They say you'll never have a second oneopportunities to make a first impression. This also applies to the first room of the house - the hallway. Are you afraid that the effect of a well-thought-out design will be spoiled, for example, by the disorder that is natural for the place where you are going to go out? Take our design hacks into service. The problems typical for the hallway are very diverse. First of all, you need to organize convenient storage of shoes and outerwear here. Do not allow small things - keys, mail - to accumulate, otherwise you can easily lose something important. Add light - hallways are often dark. Add space - the entrance area can be tiny. And finally, let your guests understand what awaits them in your home and create a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
Isolate the dirt
Clearly mark the boundary of the area that should not beleave in dirty shoes, so as not to cause your displeasure. Let it be a bright rug, large enough so that you can change shoes on it without inconvenience. Another option is an area paved with tiles that are easy to wash. In wet weather, you can put a tray filled with simple pebbles by the door - wet boots will dry here.
Convenient storage
If there is very little space for a full-fledged wardrobe,You still have options. A vertical floor hanger will only take up a corner. And hooks can be hung at different levels and turned into a design element. The main thing is that they are strong enough to withstand both a light raincoat and a heavy fur coat.
Authors – Tvoy Designer Studio
Prepare for the rain
The umbrella stand doesn't seem like much at first glance. But adding it, firstly, will make you think before you go out - am I ready for bad weather today? Secondly, it will provide a place to dry a wet umbrella when you return to a dry, warm house. A couple of spare ones can be stored there for forgetful guests - the weather is unpredictable.
Organization of important trivia
The problem is with the kind of little things thatpile up in the hallway is that these are very important little things. Letters that you were going to take with you and mail on the way, but forgot, bills from the mailbox that you would like to pay as soon as possible. You need to provide a place for them - it's easier than dealing with the consequences of unsent letters and unpaid bills. Keep such papers in a basket or attached to a cork or magnetic board.
Key moment
This is something you definitely don't want to lose amonglittle things in hallways are keys. Surely there is more than one bunch stored here, let's count: spare keys, keys to the mailbox, keys to the neighbors' apartment who asked to water the flowers while they were on vacation, and so on. Organize a key holder - a nice store-bought or homemade one. Or at least put a special basket.
It is impossible without a mirror
A mirror is perhaps the most important element of a hallway.Even outerwear can be stored, for example, on the balcony. But not having the opportunity to look at yourself before leaving means tidying yourself up, looking in the tiny rearview mirror in the car or catching surprised glances from fellow travelers on public transport. Not to mention the importance of a decorative item that increases the amount of light in a dark corridor.
More light
If there are no windows in the hallway, then the light gets thereonly from adjacent rooms. Strengthen it - hang two small lamps or one, but bright and unusual. Illuminate several areas, for example, the entrance area and the mirror. And think about lamps with photocells that react to motion - so you do not trip in the dark, going out into the hallway at night.
Living decor
Nothing creates a relaxing andcommunication atmosphere as much as living plants and flowers. Placing a green composition directly in the hallway and setting the tone for the evening right away is a great idea. Just keep in mind that most plants still need much more light than in a small standard hallway. But a bouquet of cut or even high-quality artificial flowers will please your guests - and you too.
The art of hospitality
Another great way to ask right off the batmood - a bright, attractive accent in the hallway design. For example, a painting or a poster. Such a color spot attracts the eye, arouses interest and generally allows guests to relax and feel at home. And you will be pleased to see an object that is valuable to you every day first thing when you return home.
Entrance door
People living in apartment buildings, evenwould not think of decorating the door from the outside. But why not draw attention to it from the inside? often determines the overall mood of the space. Paint it a bright color, decorate it with children's drawings or cover it with chalkboard paint, draw unusual patterns with chalk and write shopping lists.
