Rather often there is situation when the corridor in the apartment is not used in any way, it only serves as pass between various rooms. However this space can become functional and very stylish too if to show imagination and creativity in its registration. Certainly, in corridor the owners do not spend much time, however it is seen first of all by the guests coming to the house therefore it is worth taking care of comfort and beauty of this room.
Functionality of corridor
Before beginning repair of corridor, think of that, how exactly you want to use this space. Variantov exists quite a lot.
In spacious wide corridor, especially with additional space under ladder it is possible to put small sofa or ottoman for rest. When in the apartment there are not enough rooms there it is also possible to place bookshelves, to equip small workshop, home office or even kitchen.
Besides, the corridor can be used for storage of various things. Think over possibility of installation in the hall of the fitted cupboard for winter clothes, tools, bags, suitcases and many other.
Most often in corridor establish big mirror, support under footwear, hooks or hanger for outerwear and regiments for headdresses as this room is most closer to outer door and these objects are most appropriate there. Therefore even in small corridor think over situation so that all necessary things have found the place. Only do not overload space. Remember that it is necessary to provide possibility of free transition from one room to another.
Illumination of corridor
The correct lighting – one of the key moments of giving to space of cosiness and functionality. In long narrow corridor it is desirable to install several lamps that they allocated key parts of interior. Then your design decision will be more noticeable.
If light is contrast, it will give to the room of additional paints, and design of identity.
Try to use whenever possible and natural lighting. For this purpose make glass inserts on interroom doors, and place mirror so that it reflected light of windows.
Materials of finishing of corridor
The materials used by production of repair and finishing of the hall have to be qualitative. Especially it concerns floor covering as will go on it very often. The tile, parquet, laminate and even linoleum of high strength will approach. By means of finishing of floor it is possible to make corridor uniform space with kitchen or the living room if to use identical materials. It is possible to separate also various finishing uniform space into several zones of different function. As for walls, it is possible to paste normal or photo wall-paper, to attach plastic or panel boards, or just to paint them several layers with aqueous emulsion ink. It is desirable to select combinations of furniture and walls.