In typical city apartments it is rare to findmeet a large hall. Usually this is a room with an average area of 16-18 m2, which simultaneously performs a variety of functions. Often, the small hall "on the shoulders" of the living room, dining room, and recreation room. To harmoniously combine all these functions in one small room, it is necessary to make a certain effort. And first of all, it is necessary to figure out how best to design .
A small room should harmoniously accommodate the functions of a recreation room, a dining room, and sometimes even an office.
The basic rules of interior decoration of a small hall
When decorating the interior of a hall, regardless ofarea of the room, you need to do everything so that the room is as functional as possible. Any room is a closed space. Your task as a designer is to prevent the situation from getting worse. Decorate the interior of the hall taking into account your own needs (the needs of the family) and preferences. You can decorate the space of a small hall in a European style. Such an interior involves combining the hall itself into one large room together with the kitchen. A small partition or an original bar counter can act as a kind of “connector” in this case.
Figure 1.Decorating walls in white tones visually increases the size of the room. Conservative and reserved people most often choose a classic interior. Avant-garde is liked by people with an unconventional way of thinking and original taste. Romantic natures should take a closer look at eclecticism and expressionism. Those who appreciate everything natural and organic will certainly like the interior of the hall in the country style. For lovers of naturalness and simplicity, we can recommend the Scandinavian style. It looks very interesting and relaxed. Follow the basic rules for decorating rooms of this type and you will easily create your own island of comfort, in which you will feel cozy, joyful and pleasant. For example, one of the win-win options for a small hall is an interior decorated in very light, almost white tones. Brown flooring and gray furniture are best suited to white finishing. Such a hall will look beautiful and very modern. You can see an example of such a design in the image (Fig. 1). Return to Contents</a>
The best style for a small hall
Owners of apartments with small halls shouldimmediately abandon the Baroque and Empire styles. Such an interior is absolutely not suitable for compact spaces. The best option is modern and classic styles, Provence and the like. Minimalism does not go well with a compact hall either. Such an interior assumes the presence of space, which is not there in this situation. It should only be considered by owners of 4 or more room apartments and private houses.
</a>Small rooms are best decorated in styleminimalism, without cluttering the space with decor and furniture. It is recommended to complement the interior in a classic style with simple furniture of regular geometric shapes. If you plan to decorate the room with various kinds of molded elements, make sure that they are light and unobtrusive. The Provence style, popular all over the world, is gentle and very light. Competent use of the techniques of this style will visually make the room brighter and more spacious. It is best to decorate a small room in neutral and light colors. You can combine them with a variety of dark shades. A combination of cold and warm colors is allowed. In a small room, combinations of azure with beige, white with cream, lavender with brown look very good. If the room has a very boring and faded design, add a few bright elements to the interior, for example, colored pillows. It is strongly recommended not to use old and bulky furniture inherited from grandmothers and parents. It is best to arrange a compact room using separate sections, for example, you can buy a couple of bookcases with open shelves and install these products in two corners of the wall, and the central part will remain open. This is not only very convenient, but also beautiful. As for the TV, modern flat models are most often hung on the wall, and a cabinet with open shelves for the player and speakers is installed under them. If desired, you can place the player on a separate shelf, and install the speakers on the floor. In this case, you will have to spend a little time choosing beautiful vertical tall speakers. Even a small hall is the main central room of the apartment. Therefore, the interior of this room should be decorated using only high-quality materials, preferably natural ones.
Roller blinds also save a lot of moneyspace, use them when decorating a small room. It is best to cover the walls with natural two-layer wallpaper. The bottom layer of such wallpaper is made of paper, and the top layer is natural material or plant fibers. Veneer wallpaper, plant wallpaper, cork wallpaper, textile wallpaper and plant wallpaper are available for sale. That is, you have a lot to choose from. Focus on your available budget, your taste and the interior of the room. Parquet, parquet board and laminate are best suited for the floor. If you are limited in money, use linoleum stylized as natural wood. Decorate the windows with curtains made of natural material. You can buy roller blinds. They will not take up much space and will not “load” the interior. Plastic furniture is prohibited in the case of small rooms. And in general, in most cases it is not recommended to use it in the design of living spaces, with the exception of some modern styles. Return to the table of contents</a>
Design of a typical hall 16-18 m²
Use partitions to zone the roomor not bulky furniture. Most often, the area of the hall is 16-18 sq.m. In the same Khrushchev-era buildings, the hall is approximately the same area. If you approach the interior design wisely, then even this small room can be made quite functional and spacious. First, think about it and clearly define the purpose of your hall. It is easiest when the room will only have a recreation area. If people will dine, sleep, and work in this room, then you need to think it through carefully. Zoning is an excellent option. You can divide the room into several functional zones using a podium, partitions, furniture, different floor coverings, and even colors. The most important thing is to approach the process competently and not to overdo it. Choose a style for decorating the room. If you live alone, do it the way you like it. If you live with your family, you will have to get together, consult, and come to a common decision. The most popular styles at present are:
With the help of a stretch ceiling you can visuallyexpand and lengthen the space of the room. The ceiling can be made dark or light. Dark structures often look much more stylish and impressive.
Figure 2.For a colorful decor, you can put bright pillows, hang an unusual lamp and decorate the wall with large posters. Do not place furniture around the entire perimeter of the room. The best option for a small room is transformable furniture. Modern modular systems allow you to do everything as efficiently and functionally as possible without cluttering the room. If you want and have the money, you can install a beautiful decorative fireplace even in a small room. There are also heaters stylized as fireplaces. The choice is quite large, so you can easily choose something to your taste. If you want to make a room of 16-18 sq.m more colorful, put colored pillows on the sofas, install unusual bright lamps, hang posters on the walls. A successful option using posters is shown in the image (Fig. 2). Return to the table of contents</a>
Useful advice on the design of the hall in the apartment type "Khrushchevka"
When designing the interior of a Khrushchev-type apartment, you need to remember one main rule: in such an apartment, everything should be present to a minimum. You need to leave only the most necessary, namely:
By combining the living room with the kitchen, you will get additional space.
Don't buy massive furniture.If you often gather in the evenings with family or friends, buy a folding coffee table or a book table. When folded, such furniture does not take up much space, but if necessary, it can be transformed into a great place to relax with loved ones. Think through the style in detail. Once again, it is necessary to remind that empire, baroque and other pretentious styles are not suitable for small halls. The best options are Provence and classics. Furniture should be simple and of the correct shape. All kinds of stucco moldings are practically weightless.
Figure 3.In the hall in a Khrushchev-era apartment, you can put comfortable furniture, a compact coffee table and a TV. To make the compact interior larger, the hall can be combined with the kitchen, creating an original and modern kitchen-studio. Additionally, you can combine everything with the loggia. As a result, you will get a very spacious and functional room. You can also visually expand the space by removing the interior doors and creating a wide arched opening. The design of the hall in a Khrushchev-era apartment can be done as in the image (Fig. 3). This room has everything you need for relaxation and fun get-togethers: comfortable upholstered furniture, an original and functional coffee table, several spacious shelves for various small items and a TV. Return to contents</a>
How to make a small room in a private house?
When decorating the interior of a hall in your own home, you need to take into account a number of important factors, such as:
Figure 4. For a small room it is better to use a small fireplace or a false fireplace.
In private houses with a small hall, as well asIn apartments, light shades of the color scheme look best, because this room is, first of all, a place for gathering guests and the whole family, communication and relaxation, i.e. despondency and boredom are completely inappropriate here. Special attention should be paid to furniture. Everything should be thought out and balanced. Lack of furniture, as well as its excessive amount, is very bad. It is important to try to find that very "golden mean" and stick to it. Interiors with fireplaces, as in the image (Fig. 4), are very popular in private houses. Fireplaces fit perfectly into any interior and harmonize with almost any furniture. The fireplace can be additionally decorated with family photos and memorabilia. This will give the room more home warmth and comfort. Rooms decorated in pastel warm colors also look great. Such decoration sets a cozy and calm atmosphere. Even calm tones with a competent approach and selection will look very advantageous and attractive, so the assertion that such a design is boring is nothing more than a stereotype. Good luck in your search for the ideal style!
