Loft style entrance hall

Each person receives the first impression of housing by crossing its threshold. That is why modern households try to choose non-standard directions for hall decoration. It is very interesting to consider the design of the hallway in the loft style: it is simple to implement, looks fresh and unusual, is able to create a special comfort of living. To design the front in this direction, you must initially make a plan, which will take into account the features and type of finishing, the general arrangement of furniture. It is recommended to install only the most necessary products, without which it is impossible to do in the hallway. Also, do not choose bulky furniture, reducing free space. The easier the hallway is, the more precisely the loft will be kept in it. This rule should be followed when choosing lamps, decor. Simplicity and freedom - the most important characteristics of the direction, allowing you to easily translate it into reality.

Features and characteristics of style

Loft refers to those styles that are fairly easy to implement in any room. That is why it is suitable for a spacious hall, and for a tiny hallway. In the direction should be used as natural shades as well as natural, raw materials. The main advantage of the style is an optional finish: the presence of simple brickwork or rough plaster is quite acceptable for him. As for the situation, it should be comfortable. A small amount of furniture, freedom of movement, a lot of open space - it's all about the loft. Therefore, when it is implemented in the hallway, it is worthwhile to take care of careful selection of furniture and its placement in a limited space. Numerous décor in the loft is also not welcome. The best option for the direction will be 1-2 thematic decorations. At the same time, not only pictures or any metal or wood constructions, but also original lighting devices can play their role.


    

The choice of materials for finishing

The main requirements for finishing the hall in a loft style is their simplicity and reliability. Any pretentiousness is excluded. Preferred are materials with rough processing, natural raw materials (stone, wood) or their imitation. The combination of different type and structure of decoration is allowed in any variations:

  • using different materials for different walls;
  • the separation of the materials of the walls horizontally or vertically;
  • Selection of individual sections of the walls (for example, laying out corners with a stone or inserting wooden panels in the center of one of them).

Such combinations for the styling of the walls must be regarded in relation to the size and shape of the hallway to be equipped. Moreover, they (or at least interspersed with these materials) should be present in the corridor. As for flooring and ceiling, it is recommended not to use different combinations of materials for their design. Otherwise, the overall interior of the hall may look messy.

    

Walls

Since the hallway accumulates a lot of dust from the street, it is recommended to choose materials for decoration of the walls with little relief or even matte surface. The most profitable solutions for decorating the hall in a loft style are:

  • Washable brick-like wallpaper: easy to clean, practically does not accumulate dust, belong to budget options;
  • wood panels and boards: highlight the welcoming and warm homely atmosphere, at the same time create the comfort of living, easily cleaned from dust and other contaminants;
  • facing brick (or panels under a brick): the direction will be ideally emphasized, will help to create coziness of living;
  • natural and artificial stone (with minimal relief): it looks unusually, with dense packing and a slight depth of the seams between the individual elements, a significant accumulation of dust is completely excluded;
  • Painting (recommended to combine with one of the above types): economical option, easy to maintain and does not require special preparations for application.


    

Flooring

Classic flooring for loft directions is wood. True, the parquet in this case is not recommended to consider: it will visually make the hallway narrow. Laminate refers to budget solutions. But for laying in the hallway and corridor suitable materials with 32 or 33 class. The terrace board belongs to more expensive and wearproof options. It will retain the original appearance and condition for many decades. Allowed for the style of loft and laying ceramic tiles with a matte surface. It will be completely safe (non-slip), while it will not accumulate a lot of garbage.

A combination of two types of flooring for the hallway and the corridor is allowed, allowing to create a special comfort and simplify the cleaning in the hall. For example, you can put a matte tile in the hallway, and use inexpensive laminate in the hallway. But the transition between shades of materials should be smooth - not contrasting.

    

Ceiling

When choosing a finish for the ceiling in the loft hallway you need to follow the rule: the simpler the better. Therefore, the usual whitewashing of the surface will be a win-win option. In the presence of high ceilings and the need to hide all their irregularities, installation of tension fabrics for satin and whitewashing is allowed. A good option would be the installation of drywall construction. It is better to make a single-level ceiling, which will be complemented by hanging chandeliers. For a brighter and better lighting of the hallway, combined with the corridor, you can bring two levels. One of them will be equipped with spotlights. In this case, the color of both levels should be the same. Acceptable colors for the loft styled ceiling: beige, light yellow, white, cream, light coffee.

An excellent thematic way to finish the ceiling for a loft can be the addition of the usual whitewashing with wooden beams. This combination will emphasize the style well and give the overall design a zest. True, you need to carefully consider the particular location of such beams: along or across. If they are improperly mounted, the hallway can become visually too small or narrow.

Used color combinations in style

It is quite simple to create an original design of the hallway in the loft, choosing the main materials of decoration and the prevailing color range. In any variation of this direction there must be a brown or brick color. They will emphasize the comfort of design, create a warm homely atmosphere. The following combinations will be appropriate:

  • white + brick: will allow you to visually expand a small hallway;
  • gray + red-brown (black blotching is allowed): will create a calm and restrained atmosphere;
  • black + light brown: playing with contrasts will help to highlight different parts of the hallway (this option is more suitable for spacious rooms);
  • beige + light brown: visually increase the space, the best option for narrow spaces;
  • black + beige + dark brown: will emphasize the modern arrangement of the dwelling;
  • white + dark brown: the best solution to create a low-key atmosphere, helps to highlight the entrance or one of the walls of the hallway.


    

Lighting

Creating the right loft-style lighting is achieved through the use of bright soft light bulbs. It may be dim white or slightly yellow, but the cool white in the style should be excluded. When using a dark finish, it is recommended to supplement the main lighting with lighting of baseboards or walls (this will require vertical installation on the walls of narrow and long lamps with a distance of 40-60 cm). Spotlights are recommended as the main light. They can be replaced with stylized instruments with thin metal shades with strict geometric shapes. Suppose the option of hanging chandeliers with shades in the form of hemispheres or cubes, painted in black, gray or brown. Ideally underlined loft and Edison lamps. True, it is better to use them as auxiliary lighting: the yellow light of the light bulbs will not allow enough to illuminate the room. On the walls is allowed to install a pair of spots with a rough design. But from the sconce in the loft hallway should be abandoned.


    

Selection and placement of furniture

The absence of a passage or an arch separating the corridor and the hallway allows for installation of a wardrobe. Its doors can be either mirrored (without sand blasting), or closed with frosted glass or be covered with wood film. In a small loft-style hallway, you should install a compact shoe rack, hang a neat hanger. An appropriate addition would be a wooden bench or a full-fledged shoebox with a soft seat and a hidden compartment inside for storing shoes. With a small free space in the hallway, it is recommended to give preference to a small amount of furniture: a narrow shoemaker, a shelf with a mirror and hooks on the walls for outerwear and hats. Such a kit will be enough to store things, and at the same time it will not pile space. The chosen furniture must have the appropriate design: be wooden, be pasted over with a film under the tree or be equipped with plain facades.


    

Decorative parts and accessories

As a hallway decoration, it is recommended to use a composition of several small elements or choose one large item for decoration. The most suitable options for decorating the hall in a loft style include:

  • wooden key hanger (can be equipped with coarse metal hooks, bulk ceramic decoration);
  • imitation of a deer head or real deer horns (they will look very unusual and will help to emphasize the direction; 3d models of paper, plywood will be used as imitations);
  • paintings (with simple inscriptions, motivational appeals, retro-style);
  • metal or wooden clock-skeletons (a great solution for a blank wall with brick trim);
  • old mechanisms (perfectly complement the style, but require frequent cleaning, otherwise they will constantly accumulate dust);
  • metal posters or logos (including imitation of bottle caps in an enlarged size).


    

Conclusion

Using design advice and recommendations for the arrangement of a hall in a loft style, you can easily achieve the original design of the hall in a one-room apartment and in a spacious private house. The main requirements will be the choice of optimal types of finishes and the appropriate color range. Selected colors should not only correspond to the direction, but also visually emphasize all the advantages of the equipped room. For example, in the tiny hallways, which pass into the corridor, light and warm colors will be recommended. Bright lighting is also an important condition for creating a truly beautiful and attractive style. Here, the owners can choose as strict lamps, and give preference to illuminators with non-standard shapes and feed. As for the arrangement and decoration of such a room, it will depend directly on the available space. It is necessary by all means to avoid piles and carefully emphasize and complement the chosen direction.

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