Entrance hall in brezhnevka: design ideas, photos of a real corridor

Brezhnevkas are small apartments, known to everyone for their characteristic layout and small size of rooms. Despite the small size, each home owner strives to equip his home, giving it coziness and individual style. Although it is quite difficult to do this, because, for example, an entrance hall in a brezhnevka usually does not exceed an area of ​​2-3 square meters. m, however, abandoning large furniture and visually expanding the space, it is quite possible to achieve excellent results.

Despite the inconvenient layout, the design of the entrance hall in brezhnevka can be convenient and attractive

Hallway design options in brezhnevka (selection of photos)

Hallways in Brezhnevka apartments can have different locations, which should be taken into account when choosing an interior. So, corner hallways are often found - it is believed that a corner in a small corridor will only hide free space, but this is not the case. After all, such a place would be ideal for placing a triangular cabinet. And the presence of protrusions makes it possible to place a built-in wardrobe.

If the narrow corridor simply does not allow to put furniture, redevelopment will come to the rescue, which may include yourself combining the bathroom with the transfer of one of the walls, or removing the partition located between the kitchen and the hallway.

How to decorate the walls in the hallway

There are many design ideas for hallways in brezhnevka, photos of which fully prove that narrow corridors or a small space do not become an obstacle to stylish design. The modern building materials market presents a wide selection of finishes, the selection of which is carried out based on the overall design concept of the hallway and the required characteristics.

• Wallpaper - this finish is a classic design technique in various directions. The range of wallpapers is very wide: from roll, to powder and wet wallpapers, each type of which has its own texture and properties. With their help, you can not only hide small irregularities in the walls, but also strengthen them, and also reduce the noise level.
  

  An interesting solution would be wallpaper with photo printing, which, together with a large mirror, will visually expand the hallway space.

• Laminate - such a finishing material is highly valued for its characteristics, as well as for its aesthetic appearance. Depending on the type chosen, the laminate is able to simulate a different structure, is simple to install and does not require preliminary preparation of the walls. However, it should be borne in mind that this type of finish is categorically unsuitable for rooms with high humidity, since, absorbing moisture, it loses its initial shape and gets soaked.
  

  Laminate wall trim with a hanger looks beautiful

• Decorative brick - one of the most fashionable and popular finishing methods that can be found when considering the idea of ​​a hallway in an apartment in the photo is decorative brick. It is characterized by a wide price range, high durability and ease of maintenance. But the installation process will require special skills and careful laying, since the material is fragile.
  

  Light brick can be used to decorate most of the walls of the hallway, but dark brick will be appropriate only as an accent

• Decorative plaster - the finish has an original embossed surface, and is characterized by practicality, ease of maintenance (even wet cleaning is allowed) and durability. You can also note its wide range of colors and textures, environmental cleanliness, breathability. However, decorative plaster requires pre-prepared and leveled walls, otherwise its appearance will suffer greatly.
  

  With the help of decorative plaster, you can create original and unique patterns on the wall

Other options - there are other options for finishing materials for the hallway. Among them:

• paint, which is a versatile and budget option;
  

  Painted walls in yellow will add sunlight and warmth to the hallway.

• microcement - economical cladding with many different structure and relief options;
• wall panels - can include materials made of plastic, wood, drywall and others.
  

  The optimal price / quality ratio is possessed by MDF panels, which can be chosen with imitation of wood, stone or ceramic tiles.

Floor finishing

Due to the fact that floor coverings in the hallway can withstand a lot of stress, they must have a number of characteristics that will ensure their durability and wear resistance. Among the most common are the following:

• Laminate is a multi-layer coating that can be a budget alternative to parquet. It has high strength and reliability, and is also characterized by easy installation.
  

  For the hallway, it is advisable to choose a commercial laminate, which is more expensive, but also lasts longer

• Linoleum is one of the most budget-friendly floor finishes. It can be easily replaced if necessary, and also has a wide range of patterns and shades, which helps it easily fit into any interior.
  

  Linoleum is inexpensive, moisture resistant and easy to clean

• Ceramic tiles are an easy-to-use material that can give the hallway and corridor a modern look.
  

  Ceramic tiles - the leader in durability among all floor coverings

Other options - among the finishing materials for the floor are also often used:

• Porcelain stoneware - characterized by the highest strength characteristics and the absence of marks on the coating (for example, from heels). The high cost of the material is more than offset by its durability and quality.
  

  In order to save money, only the entrance area in front of the door can be laid out with porcelain stoneware

• Self-leveling floor is a self-hardening polymer resin that allows you to create unusual patterns (with 3D images, blotches, etc.). This material ensures that there are no joints and is completely waterproof.
  

  In the photo, a self-leveling floor with an imitation of a marble coating

Ceiling finishes

Among the photos of the hallways of design ideas, you can find many options for lining the ceiling, each of which allows you to achieve the goals of the chosen direction in the interior.

• Stretch ceiling - one of the most popular finishing methods are stretch ceilings. Such materials have many colors and textures, and are also distinguished by their durability, practicality and ease of installation. At the same time, since the entire structure completely covers the ceiling, there is no need for its preparation (for example, plastering, leveling, etc.).
  

  The stretch canvas will allow you to place built-in lamps, but this will slightly reduce the height of the ceiling

• Drywall - this method of cladding can not only provide a modern and stylish appearance, but also allows you to place numerous communications over it and hide from the eye. Especially appreciated for environmental friendliness, safety and the absence of the need for dirty plastering work.
  

  Given the small size of the hallway in brezhnevka, the best option would be a simple one-level ceiling

• Painting - Using paint as a finishing material is the easiest way to make your ceiling look great. There is a wide range of colors of this material on the market, and the ease of application, low price and durability lead to the decision to use painting by an increasing number of owners houses.
  

  For painting the ceiling, light shades are selected that contribute to the visual expansion of the room

Other options. Among them are:

• Whitewashing - despite a somewhat outdated technology, this method is easy, economical and cheap, which attracts people with a limited budget.
• Expanded polystyrene boards - are appreciated for a large selection of patterns and surface types, a low price category and ease of installation. Also, such material can be painted in the desired color.
  

  Despite the low cost, the ceiling with polystyrene plates can look very dignified.

• Wallpaper is a rather interesting solution that, when using an asymmetric pattern, will help not only hide the flaws of the ceiling, but also change its perception.
  

  A wide range of wallpapers allows you to steal the ceiling of the hallway to your taste and wallet

How to visually enlarge the space

Using numerous hallway design ideas, you can visually increase the space. For this, it is required to abandon the dark colors of the finish, giving preference to calm yellow, beige, pastel tones.

If a wardrobe is installed in the hallway, a good solution would be to equip it with a full-height mirror. If space for furniture is not provided, the exit will be the shelves suspended from the upper part of the walls and the hooks for outerwear located under them.

A built-in wardrobe with mirrored doors will visually make the hallway twice as spacious

Also, it expands well the space and the right choice of light.

What kind of lighting to make in the brezhnevka corridor

Since the hallway belongs to the darkest rooms in the apartment, the way it is illuminated plays a big role in the interior. For small hallways, wall lamps directed upwards are suitable, for narrow ones - the light can be directed in any direction, making it diffused.

A well-lit room looks much more spacious than a dark room. That is why a cramped corridor needs high-quality lighting.

Mirrors or glossy false ceilings will further reflect light, making it twice as bright. The main thing is that all lamps must be matched in the same style.

Successful furniture arrangement

When choosing furniture, it is necessary to focus on minimalism, in order to avoid unnecessary littering of a small space. The best option may be built-in or corner furniture, or simply not wide cabinets that will not take up extra space.

Modular pieces of furniture allow you to properly organize the storage of things, while not overloading the space

Sets of pedestals and a panel with hooks for outerwear are also suitable. It is best to use custom-made furniture, which, after miscalculations, will perfectly fit into the free space.

Tips for creating a cozy hallway interior

Despite the fact that the entrance hall and the corridor in the Brezhnevka are small in size, some interior details will help to give them coziness:

• paintings and art objects;
• carpets (for parquet);
• the versatility of each item (for example, a small shoe cabinet can serve as a chair for comfortable taking off shoes);
• a color palette that matches the overall concept.

In a small room, no more than 2-3 colors should be used, one color as the main one, and the others as accents

There should not be a lot of decor in a small hallway and it should correspond to the style solution of the interior

Numerous hallway design options give a real chance not only to beautifully equip even small hallways, but also to visually increase their area, as well as to give the rooms an individual style. The main thing is to follow the rules for arranging furniture and installing lighting. And the cladding and additional decor will help create coziness and warmth.

Video: Recommendations for arranging a small hallway

Photos of hallways in brezhnevka