In any home, the hallway plays a modest but important role. In this room we store our outerwear, as well as shoes; in addition, the hallway is a corridor that connects the other rooms. If the hallway is large, then there will be no problems with the interior furnishings and the choice of design. But when it comes to Khrushchev buildings, you have to deal with narrow, cramped corridors. Such a small space should be used wisely to maintain its functionality and provide enough space for free movement around the house. Therefore, we have collected interesting ideas and photos of the interior of the hallway in Khrushchev.
Redevelopment
Owners of Khrushchev-era apartment buildings often turn to redevelopment when renovating. This is not the easiest or cheapest way to organize the functionality of space in an apartment with your own hands, but it is the most effective. You can separate space from the bathroom and create a built-in wardrobe; in this case, the once modest space of the hallway allows you to realize your design ideas. For example, these could be open shelves installed on the entire wall, in which photographs, books and other elements will take up space. Among the disadvantages, it is worth noting that the space for such redevelopment will have to be borrowed from the bathroom or kitchen. However, there are solutions for such cases as well. For example, combining a bedroom and a kitchen, this space can be zoned with a decorative countertop or a different floor finish. Ideas for hallway design in a small apartment in Khrushchev, interior photos.
Design of a small hallway in Khrushchev (photo)
Before you start renovating the hallway with your own hands, you should pay attention to several aspects. When renovating, you will have to deal with a narrow and low space, so you should make the most of the opportunities to visually expand the room. This could be wallpaper with a perspective, which significantly expands the space of the corridor, albeit visually, just light, plain wallpaper or wallpaper with vertical lines. Another option is to use glass panels. Glass can be installed in wardrobe doors. A very beautiful solution is a glass sheet.
The main idea of self-repair is a departure from the usual options; you should not be afraid to experiment, you will be able to realize all your ideas and ideas. However, keep in mind that you should adhere to the basic tips, but do not limit yourself in any way in self-expression.
Perhaps among these photos of the design of a small hallway in a Khrushchev apartment you will find your inspiration.
Floor finishing
The floor in the hallway of a small Khrushchev-era building, like any other hallway, is under constant influence of dirt from shoes. Therefore, the hallway covering must be wear-resistant and easy to clean.
The most durable option is ceramic tiles. It is not afraid of moisture or dirt, it is easy to wash. Among the minuses, it is worth noting that if you enter the house with wet shoes or covered with snow, you can suddenly feel like you are at an ice skating rink in your own home.
Another good option is linoleum, it also slides, but less. Easy to clean, not afraid of moisture and dirt. It wears off quite quickly, this drawback outweighs its availability in terms of price.
Laminate flooring is easy to install, durable, looks beautiful, but is afraid of moisture and will not last long without additional rugs.
The most beautiful, but most impractical option for covering the floor of a small hallway in a Khrushchev apartment is nylon carpet.
Photo of the interior covering of a small hallway in Khrushchev.
Wall decoration
The interior of the hallway in Khrushchev actually begins with the walls. Their color and structure of the chosen coating is reflected in the choice of furniture and lighting. There are several options for wall decoration, these are:
- Plaster. Decorative compositions of this material allow you to create different wall textures and have a huge selection of colors. But there are also disadvantages. Plaster is susceptible to contamination and in such a walk-through room can become very dirty over time.
- Painting. One of the best choices for a corridor, this coating is resistant to contamination and is easily replaceable. When painting walls, you should choose light colors that visually enlarge the space.
- Decorative brick. This option for wall decoration began to actively gain momentum in 2016, however, not many people still like it.
- Wallpaper. When choosing wallpaper for the hallway and corridor in Khrushchev, you definitely won’t go wrong. It is worth noting here that it is better to use options without a pattern or with vertical stripes, all for the sake of visually increasing the space. There are also 3D wallpapers that create the effect of making a room larger. Wallpaper with a complex pattern, horizontal stripes or dark shades is not suitable for narrow and low corridors.
Hallway design photo 2016 modern ideas in Khrushchev.
Furniture
A narrow corridor eliminates the possibility of installing bulky cabinets with many mezzanines. The interior decor of a small hallway in a Khrushchev building should be simple. The bare minimum that is needed is:
- hanger or wardrobe for storing clothes;
- shelf for storing shoes;
- dressing area with a large mirror.
Modern furniture can easily combine all the components described above, while manufacturers, realizing that not every home has a lot of free space, make it quite narrow. Another great option is modular furniture, which will allow you to make your own decisions about how the hallway furnishings will look. It is enough to take all the dimensions and, based on them, select the modules you like.
There are ready-made hallways for a narrow corridor in Khrushchev photo.
When the hallway is equipped with a basic set of furniture, it’s time to think about what to do next. Further, the owners of Khrushchev-era apartments prefer to hang small bookshelves on the walls, and install tables for flowers under them; pet houses are also placed in the remaining space.
Photo of design ideas for a small corridor in Khrushchev.
Lighting
The narrow hallway in the Khrushchev building has no natural light, and in general the corner of the apartment is quite dark. The most correct choice would be combined lighting.
The first and main one is a ceiling light from an energy-saving lamp, enclosed in a matte shade. Such light will be evenly distributed throughout the corridor.
The second is lighting a niche with a mirror. This is an important point, especially for girls; both an LED strip located around the mirror and a small lamp placed on the wall from the side of the mirror will do.
The third lighting option is a lamp located at the bend of the corridor. If the hallway has a bend, then lighting the area next to the door will not be enough and you will have to turn on the lights in other rooms in the twilight, so it is worth placing one point of lighting on the bend of the room. Below are several photo options for the design of a hallway in a Khrushchev-era building with divided lighting.
