The hallway in the house plays a huge role. It, like a business card, will tell visitors about the character of the owner of the house. First of all, guests enter the hallway and get their first impression of the interior of the entire house.
Therefore, when designing a hallway design, it is important to pay close attention to the little details, which should be practical and harmoniously combine all household items.
How to give the corridor a beautiful and sophisticated look? To find the answer to this question, you need to look up and look at the ceiling in the hallway.
Brief overview of the article
Types of designs
Stretch ceilings in the hallway are an expensive type of ceiling covering that has a number of advantages. They are made from durable and long-lasting fabric or PVC film. To install such a ceiling, you must first make a base of slats around the perimeter of the hallway, and then stretch the ceiling using a hot stream of air. PVC-based ceilings are slightly cheaper than those based on fabric. Fabric ceilings are much more expensive and have a matte finish.
This type of finishing has many advantages. It does not require constant care and comes in a wide range of colors.
Suspended ceilings are a complex structure that requires a room with high walls. Usually, they take about 15-20 centimeters in height. To install such a ceiling, you must first make a steel frame and then attach the covering to it. The covering can be made of gypsum sheets, as well as metal slats or wooden blocks.
A good solution would be to design a stretch ceiling in the hallway using slatted ceilings. They are suitable for unheated or empty rooms. Slat structures are more often found in their own homes. These are aluminum slats with a wide color palette. Some of the most popular are chrome or gold colors.
Two-level ceilings are a ceiling model that creates two levels of height in one space. Such a ceiling can perform not only a decorative, but also a household function. This ceiling is convenient to cover electrical wiring, ventilation, and divide a large hallway into zones.
Multi-level ceilings, the same as two-level ceilings, but unlike them, contain a larger number of levels.
Types and options
Original ceiling design Source prihozhaya.guru
To decorate the ceiling in the hallway, you can use a variety of materials, which should be selected based on the interior design, individual preferences, functional characteristics and price category.
Materials used to finish the ceiling surface:
- The most affordable option is whitewashing the ceiling. In this case, it will not be possible to show creativity, come up with something original or implement unusual design ideas; the ceiling will be white and smooth. Without experience and knowledge, achieving an ideal result is quite difficult. The final result largely depends on the preparatory stage. The ceiling must be cleaned of the old layer of whitewash, using a brush to completely remove any remaining whitewash. If there is rust or fungal deposits on the ceiling, you should treat the surface with copper sulfate and a special solution, then wait until it dries completely. After cleaning the ceiling from dust and concrete particles, you need to apply a layer of primer. The final stage will be whitewashing the ceiling with lime, which prevents the development of pathogenic microflora, or with chalk; this material is suitable for homes with dry walls and ceilings.
Whitewashing for finishing the ceiling Source buildup.ru
The best option is chalk whitewashing using a pneumatic spray gun. In order for the surface to be smooth and uniform, the jet must be directed at an acute angle of 15-20 degrees.
The whitewash may fall off - this is a disadvantage of this type of finishing.
Material for ceiling finishing Source dizainexpert.ru
- Ceiling paint is a budget material available in a variety of shades. If to decorate the ceiling in the kitchen you should give preference to paints that are resistant to moisture, then a simple material will be suitable for the corridor. The ceiling in the hallway requires at least two layers of paint.
Ceiling paint in interior design Source gost1.ru
Types of coatings
The material for ceiling finishing must be wear-resistant, durable, and economical.
Ceiling tiles are an inexpensive way to decorate the ceiling. This is an affordable material that does not require complicated installation: the plates are glued with special glue. This is a budget finishing option, which is currently considered obsolete. Ceiling tiles have a wide range of colors and do not require special preparation of the ceiling.
There are slabs with a mirror surface - this is a kind of mirror coating that visually expands the room.
Plastic panels are a type of covering most often used in offices or bathrooms. However, their color palette and the ability to combine planks allow you to create a variety of designs, for example, a “wood” ceiling, etc.
This design will solve the problem of the ceiling in a narrow hallway - boards located across will help visually increase the space. Installing such a ceiling is not difficult - you just need liquid nails or self-tapping screws.
Wallpaper is an affordable way to decorate the ceiling. This type of decor requires detailed and diligent preparation of the surface. Many wallpapers have high density and texture. Fabric wallpapers look good, but they have one significant drawback - they cannot be wet cleaned.
Plasterboard ceilings in the hallway are in great demand today. With their help you can create ceilings of different levels, different types of lighting. This design can easily fit into any room, hiding its shortcomings and emphasizing its advantages.
With the help of such a ceiling you can divide the space into zones. Columns also contribute to this separation. Using such a ceiling, you can hide electrical wiring or a ventilation hole. It is easy to install lighting in such a ceiling, which will help visually expand the room.
This material has a number of advantages:
- Easy installation.
- Large color palette.
- Ability to take on a variety of looks.
- Durability and durability.
- Combination with different materials.
Also, such ceilings create excellent sound insulation. The disadvantage of the design is that it reduces the height of the ceilings.
Mirrored ceilings are an original and modern decoration for the hallway. They are a frame to which the mirror plates are attached. This finish is suitable for the ceiling in a small hallway; it will visually increase the space and expand the room. The uniqueness of such a room will be given by the light reflected in the mirrors.
This is a common and sought-after method of decorating a space, although it requires good care.
Wooden ceilings are not often used to decorate hallways. Wood is an environmentally friendly material that has a number of advantages, one of which is sound insulation. One of the disadvantages is moisture resistance.
Stained glass is a prestigious type of ceiling decoration; its intricate patterns amaze the imagination. Stained glass photos of ceilings in the hallway can be viewed on the Internet. Such ceilings will suit any style and any room, making it elegant and sophisticated.
Lamps matched to such a ceiling will fill the room with a special radiance. A stained glass ceiling will look best in a high-tech or modern style.
Such ceilings do not require special care and are water resistant. This is the most expensive, and at the same time, the most fashionable type of decoration. Installing such a ceiling will not require much effort; you can install it yourself.
Tips for choosing
- If the room is small, stretch fabrics with a mirror effect are more suitable for finishing it.
- The correctly chosen color palette will help to visually expand the boundaries of the room.
- If the hallway is a long but narrow corridor, it is recommended to use cross beams during the installation of the ceiling. Using drywall would also be a good option. In this case, the color of the ceiling in the hallway should not be dark.
Please note that in a small hallway it is necessary to use more lighting fixtures. Artificial lighting should be chosen in such a way as to visually make the room more spacious. Therefore, it is recommended to use as many built-in lamps as possible.
Color solutions
White color goes well with all colors, visually expands the space, and emphasizes the advantages of other shades. Associated with coolness and freshness. Contrastes well with dark shades, putting them in a favorable light.
Due to its properties to visually enlarge the room, it is suitable for small rooms and corridors. It shows almost no dust and can be used as a base color.
Black color also has the ability to be combined with any styles and colors. This color is not advisable to use in small rooms, as it tends to narrow the space. A black ceiling will have to be washed much more often than a white one, since the dirt on it is more noticeable.
Light brown color gives the room coziness, visually expands the space, and helps to relax.
Azure color is associated with order, freshness, and also visually expands the room.
Turquoise color is the color of coolness, calms and gives coziness.
Orange tones are best used in rooms with insufficient light. Amber shades will fill the room with soft light.
Lighting and light sources
The design of the ceiling in the corridor largely depends on the correct choice of lighting. Beautiful and well-placed lighting in the corridor will highlight its interior and add comfort. Lighting the corridor space has its own rules:
- sufficient amount of light even in the absence of natural light;
- no imbalance with the illumination of neighboring rooms;
- both dim and too bright lighting is unacceptable;
- instead of one large, blinding lamp, it is better to use several small ones;
- When installing lamps, zoning must be taken into account.
Features of various lighting fixtures
Spots or directional lighting lamps. Their use allows you to choose not only the desired brightness, but also the direction of the light. By choosing the necessary objects, they focus attention on them and distract from the rest. Can be used both on the ceiling and on the walls of the room.
LED lights. Like the previous type of lighting, it is mounted in both ceiling and wall structures. But preferably as additional lighting. Located along the perimeter of the ceiling, it gives it lightness and a “floating” effect.
Chandeliers with lamps. Ceiling chandeliers are used as the main source of lighting. They draw attention to themselves, so it is important that this element is selected in full accordance with the overall style of the room. If there are high ceilings, suspended models look great, while low ceilings - compact models.
Built-in lights. A very original solution is the lighting elements built into the ceiling niches. They give the ceiling a “floating” effect and look very stylish and original. A special case of such lighting are also lamps built into the top shelves of cabinets and other furniture elements.
Bright rooms with a lot of glossy surfaces need a small number of lamps and vice versa.
Hallway design
Floating stretch ceiling is a new word in interior design. The feeling of airiness is created through the use of special lighting.
Curly ceilings are made of plasterboard or foam plastic. Thanks to their shapes, they make it possible to realize any fantasy.
Matte ceilings are best used in conjunction with light sources. A matte two-level design will look good.
Glossy ceilings visually expand the space.
Designs with beams are suitable for Provence, Country, Loft styles. Beams can be made of wood or metal.
Advantages and disadvantages of suspended ceilings. Which ones are better to choose for the corridor?
Before starting work, you should understand the question: “Is it even possible to install suspended ceilings in a hallway or corridor?” The answer is simple and unequivocal - of course “Yes”!
This material tolerates moisture and small temperature changes well. Every day, throughout Russia, hundreds, and maybe thousands of suspended ceilings are installed in these rooms and corridors. But where does this demand come from? It's simple. The fact is that installing such a ceiling is almost a five-minute task, which can easily transform the room. The advantages of suspended ceilings also include the following parameters.
Moisture resistance
Not every paint can boast of this parameter, and this is very important for corridors. After all, above them, in the ceilings, there are often water pipes that supply the entire house with water.
Both cold and hot. Sometimes minor leaks occur, and stretch ceilings, especially those made of PVC film, can withstand moisture very well and do not grow moldy or become covered with fungus. Resistant to flooding. Often in urban apartment buildings, neighbors from above quite often flood the apartments of people who live below. In old houses, plumbing and water supply pipes often fail. With the help of a stretch ceiling, you can avoid terrible consequences, because this durable material can withstand large volumes of water.
This is the best option for decorating the ceiling space for many of them.
- The material for suspended ceilings is completely antistatic, that is, dust will not settle on its surface, which will significantly increase the intervals between cleanings. And at the same time it will not create additional threat and trouble for people suffering from dust allergies.
- Even if the ceiling somehow gets dirty, cloudy white stains appear on it, this can easily be removed with a slightly damp sponge, and then just wipe the entire surface with a non-woven cloth and everything will sparkle clean again!
A very interesting design solution that provides the opportunity to create intricate compositions.
- Resistant to mold and mildew. Have you noticed that some city apartments have an unpleasant musty smell? It's all about mold and fungi, which can appear in ceilings that are loose in structure. Stretch ceilings are rarely subject to fungal attack due to their ideal smoothness, and if this does happen, it is not due to improperly installed ventilation.
- Durability. Such ceilings can last even more than 15 years, unless, of course, serious mistakes were made during their installation and all operating rules were followed.
If the corridor is tiny, then glossy stretch fabrics will be a real godsend for such a small room.
- Reusable. PVC (this is the material from which suspended ceilings are made) has the property of stretching and shrinking without harm to itself. Therefore, it can be easily removed and reinstalled in another room of suitable size.
- Everything can be done with your own hands, because the technology is very simple, you just need some necessary tools. But it’s not difficult to buy them online or look for them in hardware stores.
For decorating a small space, matte materials in light colors are more acceptable.
Note! Even this seemingly ideal option has its drawbacks, but there are not many of them. For example, ceilings may turn yellow, fade or fade, they do not tolerate too much heat or sharp objects, and some types of ceilings may have seams coming apart
Photo of ceilings in the hallway
Which chandeliers are suitable for the hallway and corridor
As practice shows, people try to choose the most modest, unremarkable lamps for the hallway and corridor. The main function of the selected device is to illuminate the space in which it is located for comfortable use of the room. It is for this reason that preference is given to small and functional models.
Today, lamps built into suspended ceilings, which are capable of creating an original composition on the surface, are especially popular. LEDs attract the least attention, which can result in the impression that the structure is emitting light on its own.
If necessary, you can choose hanging models for the corridor or hallway, which can give the room a luxurious appearance and become a central element located on the surface of the ceiling. The only thing worth considering in this case is the height of the ceiling. It should be about 2.5-3 m
If the height is less, then it is worth taking into account the fact that moving around the room in which the hanging model is installed will be quite problematic
Before purchasing a lamp for a corridor or hallway, it is recommended to first take into account the size of the room that will be illuminated. It is these indicators that have a special impact on the number of shades used and their further placement. In addition, do not forget about the general power level. For example, if the room is small, then the total power can be about 80-100 W; for large rooms it is necessary to take from 120 W.
Attention! If necessary, you can see what the ceiling chandeliers for the corridor look like in the photo
