Dark corridor: design tips and interesting solutions

Traditionally, the corridor is decorated in light colors, because this small room has insufficient lighting. Wanting to visually enlarge the space, homeowners most often use finishing materials in beige, blue or light green. We are not talking about dark colors at all - many are afraid that the hallway will take on a gloomy look, but in vain.

The corridor is the first room that guests see when they enter the apartment. Its design sets the tone for the entire home and can tell a lot about the owners, so you should think carefully about the design. As a rule, the area of ​​the corridor is very small, and the owners of the apartment try to make it as light as possible in order to visually expand the space.

And if the room is quite spacious, and, moreover, dark colors prevail in the interior of other rooms? In such cases, a corridor of brown, dark green or even black color would allow combining the decoration of the apartment into a single design.

A dark corridor is not only original, but also practical, because it is most susceptible to dirt, which is clearly visible on light surfaces. And this applies not only to the floor, but also to the walls. To decorate a room, they are most often used finishing materials in brown, black, dark green and dark blue colors.

To prevent the interior from looking gloomy, it should be played up with the right lighting, furniture and accessories. For example, dark wall and floor finishes can be used in combination with light furniture.In the presence of dark furniture in the hallway, it is recommended to make a beige or gray floor, and dilute the design with light accessories.

To create a harmonious design of the hallway in dark colors, experts advise you to adhere to some rules.

• For walls and floors in small-sized rooms, you should not choose dark-colored finishing materials - it is better to shift the emphasis to furniture and accessories. For example, a small corner hallway or shoe shelf in a wenge shade, a picture of dull tones and a brown or black rug will go well with gray or light brown walls and floors. A wall lamp with diffused light will add special comfort to the corridor.
• In design projects with a dark corridor, it is recommended to expand the doorways into the living room or kitchen. A good solution would be to create arched openings without doors. This will visually increase the space and provide additional lighting.
• A dark brown or black hallway will not look gloomy if you use mirrors and furniture with a glossy surface. And also you can add some additional light sources.
• Accessories with backlighting or a glossy finish imitating gold and silver look very stylish in dark corridors. Glass or crystal elements will also add sparkle and light to the room.
• There should be enough free space in a dark corridor, so large wardrobes are not suitable for it. It is recommended to opt for compact hallways, with a small mezzanine and a shoe shelf.
• Wall sconces with pendants or chandeliers with several shades and shiny elements will help to make the room more illuminated. In this case, when you turn on the light, a lot of glare is formed, which will enliven even the darkest room.

The black hallway will appeal to those who love strict order, do not tolerate compromises and unswervingly follow their convictions. Such an interior will definitely give self-confidence and self-confidence, but in order not to get the opposite effect, you need to know some of the nuances:

• you cannot use too many black elements - they must be diluted with light colors;
• if the apartment has high ceilings, then in the corridor they can be decorated with black finishing materials;
• to soften the gloom, it is important to use a large number of glossy and reflective elements;
• mirrors and multiple light sources are also very important in a black interior.

While creating black interior necessarily you need to use light elements, for example, decor or pieces of furniture. This color works best with white, gray and olive.

Today are gaining more and more popularity black ceilings. For their design, tension structures with a glossy canvas are mainly used. To illuminate the room, instead of one light source, many spotlights are installed. But it should be noted that if the ceiling is decorated in black, the wall decoration should be light, but at the same time you can make a dark accent on a small area.

A black ceiling will match perfectly with a floor of the same color. For decoration, laminate or parquet is ideal. In some cases, tiles are used, since they are easy to maintain, but it is better to tile with it only a small section of the corridor near the door.

The design of the corridor in dark colors involves the use of several tones, otherwise the interior will look dull and gloomy. Experts offer a number of options.

• Selection of similar colors. Using several of these tones looks very stylish.For example, if a dark green color is taken as a basis, then it is best to complement it with a light green, olive, lime or turquoise shade.
• A play of contrasts. Designs with contrasting colors look bold, but in order for the hallway to be harmonious, you need to use them correctly. It can be small bright or light accents: furniture fittings, accessories, a pattern on the walls, etc.

Any materials can be used to decorate the walls of the corridor, but most often apartment owners prefer wallpaper. For a dark interior, it is best to choose monochrome options or with an unobtrusive pattern like slightly noticeable vertical stripes or abstract shapes.

Lovers of original finishes can use textured wallpaper that imitate the surface of wood, brick, marble and so on. It is important to note that this type of wall design is itself a decorative element, so it should be combined with simpler coatings and surfaces.