A lot of apartment owners who are trying to organize their hallway or corridor area in the most functional and practical way can face the problems, such as : lack of natural light, little space, not very thought-out planning. An integral part of every house which connects the entrance to the apartment with the rest of the premises can be a real challenge for even the most experienced designer.
In other words, hallway is the so-called "apartment business card", because it is not only the room your guests will see the first but the room, that influences your mood after returning home. "Hall performs not only the introductory but also the practical function, so it is not an easy task to furnish it. In the functional space of the hall you should find a place for the capacious wardrobe, full-height mirror and seats in order to put on your shoes with comfort. Poorly organized area can lead to discomfort during the daily use", – shares her experience Monica Schesny, designer of Komandor S.A.
The importance of the hall furnishing
A lot of attention while furnishing the new dwelling or repairing the present one is paid to the main rooms in the house: kitchen, living room, bedroom or bathroom. We usually leave the hall area till the end, even not realizing its importance. Meanwhile, the history of this area has deep roots. In the past it function was to protect from heat loss in the house, and now this room performs the function of the area which connects the other parts of the dwelling together.
“A good solution for the dwelling with the small hall area will be a wardrobe-compartment made on order. A construction with the sliding doors will significantly save the precious square meters and will prevent the space from cluttering, helping to keep things in perfect order", - says Katarzyna Drabik, Komandor S.A company specialist. It is important for the wardrobe to fill the space between the floor and the ceiling, in order to get the additional storage space for various items. "In addition on the doors you can place a full growth mirror - a very important and necessary accessory for the hallway and thus to save space needed in case you place it separately", — adds Katarzyna.
A good alternative for the wardrobe can be designer hanger - frame or open construction from the column wardrobe Komandor system. System appearance resembles shelves, but with the various devices for convenient items storage. This interesting solution will satisfy people who love originality in everything.
A little space - no problems!
If you have a non-conventional and little room light shades of the walls and of the floor can be very helpful for you. Please also remember that the style of the hall should match the design of the other rooms in the house. "In small hallways it is advisable to use light colors tiles with a rough surface - for the home residents' safety. Such solution is more practical compared with parquet, which is not always easy to keep clean", — says Monica Schesny. Pet owners will appreciate ceramic tile as a floor covering, especially after walking with the animals in the rainy days. We advise you to choose the tile with an interesting texture, which surely will decorate the interior.
It is better to decorate the hallway walls with the material which is easy to keep clean. When choosing colors you should pay attention to paints with some kind of latex filler.
Manufacturers also offer ceramic paints, which are often used for the kitchen interior decoration. Among the advantages of this material are matt surface and resistance to contamination. Walls covered by the ceramic paint can be cleaned with a sponge and dish detergent. You can choose wallpapers as another option for the walls decoration. Among the most popular are vinyl and non-woven wallpapers that are famous by their reliability and the possibility of repeated cleaning. Wide range of products allows you to choose various ornaments: from minimalist figures to the paintings with the simulation of different textures of plaster.
The importance of lighting
Glass doors to the other rooms in the apartment can play the role of the additional source of light if your hallway is dark. As an option you can use glass of the light pastel shades. Monica Schesny is convinced: “It is necessary to have a properly organized lighting system in the hallway. The narrow corridor can be visually enlarged using the play of light, if you direct the rays on the wall". A good idea can be installing of LED lighting inside the wardrobe -it can be an effective and also practical decision.