Even though the hallway is the first room,which is seen by those entering, hands often reach it last. The room, creating an idea of the taste, style and organization of the owners, deserves a balanced approach - our expert designer will help you make it perfect Designer Asya Bondareva rightly believes that the hallway sets the right mood for the interior. The difficulty is that functionality and convenience in the place where you get ready to go out should be combined with some intrigue, so that guests are interested - what's next? A difficult task? Not at all, in just five steps we will get closer to the ideal. Asya Bondareva, decorator and interior designer Asya received her education in design at the British Higher School of Design. For more than six years, she has been designing private and public interiors, carries out author's supervision, under her supervision more than 20 projects have been implemented. She takes into account all the latest trends and is attentive to detail. She believes that good design is when everything is thought out to the smallest detail. bondarevadesign.ru 1. Layout: everything for the sake of convenience The entrance area is difficult to re-plan — usually there is a bathroom and kitchen nearby, where every meter counts. Therefore, you will have to work with what you have, even if it is just a small "vestibule". Well, let's optimize the space and limit ourselves to only the most necessary things in the hallway. Asya Bondareva, decorator and interior designer: - It is very important to think through the layout of the hallway down to the smallest detail. You need to start planning by making a list of the items needed in this area: a wardrobe or dressing room, a console or chest of drawers, an ottoman or bench, as well as details - hooks, hangers, clocks, mirrors. Having decided on what is necessary, proceed to choosing specific options and arranging. If the room is small, try not to overload it with small things, build in and remove everything as much as possible. bondarevadesign.ru
Author – Olga Ievleva 2.Finishing materials It is worth thinking about the load that the hallway bears. People hurry to get ready to go out here, spilling unfinished coffee. New furniture is dragged here, touching the walls. Children and pets shake off snow and raindrops. Therefore, special attention should be paid to finishing with durable materials. Asya Bondareva, decorator and interior designer: - In the hallway, the main load falls on the floor, so I recommend durable materials such as natural stone, ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware. For the walls, I prefer to use paint, since in case of contamination the surface can be easily washed or touched up. Washable wallpaper is also a good option, so choose, combine, but do not forget about practicality, check all materials for wear resistance and interaction with moisture. bondarevadesign.ru
3.Lighting: more light Lighting affects both the perceived size of the space and how easy it is to find everything you need in it. Don’t forget that the hallway is the last place you look in the mirror before you leave — it’s important that you like what you see there. Another point: the hallway borders the living room and kitchen in many layouts, and good lighting will visually enlarge these rooms as well. Asya Bondareva, decorator and interior designer: — Well-planned lighting can turn even a small space into a beautiful hall. The hallway, as a rule, lacks natural light, so it’s essential to think through several lighting scenarios here. Combine ceiling lights and wall sconces, or ceiling lights with table lamps on a console. You can install LED lighting built into the cornice and directed at the ceiling, and run lighting hidden in the wall along the floor plinth. Imagine, combine, but don’t forget the main thing: there should be a lot of light in this area. bondarevadesign.ru
4.Choosing furniture To make leaving the house painless, everything needs to find its place. Think about what is in your hallway? Where do you plan to store shoes, bags, outerwear, small items? Is there a place to sit down to change shoes? An area where you can leave notes, information, store bills and letters? And do not buy furniture on a residual basis - everything here should please, not irritate. Asya Bondareva, decorator and interior designer: - The entrance area is demanding of good, high-quality furniture. It will be used every day, so you should not save. If you cannot organize in the hallway, then you need to plan your wardrobe well. A sliding door is not the only option. If the 50-centimeter wide doors do not block half the corridor, then feel free to choose swing doors - they are much more convenient to use and more aesthetically pleasing in appearance. Buy a beautiful console or chest of drawers, this item can set the right tone for the entire room and will always please you with its appearance. bondarevadesign.ru
5.Details and little things Nothing reduces the useful area and makes a room look smaller than clutter. Leave only the most necessary and pleasant things in sight. In addition, routine will speed up getting ready: every movement is thought out, every thing is in its place, not a single second is wasted. This is the secret of the perfect hallway. Asya Bondareva, decorator and interior designer: - Think over the details, they are the ones that can make the space lively, interesting, intriguing. A mirror is a must-have attribute of any hallway, but there can be several of them. Experiment: you can make a composition on the wall from mirrors. Find beautiful, different hooks - they will serve as a wonderful decoration, and will also help with storing things. A spectacular wall clock in the hallway is both a great accessory and simply a useful item, so plan a place for it in advance. Rugs in the hallway are an inevitable evil. Try not to focus on them, it is better to choose inconspicuous ones. Use additional details such as key holders, boxes for small items, umbrella holders only if the style of the room requires it, do not get carried away with small decor in the hallway, it often creates a feeling of overload and clutter. bondarevadesign.ru
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