Color
White perfectly expands the space, but, unfortunately, does not mask even the smallest dirt. If you dream about bright hallway, we recommend choosing sand or gray tone, and to visually increase the area use mirrors and backlight. Remember that solid black, chocolate and dark blue show dust and smudges.
Feel free to use wooden elements in the decoration: stains are almost invisible on such a texture.
Walls
The load on them is colossal: not all materials can withstand the constant rubbing of outerwear, bicycle wheels, as well as accidental contamination with shoes or other objects.
Suitable for wallsdecorative plaster in neutral colors: it is not afraid of water (drops from an umbrella or dog's hair), it is easy to wash, and its service life is calculated in decades. Thanks to the relief, small spots are not visible on it.
Today, plaster imitating concrete is at the height of fashion. A smoky shade and uneven texture is a great option for wall decoration... To diversify the atmosphere, glue bright wallpaper on the area farthest from the entrance.
Floor
The strongest floor covering is considered ceramic tile, produced by the technology of single firing. It does not differ in bright colors and gloss, but it is durable and not subject to abrasion.
The tile looks great for many years, it is easy to care for it, occasionally updating the seams. Look on the packaging a special pictogram - a square with a foot: This tile is suitable for flooring.
To make minor damage less noticeable, you can use models with variegated patterns, wood or stone patterns.
Mat
Place a rug on the outside of the apartment with increased rigidityto thoroughly clean the soles of your shoes. This solution will reduce the amount of dirt entering your home.
Lay insidemoisture and dirt protection mat with a short pile and a rubberized base that does not allow feet to slip. It is more expensive than conventional products, but it greatly simplifies cleaning and protects the floor, it can be washed and vacuum cleaned.
Too light fabric quickly deteriorates, and dark fabric more actively attracts villi. The best choice is a neutral palette with medium saturation.
Furniture
Every comfortable hallway should have at least two open hangers, a seat, shoe storage, and a full-length mirror. For long-term storage of clothes, it is necessary cupboardbecause things hidden behind closed facades do not clutter up the space.
The best option is built-in design to the ceiling, which uses the area as ergonomically as possible. If a cramped room, choose space-saving sliding doors, as well as practical hanging cabinets, under which it is convenient to clean the floor.
Durable furniture is made from MDF - it surpasses even wood in moisture resistance. Perfectly amenable to processing and does not emit harmful substances during operation. If you like natural wood, give preference to hard species: beech, ash, oak, walnut.
a door
Its main criteria are safety and durability. The optimal solution for apartment owners in a multi-storey building - multilayer steel structure with a sheet thickness of 2-2.5 mm.
Buy locks, handles, hinges and other accessories only from reliable manufacturers who guarantee the quality of products. It is better if the surface on the side of the entrance is protected with a vandal-proof powder compound.
Special attention devote to the infill of the door, which provides heat and sound insulation. The layers should be different in thickness and structure: in modern products, cork, foam foam, polyurethane foam and a mineral board are used.
Door slopes
The most durable material for the areas surrounding the door frame is the time-tested plaster... She is not afraid of temperature extremes or humidity, she fills all the irregularities and does not change due to mechanical influences.
To make the slopes even, for plastering it's better to invite professionals: This is a time consuming and messy process with several steps.
Finished slopes can be painted with resistant paint, tiled, clapboard or moisture-resistant MDF.
This selection will allow you to create a solid interior that will withstand heavy loads and will delight you with its practicality and functionality.