bring the room in, resulting in a cozier, more intimate feeling that can help you play with proportions.

‘Hard-wearing paints or tough, wipeable wall covering are best for particularly busy areas,' advises Claire Vallis, design director of the Harlequin Design Group . ‘This is more important in family homes.’ 

2. Decorate with your favorite color

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Give this often-overlooked small hallway ideas a little bit of love with the addition of color.

Here, saturated shades of cobalt, malachite and verdigris combine with botanical motifs to bring natural depth and earthiness. A low-hung pendant is a great way to add emphasis to the furniture below.

‘When introducing color, it’s best to avoid too many different shades; the choice of one hue for wall and floor treatments can be very effective,’ advises interior designer Tara Bernerd . 

3. Tone it down and opt for sophistication 

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If you love idea of painting your woodwork in a color, just not as bright as above, you can opt for darker hallway paint ideas like this navy. It still creates a bold design feature in your hall as Robert Walsh, founder and owner of Ted Todd Fine Wood Floors explains:

‘Hallways should be just as beautiful as any other room and should take you on a journey through the home. To keep the hallway light and airy, choosing a paler wood floor will not only bring the great outdoors in, but will keep the space feeling bright. Introducing a pattern such as a chevron or herringbone will help to draw your eye through the space making it feel bigger, too. 

'What's more, lighter floors offer a contemporary feel and will add a subtle statement allowing you to use bolder color elsewhere – why not opt for dark blue, gray or green for your doors, frames and other woodwork to add contrast and balance to the space?’

4. Add a standout pattern for impact

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Pack a punch with a well-chosen stair runner that reflects your personality. 

Areas of the home that that we pass through rather than live in, such as a cloakroom or hallway, can be the perfect opportunity for the more tame among us to try out bolder trends. Setting a print carpet against a backdrop of low-key décor can also have a rather pretty, boho look, as seen here. 

Everything else in this hallway scheme has been left neutral so that the carpet is the focus as you walk into the house. This is a look that's effective, but simple to achieve, as it doesn't involve elaborate decorating everywhere else. 

It's worth noting that the stairs have been painted white, compared with the dark-wood floors, to let the pattern stand out.

5. Decorate with an accent color for impact

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Small hallway ideas needn’t be dull; in fact, they can be quite the opposite. But that doesn’t mean they need to be full of bright colors. 

We love the contrast here between the hallway storage ideas, painted in Little Greene’s Dark Brunswick Green, and the use of Portland Stone Light on the walls and Portland Stone on the dado rail, door and trim. Don't forget to organize your hallway closet so it looks as good on the inside too.

The green here is enough to create a statement, but when balanced with the neutrals, including the terracotta tiles and coir runner, it works perfectly as a strong accent shade.

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‘A hallway is the first part of your home that anyone will see when they enter, so it's important to make sure it's a true reflection of your personality and style,’ explains Emma Deterding, founder and creative director of Kelling Designs .

‘To keep a brighter feel, opt for neutral tones on the walls ,as they'll keep the small hall fresh, and use a large mirror to help reflect light whilst giving the illusion of space. 

'A console table will not only allow you to display personal touches and prized possessions, but will also be practical to drop bags, keys and mail as you go in and out of the house. 

'Here, a pair of matching table lamps help to create entry table decor ideas with symmetry and balance. Opting for lampshades and upholstery in bright colors and bold patterns will allow you to bring your personality into the space, whilst setting the mood for the rest of your home. ’

7. Lead the eye with a runner

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Whatever the size of your entrance hall, there is always a way to make an impact. 

Traditional hallways in period homes are often narrow, so look at ways of deceiving the eye. Consider using a floor runner to lead the eye towards a vista and try leaving internal doors leading off of the hall open to increase a sense of space. 

Small hallway ideas also offer the opportunity to be brave with color, particularly with soft furnishings that can be easily changed. Here, an eye-catching runner and wall decor ideas lend vibrancy without overwhelming.

8. Create interest with objects

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Set the tone the moment you walk through the door with a strong symmetrical arrangement, such as this collection of woven African baskets displayed on a French bistro table. 

The earthy colors of the baskets harmonize with the frames of the botanical prints and the amber-colored walls; statement hallway lighting ideas in the form of a modern chandelier complete the effect.

9. Use architectural details to your advantage

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When faced with interesting curves and beautiful detailing, it seems a shame not to make a feature of them. We love the way this small hallway has been decorated with a deep turmeric color on the inside that gives it a cocoon-like feel, whilst also incorporating sophisticated gallery wall ideas.

The dark wood flooring contrasts with the color scheme, whilst at the same time creating a continuity from the hallway to the living room beyond. 

10. Create a cohesive color scheme 

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When creating a scheme, view your hallway as an integral part of your home. 

Try to ensure the decoration is in harmony with your living room ideas and any other rooms leading off it, as well as with the stairway, balustrades and landing (if visible), and also that your paint colors and hallway wallpaper ideas do not clash.  

How do you make a small hallway look good?

It’s worth making the most of the bones of your hallway – if you live in a period property, consider keeping things simple and exposing original features such as cornicing, ceiling roses, encaustic flooring and handrails. 

In contemporary spaces, aim for a central feature, such as a striking glass staircase, a frameless picture window or statement lighting. 

Smaller tweaks such as adjusting your lighting scheme can be just as impactful. Choose a layered approach, adding subtle dimmable recess uplighters and ceiling lights combined with the warm yellow glow of table lamps. 

Don’t forget to consider your staircase too, and be sure to incorporate enough storage to keep it clutter free – particularly hallway shoe storage solutions.

Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for a number of years, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing, and the occasional dabble in the social media, commercial and e-commerce space. Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling design houses from some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances and even the odd news story or two.

10 essential design rules for making a long space seem wider |

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If you have ever had to look for narrow hallway ideas, then you’ll be more than aware of the tricky task of making it a long hallway look wider than it actually is, while desperately searching for interior designer tricks to make your entryway appear warm and welcoming. 

You’ve probably spent hours trying out different hallway ideas, rearranging furniture, choosing paint colors and deliberating on rug styles in a frenzied attempt to make your small hallway look more spacious, light and airy.

Do not panic – with some clever tricks of the trade, there are in fact multiple small hallway ideas that wall help turn that awkward hall layout into something stylish and sophisticated, so don’t give up just yet.

Narrow hallway ideas 

Give your narrow hallway a much-need update with our curated selection of interior design-approved layouts, hallway paint ideas, lighting inspiration and more.

1. Be fussy with furniture in a narrow hallway

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Hallway storage ideas and furniture can be a cumbersome business, especially in a narrow room, so it pays to invest in the best possible solutions. 

One great way to make the most of a smaller hallway is by using multi-functional furniture, like a bench that can be used as a storage unit, console tables with drawers and folding chairs that can be tucked away when you don’t need them. 

Another important pointer is to place large pieces of furniture against walls so the open space in the middle is not broken up. Scale the furniture to fit the size of the room and don’t block walking pathways.

2. Light up a small space

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Light will help to brighten up a narrow hallway instantly, so first and foremost allow any natural light to stream indoors by taking down heavy, dark window treatments.  

If natural light is non-existent in your corridor, instead look to hallway lighting ideas and have an electrician install statement chandeliers, wall sconces and table lamps for a dose of illumination.

Dark corners can make a hall appear small and cramped, so position a floor or table lamp in a bare corner to visually expand the area, while recessed ceiling lights can illuminate an entire room without eating into the space.

3. Stick to a monochromatic color palette

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Striking, cool and confident, gray and white is always a winning combination when it comes to narrow hallway ideas. Create a perfect balance of the two neutrals, by using equal amounts of each. It will give a bright and fresh look for day, together with a dramatic and tailored look for night. 

Introduce pattern and character with gallery wall ideas, such as these sophisticated framed photographs, and keep the rest of your furniture and accessories plain and understated for a contemporary aesthetic.

4. Hang up a mirror in a small entrance

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Not surprisingly, mirrors can make a hall or foyer appear more spacious. Hang a large mirror on a wall opposite a window or very near one to reflect the outdoors, broadening the feel of your room. 

Mirrors reflect both natural and artificial light to make a room brighter during the day – and at night they bounce light deep into the room, making it appear larger. 

5. Use paint to visually enlarge a narrow hallway

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You can visually widen a long, narrow room by painting a wall at the end a darker color than the other opposite and adjacent walls. The gradation of shade and color of paint on opposing walls can either lengthen distance by using a lighter shade, or shorten a distance with a darker shade. 

Light colors such as creamy white or light gray help to brighten a room, making it appear larger and wider. Plus, you can also paint horizontal stripes on a wall to make a room feel wider, or vertical stripes to make the space feel taller.

6. Play to proportions in a long hallway

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Long hallways rarely feel homely, but there are tricks you can use to zone the space to make it feel far cozier. 

A rug can visually draw together the furniture in a space, giving a room focus and adding comfort. While a focal point that contrasts with the rest of the scheme can be visually interesting, disguising the awkward layout – something like a statement piece of art, console or striking pendant.

7. Display oversized wall art

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Wall decor ideas that feature too many pictures and other wall hangings tend to make a room feel closed in, so simply hang one large piece of artwork on your wall to make the room feel wider. 

Avoid hanging art too high on the longer wall as it will just highlight the imbalance in the proportions. Instead, choose art that can sit wide but low over the console for example, to bring the eye level down and help make the room seem wider.

8. Use paint to create a focal point

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When decorating a small hallway, create a focal point with hallway paint – one area that will draw the eye, so there’s less emphasis on the room’s narrow layout. 

As long as your ceiling is painted in a paler color than your walls, no matter what the color, your ceilings will feel higher, helping a narrow room feel more spacious

9. Pay attention to scale  

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Select furniture pieces that are in proportion to the size of your entrance. Oversized consoles, chairs and entry table decor ideas can make a small hallway feel narrow, while furniture that is the same color as your walls tends to blend into the wall, making it look wider.

Another clever trick is to arrange your furniture at an angle to create a sense of depth to the room – otherwise if you place all furniture against the walls you might end up with a 'bowling alley' look.

10. Keep a narrow space free from clutter

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If there’s one thing that’s going to create the illusion of more space in a narrow hallway, it’s decluttering.  Make sure you keep your room organized by removing unnecessary items, and your space will instantly feel bigger – and more welcoming.

Try and keep the floor as clear as possible, too, as it’s one of the easiest ways to maintain a sense of spaciousness. Remove any oversized rugs and plants, and factor in hallway shoe storage to ensure footwear doesn't accumulate.

How do you decorate a narrow hallway?

When decorating a narrow hallway, often a less-is-more approach pays dividends, so do start by highlighting the strengths of this small space. 

Many narrow hallways are lacking in light. Try to turn yours into something more than a transitional space – significant changes such as replacing a solid wall with striking Crittall windows will allow light to be borrowed from adjoining rooms, while updating a front door with larger glass panels will illuminate the area.  

Additional tweaks such as a well-planned lighting scheme can be just as impactful. Choose a layered approach, adding subtle dimmable recessed lights and pendants combined with the subtle glow of table lamps. 

Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for a number of years, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing, and the occasional dabble in the social media, commercial and e-commerce space. Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling design houses from some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances and even the odd news story or two.

Design of a small hall (16 photos), interior options for a small hall in an apartment

The housing issue played a cruel joke on the Russian language. The aristocratic names of some premises inadvertently moved into the worker-peasant, and then post-perestroika life. So, the largest room in an apartment or house began to be called the hall without hesitation (the hall was once a front room for receptions). In Soviet times, the "hall" became a stable regional synonym for a room for relaxing and receiving guests. Already without any reference to the area.

While “small room design” sounds ridiculous, it is actually a huge problem for owners of tiny living rooms. Let's see how designers solve a similar problem in their projects.

Irina Krasheninnikova

Let's define the task
The design of a hall in a standard apartment strongly depends on its functionality. The room can be either isolated or part of a combined room with a kitchen (as in the photo), a dining room, a hallway and even a bedroom.

First, let's deal with united spaces. If you have an isolated room, scroll to the tenth photo.

DaDa-studio

Zoning is everything!
The open floor plan allows the brain to "deceive": instead of a tiny kitchen, bedroom, hall, you always have a large room. And its purpose depends on the part that you are currently using. Sit on the sofa - this is a large living room for you, dine - a spacious dining room (and further down the list).

But then you can no longer think only about the "interior of a small hall." It is integrated into the overall picture of the room. And now the question is how to use zoning techniques to highlight the functional part we need without destroying harmony.

Photo idea: forged gratings were used for zoning. The same, but miniature, serve as a screen for the heating battery.

ALLARTSDESIGN

1. Accent wall
If the living area in a large room consists of a sofa and a table, it may not have enough "weight" to attract attention. In this case, they often make an accent wall behind the sofa. In the project in the photo, the living room in the room combined with the kitchen was identified with the help of a phytowall. And a bright sofa, of course.

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Anna Lesik

or a fireplace (well, suddenly).

Daria Nazarenko

3. Counter and island
One of the best ways to separate the living room from the kitchen without erecting partitions is to place a bar counter on the border and move the sofa to it. A TV or projector screen can be seen from both halves of the room.

A blind bar counter can separate the living area from the hallway or corridor. It can also be used to store books, magazines or other things. If the configuration of the premises allows, a kitchen island is sometimes placed instead of a rack.

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Maria Dadiani

on the picture. Kitchen cabinets, as well as upholstered furniture in the hall, are selected according to the principle of contrast.

Daria Elnikova

5. « Air » partition
You can isolate the living room with partitions - but only partially, so that the feeling of a common space remains. If there is only one window in the room, it is better to make the partitions let the light through - for example, as in this photo. Or put the rack (we wrote about them in detail in the article at the link below).

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Maria Bezrukova

6. Through rack
If you need to separate part of the room (for example, the living room from the entrance area), the right furniture will help out. We look at the photo - the top is lightweight, the bottom is closed: with spacious storage sections. Be sure to securely attach the rack to the wall or ceiling.

Krasyuk Sergey

An important rule for small rooms: do not put things on the shelves close to each other - leave gaps between the items. Closely standing books only add visual cramping to the room.

Salmon Lair

What to do with the isolated room?

Technique 1: Distract with bright
The design of a small room does not like redundancy - neither in details nor in colors. Other methods will help get rid of tightness. One of them is to take the attention away from the size and switch it to a bright spot of color. If you choose a neutral light background for bright furniture, "there will be no overload." The project in the photo is tiny, read about it in the article at the link below.

Gleb Polonsky

Technique 2: Play likeness
Not everyone likes cheerful bright colors in the living room. Then there is another option - to work on the nuances of the same color and color transitions. You can use any shade "in white". Choose what you like: shades of white, gray, earthy, natural - any will do!

Ekaterina Fedorova

Reception 3: Deep tones
Usually this method is advised for a small bedroom, but it works great in a small living room. We use dark colors, following two rules. First, choose dull, matte shades - they will add depth to the room.

Secondly, we are looking for contrasting furniture for such a background. If everything is made equally dark, you get a closet.

Tim Barber Architects

Tip 4: One Color
Another surefire option is to paint the walls, floor, and ceiling the same color. The effect of expanding space is based on the erasure of boundaries. The eye simply does not see them, space for it is like space. It works equally well with light and dark colors (the latter is more difficult to believe, because the proof is in the photo above).

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Reception 6: White furniture
The most airy furniture is white. If you feel that the space will be overloaded with colors and details, pick up at least part of the decor in white.

Another trick - thin legs and frames (the more massive the support, the more massive the object seems). In a small room, you need to do exactly the opposite: hang everything you can to free the floor. Or look for furnishings on thin legs.

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Good question: Why does the interior seem overloaded?

Bemz Design AB

In the photo: compare two sofas of approximately the same size - with and without legs. Which one seems bigger?

Margarita Mustafina

More furniture tricks
1. Hang up.

2. Buy transparent.

3. Buy a folding one (for example, a transforming coffee table).

4. Buy a retractable one like matryoshka tables (example in the photo above).

Nina Frolova

And other ways to confuse
Other methods also give the effect of blurring boundaries. For example, the transition of flooring to the wall (see photo above).

Anna Kovalchenko Interiors

An interesting trick is dividing the wall with the help of color. The geometric play gives additional volume, and the interior does not look as flat as if it were just plain. Try to mentally remove the "blue spot" - it becomes boring.

Anna Tyutina

Illumination along the perimeter of the ceiling makes it a couple of tens of centimeters higher. Please note that it was not the real contour that was highlighted - the border of the wall and ceiling, but the artificially created "internal" perimeter.

Elvira Stankevich

White furniture has every chance to “merge” with white walls and dissolve into space.

Definitely not worth doing

  • Painting the walls in open (clean) and sonorous shades - they will visually reduce the room. Choose the right bright furniture and a neutral background.
  • Get carried away with glossy finishes in poor natural light.
  • Make a floor with an active ornament. The more neutral the floor, the less the eye notices it and the less it reads the geometric dimensions of the room.
  • Making drops, transitions and highlights on the ceiling for the sake of decor is not the right goal.

Inna Soltmann | Interior design and decoration

Where to put the sofa?
You rarely see a living room without a sofa. It is clear why - the composition of the room is usually built around its impressive mass: light, furniture, textiles, etc.

There are two strategies: the most impressive piece of furniture should be placed out of sight (so that it is least visible from the entrance). For this reason, wardrobes are built in and dressing rooms are made. For the same reason, for the sofa, they are looking for the wall where it is not immediately visible from the entrance to the room.

The second strategy (how designers work): make a compositional center with the sofa. Without a clear compositional center, the interior of a large or small hall will look chaotic and sloppy.

ChDecoration

A sofa can be built into the walk-through living room by using a niche around the window. True, you will have to resolve the issue with the battery - transfer or make holes for air exchange.

See how elegantly hidden shelving along the edges of the window slope.

Olga Shangina | Photography

Another option is to create an artificial niche (for example, between cabinets) and build a sofa into it. This arrangement allows you to place a mezzanine on top of the entire wall - and remove questions about additional storage spaces.

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How to choose a sofa
There are several rules for choosing a sofa in a small room. Firstly, you should not take massive upholstered furniture - it should be proportional to the size of the room. Secondly, it is advisable to choose sofas without high backs and armrests - they eat up useful volume (a good option is shown in the photo).

Thirdly, modular systems are preferable, which can be turned into a bed and several armchairs. An illustrative example is in the next photo.

Ruetemple Architectural Studio

Nadya and Givi Ananievs

Sofa and/or armchairs?
The feeling that armchairs take up less space than a sofa is a mistake. By the number of seats, they will always yield. In addition, the sofa is also an extra bed for guests. The strength of chairs lies elsewhere.

How to arrange furniture in the living room of a small apartment is a matter of priorities. If a large TV or screen is planned in the living room, you can get by with one large sofa. But if you are designing the design of a small meeting room, put chairs: at least one in addition to a small sofa.

Julia Karagodina

Psychological moment: people communicate better when they see the face of the interlocutor. Armchairs around the table are always intimate and cozy.

Tatyana Afanasyeva

Two small sofas look lighter than one big one, especially the corner sofa. With this arrangement, you can do without chairs.

Liza Rachevskaya Interiors

Along the perimeter or in groups
Quite often in a small living room furniture is placed around the perimeter. Attention is focused on the center of the room, away from the walls. But there are other arrangements: move the chairs so far that a wall and a plinth can be seen between them. Such a scheme “unloads” the interior, but the requirements for it are also increasing. Important: these should be elegant, not bulky items.

Daria Varlamova

Storage systems
When planning a renovation in a small living room, remember: built-in wardrobes in a small living room are preferable to stand-alone ones. The best option is to embed in the entire wall. It is desirable that such a cabinet looks like a wall, that is, it blends in color and decor. A good example in the photo is a built-in wardrobe, the facades of which are decorated with wall panels.

Many consider the wall with the cupboard to be "lost". And in vain. Just turn the sofa back to her, leaving room for opening the sash with a small margin for passage.

Zhenya Zhdanova

It's good if the furniture performs several functions at once. Choose a coffee table with adjustable height - then it can also be used for snacking. And the chest will hide things and replace the coffee table.

Ekaterina Titenko

The One-Third Rule
In living rooms with low ceilings, it makes sense to apply the "one-third rule" - low and shallow storage systems are built from wall to wall. The trick is that if the furniture in the room occupies 1/3 of the height (up to 90 cm), the room visually appears higher and larger. But if you have a narrow hall in your apartment, it is better not to place cabinets along a long wall - otherwise the room will seem even longer.

Irina Bubnova Interior Design

Doors - higher
The interior of a small hall will look more airy and lighter if the standard doorways are widened and enlarged. Use glazing and transoms.

If doors are indispensable, match them to the color of the walls and ceiling. The fewer large color spots in the interior, the better.

Tatyana Vakueva | Abwarten!

Curtains - at a minimum
Which curtains to choose for a small room? Ideally, it is better to completely abandon the curtains and open the view as much as possible. It's not just that a bright room always seems bigger and cleaner, but also the sense of perspective that the view from the window gives.

Curtains in a small room should be light and bright, preferably the size of the window. For example, pleated blinds, Roman blinds or blinds.

Pyotr Pokrovsky

And even shutters
The windows of this living room are covered with white shutters. Take a closer look - veneered platbands on the windows hide the fasteners.

Natalia Preobrazhenskaya | Bureau "Uyutnaya Kvartira"

Design: the smaller, the cleaner
Often the design of a small hall is based on the principles of minimalism: light walls and floor, straight lines, minimum furniture, no decor. This approach is quite reasonable - it creates the feeling that there is so much space that "there is still left."

iPozdnyakov Studio

Light - local, moving
One large chandelier in a small living room is the worst option, because it visually presses from above and casts unnecessary shadows. It is better to completely abandon the central light in favor of light groups, local sources - floor lamps and suspensions.

Berphin Interior

Wallpaper - no activities
Wallpaper for a small room - not forbidden, but be careful with expressive prints: they can increase the feeling of tightness. Volumetric geometric patterns, light floral ornaments or one-color canvases with a textured pattern are preferable.

Maria Mikena

Minimalistic and monochrome interiors sometimes seem too boring. To get rid of this feeling, add textures to the interior - polished or brushed metal, carpet pile, mirror, raw wood, etc. The design of a small room will immediately become more interesting, but the volume will not suffer.

Not only minimalism
In fact, a small living room can be decorated in any decorative style. Not everyone needs air. Someone likes the intimacy and comfort of a cocoon. In any case, the dimensions of furniture and accessories should be proportionate to the room, and redundancy should be excluded in the decor. One or two iconic elements for the style - and that's enough.

Ademchic

Reflection doubling
Large mirrors can radically change the interior of a small room, especially if it has one window. It can be mirror panels, and facades of built-in wardrobes, and just decor. In any case, there will be more light and volume.

Tip: Watch what will be reflected in the mirrors - it is better if it is a window or passage. It is bad if the rack is densely loaded.

Svetlana Töpfer

One of the designers' most popular tricks is a mirror built into a niche between cabinets or between a cabinet and a wall (it's the mirror in the photo above). The reflection seems to be an extension of the room.

Pavel Zheleznov

Increasing the area is an option
Combining a small hall with a balcony is a common, although technically difficult type of redevelopment. Not all houses will be allowed to remove the window sill. If possible, it is possible to make hinged or sliding glass partitions - they will be indicated in the BTI plan. The law prohibits completely erasing the boundaries between the loggia and the room - this is due to fire safety and the load on the heating circuit of the apartment.

Single | Odnushechka

It is far from always possible to dismantle the window sill and glazing completely (as in the example in the photo above).

Natalya Mitrakova

In the photo: an example of an attached loggia that stretches along the entire apartment - a part near the kitchen and living room was left as an “opening”, and in the bedroom it was blocked off and turned into a full-fledged isolated loggia. The passage to the reading area goes through the kitchen.

Valentina Saveskul

Small hall design (75 photos)

The hall is an important room in any home. It is of great functional importance. Here they meet friends, relatives, spend time with family, rest and relax. Designers offer a lot of options for arranging the interior of the hall. But they are not always possible to implement.

Designing a small space is always a challenge for a designer.

The area of ​​the room is an important, and sometimes the determining factor in this matter. The design of a small hall requires a special approach. It is important to make the room multifunctional, the interior - appropriate.

It is necessary that the interior is not just beautiful, but ergonomic, comfortable in absolutely everything.

Contents

  • 1 Design for a small room
  • 2 Style: which is best?
  • 3 Ethnic style: features of application
  • 4 Color design of the room
  • 5 What furniture to choose?
  • 6 The upper part of the room
  • 7 Curtains in the interior
  • 8 Irregular shape: features of the arrangement
  • 9 50 stylish design ideas for a small room:
    • 9. 1 See also

Small room design

The hall is the only place in the house where you can not only sit, but also lie down, do what you love, and spend time with friends. This must be taken into account when arranging the room. Its interior should be as functional as possible. Furniture that transforms will help with this.

Folding sofa harmoniously "fit" into the overall picture.

It occupies a small area, if necessary, easily turns into a comfortable bed. In addition, such furniture will help organize the storage system. It has a spacious drawer where you can store clothes and more. The transforming table is quite compact and easy to use.

If guests come, it can be easily unfolded and everyone can sit comfortably behind it.

The interior of a small hall should be spacious so that every inhabitant can feel comfortable in it. Visually, it can be increased by using light materials in the decoration of ceilings and walls. It is important to ensure the presence of light, it must be in abundance. When there are few windows in the room and there is not enough natural light, floor lamps, a chandelier and so on are installed. Textiles should also be chosen in light colors.

It will harmoniously fit into the overall picture of the interior of a small hall.

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Style: which one is best?

Even in a small hall it is necessary to adhere to one style when decorating the interior. It should not only take into account the features of the room, but also please the owners. Therefore, the first and main criteria in determining the best interior design option is personal preferences.

In any small room, the walls are best painted in light, light shades like beige or light gray.

Perfect for a small classic room. It is at all times the most sought after direction. For lovers of modern motifs, styles such as fusion, modern, hi-tech, minimalism are appropriate. The latter is one of the most suitable in this case, since it is based on the use of light colors of walls and furniture, which visually expands the space.

This technique will make the room appear larger, and beautiful modern furniture will come to the fore.

Room decoration is carried out with a minimum number of elements. As a result, the interior turns out to be free, an atmosphere of lightness reigns. Things and objects are hidden in cabinets, a wall, which emphasizes the “emptiness” of the interior.

For the interior of a small living room, a low sofa is best suited.

Fusion style will help make the interior of a small hall bright. This direction is based on the use of saturated colors. Bright wallpapers go well with furniture in soothing shades. Complement the interior with decorative elements: vases, paintings, lamps.

Their number is moderate, otherwise the room will visually become smaller than it really is.

To combine the two directions described above, modern will help - wallpaper in a calm tone, bright decor elements, sufficient lighting. Chandeliers of unusual shapes look good, their creative options. The furniture is practical and comfortable to sit on. Recently, more and more often, when arranging small rooms, original ottomans are used instead of armchairs. They have a place where you can put anything you want.

This allows you to properly organize the storage system.

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Ethnic style: application features

Ethnic style in a small room will look interesting. It involves the use of various items to decorate the interior. Figurines, handmade carpets, animal figures, fresh flowers are well suited. They should be in moderation, as an excessive amount will make the room cluttered. If unusual furniture is installed, then there should be several decorative elements.

This will make the interior comfortable, fill it with a cozy atmosphere.

This direction is mainly chosen by travel lovers. They have been to different countries, and they have accumulated a large number of souvenirs. Ethnic style should be correctly used in the interior design of a small room.

Design of a small living room in ethnic style.

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Room color scheme

Color design plays an important role in the interior. It depends on the general appearance of the room. For small-sized it is better to use light wallpaper. They are able to visually push the boundaries of the hall.

Well suited colors are nude, blue, as well as fruity: peach, lemon.

Type of wallpaper can be different:

  • Textured;
  • Smooth.

Interesting compositions made from scraps of wallpaper. They form a panel and make the design of the room interesting. You can combine wallpapers in any way. You can dilute them with other finishing materials. It is appropriate to use wood panels and facade plaster.

The original solution - vertically arranged stripes that have different colors.

The wallpaper with the image is suitable for the dining area. They single her out. Modern designers prefer to use 3D wallpapers. They are able to perfectly emphasize the style of the room.

This wallpaper creates an infinity effect in a small room.

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Which furniture to choose?

A small area is not the most convenient housing option. The owners face many problems during its arrangement. The main one is related to the choice of furniture. It has special requirements. Only functional items should be installed in the hall. And they must be necessary.

It is better to exclude superfluous details from the interior. Otherwise, it will be overloaded.

If there are several zones in the hall, then they must be harmoniously combined. This will create a balance between different areas, the interior is comfortable, filled with homeliness. In the recreation area, there is mainly a sofa, and in the dining room - a table and chairs.

Their design should be carried out according to the general style of the room.

As for the material of the furniture, natural colors are suitable for a small room, natural. The use of plastic items is inappropriate. Organically, they "fit" only in the kitchen area, which in this case is located in another room.

Opt for an accent color that will liven up the neutral color scheme of the entire room.

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Upper part of the room

The ceiling is at the top, but despite this, it plays an important role in the overall interior of the room. Therefore, its design should not be neglected. If everything is arranged correctly, then it will visually make the room higher. In small rooms it is necessary to choose the color of the floor one tone lighter than the walls. It is inappropriate to use complex multi-level structures. They take precious centimeters, and the ceiling falls down, which does not affect the overall picture in the best way.

For this case, an even, non-colored version is suitable.

If the owners like the stretch ceiling, then there are secrets that will help to equip it in a small room. Glossy materials must be used. They have a mirror effect, which allows you to visually raise the line of their border. And this is a great opportunity to make the original lighting in the room. Spot-type light bulbs are installed along the perimeter of the ceiling. There is another additional effect worth noting. It is to improve the soundproofing of the room. It is appropriate to make bright edges on the ceiling. They visually increase the height of the room, as they attract attention.

Glossy ceiling and diffused light are perfectly combined. They visually expand the area of ​​the hall, make it stylish.

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Curtains in the interior

Almost every hall has a window, and sometimes several. It should be designed in accordance with the direction in which the room is made. Transparent tulle is perfect for a small room.

It is better not to use curtains made of dense fabric. They make the interior heavier.

A combination of blinds and curtains is perfect for a hall-bedroom. It will protect the room from the sun's rays, especially if they are overly disturbing. For a room dominated by dark shades, curtains of bright colors are well suited.

The most suitable colors for the design of a small living room are blue, purple and yellow.

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Irregular shape: arrangement features

The small hall is often irregularly shaped. Competent arrangement will allow to hide its shortcomings. In this case, a closet, built-in furniture and partitions are appropriate. They will give the room comfort, make it functional. When there is little natural light, other sources are used, floor lamps and lamps are additionally installed.

They will not only decorate the room, but also make it more spacious.

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