Wall paint ideas for hallway
the 15 best colors to use |
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When painting our homes, it’s all too easy to forget the hallway; after all, it’s not as if we spend much time in this particular room.
There are a range of hallway ideas out there, but painting the hallway is a great way to transform the space.
The hallway is the first space any guest sees in the home, as well as being an important connecting point between rooms. The hallway deserves some serious design attention, especially when it comes to clever color choices. Besides often being overlooked, they’re also cursed with limited light and no natural focal point, so you need some solid color know-how to transform them into artful spaces.
As well as looking inviting in its own right, a hallway color scheme should set the tone for the rest of your home. Move it up on your decorating agenda: it’s a place to be bold and show your personality. Winning hallway paint ideas pay attention to the mood, size and natural light, so whether you go for something playful or serene, here are some hallway paint ideas to get you started.
Hallway paint ideas – 15 clever color and paint ideas for your home's entrance
Paint is a remarkable decorating medium. What could be easier – or more impactful than paint? Explore our top hallway paint ideas below for some beautiful inspiration for updating your hallway space.
1. Create a striking feature wall
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Using paint to create a striking feature wall is a great way to add drama and impact to your hallway space. No matter the size of your hallway, adding a splash of bright color to a wall adds personality and charm. In this hallway, the warming red-orange paint creates a cheerful, inviting atmosphere, with the rug perfectly coordinating with the paint color to elevate the scheme, a great example of red hallway ideas.
2. Embrace neutrals
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For a calming, relaxed style, opt for a muted, neutral color palette, with shades of cream, grey and brown working well for neutral room ideas.
These colors can coordinate with an array of accent colors, so are great if you would rather use brighter colors through accessories and furniture, allowing a subtle introduction to other colors used throughout the rest of the home.
3. Pick a pale pink
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Pink room ideas and decorating a pink room will always be guaranteed to lift spirits and create an inviting, welcoming space - perfect for hallway paint ideas. If your hallway is on the smaller side or lacks natural light, picking a light shade like pale pink will make the space feel bigger and brighter.
4. Paint the front door
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If you would rather your hallway were painted a more neutral color but still want to inject a pop of color, painting your front door is a great way to add character and charm to the space. Pick a contrasting color to the rest of your scheme for an impact, or opt for a tonal color for a more coordinated look.
5. Use a warm yellow
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In color theory, yellow is known for creating feelings of happiness and creativity, with yellow room ideas becoming increasingly popular for the modern home. When decorating with yellow, the color is the perfect choice for the hallway, as being greeted by this stimulating color creates a positive and welcoming mood, ideal for that first entry point into the home.
Psychologist and wellbeing consultant Lee Chambers states, ‘entering a yellow hallway is likely to make you feel happy and vibrant…yellow is perfect in a hallway for creating a sunny welcome – and a creative burst as you leave’. See our yellow hallway ideas for more inspiration.
6. Create a harmonious color scheme
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When there are clear views from a hallway into neighboring rooms, think carefully about your choice of paint ideas to ensure that the eye is drawn naturally from one space to the next.
Don’t think you have to stick to one hue: instead create a palette out of complementary hues, such as taupe, greige and off-white. One way of linking rooms is through common flooring, while using different papers or paint colors to create separation. Vice versa works too.
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The design possibilities with paint are endless. And, thankfully, there is much to be said for decorating in a single color palette, especially when considering small hallway ideas.
'If introducing color in a hall, monogamy serves well and the bold choice of one hue for floor and wall treatments can be very powerful,' says interior designer Tara Bernerd .
Keeping the floor within the same color palette as the walls also helps to blend the room together – if nothing stands out, then your eye will flow around a space and in a narrow hallway this can be key to making it feel larger.
8. Be brave when it comes to color in the hall
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Over the last few years, we have been led to believe that white walls are the only way to go.
A plain and neutral base can indeed be a good starting point from which to build a decorating scheme, but if you ignore the spectrum of colors available in paint, you could be missing out. Many brands now produce paint, so tricky decisions are often already made for you when it comes to creating perfectly coordinated combinations. Be brave and find a color scheme that work for you.
Paint doesn't have to be pedestrian. Look for uplifting shades that make you feel good. Color should be able having fun, and the hallway is the perfect place to experiment with paint ideas that spark joy.
9. Go for an all-grey hallway color scheme
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Grey hallways offer infinite possibilities for making spaces feel airy and relaxing, refined, and timeless, or elegantly sophisticated, but its most redeeming quality is the feeling of calm it creates in any space,' says Farrow & Ball's color curator Joa Studholme.
Dark greys can work superbly in light starved halls to create drama on arrival and make all adjacent rooms look spacious and unapologetically bright.
Pale greys provide a softer alternative to whites, while deep dark greys are packed with drama allowing contrasting shades to pop against their bold backdrop. While the darker shades usually have the strongest appeal, when push comes to shove, having such a deep color on the walls may be too much of a commitment for some.
The key is to choose the right undertone for your space. 'With almost as many grey paint colors to choose from as off-whites, finding the perfect grey can be a minefield,' says Benjamin Moore director, Helen Shaw.
10. Use paint to add interest to architectural features
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Shun the default white for doors in favor of a more dramatic approach. Architectural details such as panelling, rails and coving provide a framework in which to explore color.
Mouldings and architraves are easy to add to plain walls and can then be customised in a favorite color scheme. A bold shade always looks very smart – and works wonderfully when contrasted with brilliant white.
11. Reach for the green paint
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Green hallway ideas promise to renew your connection to nature and is said to evoke feelings of balance and vibrancy. It comes to life with plenty of natural light but can also work in a dark or small hallway.
'Green is incredibly versatile, and the breadth in shade and tone is huge,' says Megan Holloway, marketing manager at Sofa Workshop.
You shouldn't be afraid to pair greens along the color spectrum – all colors complement green. However, choosing accent colors – whether that is the green or another color – needs to be done carefully to ensure there's harmony, which is what green is all about.
12. Paint wall panelling
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Fitting wall panelling vertically will make a room feel taller, making it a great trick for small rooms, such as the hallway. Painting it in a pale color will further emphasize the room's proportions, and introduce architectural interest and intrigue.
13. Decorate in an all-white color scheme
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Nothing surprising about this, but brilliant white paint has a transformative effect on interiors. For white hallway ideas, use it on walls and ceilings and it will make a star of every non-white piece of furniture – or soft furnishings.
White is a wholly selfless paint shade, providing all the light and energy while reflecting the attention elsewhere – and white decorating ideas are incredibly easy to switch up.
14. Paint your hallway in a tranquil shade of blue
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Calm, cool and collected, decorating with blue is win-win: not only does it make a beautiful base for a hallway color scheme but it’s scientifically proven to be a subconsciously serene shade, making it the perfect choice for an entrance or foyer.
Most colors go well with blue, although introducing warmer shades, such as yellow, orange and red will add warmth to the scheme where it might otherwise be lacking.
If in doubt, revisit the color wheel for inspiration for your blue hallway ideas.
15. Embrace a bold color scheme
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Being imaginative with color, a specialist finish or decorative effect is the perfect way to give your hallway individual style.
‘Current trends show a real shift towards brighter colors with a clean-cut finish,’ says Sue Kim, senior color designer at Valspar . ‘When choosing a paint color for an entrance, don’t forget to look beyond the walls – consider the ceiling, skirting, window frames and mouldings and how they can be brought into the scheme.’
If you really want to go bold, then consider embracing this year's biggest paint trend – color drenching. This trend involves choosing one color and painting it across multiple surfaces in one space. The result is bold and thoroughly modern, though its appeal extends beyond its daring aesthetic.
How do you pick a hallway color?
When picking a paint for your hallway it is worth noting that lighter colors will give the appearance of more space, while darker tones will bring the room in, although this can be good if it results in a cozier, more intimate feeling.
The same applies to wallpaper – a large motif will introduce a sense of drama, while a smaller design will be subtle and make the hallway appear more spacious.
Be sure to view the hallway as an integral part of your home, and as such try to make sure it’s in harmony with any rooms leading off it, as well as with the stairway, balustrades and landing (when visible). Don’t treat it as a one-off room: ensure any paint colors or wallpaper designs, even if they are different from those in the surrounding rooms, are in keeping.
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Should hallways be painted light or dark?
Whether your hallway should be painted a light or dark color can depend on factors such as the size of the space and how much natural light the room receives. If your hallway is on the smaller size or quite dark, opting for a light paint color will make the room feel bigger and brighter.
Simon Morris, Marketing Manager at The Radiator Company states, 'hallways often have limited proportions but are some of the busiest places in our homes.
We need the space to look great, but also ask a lot from them. A bit of thoughtful planning can help the space feel more elegant from a decorating standpoint'.
Ultimately, it is completely up to you what color you choose. The hallway is a great place to get creative and use colors and paint ideas that reflect the rest of the decorating scheme in your home, whether you opt for a light or dark color, the space should reflect your personality and thoughtfully welcome you into the home.
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Designers Share the 15 Best Hallway Colors
Tom Ferguson
Just a guess, but the word you'd use to describe your hallway probably isn't one of these: striking, dramatic, gorgeous, warm, intimate, exciting. But it could be! It's all about knowing what hallway color you should choose as your backdrop. Keep reading to get inspired by fifteen beautifully decorated hallways along with designer tips and paint color suggestions to transform all your transitional spaces.
Farrow & Ball
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Brown
"I always think it's a mistake to try to make an interior room look brighter with white," says interior designer Tom Stringer. "I'd rather make it dark and interesting." His go-to dark color is Benjamin Moore's Van Buren Brown HC-70, which resembles semisweet chocolate chips. "It doesn't feel dark to me, just intimate and enveloping," he says.
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Anson Smart
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Baby Blue
Designer Darren Henault has a probing question for the world: "Why do people treat hallways as a lonely, pathetic passageway?" His cure is adding seating, "even if nobody's actually going to sit.
" This makes it feel comfortable and inviting. In this space designed by Arent & Pyke, the soft blue accent color softens everything up while the striped barrel chair brings in a modern touch.
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Farrow & Ball
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Bright Yellow
"Usually, hallways don't get much sun, so I like yellow—a color that emanates warmth and light," shares designed Marshall Watson. "It won't take on that gray pallor that white and beige or tan can acquire when there's no window around," He explains. Then consider hanging a series of black and white photographs, as repetition works well in a corridor, he suggests.
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Tom Ferguson
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Black Blue
"I like black in a small hallway. Clients think you're crazy at first, but it's very romantic," Elizabeth Brauer tells us.
"Do sconces or a chandelier on dimmers, because you don't want bright light flooding the walls." In this hallway designed by Arent & Pyke, the deep shade of navy still has a lively spirit to it.
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STEPHEN KENT JOHNSON
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Brown Gray
Kim Alexandruik's motto is to "go for impact." She encourages you to consider the hallway a playing field for bold accents, like unusual seating and colorful artwork that may be harder to integrate into other rooms. Her color of choice is a "putty-colored gray, with a hint of pink and lavender. Not too light, so it doesn't go vapid," says Aleandruik. Use this hallway designed by Mally Skok as inspiration.
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Jonny Valiant
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High-Gloss Green
"To reduce that long tunnel effect, you have to dematerialize the walls," says designed Maureen Footer.
She suggests lacquering them to reflect light and get that shimmery glow. These high-gloss green walls in a hallway designed by Christina Murphy are such a fun surprise.
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Anson Smart
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Beige
"A hallway should be the reverse of what's happening around it," says designer Birch Coffey. In this home designed by Arent & Pyke, the front door is painted a lively orangey-red color, so the entry hall softens things up with a muted pewter. Coffey likes Benjamin Moore's Revere Pewter HC-172. "This seagull gray doesn't scream for attention, yet it has presence. Light, yet deep enough to look sharp with a contrasting trim," says the designer.
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Francesco Lagnese
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Hot Pink
Intense, eye-catching, and adventurous, we're loving the neon pink walls in this townhouse designed by Jonathan Berger.
Use it in a foyer for a warm, welcoming, impossible-to-forget entrance, or to embolden a lackluster hallway.
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Felix Forest
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Light Gray
"Remember those boutique hotels with hallways so dark they made you feel like a mole? I think the drama should come from your art, and the paint should be fresh and light," says designed Betsy Brown. A nice in between neutral is a gorgeous backdrop for sculptural mirrors and unique lighting, as seen in this hallway by Arent & Pyke.
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Blush Pink
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Blush Pink
A light, delicate pink that provides just a touch of oomph looks surprisingly good when paired with more modern, streamlined, geometric pieces. It also works brilliantly in playful, eccentric spaces, like this one designed by 2LG Studio.
The pink color makes it feel open and bright while the elaborate, saturated blue runner grounds it.
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Matthew Williams
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Deep Aqua
"Hallways without windows can and should be mysterious," asserts Susan Zises Green. She recommends trying a a deep blue with a lot of green that's wet and languid, like this glossy transitional space designed by Studio DB. Green also suggests carrying it up the ceiling to make it feel like a cocoon.
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Sara Tramp
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All White
Sometimes white really is the best option. "I like to use white in a space that has no natural light," shares Lisa Jackson. Her favorite is Farrow & Ball's All White 2005 because "it's not too blue, not too pink, not too yellow.
" She also says "there should always be a focal point at the end of a hall—a console table, a fabulous chair..." In this one designed by Jess Bunge of Emily Henderson Design, our attention is drawn to the minimalist mirror.
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Tom Ferguson
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Dark Gray
People are often afraid of dark colors. But it's just paint, bottom line. Try it. You'll like it," Sue Burgess reminds us. Her favorite dark paint color is Benjamin Moore's Taupe 2110-10, which is a rich chocolate-y brown. You could also opt for a moody gray hue like this one used by Arent & Pyke. It's sullen and serious yet exciting and fresh. Plus, it pairs beautifully with a ton of color schemes.
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Dustin Askland
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Mint Green
You can embrace color without going too over-the-top, as proven by this cheerful little hallway designed by Elizabeth Architecture and Design.
Pale mint green is a lovely option to give a narrow passageway some fresh energy.
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Hecker Guthrie
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Cream
"There's just something about white that feels very pure and fresh and doesn't compete with the rooms off the hallway," Alex Papachristidis tells us. The designer usually opts for Benjamin Moore Cloud White 967, using different finishes for the wall and trims to create subtle contrast. The soft white in this hallway designed by Hecker Guthrie allows us to focus on the striking blue carpet in the room ahead.
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trendy corridor shades, blue or lilac
Hallway. This space plays an important role. Already at the entrance to it, one can feel the harmony, the mood reigning in the house.
Here we meet dear guests, friends who have dropped in for a cup of tea. I want to create the perfect interior here. To do this, you need to choose the right color.
Since entrance halls are usually small in size and at the same time they form the first impression of the dwelling, one should approach the issue of their design carefully.
What colors to paint the walls of the hallway (selection of photos)
Contents
- What colors to paint the walls of the hallway (selection of photos)
- Color scheme depending on the style of the interior
- corridor
- Fashionable design solutions in 2019 (selection of photos)
- VIDEO: Modern hallway design trends.
- 50 stylish hallway wall designs:
When choosing color schemes for a corridor, consider all the nuances, especially the corridor footage and its layout. Not everyone can boast of a large room. Most often, the hallway is either too small or very long and limited in width.
If you like dark shades, especially brown, then visually the width will decrease even more.
Cold colors are best suited for a small corridor: white, pale chestnut, azure, ivory, silver, haze, light brown, grayish.
When deciding on a color, take into account the area and configuration of the room.
The most acceptable design is light brown and gray. Their highlight is neutrality. What it is: a shadow falls on a milky one - a grayish one is formed, and gray in combination with yellow gives a light brown.
Colors depending on the interior style
Classic style. Many people follow this trend. It is not difficult to create it - paint or wallpaper is used to decorate the walls. This style is characterized by a wide range of colors, a combination of large elements, images, ornaments, and uniformity. In some cases, it is more expedient to decorate the hallway with panels - this is one of the most commonly used finishing options today.
Choosing the shade of the walls in the corridor, first of all, choose washable finishes.
This style is characterized by the following combination: grayish with light brown, sandy with milky, dark with red, chestnut with red, light purple with light brown, milky with azure.
With a small footage, it is more correct to choose one of the above tones, and it is better to refrain from designing 3D, large drawings. If you live in a private house, the color should be soft, calm, otherwise it will seem that the walls are crushing. No one likes this feeling.
Whatever color you prefer, either paint or wallpaper must be moisture resistant and preferably with an anti-fungal coating.
For decoration, use wallpaper of higher quality than paper. These include non-woven, glass, vinyl, but they also cost a little more than usual.
Walls in a small hallway are best decorated in light and warm colors, they will significantly expand the space.
Modern style. Haven’t decided yet which tone to choose, but want to design it in accordance with fashion trends, the following materials and coatings will do.
- Natural and artificial stone of remarkable, colorful colors (intense gray, purple, dark, burgundy, chestnut).
- Red brick with clearly marked seams.
Brick. With it, you can decorate all the walls in the hallway or apply only partial decoration and create a rather unusual design in the hallway.
- Pistachio, dark, azure, bluish, scarlet, red, greenish colors are used. If the hallway is spacious, you can combine colors with soft, neutral tones. Interior and decorative paints are suitable for any style.
- You can apply subtle, soft shades individually. Of these, light brown, milky, light yellow are often used.
A dimly lit hallway should be decorated in bright colors.
Additional information. If your main goal is to visually expand the room, then paint or decorate the side walls with the lightest colors or finishing materials. Refrain from large elements, massive pieces of furniture, large niches - this will visually significantly reduce the hallway.
Retro style. The use of stone is an acceptable option. It is permissible to use stones of various sizes here. The main requirement is that objects have relief outlines, be bulky, with rigid contours. This will allow the wall covering to look natural, realistic, as in the old days.
Whatever colors of walls, furniture, interior items you choose, the color scheme should vary within no more than three shades.
A distinctive feature of this direction is the use of natural decoration and established colors. The most suitable colors: light brown, milky cream, chestnut, sandy. Contrast and brightness are not allowed.
As for materials, use wallpaper, paint, as well as stones that imitate unevenness, attrition. The same result will give decorative plaster. Although it is expensive, it is used sparingly.
Embossed surface with various patterns, perfect for decorating any style.
Scandinavian style. This direction is characterized by an abundance of light.
It is worth using neutral, soft, cool colors, bright colors are unacceptable. The selected shade is recommended to be diluted.
Stylistic design allows not only to create a fashionable interior, but also to reflect taste preferences.
Don't focus on just pale grey, light brown. Sandy, light yellow, azure, golden shades are ideal. With a small area, this is the best option that deserves attention.
Hi-tech. This style is no less popular in our time. Its key areas include the presence of elements of niches and metal decoration in the hallway.
Uncomplicated and simple types of functional finishes emphasize the fundamental features of this trend.
Dark tones are characteristic of the style: dark, greenish, dark azure, silver, etc. The use of stones, wallpapering, coloring are not excluded.
Country style. A few words about colors. The most suitable.
- Dark brown matte colors, textures with imitation of streaks - the most acceptable option.
- Light brown and snow white tones.
- Light yellowish and white rough flats.
- Color and texture combination recommended.
- The background is better neutral, with the addition of colorful elements - this is necessary.
The room is expanded with mirrors, arches, large passages.
Each style is unique and interesting in its own way. Thanks to its features, it helps to create a unique interior.
Note. If you cannot decide on your own, contact the experts. They will help not only to choose the style, but also hide all the shortcomings of the room, create the perfect interior.
Why a corridor needs to be beautiful
This room needs to be beautifully decorated just as much as other rooms. This is like a “visiting card” of the house, so the design should be approached thoroughly.
Backgrounds and patterns should not be too contrasting in hallways with large wall areas.
In addition, the corridor requires a lot of space for outerwear, shoes and other accessories.
But all this should be combined with decor. There is a large area for him - this is a wall. By designing this surface, where there are no clothes, you can radically change the atmosphere here.
To transform the area at the front door, consider these points.
- Compactness - here the dimensions are smaller than in other rooms. In this regard, it is worthwhile to correctly approach the placement of the necessary items, create a design that visually expands this area.
- Thoughtfulness. After returning home from work, I want to plunge into comfort. Therefore, the design of the corridor should evoke only positive emotions, and the furniture should be cozy and multifunctional. Consider choosing a place for outerwear, shoes, mirrors to be comfortable.
- Quality. Choose high-quality materials, they will last a long time, and low-grade ones are unreliable, they will soon need to be replaced. Pay attention to the moisture resistance of the material, ease of cleaning.
- Beauty. Every room in the house should correspond to this word. If you yourself want to make repairs in the corridor, work hard on the interior so that it matches the style of the entire apartment.
Make the floor darker than the walls and the ceiling lighter than the floor. In this way, the proportions of the room are visually preserved and the space is not hidden.
What color is best for the corridor
Starting the repair, I want to carry out all the finishing work in a quality manner, to choose the best design. But sometimes there are difficulties with the choice of colors. The best option would be the shade that will be combined with the home environment, interior and color of other rooms.
White. Many are sure that this color is not suitable for the hallway, that it is not entirely practical. Stylists are convinced that entering the white corridor improves the mood, and this is a strong argument in favor of white. In addition, the room visually increases.
Of course, everyone finds their own advantages and disadvantages in milky color. But if you really wanted to decorate the interior in this way, you should not give up your desires.
This wall design is an excellent option for small or narrow spaces.
Light green. Green and its shades are gaining more and more popularity. When choosing a shade of green, the design you have conceived is also important. The corridor is small, light colors are ideal: light green, mint, grayish green. Appropriate finishing materials and decorative elements should be used.
Light green wall decoration is very trendy, trendy and modern. With its help, you can bring incredible freshness to the interior.
Please note! This color is basic, and what tone is better to choose, be guided by the footage and shape of the corridor, the type of lighting.
The brightest colors of green can also be used for a large corridor. But you need to be careful, as its overabundance can cause an aggressive attitude.
More saturated green shades are also suitable - darkish green, yellow-green, especially with high ceilings and original layout.
The surface of the wall, highlighted with an unusual texture, bright color or pattern, is a special interior technique that guarantees an excellent result.
Inserts will give a peculiar effect. It is more correct to perform colorful inserts on a neutral background. This kind of contrast will make the room larger or visually make a large corridor smaller.
Light. The shade of coffee with milk is preferred by most as the most practical. Light brown decor and furnishings are perfect for different styles. Perfectly combines with dark chestnut, cream, light green.
A well-placed mirror, by adding perspective, will give the room spatial depth and spaciousness.
Let's designate some pluses of a light shade.
- Decorating in these colors, including floors and ceilings, requires fewer lighting fixtures.
- Light color perfectly hides irregularities and masks flaws in planning.
- Perfectly combines with all colors, which greatly facilitates the work of stylists.
- With this design, any decor element looks very impressive.
- Light design has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, the house becomes cozy and comfortable.
A good alternative to white is ivory. The shade is rich, combined with many colors and looks presentable.
Among the shortcomings, one can single out the short service life of such a coating and the likelihood of staining the walls with outerwear or shoes. But now produced moisture and wear-resistant materials will help to easily cope with this problem.
Grey. This color has many shades, it is considered an excellent additional background for colorful elements used in the interior. Painting the walls in the corridor in gray will help to make the atmosphere in the room peaceful and also unusual.
It is recommended to give preference to light shades of gray, which will make the room airy, fresh and spacious.
Unlike light, this color is much more practical, it has several shades: asphalt, metal, pearl. They have a positive effect on a person, soothe, relieve stress. But if there is an overabundance of dark gray in the corridor, it causes melancholy and despondency. Decorative plaster will add variety to such an interior, with its help you can recreate a different texture.
Lilac. This color, like others, is distinguished by a variety of palettes. Lavender belongs to the cool shades, it is best used in rooms facing the sunny side.
A lighter lavender color can be used in rooms with north facing windows.
Delicate lilac tone is ideal for minimalist and classic styles. And in any other style, it looks very impressive.
Some argue that for large rooms where we are constantly, this color is not suitable and it is better to use it in small rooms. One can argue about this. If residents really like this shade, they feel comfortable in such a room, it is quite advisable to use it for decoration.
But everything needs moderation.
Dark. A corridor in a dark design looks intimidating, especially with the wrong lighting. In a narrow room, it is better not to use dark tones. Neither thoughtful design nor proper lighting will help with this. A small corridor can be decorated with a dark-colored rug and a small picture; for furniture, choose a wenge tone - it is amber chestnut or dark chestnut with black veins.
Dark walls will be the main accent and will look very elegant, chic and original.
To visually enlarge a dark corridor, it is better not to install interior doors, but to limit yourself to arches. Use a mirror for this. It is better to choose a wall-mounted and wide, built-in will not give such an effect. Suitable shades for the frame are silver or gold. The edges need LED lighting.
Bulky furniture is not suitable for a dark hallway - it makes it heavier. Shelves and hangers should be open, bedside tables are better low. Items choose polished, glossy or mirror.
Install multi-level lighting: a chandelier, a sconce, along the edges of the ceiling - a diode contour tape.
Beige. "Business card" - this is also called the corridor, because by its appearance an opinion about the owners is formed. Therefore, they try to create a beautiful interior here. But this is complicated by the constant movement in the room, by the fact that its area is small, there is no natural lighting.
Painting the walls in gray or beige shifts the focus from form to content – a small entrance hall in neutral tones will seem a bit bigger than it really is.
Beige color is best suited for decoration, it will visually enlarge it, add light. Perfectly combined with all colors. Here you can easily pick up furniture, decor. Beige shades will give the interior coziness, harmony.
Fashionable design solutions in 2019 (selection of photos)
Consider the fashion trends in hallway design for this year:
- It is important to plan the arrangement of furniture when creating the interior of the hallway.
Since there are few free walls left, decoration plays a secondary role. - Repair is difficult for a large number of items. Be sensible by opting for minimalism.
- Use up to three colors for decoration: wood effect, white, gray or dark. Everything in the hallway has its own colors, for example, a wood-like floor, a snow-white ceiling, a dark rug. These colors are present in almost every interior. If you bring bright colors, it will look pretentious and ridiculous.
- In line with the trendy design entrance hall with built-in furniture and hidden LED lighting.
If the entrance hall is conceived in a neutral color and without bright accents, then you can choose combinations of colors close in palette.
When designing a small corridor, accuracy and functionality should be a priority. Make the background in neutral colors, and from finishing materials we advise you to focus on decorative plaster. It is reliable, stains are not noticeable on it, it is easy to clean.
Optionally, you can choose wallpaper for painting or paint. If you have a spacious entrance hall or are planning a redevelopment, then the design will be completely different. For finishing, you can choose several materials.
Textured surfaces diversify the interior of a gray hallway. The texture can be created using decorative plaster.
When designing a corridor, its functionality comes first, and its elegant look, comfort, and convenience come second. It is important to observe the measure in everything.
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Various materials are used to finish the corridor. A good solution would be to paint the walls. Finishing should be taken with all responsibility, since the hallway is considered the hallmark of the house. This is the first room that guests enter when they cross the threshold of the monastery.
There are a lot of issues that need to be addressed in order to get the job done right. So, how to paint the corridor?
How to paint a corridor correctly
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Before they start painting the hallway, they solve many problems. This applies to the preparation of the work surface and tools, and most importantly - the choice of color. The quality of the final result directly depends on the choice of paint. When choosing a shade, it is worth considering your preferences and the size of the room.
Small room and color choice
Finishing a small room requires a special design approach. The main task is to visually expand the space. With this in mind, it is not recommended to make plain walls. It is better to opt for horizontal lines. They will make the hallway more spacious. If there is a need to increase the height of the room, then vertical lines will optimally cope with this task.
When designing a small room, it is worth abandoning too dark colors.
A good option would be beige or light brown shades. The use of light colors in the design will visually enlarge the small hallway. You can achieve this effect with the help of mirrors and metal decorative elements. It is recommended to opt for a glossy ceiling and floor.
Large entryway and shade options
The presence of free space makes it possible to use almost any design ideas for decoration. If you want to create an expressive environment, then you should think about decorating the walls in one color spectrum. It can be classic light green or green, turquoise or olive.
For bold and creative people, the best solution is the contrast of colors. Shades should be combined with each other. It is best to entrust the solution of the problem of choosing a color to designers. After all, here we are talking not only about the combination of paint used to paint the walls. Contrasting design involves combinations of floor, ceiling and wall finishes.
Features of work
Before proceeding with the choice of paint and finishing, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the operation of the room.
The walls in the corridor are subjected to increased stress. Temperature fluctuations, dust and mechanical damage can reduce the life of the coating. To prevent this, you need to properly approach the repair of the hallway. Which paint to choose
It is recommended to use a waterproof and resistant material for painting the walls in the corridor. It must be safe and not contain substances that are toxic or harmful to human health. Given these requirements, the following paints can be used for repair work:
- Polyvinyl acetate. The paint has low water resistance. The main disadvantage is the low resistance to wear and mechanical damage. Therefore, it is used extremely rarely.
- Butadiene construction. Aqueous dispersions are characterized by high resistance to moisture, as well as good wear resistance. With the help of the material, you can create an original decorative coating.
- Acrylic. Acrylic-based paints resist moisture, wear and mechanical damage well.
They are flexible and have a long service life. Acrylic dispersions are available on the market in a wide range of colors.
Alkyd enamel is a good solution. It should be borne in mind that the substance contains harmful components and when dried, it will stink strongly. Therefore, when carrying out repairs, it is worth ensuring normal ventilation of the room, as well as using respirators.
How many colors to use max
If the question is how many and what colors to use, then here it is worth considering the dimensions and geometric dimensions of the room. If the room is small, then use only two shades as much as possible. And this despite the fact that the design will be made in the form of horizontal or vertical stripes that visually increase the space.
As for the spacious hallways, it is possible to use a combination of different colors in them. They are used for decorating and zoning a room. Despite the presence of free space, do not overdo it.
Using many shades will make the interior less attractive.
Choice of stylistic direction
The corridor is decorated in any stylistic direction:
- Classic and Modern - white, green and pastel shades.
- Baroque - white, blue and turquoise.
- Minimalism - white, black and pastel colors.
- Hi-tech - metallic or a combination of white and black.
- Rococo - cream, pink and gold.
When choosing a stylistic direction, the dimensions of the room are taken into account.
Interior designer tips
When carrying out repairs in the corridor, it is worth considering the advice of designers:
- The right way of painting will hide the imperfections of the room and emphasize its advantages.
- In small corridors, it is recommended to use all available ways to expand the space. Particular attention should be paid to the use of light shades and mirror surfaces in finishing.
- Using stencils will create a unique interior.
