The design of the hall in the apartment is a very important aspect for the practicality and comfort of the room. Since this room is designed for joint leisure activities of all households and their guests, it is necessary to arrange it as conveniently and stylishly as possible. To do this, it is recommended to carefully consider the zoning, color scheme, lighting and furniture layout. Exact calculations and advice from designers will help to make the hall modern, stylish and multi-functional.
Design development
The decoration of the hall in the apartment is recommended to start with the development of design. Each apartment has its own area, a certain number of people live in it. Based on this, it is necessary to develop a project that will help the room fulfill its immediate functions and at the same time look stylish and modern. The hall in a private house is always much larger, so you can apply quite a lot of ideas and equip it specifically for receiving guests or relaxing family members. A hall in a small apartment (for example, in Khrushchev) can serve as a living room, study and even a bedroom (depending on how many people live in the apartment and how many rooms are in it).
Therefore, it is worth carefully considering where and how to arrange furniture, what color to choose, how to arrange the lighting correctly. The hall will look original, considering every detail of the interior. Only then can you start the repair.
Material selection
The beautiful decoration of the hall in the apartment directly depends on building and finishing materials. The assortment of shops is very diverse, there you can choose materials of different price categories. Experienced craftsmen do not advise excessively saving on design, since the beauty of the room, its functionality and the duration of the repair depend on the quality of the material. Cheap materials will quickly lose their attractive appearance (break off, burn out in the sun, etc.), and can also be harmful to health because they are not environmentally friendly.
Particular attention should also be paid to accurate measurements of all hall parameters. This will help to buy exactly as many materials as needed for repairs (plus a small margin just in case). Or agree with sellers on the issue of returning materials that were not useful (now many agree to such conditions).
Zoning
The design of the hall in the apartment is inextricably linked with zoning. This must be done in order to maximally constructively distribute the area of the room. The room is usually divided into two zones: dining room and for relaxation. But there are projects that divide the hall into four parts, where the sleeping place and the study are added to the two voiced earlier. Zoning can be done using partitions, shelving, furniture, lighting, flooring.
If the area is small, you should not heap in it many different zones, since a large accumulation of furniture will not allow the hall to be organic, to express a single style. It is better to prefer two zones that can change their functions as necessary (for example, a recreation area can turn into a bedroom). If the apartment has a kitchen with a living room, zoning will occur naturally.
Walls
The choice of materials and colors for the walls is the most important aspect in the interior of the hall in the apartment. The selection of the shade should depend on the area of the room and its functional purpose. If the hall is small, you should give preference to light tones, which will visually increase it. It is also worth abandoning large drawings in favor of a monophonic coating or small prints.
Designers recommend using red, yellow, orange and green colors if it is planned to receive guests in the hall or just spend time actively. For relaxation and complete peace of mind, you should choose blue and purple shades. White color goes well with black, it is suitable for active and energetic people. If you make the room completely white, it will give the impression of incompleteness. It should be combined with any other colors, but not exceed a certain amount (no more than three).
Floor
The modern design of the hall in the apartment largely depends on the flooring. This can be parquet, natural wood, linoleum, laminate, carpet, as well as carpets and rugs (they will help hide designer flaws). The most beautiful and durable are natural materials that are environmentally friendly and perfectly preserve the temperature of the floor. Artificial coatings are a budget option, but among them you can choose original, high-quality materials.
A very important point is the combination of the floor with the walls and the ceiling, since an improperly selected coating can spoil the general appearance of the hall.
Ceiling
The decoration of the hall in the new apartment will look modern if the room has a stylish ceiling. Here, height is of great importance. If it is more than three meters, you can choose from many different options. A multi-level suspended construction made of drywall or tension will look great. A great solution would be wooden beams in the loft style. Low ceilings should be made white by painting an even layer with a leveled surface.
Lighting
The right selection of lighting is also able to decorate the room. The most practical will be a multi-level option, in which you can adjust the backlight as necessary, illuminating different areas. An excellent solution would be to install a common chandelier with the presence of additional sconces, lamps and floor lamps. This lighting will contribute to the zoning of the room and create a festive or romantic atmosphere.
Furniture
The ideas for decorating a room in an apartment directly depend on the arrangement of furniture. Here you need to take into account a simple rule: the more often the object is used, the freer the passage to it should be. In this case, you should follow the advice of designers:
- In the recreation area, it is recommended to put a couch or sofa with armchairs. A coffee table would be very appropriate here. If the area allows, you can install a fireplace.
- A dining table with chairs is required. If there is not enough space, you can limit yourself to a folding transformer, which, if necessary, from a small coffee table will turn into a large dining table.
- If a sleeping area is planned, it must be located in a niche or zoned with a partition. Also suitable corner sofa or folding sofa.
- The area for work can be separated by a partition, a rack or a rack.
- The television must be positioned in the recreation area so that it can be viewed from any corner of the room.
Textiles and Accessories
The design of the hall in the apartment will be incomplete if there are no textiles and various decorative elements in it. Curtains should be combined with the upholstery of the furniture (at least match the color). Do not forget about pillows, covers for armchairs and chairs, tablecloths and napkins, which also need to be matched to the general gamut of colors.
Accessories in the form of paintings, figurines, photographs, children's drawings and crafts will complement the interior and create overall comfort in the hall. An excellent solution would be to place fresh flowers in the room. It can be exotic plants in large pots. Looks great small flowering flowerpots, originally placed on the windowsills and on the surface of the furniture (it all depends on the size of the room and the taste of the owners).
To achieve the expected effect, it is necessary to imagine the room in its final form even before the start of repair and purchase of furniture. Then the efforts expended will be rewarded a hundredfold, as they will bring aesthetic pleasure and practical satisfaction to all family members and their guests.