Small hallway - which wallpaper design to choose

How often can one hear dissatisfaction with a modestly sized hallway. Some housewives are simply sure that in this case it is impossible to make the corridor comfortable and stylish. Well, let's try to verify the opposite.

Wallpaper is a great solution for wall decoration.

Color, texture, pattern

Of course, a small hallway imposes a certain responsibility, it is important to carefully consider furniture options, color and composition of finishing materials. Even the picture on the rug, and he must comply with certain rules! But it is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. And now, first things first.

They can be purchased for any layout and interior style.

Color

The creative design of the small hallway is based on two fundamental rules: the color should be light, and the amount of furniture should be limited.

Currently, there are a great variety of materials for wall decoration for every taste and color.

The most popular color scheme for small corridors is beige. And it is justified. Such a range leaves an impression of peace, comfort and, at the same time, some greatness. Beige shades look very noble and perfectly combined with interior elements: wooden furniture, entrance doors made of natural wood (or "wood look").

Modern manufacturers produce wallpapers of various shades.

If you are a supporter of bright colors in all manifestations, including the decoration of the hallway, then you should be extremely careful and accurate. It’s better to leave some bright accents on the general background of the pastel, and not make the whole hallway in “flashy” colors. For example, a bright shelf or a bedside table against a background of beige or light brown wallpapers looks spectacular. Or, if you wish, hang a picture with a life-affirming plot.

In a small hallway, many finishes will look great.

By the way, with the right combination, even black details have the right to exist in a small hallway, only they must be “diluted” with white (light) color.

Many owners are afraid to decorate the halls with wallpapers that have a dark tone, considering it too gloomy and depressing.

Style

Oddly enough, for a small hallway, decoration in different styles is suitable. For example, if you are a supporter of classics, modest square meters - this is not a reason to abandon your favorite direction in interior design. In this case, the most suitable solution would be a snow-white ceiling and walls, decorated in different shades. For this, the space is divided into sections and each is performed in its own gamut.

To give freshness to the proven classics, as well as to visually increase the area of ​​the small entrance hall, wallpapers are combined with painting the ceiling in white.

Minimalism has recently become even more relevant than the classical trend. And for standard small apartments this is perhaps the best choice. In this case, the wallpaper can be a little brighter, if desired, even with a print or ornament. Since a minimum of interior items and decorative elements are used in this direction, it is the wall decoration that plays the “lead party”.

Wallpaper for a small hallway in the style of minimalism can be bright, plain or with a pronounced print, geometric and floral ornaments.

The ideal solution is a contrasting wall design. For example, one is white and the other is brown.With such a decoration in the style of minimalism, the room visually expands, and the lack of decorative details gives status and appropriate rigor.

Laconicism in the color scheme allowed to add rigor to the atmosphere of the room, and the brown color of the wallpaper added volume.

High-tech style in a small hallway will require a little more effort. In addition to concise wallpaper, you need to pay attention to the location of the lamps. According to designers, it is better to place them not on the ceiling, as in most cases, but along the perimeter of the hallway on the walls. The fixtures themselves are selected based on your personal preferences, the main condition is laconic design.

Strict geometric shapes, new functional solutions in furniture and accessories are distinctive features of this style.

In addition, high-tech is characterized by maximum functionality. In other words, so that the lamp can be turned if desired, and the cabinet, even a small one, contains everything necessary and even more. The bedside table, in turn, would be used not only for its intended purpose, but as a convenient pouf. And all this in the kit has strict geometric shapes and in places - metallic luster.

Wallpaper for a small high-tech hallway may be metallic.

Country styles or Provence can easily withstand even a floral wallpaper in a modestly sized hallway. The difference between these two areas is more noticeable in the interior. For example, if Provence is more elegant and "thin", then country is truly brutal and rude. This is especially striking when choosing furniture. For example, in Provence, light constructions, whatnots, or shelves are appropriate. But the country style “prefers” a mirror in a massive frame, a rough stool or chair, as well as a massive weave carpet.

Wallpaper in the style of Provence can have a floral ornament.

Wallpaper texture and pattern

Today's abundance of assortment allows you to choose the right option for any style, size of the hallway, and, importantly, for any budget.

Each style of interior involves its own wallpaper design - from a small pattern to large patterns.

Since the entrance hall is a place where a person gets from the street, in dirty shoes, with a wet umbrella or, after walking with a dog, with dirty paws, it is worth taking into account the resistance of the material for wall decoration to pollution or the possibility of cleaning it.

Certain styles require wallpaper with a texture that displays the general theme of the room.

Paper wallpapers - the most budget, but at the same time the most short-lived. Unfortunately, they cannot be washed, and any pollution remains forever (until the wallpaper changes). In addition, wallpaper made of paper is subject to mechanical stress. But on the other hand, it is this material that will allow you to change the appearance of the hallway as often as you want.

They have an affordable price, at the same time they are environmentally friendly.

Vinyl wallpaper is a novelty that many have come to love. This material is available in three types: flat vinyl with a smooth surface; thick vinyl - the most wear-resistant; foamed vinyl with an interesting volumetric texture. The only drawback of vinyl wallpapers is their air tightness. A fungus or mold easily appears on them, which is very difficult to remove. In addition, vinyl wallpapers cannot be called environmentally friendly, they are a product of the chemical industry, which means that a small hallway with such a finish can become a source of allergies.

They are distinguished by density, which allows you to create perfectly smooth wall surfaces.

Non-woven modern wallpaper fell in love with the variety of possible colors, moisture resistance, resistance to mechanical stress, as well as for its environmental friendliness and resistance to temperature extremes. Such wallpapers can be repainted in any color by changing the appearance of the hallway. The disadvantage is the high price and relative transparency of the material.

Non-woven coatings can have a vinyl layer, and also be the basis for subsequent painting of the walls in the desired colors.

Textile wallpaper is the choice of aristocrats, lovers of luxurious rooms and connoisseurs of beauty. They are distinguished by environmental cleanliness and excellent thermal insulation. On the surface of the walls there are no seams at all, the wallpaper looks a whole. The disadvantage is their increased soiling and the ability to accumulate dust. Of course, you can use a vacuum cleaner, but over time, this finish becomes slightly "worn" and requires replacement. Another drawback is that it is very difficult for non-professionals to work with such material. So, you have to call specialists and trust the decoration of the hallway to them.

The top layer consists of textile fibers. In addition to decorative functions, these wallpapers perform thermal insulation tasks.

Liquid wallpaper is unique in its structure, appearance and qualities. For example, such wallpapers are easy to use, have no seams (no need to adjust the pattern), are environmentally friendly material, retain their original appearance for many years and wash perfectly even with special means.

They have a soundproofing effect, which cannot but rejoice if the apartment is located in a panel apartment building.

For a small hallway to become a work of art, it is not enough to choose what you like, you need to choose what suits you.

• Wall decoration with a large pattern or ornament overloads the space, making it visually smaller.
• The horizontal pattern (stripes) will make the small entrance hall visually more spacious, but at the same time give the impression of low "oppressive" ceilings. Therefore, in search of a solution for the visual expansion of space, it is important to take into account possible pitfalls.

The choice falls on options that give ample opportunity for combining with other types of wall coverings, furniture, combinations with interior items.

• Vertical stripes, on the contrary, increase the height of the corridor, but make it narrower;
• The fine print on the wallpaper throughout the hallway makes the room uncomfortable and uncomfortable.
• Fashionable abstract drawings today are perfect for a modest-sized hallway only if they are made in calm colors.

Preference is given to finishing materials on a natural basis - “breathable”, not conducive to the appearance of fungi on the walls, and also safe in composition.

• A small space looks completely different if there is a combination effect: pastel plain wallpaper and wallpaper in bright colors with a pattern. Or bright decorative elements (paintings, jewelry, sconces) on beige wallpaper, and so on.

Wall coverings should be dense, have a surface resistant to mechanical abrasion.

Do not forget about the decoration of the ceiling and floor, as well as the superpowers of the correct arrangement of mirrors. It is no secret to anyone that it is thanks to the latter that the smallest room gives the impression of a spacious and sunny hall, provided that the mirrors and lamps are correctly positioned.

Black and white hallways are able to play in a completely new way and turn a small hallway into a cozy and stylish room.

A few tips for choosing finishing materials

• Do not be afraid to use decorative materials for decoration, for example, wallpaper with sparkles or crumbs - the perfect solution for unusual repairs;
• It is better to give preference to proven companies and firms that have been engaged in the production of finishing materials for a long time;
• According to professionals, modern finishing materials very often are in no way inferior to foreign analogues, which means that there is no point in overpaying for a brand;
• Do not buy wallpaper on the Internet, even if it is so much cheaper. It is very important that you can touch them, feel the surface and decide whether this is your option or not.
• Do not save on wallpaper.After all, for a small hallway they need very little, and the better the material, the longer it will last.

Bright colors of the wallpaper give a visual increase in the room and originality.

Of course, making a large hallway is much easier. But being engaged in a small corridor, you have the opportunity to feel yourself in the role of a professional, designer, who creates a maximum of opportunities with a minimum of initial data. And it is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. Do not be afraid to experiment!

Try different finishing materials, and your work will certainly succeed.

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