Paying attention to architecture
White wallpaper in the hallway can look incredibly attractive and stylish if you choose it so that it emphasizes the architectural features of the room.
A truly stunning effect can be achieved using moldings and panels. It is permissible to borrow certain ideas from church architecture, for example, arches and columns.
And if you complement the white walls of the room with a marble floor, the end result will exceed your wildest expectations, giving a feeling of infinity and weightlessness.
Harmonious combination of color palette
Although we are talking about a white hallway, this does not mean that absolutely all furniture, decorations and textiles will be painted in this color. Moreover, monotony should be avoided in every possible way. Because such a room will look extremely strange.
Color accents must be placed correctly. Actually, the choice of color of finishing materials should also be treated with caution. Frivolity is completely inappropriate here. You need to carefully consider the design of the white hallway.
Of course, a person who does not have a design education will have to make more efforts to avoid mistakes. However, nothing is impossible. In addition, the process of choosing colors can also be simplified as much as possible. To do this, it is enough not to forget about one subtlety.
The fact is that the color saturation of any room must be determined based on its area. For example, if the hallway is spacious enough, then you can use a dark color palette. In the event that there is absolutely no desire to burden the design with dark shades, you can give preference to cold tones.
The finishing itself can be made of different materials. Some people prefer textured white wallpaper in the hallway, while others prefer to use decorative plaster.
In this case, the choice depends on individual preferences and the budget available to the apartment owner. But we must never forget that the chosen finishing material must be resistant to the negative effects of moisture. Excessively soiled materials should be avoided. Because this will significantly complicate the cleaning process.
Please note that in a white hallway, the finishing material of which is dark in color, care should be taken to ensure the proper level of lighting. Of course, the room won't look too dark.
However, due to lack of lighting, a pressing sensation may appear. The color of the floor in a white hallway should be chosen based on the following recommendations:
- the floor should be an order of magnitude lighter if the walls are painted dark;
- Light walls should definitely be shaded, and the easiest way to do this is with a dark floor. White furniture for the hallway should also be chosen based on this rule;
- You can break up the monotony of the floor with the help of a carpet. If the floor is dark, then you should buy a lighter carpet.
Guided by these simple rules, you can easily make your interior beautiful without spending a lot of money on decoration. After all, it is absolutely not necessary to buy expensive cladding materials and furniture. It is only important to choose the right color scheme to create a holistic interior.
Features of white color
Due to the choice of this color design, small white hallways seem much more spacious and voluminous. Such a palette allows you to decorate the vestibule not only in classical style directions, but also in modern ones.
The following shades of white are most often used to decorate a hallway:
- almond:
- snow;
- lactic;
- antique;
- Ivory.
But, as you can see in the photo of the white hallway, usually experts in the field of interior decoration advise not to choose one tone, but to try to combine colors.
This will create an opportunity to create color contrast and make the space more interesting from a design point of view.
Modern direction
The modern white hallway is distinguished by its strict lines and pronounced asymmetrical layout. The internal filling of cabinets in this style consists of the latest storage systems and transforming units.
The decoration looks stylish in unusual combinations of glass, metal inclusions, concrete, brick trim, natural or artificial stone and wood. For a small and narrow dark hallway, white will be the ideal background for light, dark brown, graphite or black furniture.
Advantages
White color in the design of a hallway has a number of advantages:
- a beneficial effect on the mental state of residents, expressed in the ability of color to relieve nervous tension;
- adding light to the room;
- expansion of area;
- beauty and grace;
- stylishness and respectability.
There is only one drawback - soiling. But you shouldn’t give up white finishing because of it, because vestibules decorated in other colors require exactly the same care.
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In conclusion, we note that a white palette can complement any planning solutions, creating your own hallway design, which can get lost if supplemented with unnecessary decorations.
Therefore, treat the design of the vestibule room in white shades with all possible responsibility.
What materials to use in finishing
If you have decided to decorate the hallway of your home in white, you need to carefully consider the materials for the cladding.
For the hallway, the most inexpensive material would be to decorate the walls with wallpaper or plastic. However, remember that the second option “eats up” the space a little.
In addition to these options, both tiles and photo wallpaper will look beautiful. However, it is most practical to use simple staining.
For the hallway ceiling in white, the same painting or wallpapering is used. You can simply whitewash it, but the effect is unlikely to be pretty. Recently, the option with stretch ceilings has become popular.
By choosing a glossy finish, you can increase the height of the ceiling. Many white elements can be used as furniture. You can simply purchase a set with white facades, a white wardrobe in the hallway, wicker shelves and so on.
Lamp location
In order to correctly arrange lighting fixtures, you need to visually determine the purpose and functions of each specific area in the hallway.
The area with the front door is the first. This segment is equipped with a switch and a sufficient amount of light, which provides a convenient search for clothes and shoes.
The second zone for organizing lighting in the hallway is a place near or above the mirror. It is appropriate to place light sources on the wall on the sides of the mirror sheet or decorate it with an LED strip, which will give the hallway decor elegance and originality. Mirrored cabinet doors are most often illuminated by ceiling lights.
The photo shows ceiling lighting in the hallway, located above the door and above the mirrored wardrobe.
The area with a closet, hanger or shelves is the third zone. Devices built into furniture are perfect for lighting it.
The fourth segment with an armchair or sofa is mainly present in the interior of a large hallway; in order to organize lighting and create a comfortable environment, a floor lamp can be installed near the upholstered furniture.
The photo shows an area with an armchair in the hallway, complemented by a floor lamp.
Types of lighting
Options for lighting used.
Basics
Most often, the main light is a chandelier. In most cases, the device is placed slightly below the level of the ceiling plane.
Spotlights are suitable for suspended or suspended ceilings. Thanks to the glossy film with a reflective effect, you can achieve additional light in the corridor.
The photo shows the main lighting with rotating ceiling spots in the interior of the corridor.
You can create general lighting using ceiling or wall spots. A design with several rotating lamps mounted on one rod can illuminate the entire corridor.
Sconces are sometimes used as independent light. For example, in a small room, a couple of lighting fixtures located at a height of approximately 2 meters will be sufficient.
Auxiliary
Local light makes the interior more convenient and comfortable. Lighting in certain areas of the hallway or corridor helps to zone the space. Using floor lamps, wall lamps, LED or neon strips, you can organize the illumination of mirrors, paintings, decorative elements, hangers or wardrobes.
Auxiliary LED lighting also facilitates safe movement at night. To do this, spot lighting is installed in the corridor on the floor or at the bottom of the walls.
The photo shows a floor lamp as auxiliary lighting in the interior of the corridor.
Decorative
Thanks to decorative lighting, it is possible to achieve an artistic design of the room and emphasize the design of the corridor.
To organize light, LED strips are used, mounted in ceiling plinths; various neon signs, panels, retro lamps or candles are used.
Another way to decorate the hallway space in an original way is to decorate furniture, mirrors or doors with garlands. You can also use them to create a bright drawing or inscription on the wall.
