Guests' first impression of your apartment begins to form when they meet the hallway. So the choice of materials for this room is no less important than for others. The hallway is a room that does not require special materials. Main criterion: Surfaces must withstand frequent wet cleaning. We pull dirt from the street, which can negatively affect some materials. Decorating the walls in the corridor in most cases involves the use of wallpaper, but this is not the only option. How can you cover the walls?
We have prepared 60 hallway design options for you.
The walls in the hallway can be exposed to various influences: dirt, water, drafts. If you have children or pets, the hallway can suffer mercilessly from fun games and tenacious claws.
Therefore, you need to select materials that are durable and not afraid of external influences.
- Painting;
- Decorative plaster;
- Cork covering;
- MDF panels;
- Fake diamond;
- Parquet;
- Laminate;
- Liquid wallpaper.
Painting
The paint is easy to work with and easy to care for. The only condition is that it must be waterproof, otherwise it will not be washed frequently. Paint refers to budget types finishing. However, you should not buy the most cheap option. Cheap types cannot be washed; they will quickly wear off. 
One of its disadvantages is surface preparation. The walls must be perfectly smooth, otherwise it will not fit well. You will have to spend money on primer, putty and plaster. In addition, you will need to remove the old coating completely. But having leveled the walls, there is no need to do this again later.
Water-based paints are especially popular now. They are absolutely safe for health, and therefore have no odor, since they contain no toxic substances. Water-based paint dries quickly, which simplifies the work process. 
Decorative plaster
Wall decoration in the hallway decorative plaster used less frequently, but gaining popularity. Covering with plaster will turn the corridor into an elegant and noble room. The choice of textures and patterns is wide. 
Plaster is durable. It will last for decades. At the same time, it is a durable material that is not subject to weak mechanical stress. The surface is easy to care for: just wipe it with a dry cloth or vacuum it. 
Decorative plaster is made using only natural ingredients, so it is absolutely safe for environment. One of the disadvantages is the complexity of the work. Some types of plasters can be applied yourself, while others will require calling a specialist, because you yourself will not be able to carry out a high-quality installation.
Cork covering
This type of finish is made from cork oak. This is a natural material, which means it is safe for humans. The cork surface does not need to be carefully maintained. Periodically, you can simply vacuum the walls. The material does not contribute to the spread of mold. 
The strength of the material leaves no doubt. Your walls will not be afraid of blows or pets. Cork does not absorb heat and has soundproofing properties. Will serve you for at least 15 years. This coating is not afraid small quantity moisture and suitable for the corridor. 
The main drawback is the price. Natural materials are much more expensive than artificial ones. Corks are afraid of small particles: such as sand, which can scratch the surface. They cannot be removed with brushes.
MDF panels
MDF panels belong to safe materials. They are made from sawdust, which is subsequently pressed. At the same time they are not expensive. They are easy to work with and you can do the entire fastening process yourself. They will last for many years, providing a durable coating. 
Before sale, the panels must be treated with a composition that is not afraid of moisture. There is no mold or corrosion under the panels. The walls can be cleaned with a wet cloth. MDF panels repel dust, preventing it from accumulating; they can be installed even if there are people with allergies in the house. They will save heat, which is important for the corridor. 
Despite the fact that the panels are treated with special compounds, they will not withstand large amounts of moisture. They can be damaged by a very strong blow. Support combustion.
Fake diamond
The stone is made from decorative concrete based on various binders. It is most often used when decorating private houses, but now it has begun to appear in apartments. It costs much less than natural stone.
Lay down fake diamond It won't be difficult to do it yourself. 
It is attached with glue; no special tools are required during the installation process.
A rich selection of colors and patterns will not leave anyone indifferent. You can choose an imitation of any stone. The coating will last much longer compared to others facing materials. Despite the fact that the stone is artificial, it is absolutely safe. 
It is made only from natural ingredients. The stone will last a long time, but does not compare to the service life of natural stone. The material is not afraid of changes in temperature and humidity, but still inferior in characteristics to natural material.
Parquet
We are more used to seeing parquet on the floor, but it is also used for wall decoration. You can install parquet on uneven surfaces. Preliminary finishing work is kept to a minimum. During operation, virtually no construction waste is generated. All work can be done with your own hands, which allows you to avoid spending money on calling specialists. 
However, the parquet is installed on a special frame. Its production will require purchase additional materials, and will increase operating time. Although you can install it yourself, the process is still labor-intensive. The frame will take away centimeters from your room, so installing it in narrow corridors is not recommended. Parquet improves the acoustics in a room, although this is not a problem for a corridor.
Laminate
Laminate, like parquet, is more often used for finishing floors, but is still suitable for walls. The material is safe for humans and the environment, because it is made only from environmentally friendly materials, free of toxic substances.
Laminate is antistatic - dust does not accumulate on it, so you do not have to clean it often. 
Laminate is laid on the floor, which means that it is wear-resistant and durable.
You can choose a pattern for any interior; laminate is rich in choice.
Laminate flooring swells due to frequent exposure to water. Therefore, it must be wiped quickly. He is also afraid of temperature changes. It is quite suitable for a corridor, but the clothing area and place for an umbrella should be protected from direct contact with the surface of the walls.
Liquid wallpaper
Although the material is called wallpaper, it looks more like plaster. They are classified as breathable materials, which means that condensation will not accumulate on the wall and fungus or mold will not form. 
Liquid wallpaper can be used repeatedly. Using water, you simply remove them from the wall and leave them to dry. The dry mixture can be reused. The installation process is simple, thorough preliminary work not required. The mixture is suitable for finishing a cold room. She is not afraid of dirt or drafts.
During the application process, you create the design yourself. Therefore, it is possible to create a unique design. It is difficult to damage the coating, but even if this happens, repairing a separate area will not be difficult. 
The biggest disadvantage is that liquid wallpaper is afraid of water. They will simply—simply—come off the wall. Therefore, they are coated with an additional layer of varnish.
Tile
Ceramic tiles are reminiscent of Soviet times. But this is no longer a disadvantage. Modern tiles significantly different in appearance from its predecessor. Tile is a hard surface. She is not afraid of burnout or mechanical stress. 
The only thing you can do to her is hit her hard, then there is a possibility of damaging her. But replacing a separate section will not be difficult. Ceramic tiles are absolutely safe. It is easy to wash and any stains can be wiped off its surface. She is not afraid of water or temperature changes. 
One of the disadvantages is that it does not retain heat. The tile remains cold even in a warm room. Not the worst thing for wall cladding. It also improves the acoustics of the room.
The issue of decorating the walls in the hallway must be approached as carefully as possible, because the hallway is the first room into which a person enters from the street, which means that there will inevitably always be moisture, droplets of dirt and other factors that negatively affect the finishing materials of the walls and floor. Special attention require apartments where there are small children or animals, since the risk of damage to the walls increases.
Finishing features
The features of the room also dictate the features in its decoration. The hallway is the room closest to the street or access area, which means that the influence of wind, cold, dirt and various damages is most noticeable here. In addition, when renovating an entire apartment at once, the hallway usually serves as an impromptu warehouse for things from other rooms, so renovation work in the hallway is usually completed last, otherwise constant movements along the corridor with building materials will lead to rapid wear and tear of the finish.
All these features of the room dictate a special approach to the choice of finishing materials. Materials must not be afraid of contamination and can withstand frequent cleaning.
In the apartment
Decorating the hallway in an apartment is obviously a simpler task than in a private house. Despite the high traffic, the corridor of an ordinary typical apartment in a residential building interacts not directly with the street, but with the entrance space, which takes on a larger percentage of dirt, wind and dust that could penetrate into the area entrance group in a private house. This feature opens up more possibilities for choosing finishing materials.
For example, the most popular material for finishing an apartment is wallpaper. They can be liquid, non-woven, vinyl, a wide variety of textures and colors. However, it is worth remembering that in any case they will be subject to negative influence, which means that colors that are too light will quickly lose their presentable appearance. In addition, it is worth taking a closer look at washable wallpaper options; they are the ones that are most suitable for the hallway.
In apartments with small hallways, for example, in a “Khrushchev”, the walls, as a rule, are hidden by furniture or other objects, so in such apartments the covering material will not be important at all.
Today it is becoming increasingly popular in wall decoration. decorative plaster. With help of this material on the wall you can create an imitation of almost any material, be it natural stone or wooden surface. In addition to different textures, this coating can also have completely different colors, for which a special colored pigment is introduced into the base of the plaster.
One of the most practical options – these are wall panels. As a rule, panels are made of wood or its variations, MDF or PVC, as well as plastic. Option wall panels is great solution for an apartment where there are animals or small children. So, if you decorate the lower part of the corridor with wall panels, they can become an excellent protection against dirt brought by animals from the street, and various types of damage that children can cause.
After all, everyone knows how often you have to re-glue wallpaper if a child likes to draw on it. Wall panels are easy to clean and have a long service life, they are hypoallergenic and absolutely safe. The range of colors of wall panels on the market today is quite large. You can choose an option that will fit into almost any interior.
Both plain and patterned models are available. The most popular are imitation wood textures and stone.
Moreover, in the apartment you can simply paint the walls with washable paint. Most often, painted walls have a monochromatic coating without additional patterns, but by choosing the right furniture and accessories, you can get the most stylish modern interior. Gray, black and shades of brown such as beige or chocolate are popular. In order for the paint to lay evenly and the coating to be perfect, it is necessary to first level the surface of the walls; to do this, first cover the surface with sheets of plasterboard, and apply a thin layer of finishing plaster on top for painting.
In a private house
Decorating walls in a private house requires a more careful approach. IN in this case the hallway directly interacts with the street space, which means there is a negative impact weather conditions in this case it will be more noticeable. If we talk about choosing the most suitable material, it should be noted that in a private house it is better not to use wallpaper for the hallway, because they will become unusable too quickly, and you will have to start repairs all over again.
If you want a light, weightless texture, it is better to choose textured plaster, it is more practical. A good option here would also be wall panels made of plastic or MDF; they can cover the entire space of the wall, or they can be combined with other materials, such as paint or the same textured plaster.
Such combinations usually look interesting and always attract the attention of guests.
In the design of hallways of private houses, a common occurrence is the use of artificial stone as a wall finishing material. The production of artificial stone has made great strides today, and you can find an imitation of almost any mineral. The most popular among buyers are granite, marble, malachite, turquoise and wild stone, this option is an unprocessed rock.
All these options allow you to create a stylish interior decoration with minimal labor costs for a long time. Imitation stone in most cases is so detailed and high quality that the only difference between the artificial material will be its weight, which will be its main advantage over natural material, not to mention the price. Artificial stone is a much lighter material than natural stone, so its use is as convenient as possible both during installation and in use.
Artificial stone as decorative panels can be placed on the entire surface of the wall, or you can create interesting point elements by complementing the surface with plaster of various textures and thereby achieve a completely different effect. With the help of a stone you can protect the wall elements that are most susceptible to negative influence. So, for example, you can create a stone arch near the door, decorate the wall near which there are open shelves for shoes, niches, protruding elements - everything can be equipped with beautiful and practical artificial turf decor.
The usual option for finishing a bathroom is ceramic tile, however, its use is possible not only in this room; tiles are one of the most suitable and convenient options for finishing the hallway in a private house. You can choose ceramic tiles that imitate other well-known materials, thereby creating a practical interior of any texture. Silk, wood and metal imitations are the most popular in the decoration of modern premises.
The main advantage of this material is that it can be used not only on walls, but also on the floor, which will help create a complete image in the same style when choosing materials from the same collection.
DIY wall decoration options
Using a minimal set of tools, finishing materials and own hands You can create a unique wall decor in the hallway with your own hands. The most mobile material is textured plaster. With its help, you can create not only various texture variations on the walls, but also create a drawing or ensure that a real fresco appears on the wall. If desired, the finished textured plaster can be painted in any color, thereby creating unique interior premises. When using plaster with the addition of other materials, such as stone, you can create interesting combined options finishing.
So, in order to create a finish with your own hands, you must first draw the future design with clear instructions about where everything will be placed, in addition, it is necessary to mark the places where the decor will be located. Once the plan has been drawn up, you can proceed to choosing the material. This point will directly depend on the chosen interior design and, of course, on the imagination and choice of the master.
Next, you need to devote time to leveling the walls. It is rare to find initially perfectly smooth surfaces in apartments. The most reliable and easiest way to level a wall is to cover it with sheets of plasterboard, and then finish thin layer finishing plaster.
Further actions will depend only on the selected finishing material. You can simply cover the finished surface with wallpaper; to do this, gently measure required amount wallpaper strips of the required length, take into account adjustment allowances and glue the strips to the wall using special wallpaper glue.
You can decorate the hallway with stone, but it is not always necessary to spend money on a special interior artificial stone; you can easily use pebbles brought from travels. This way you can get not only interesting interior solution, but also a constant reminder of a vacation on your favorite warm shores. For this decoration you only need pebbles and glue; you can also embed pebbles into the plaster, this will also add a special flavor to the room.
You can also paint the walls yourself; paint of the selected color is simply applied to the leveled surface. It is better to apply paint using a roller, so the painting will go faster, and the result of the work will please you with the most even and high-quality coating. A plain painted surface can be decorated with various decorative elements. Moldings look great; with their help you can highlight certain areas in the room and create improvised frames.
Can be easily created in a molding frame contrasting color element, for this you just need to use a construction ruler and a pencil to measure the required space and glue it along its edge masking tape to protect the rest of the coating, and paint the desired element with a different color, then remove the masking tape, wait for the element to dry and glue molding of the required width along its edges.
You can decorate the room with ready-made photo frames. It can be any photos or paintings you like. You can hang reproductions of paintings by artists or hang photographs of your beloved pet along the corridor. beautiful frames. Painting on painted walls also looks interesting, but to create a beautiful picture yourself you will need either drawing skills or a high-quality stencil.
At decorative design Completely different items can be used in the hallway: corks, wood scraps, coins, fabric, leather, metal.
The main thing is to combine them correctly and not be afraid to experiment.
Niche design
A niche in the wall is a stylish and interesting interior element; in the hallway it can perform not only an aesthetic function, but also a very practical one, for example, you can store spare keys in it or put a pot of flowers or a figurine, so its correct design is very important for the overall picture corridor interior design. The design of the niche will depend on the overall design of the room: if the hallway is made V classic style , then the niche will be designed accordingly.
Thus, the classic design is characterized by a rounded shape of a niche at the top; it seems to form an arch that goes deep into the wall. The color scheme is usually chosen to be contrasting, and a beautiful classic interior vase or various types of figurines are placed inside. Black cast figurines usually look the most advantageous.
Country, style retro and provence gravitate towards a niche without roundings and the same color or a close shade to the main color of the walls. Usually white, gray, light green, brown. Often, niches contain frames with photographs, light vases in retro style, as well as calm and gentle figurines. It is good to place various dead wood in vases; they will not only last a long time, but will also emphasize the chosen style.
Modern styles offer interesting ideas playing with niches in the interior. So, in the case of a niche in a modern interior, we can talk about the most fertile ground for decoration. A niche can be painted in any color: minimalism or hi-tech style will not mind bright spots of yellow or red, black will fit perfectly into a loft style, gray, red, burgundy and black niches will complement a Japanese-style room.
Orange and sand will support African style. In addition, niches in modern interiors do an excellent job of illuminating the corridor; lighting is installed in them, which can both illuminate the art object that will be installed in this niche and provide dim light in the corridor. A niche in a modern interior almost never has a frame, while classic, modern or retro tend to be decorated; often the effect of a frame for a niche is created using the same moldings. Niches do not lose their popularity, so new trends in their design appear every day, which you definitely need to follow.
Interior arrangement
To get a full beautiful interior It is necessary not only to successfully select the material for wall decoration, but also to correctly select furnishings and accessories. First of all, the hallway should contain shelves for shoes and at least a few hooks for outerwear. This minimum set should be a must-have attribute for a hallway of any design and size.
Even the smallest rooms should be equipped with these furnishings, especially since today there are many pieces of furniture on the market that fit perfectly into small hallways. The minimalist style will be an excellent solution for small room sizes.
To arrange a narrow corridor, you should pay attention to the delimitation of space. With the help of furniture, multi-level ceiling or color solutions, you can easily divide the room into several zones with different functional loads. Using color you can also adjust the shape of the room. So, if you paint long walls in light colors, and short ones with darker paint, then visually the hallway will take on a more complete square shape.
You can simply opt for a darker shade of the door and light wallpaper or white textured plaster, place lamps with white daylight in the center and thereby obtain a stylish and bright interior.
A stylish and modern interior can be created using contrasting colors. So, bright wall tables that will harmoniously contrast with the walls and floor in light pastel colors will look quite advantageous. The only rule for this option is that the furniture should not be too bulky, otherwise the interior will instantly become overloaded. You can decorate the finished interior not only with furniture, but also with various accessories, for example, you can hang a collage of photographs on the wall or distribute paintings along the corridor. This solution will give classic interior comfort.
The empty wall of the hallway can accommodate not only paintings, but also a wall niche. You can play with it with different color and decorative solutions and get not only a rather interesting stylistic move, but also extra bed for storing interesting little things brought from vacation, or gifts from dear people.
Color solutions
Color solutions in arranging a hallway, if not the most important condition, then one of the most important. Using color, you can expand the space, hide unnecessary defects and create a cozy home interior. For very small room It is better to use light colors, they will help expand the space, add light and air.
It is better to replace glossy surfaces with matte ones, and then the interior will delight its owner for a long time. Considering that most often there is not enough natural light in the hallway due to the lack of windows, It’s better to put the cold color palette aside or at least complement it with bright fluorescent lamps with a warm yellow, otherwise there is a risk of getting a cold, uninhabited room.
A coating consisting of contrasting stripes will also help to expand the room; for example, mustard with white or light beige is one of the trends of the season.
Using more dark shades such as brown and black, as well as dark blue, burgundy, and purple are best used when arranging fairly large rooms; In a small hallway, a heavy, dense color will further narrow and steal the light. In a large room, dark colors should be diluted, for example, with gold, beige, gray, white, this will help create interesting accents and attract attention to it.
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The walls are the main background, which sets general design hallway It is necessary to take into account not only the appearance of the chosen finish, but also its features: moisture resistance, difficulty of application, expiration date. The choice is now very large, but there are several basic options for the hallway.
Important requirements for decorating hallway walls:
- easy to care for, so you can always remove emerging stains,
- resistance to dirt, wear and damage,
- relevance in overall design. Sometimes the style itself dictates the choice, for example, painted walls in the Provence style or panels in the Art Nouveau style.
Wallpaper
Wallpaper is quite popular in our hallways.
Best to buy vinyl wallpapers, they have some beneficial features for hallways:
+ inexpensive (there are different price categories),
+ moisture resistant, cleanable and washable
+ long service life
- not always appropriate in the interior,
- animals can easily damage walls.
Light wallpaper with this pattern looks simple, but lengthens the walls in the hallway. 
Light patterns on blue wallpaper look gentle and romantic. 
Such wallpaper looks pretentious and antique, but can reduce the volume of the hallway.
Wallpaper with newspaper clippings and ancient inscriptions is still in fashion.
Letters scattered across wallpaper can look stylish, as in this photo, but sometimes the pattern can be too colorful.
Cork wallpaper for hallway walls has all these advantages, but is also hypoallergenic and creates a prestigious design.
Liquid wallpaper is perfect for complex options decoration of hallway walls, for example, in niches and arches. They are easy to apply, do not need to be joined and can be simply removed, but they are more expensive than regular wallpaper.
In general, wallpaper is a separate topic. And you can see the best examples of hallways with wallpaper - there are many photos there!
Painting and plastering
The simplest, most concise and nice option wall decoration in the hallway. The appearance changes immediately if you choose the right shade.
It’s easier to create color schemes with paint, given the flexibility of the palette.
Wallpaper is more difficult to choose. The smooth glossy or matte surface looks truly impressive in its simplicity.
But this finishing option requires very careful preparation, so if the walls are not ideal, it is easier to purchase panels or very thick wallpaper.
Plaster, on the contrary, is very textured. The option of decorative plaster in the hallway is chosen by creative and extraordinary individuals.
The marble effect on the hallway walls adds charm and nobility; using plaster you can create an imitation of silk, sandstone and velor.
This is a very durable finish and always looks interesting. With the help of special tools and rollers, you can apply the plaster yourself.
Fuchsia colors are very stylish, especially if the walls are painted in a single color.
Light blue and light green colors expand the space, but at the same time they are quite fresh and unusual.
Vinyl decals on monochromatic walls add accents.
Mint and light green shades look stylish and are still in fashion.
They look beautiful on pink decorative plaster. vinyl stickers like these red poppies.
Wall panels
Such panels have long been popular in decorating hallway walls. They are easy to install, look impressive, and are easy to clean. Long term service, there is even a warranty period.
- simplicity in textures, mainly imitation of marble, wood or simply smooth,
- unsuccessful panels can be easily damaged.
But they look laconic and are ideal for a minimalist hallway design.
In addition, there are special environmentally friendly panels made from safe materials.
Stone finishing
Return to natural materials entails new trends in the design of hallway walls. Therefore, finishing the hallway with stone looks quite impressive. Despite the external volume, this decorative stone is quite light.
Its shape in the form of various figures will fit quite attractively into many design options. It can be combined with regular plaster and stretch ceilings. Smoothness and texture always look very interesting.
Combining stone with fresh flowers and wood, you will emphasize your attention to nature. It would be better if this design of the hallway walls smoothly transitions into the corresponding design in the kitchen or living room.
Stone in combination with dark wallpaper looks especially stylish. if you match it to the color of a light pattern on the wallpaper.
The wall covering in the hallway should not only be beautiful, but also practical. In order for the decoration of the walls in the hallway to be of high quality and tasteful, you should look at the photos with options, choose a material that is easy to care for, wear-resistant and does not stain. It is advisable to choose a wall color that is not very dark, because there is no natural light. It is better to select materials that can be cleaned at any time. In addition, it is unacceptable to use delicate materials that will be wiped off by shoulders or bags. Soon they will lose their presentable appearance.
Types of coatings
In order to renovate the interior of the hallway with taste, you need to choose options wall covering. To choose it, you need to take into account the design of the apartment. There are the following types of wall decoration:
- wall panels (plastic, MDF, wood);
- covering with laminate and HPL panels;
- use of 3D panels;
- paint;
- wallpaper;
- decorative plaster;
- decorative stone;
- application of fresco;
- tile finishing.
What type of coating to choose is a matter of personal taste and idea of beauty. To make a choice, you need to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of each of them.
3D panels 
Wallpaper 
Decorative plaster 
Laminate on walls 
Plastic panels 
Tiling 
Decorative rock 
Fresco decoration
Wall panels made of plastic or MDF
There is an opinion that materials such as wall panels are most often used in offices. But this is a big misconception. After all, there are many models on the market that have different color, as well as texture. Well-chosen panels, which can be seen in the photo, will look beautiful in the hallway and can create a special atmosphere in the room.
The panels are made of wood, MDF or plastic. The most common option is plastic. It washes well, has good resistance to moisture and sun rays. The nice thing is that it is reasonably priced. The only negative is that this artificial material is not recommended for residential premises. You can replace plastic with a natural material - MDF, which is compressed wood chips.
Tip: The use of MDF wall panels in the interior will provide good insulation of noise into the room, and special impregnation will protect against moisture.
Design with wooden panels is more noble and reliable option than MDF. This type plays the role of finishing decor. Although it is far from the most budget-friendly. Installation of the wall panel is carried out by attaching it to metal lathing with self-tapping screws (for dry rooms) or gluing directly to the wall (for more humid rooms). If you follow the technology for working with such material, installation is quite simple.
Laminate
As mentioned above, wood gives a presentable appearance to the room. An alternative to wood wall panels would be to cover the walls with laminate in the apartment, which will be a cheaper option, but no less chic.
The main advantages of this laminate coating are:
- environmental friendliness;
- color and texture of laminate for every taste;
- ease of installation;
- gorgeous view;
- price.
Walls covered with laminate are quite durable if the room is dry. Finishing materials such as laminate coating can be used for walls in the corridor only when there is no high air humidity. Otherwise, the finish may become deformed.
A good replacement for laminate can be the use of HPL panels (or compact laminate). Laminate flooring in the hallway is not afraid of moisture and can withstand large temperature changes. Due to the special production technology of these panels, which uses heat and pressure on the material, the structure does not delaminate during operation. In addition, the surface of the panels is protected by a special coating, which ensures resistance to fading.
3D panels
The use of 3D panels will help give the room originality. They are made of gypsum and are used in rooms where space allows for their installation. The texture of gypsum panels is a wave or stream of air.
By using 3D panels, you can decorate a small section of the wall: around a door or mirror. They are quite easy to install using special glue. The only thing you need to consider if the entire wall is covered is to carefully select the pattern.
Upon completion of the work, the finished material is painted in accordance with the interior design. Please note that a primer is applied to the panel before painting. deep penetration. Any paint is suitable: water-based, acrylic, latex or textured.
Paint or wallpaper
The most budget and simple option is to paint the walls. This is also a fairly simple method. But only when the walls in the corridor are perfectly smooth. Most often, before applying paint, the surface must be carefully leveled using starting and finishing putty. The advantage of this coating is that it is easy to maintain - the walls are easily washed off dirt. You should choose moisture-resistant paint (preferably enamel). But this coating option will look quite simple in the interior.
But with the help of wallpaper you can create an interesting design: cover one wall in one color, and the other three in another. Can be saved color scheme, but at the same time choose wallpaper with a pattern on one of the walls, and plain wallpaper for the rest. Here you can fantasize as you please, but the main thing to remember is to take into account the combination of shades in the interior. It is also desirable that the color of the walls matches the rest of the interior.
Tip: If you choose vinyl wallpaper with a non-woven backing, it will be easy to clean and will last quite a long time. When compared with paint, we can safely say that wallpaper will look much better in the interior due to the variety of patterns. In addition, due to their thick layer, they will hide minor defects in the walls, which a layer of paint will not do.
Tile
One of the old and proven methods of wall decoration is the use of ceramic tiles. It has a wide range in its structure and parameters.
The tile is used due to its:
- strength;
- durability;
- moisture resistance;
- practicality;
- frost resistance;
- affordable price.
The high service life of the tiles allows you to not think about repairs for decades. Moisture resistance and frost resistance allow it to be used in rooms with high humidity and temperature changes. Practicality is determined by the fact that it can be easily washed from any type of contamination: splashes from dirty shoes or drops from rain.
Decorative plaster
Decorative plaster is perhaps the most interesting of all. Thanks to its variety of textural, imitation and color properties, it will give the room an amazing effect. In the photo you can see possible options for a relief pattern or marbled effect.
Decorative plaster has the following qualities:
- easy to clean;
- environmentally friendly material;
- sufficiently durable coating;
- can create unusual design in any style.
One of the varieties of decorative plaster is microcement. This material adheres to almost any surface: concrete, metal, wood, ceramics. Microcement can create matte or glossy, smooth or rough textures. In addition, it makes the color natural, which makes it stand out from other types of coatings. Compared to traditional decorative plasters, microcement is much cheaper and easier to use.
Decorative rock
The use of artificial decorative stone is quite expensive. Therefore, it is mainly applied not to the entire wall, but to its lower part or around the door. Options for using such material in an apartment can be viewed in the photo.
In appearance it resembles natural stones: granite, marble or others. This material mainly consists of gypsum. Has the following advantages:
- strength;
- ease of use;
- ecologically pure;
- gives an unusual design to the room;
- easy to clean and does not require special care.
By using decorative stone at the bottom of the wall, you can protect the most hazardous areas corridor from damage. But the only drawback of this wall covering is its high cost.
Frescoes
The use of frescoes in it will add a real highlight to the interior. In other words, a fresco is an artistic architectural painting. They can be on plaster, on a non-woven base or synthetic canvases, to which inclusions of plaster are added. Frescoes are often created with an antique effect, which is characterized by a cracked pattern or inclusions of marble chips.
In any case, the use of fresco will emphasize the impeccable taste of the owners. For any hallway design style, you can choose the desired fresco, which can be seen in the photo. Main qualities of frescoes:
- environmental friendliness;
- exclusivity;
- durability;
- high quality.
The only drawback is the high cost and complexity of implementation. To make a fresco, the master must have a prepared canvas onto which he applies a textured base. Then the image is applied and varnished. Making such a fresco on your own is quite difficult. But you can easily install it yourself: cover the wall with primer and glue the frescoes special glue. This design will allow every guest to plunge into an atmosphere of sophistication.
Where to choose
What covering to choose for the hallway is everyone’s business. After all, for this, cost, ease of installation and maintenance, strength of the material and its exclusivity are taken into account. When choosing a paint coating, you can significantly save money and make your maintenance work easier, but at the same time it will look quite simple on the walls. Designing with stone or using a fresco in the interior will add unusualness, but the cost will be quite high for such finishing materials. Quite democratic in pricing policy and with a variety of textured patterns have vinyl wallpapers. But their strength is not as high as, for example, laminate flooring or MDF wall panels. The latter, in turn, are quite easy to care for, but are afraid of moisture.
As you can see, each material has its own advantages and disadvantages. For the right choice You should take into account the climate of your apartment, financial capabilities and personal preferences. In addition, you need to take into account the color of the coating, which should not be very dark, but at the same time non-staining.
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The most accessible place in the apartment is the hallway. But she also acts as the face of a house, apartment or office. Therefore, finishing walls in this area requires a careful approach, since vertical surfaces are the most vulnerable. There are several basic finishing options, and their choice is determined by the style of the room, its dimensions, as well as the amount planned for repairs.
Hallway room with narrow corridor And striped wallpaper
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Features of work
First you need to carry out all the calculations, draw up a plan and begin the preparation stage. However, there is an initial task - to decide on the choice of finishing material.
- The material must be wear-resistant. There is a constant load on the walls of the hallway.
- In addition to attractive appearance, it must be practical. It is advisable to choose non-marking shades.
- The surface should subsequently be easily cleaned of dirt. True, this point could be included in the second.
- Environmental friendliness.
- Possibility of restoration. For small errors that occur during operation, it is important to repair the material. This process will cost much less than replacing it completely.
The next stage is to think about the functionality of the room, as well as its design. It is necessary to make accurate calculations based on the previous stage. The calculations take into account the parameters of the hallway, the presence of small children and pets.
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Hallway room design Next comes surface preparation. The walls are cleaned of the previous coating. If necessary, they are leveled. Then they select the color scheme, fortunately modern market finishing materials offers a wide range of products.
For the hallway, regardless of its parameters, important point is to create a more spacious and bright room, since in most cases there is no natural light in this area. This can be achieved if you choose the right color scheme. Cool shades visually push the walls apart. For this reason, it is not advisable to choose dark colors. They can be used as decoration individual elements. The main thing is to maintain consistency in the interior of the entire house or apartment.
You can combine colors. For example, in a narrow space, the longest walls are painted (pasted) white, and the short ones are finished a tone darker.
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Hallway room design Decorative plaster
A huge selection of finishing materials allows you to make any design solution. Each of them has both its advantages and disadvantages. There is no specific recommendation for choosing a finish; everyone chooses the material at their own discretion.
Among the abundance of assortment, decorative plaster stands out. Its use allows you to give surfaces different textures, colors, relief patterns, and so on.
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Beautiful drawing on the wall in the hallway Among its main advantages:
- environmental friendliness (the material does not harm others, does not emit toxic substances into the air);
- has excellent breathability, allowing the walls to breathe;
- has a long service life;
- decorative plaster is easy to maintain;
- fits perfectly with any stylistic direction.
Finishing walls with decorative plaster requires certain skills, so it is better to entrust this process to specialists. In addition, it is applied to a perfectly flat surface.
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Decorating the hallway of the room 
Bright design hallway room Simplicity and accessibility
The simplest and least expensive finishing method is painting surfaces. Even a person far from knowledgeable can work with this material. repair work. Manufacturers offer special compositions intended for wall finishing. They are:
- latex;
- water-based;
- acrylic;
- silicone.
The walls are pre-leveled using finishing coatings. The key advantage of using paint is the ability to clean the surface from dirt. Another advantage in wide choice color palette. If there are several protrusions, arches or niches, paint is an indispensable material, since it can be used to treat even the most inaccessible places.
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Beautiful design hallway room When working with paint, there are some important points to consider.
- After painting the walls, you need time to dry thoroughly.
- It is used if household members do not have allergies, since some compositions have a sharp, characteristic odor. During painting, you need to ventilate the room more often.
- You need to know for sure required quantity material. Its shortage requires an additional purchase, and new paint, even from the same manufacturer, may differ in shade.
- There is an additional category - decorative paint simulating any material.
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Decorating the hallway of the room Classics of the genre
TO classic version finishing includes wallpaper. And, if in Soviet times, their choice was not so wide, now manufacturers offer wallpaper for every taste and color. Moreover, each type has its own advantages. The surface to be finished does not need to be perfectly leveled.
- Liquid wallpaper is ideal, as is paint in places that cannot be reached with other finishing materials. They are able to hide small defects in the walls. This type of wallpaper is easy to clean, easy to apply and can be combined with any other materials. In addition, they have greater air permeability.
- Fiberglass wallpaper is an innovative development. They are mainly used for painting due to their compatibility with any paint base. The material is able to withstand external mechanical stress, so they can be safely used if there are pets in the house. At the same time, they retain their original appearance for a long time.
- Vinyl wallpaper on non-woven or paper backing is equally good. The main advantage is the variety of patterns.
- Cork wallpaper is a special type of finishing. The interior takes on a noble appearance with interesting design. They create additional noise and heat insulation. Heat resistant, antistatic and easy to clean.
- Metallic wallpaper, distinguished by its durability, will help add elegance. The only drawback is the overpriced material. Plus, you need to have special skills when working with them.
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Bright hallway room Nobility and unity with nature
Living in large cities, residents strive to recreate the natural environment around them, if not pristine. Covering walls with natural stone is available only to a certain category of citizens. As an alternative, the production of artificial stone was launched.
Some types of stone, made in the form of plates, have flexibility, which allows you to create stunning designs. For interior decoration indoors, as a rule, a composite based on gypsum is used. Easy to install and compatible with almost any type of material, except laminate.
Has a number of advantages:
- has a long service life;
- easy to clean;
- optimal for sections of walls lower to the floor;
- is distinguished by its fire resistance;
- moisture resistant.
In most cases, only part of the surface is trimmed with decorative stone, giving an original ornament.
Decorating the hallway with wallpaper 
Beautiful hallway room 
Decorating the hallway of the room Plastic and MDF
Interior designers have long refuted the idea that wall decoration with panels is only relevant for official premises. Any panels are suitable for finishing offices, but in residential areas it is better to use products made from MDF (pressed wood).
Wall panels are easy to clean, easy to maintain and have excellent aesthetic properties. The downside is that the installation process takes some time, since to install them you must first make a sheathing.
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Decorating the hallway of the room These were only the main types of finishing materials used in the hallway. In reality, the choice is much wider. Finish options can be seen in the photo.
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