Just two colors are enough for a stylish hallway design. Surprisingly, black and white does not always mean restraint and classics; in some cases, it can look very modern and fashionable. Let's see together how to beautifully decorate a corridor in black and white.
The black and white hallway looks like a very bright and clean room.
Black and white hallway design
The contrast of black and white is a proven classic for those who are looking for a sophisticated and elegant way to decorate the hallway of their apartment. The two-tone design is well suited for rooms of any size due to the ability to vary the percentage of colors. For example, in a small room it is recommended to use more white, and in a large room you can add more black.
This is a very unusual decision, which not everyone will decide on.
Large hallway
A spacious room does not need to visually increase the space, and therefore you can make the walls, floor or ceiling completely black. Today, a hallway with a dark floor is considered a fashion trend that can be easily implemented at home, just lay laminate or linoleum of a suitable color. To make dark walls, paint or vinyl plain wallpaper of the desired shade will be useful. A black ceiling is a modern solution that can be implemented using tension structures.
To create such an exclusive interior, you need to understand all the subtleties and adhere to the rules.
Small
For a small corridor, you should choose white as the main color for decoration, and choose accessories and furniture in dark colors. A small black and white corridor will become more spacious if you use a minimum of furniture and install an arch instead of a doorway. Even in a small room you can arrange a black floor or ceiling, but provided that the walls are white.
The fundamental point in this design is the successful expansion and contraction of space.
Important! To prevent a black design from looking too gloomy, use multi-level lighting and accessories of different colors and textures.
Flooring materials
Most often, black flooring is used in hallways. The most important thing here is to choose the right combination of tones in the interior. It is also worth considering that on dark surfaces the accumulated dust is even more noticeable. To decorate the corridor, you can use linoleum, tiles, laminate, parquet or any other covering.
Designers offer several techniques for creating a practical hallway floor covering:
- Imitation of a chessboard. This will dilute the black color and help the housewife avoid regular cleaning.
- In the center of the room you can place tiles in cream, brown, beige or another contrasting color, with black tiles along the edge.
- Alternate black tiles with another contrasting tone, laying them out in rows.
Advantages and disadvantages of a black and white hallway and corridor from a design point of view
Despite the fact that the black and white hallway looks beautiful and fashionable, it has disadvantages that should be taken into account when decorating:
- contrasting design makes the room visually smaller;
- black and white colors are not suitable for a too small corridor;
- dark decor can look gloomy;
- design in dark colors is not suitable for every interior.
The last point means that the design of the corridor should match the interior of the other rooms, and if light shades predominate in them, then the black hallway will be discordant with the overall appearance of the apartment.
All dark things will be visually narrowed, and light ones, vice versa. This can be used very successfully for such a small room as a hallway.
The advantages of contrasting design are more significant than the disadvantages:
- relevance that will not fade with time, because the black and white combination is considered classic;
- versatility, since the combination of shades suits rooms of any size and layout;
- originality, because the black and white corridor looks unusual;
- aesthetics, as the classic contrast looks restrained and stylish.
A win-win solution would be a contrasting design with a predominance of white, since it can be allowed even in the smallest apartment.
If the hallway is small, then you should use more light shades.
Lighting
For a laconic interior – laconic light sources. This requirement meets:
- Sconces in Art Nouveau style - with or without lampshades;
- Spotlights;
- Rectangular panels.
If there is a table, table lamps can be used. But you shouldn’t overload the space even with useful items. It is better to limit yourself to a general lighting system, which can be two or three sconces, four “points” or one or two panels.
It should be noted that panels and spotlights can be placed at the junction of the ceiling and walls or above the front door. A stylish black hallway is guaranteed in any case. The main thing is that the load-bearing and diffusing parts of the lamps are of the same color (light-colored structures themselves are interesting against a black background).
The windows inside the black hallway are a real success. The fact is that glazing allows you to see the interior of the room during daylight hours without using electricity. All that remains is to frame the windows accordingly - with vertical blinds or sliding curtains. Both options should be light and one or two colors. The windows themselves can be either wooden or plastic.
What colors go with a black and white corridor: choice of decor and furniture
Silver, gold, as well as bright accents, such as yellow and red, go well with black and white. When choosing accessories, pay attention to paintings in gilded frames, metal clothes hangers, bright vases, lamps, black and white posters.
In a large space you can afford more black shades.
Choose decor depending on the style of the room, for example, bright colors will fit into art deco, but will be inorganic in classic or high-tech.
The only black option that enhances any space is bright, glossy black.
For a corridor in dark colors as in the photo, furniture with glossy facades or metallic texture is suitable. Be sure to choose a mirror with a rectangular frame; this shape is best combined with the severity of the color scheme. Mirrors can play the role of decor, just like elements made of glass and metal. A mirror panel covering the entire wall will make the area of the room endless.
Using black, you can make the surface texture somewhat multi-layered and multi-faceted, turning everything into an unusual black mirror.
In a large hallway you can install a mirrored cabinet, and in a small hallway, a small hanger made of metal or wood is enough. A beautiful bench, pouf or armchair with velvet upholstery will complement the design.
White can be used on the floors and ceiling to lift the room a little.
Important! The furniture should be in harmony in color with the decoration of the corridor, but accessories can be shiny, colored or match the walls, depending on the chosen style.
Furniture for a dark hallway
The main furniture in the hallway is a clothes hanger or a wardrobe, if space allows, a banquette or ottoman, a cabinet for shoes. A sliding wardrobe is the most convenient option; it has long won the hearts of consumers with its functionality. Its facades will replace walls, it will create the illusion of additional space. A large mirror in the closet door will double this illusion.
A seat in the hallway must be provided. This could be a banquette or a small sofa, which can act as a contrast to the main color scheme. The seat can be combined with a shoe cabinet.
Add light colors to the dark interior in the form of small decorative details - posters, figurines, vases, and so on. But don't get carried away. The hallway is a small room, and the abundance of decor will also make it cramped.
In what style can you make a black and white hallway?
A beautiful hallway in dark colors can be made in different styles, but the most popular are:
- Art Deco;
- neoclassical;
- modern.
Art Deco is characterized by matte textures, painted wood, gilded and colored accessories, velvet for upholstery, carved legs of benches, consoles, chests of drawers, dark floors, glass lamps.
White ceilings are almost a classic, because they wonderfully make the room taller.
Neoclassicism is characterized by laconic furniture, strict forms, the choice of paintings and photographs as decor, and the use of pendant and wall lamps in a classical style.
It is recommended to make one of the colors the leading color, and the other only its complement.
In a modern style, you can use various combinations of textures, colors, and colors. Bright contrasts and unusual lighting, posters as decoration, a bold fluffy carpet, a hanger and other fantasy-shaped furniture are allowed here.
Most often, white is chosen as the main color so that the hallway does not look small, heavy and gloomy.
Interior doors in a dark hallway
Until now, not a word has been said about the interior doors that open into the hallway. They make up a significant part of its wall, therefore:
- They correspond to the general concept of the interior.
- They are designed in the same style.
In this case, not only the color of the door matters, but also all the fittings - handles, locks, hinges. Doors are also involved in supporting the overall tone or setting contrasts. And, of course, the appearance of the doors must correspond to the chosen interior style.
Decorative floor design in a black and white hallway
In a hallway with white walls and ceiling, black, checkerboard or original patterned flooring looks beautiful. For the last two options, tiles are suitable, which fit well into the design due to their glossy texture. Evaluate how the hallway looks in black and white in the photo with a dark or checkerboard floor. But wooden parquet, boards or laminate are also suitable for a contrasting corridor. Moreover, the color of the wooden floor can be natural.
Important! White painted wooden floors are typical for Scandinavian interior style. Elements of Scandinavian design can also be used when decorating the corridor in the apartment.
Creative
The duet of black and white is self-sufficient: chaotic strokes on the walls, mysterious silhouettes in which, as in a psychological drawing test, everyone sees something different - ideas that are easily embodied in the black and white interior of the hallway. Enhancing contrasts
achieved by introducing a third color. It should be bright enough not to get lost against the backdrop of the most challenging of contrasts. Shades of orange, red, and green are perfect. The optimal ratio to the rest of the area is 1/10. The additional color should remain just an accent. Only 3-4 elements will fulfill this role: colored frames on the walls, a stylish bright blue key holder, a carrot-colored chair cover and a set of hangers of a similar shade. For light interiors in black and white tones, this could simply be the shade of the lampshades, changing the tone of the entire room.
The benefits of an interior built on bright accents can only be appreciated when you get tired of it. You can change it in a matter of minutes by purchasing several accessories in a completely different color. The WESTWING shopping club will help you with purchasing little things: a collection of designer accessories from the site’s partners will help you organize a stylish interior
, suitable specifically for your character, and when your mood changes, WESTWING will support you again, suggesting fresh ideas.
Choosing the color of the ceiling
A black suspended ceiling with lighting is an option for a room in a modern style. It goes well with white and dark walls, as well as with mirrors and metal elements as accessories and decor. A white stretch ceiling with a glossy texture harmonizes perfectly with the black floor, creating a stylish contrast, while the walls should be light.
It is recommended to immediately choose furniture that is as closed as possible. So that various clothes, shoes and accessories do not spoil the entire harmony of the interior.
To support a dark ceiling, decorate one of the walls in the same tone, this will be a compromise for a small corridor where it is not practical to paint all four walls black.
You can buy furniture for the hallway ready-made or make a unique design.
At the same time, the white color of the walls in the hallway, as in the photo, goes well with any design of the ceiling and floor. But black walls will not harmonize with a light floor and ceiling; this is important to consider when renovating.
A monochrome hallway is a great opportunity to show your design imagination.
Now you know how to create an interior design in contrasting colors, taking into account the size of the room and the chosen interior style. Follow the recommendations and create an original design that will make your apartment stylish and modern.
Background
Different backgrounds give shape to the space. If you use black trim throughout, the room turns into a dark cave. Light planes are also undesirable, because because of them, the hallway becomes weightless. The conclusion suggests itself:
- Opposite walls should be light and black;
- The ceiling is light;
- Floors – light, black or neutral (gray, brown).
In this case, black color should dominate - occupy about 40% of the entire background, if light and neutral colors occupy 25 and 35%, respectively. The main thing is not to use a black ceiling in the hallway or to use it limitedly, arranging an additional load-bearing level for lamps at the junction between the walls and the base ceiling.
Interior styles for a dark hallway
What styles perceive a dark hallway? There are plenty to choose from:
Classical. This style is characterized by linear and color rigor. The dark interior sounds in unison with these features. In the classic-style hallway there is a wardrobe with hinged doors, a leather sofa, and a nightstand. Carving, gilding, stucco is allowed. The lamps match the surroundings; modern spots will not fit here. A classic hallway in black and white will be magnificent.
Modern. It is characterized by a great love for smooth curved lines, a commitment to wood and natural materials, and if so, then a hallway in brown will look very organic; Art Nouveau is characterized by a love for mirrors and stained glass. Place a wrought-iron clothes hanger and a bedside table with inlay in the hallway; all this will dilute the dark interior. You can hang a picture - a landscape. Art Nouveau takes floral motifs well.
High tech. The black and white color scheme of the hallway is exactly about this style. A wardrobe with glossy doors and clothing lifts, extreme functionality, the obligatory presence of a video intercom, and the most modern lighting system are appropriate here.
Loft - dark colors are very impressive for the brutality of the loft. The furniture is the simplest - a hanger and shoe shelves for small spaces, a wardrobe, if the space allows. Black furniture will look very impressive against the background of gray concrete walls, and adding white will soften the atmosphere.
Modern. Its distinctive feature is lightness, so we refuse bulky cabinets that weigh down the space. Only hangers and shelves. We keep them in order. We use as many polished or mirror surfaces as possible. They add space.
Whatever style you choose for the hallway, it should be in harmony with the rest of the apartment. It doesn’t have to be the same color – a transition from a darkened entrance hall to a bright living room would be quite logical – but it does have to be the same in style.
