Not all tenants can boast of large areas of apartments and private houses. That is why it is so important to choose the right wallpaper, even for a small room, so as not to make it even more constrained and inconspicuous. Hallways are of great importance for the entire home: entering the house, residents and guests immediately find themselves in this room, which means that it should be ideal and as spacious as possible. Next, you will learn in more detail how to choose the right wallpaper to equip a small hallway, as well as familiarize yourself with the features of materials for such rooms.
Features of the
Wall covering is very important for any room. As for the wallpaper, with their help you can easily visually enlarge any small room, making it more spacious and light. And if you add and correct lighting, then even the absence of windows in a small hallway will not be a problem.
The features of wallpaper for a small hallway include the following:
Products for such premises are produced in a huge assortment and variety. You can easily choose them yourself, without even resorting to the help of specialists
- Wallpapers can be the simplest, as well as various eco-friendly options for nature lovers.
- This type of coating can be several times cheaper than any other. However, if we talk about paper versions, then, despite the fact that they are not very expensive, their service life leaves much to be desired.
Nevertheless, paper wallpapers are an excellent solution for those who are very fond of changes, because replacing them in a couple of years can significantly refresh the atmosphere and improve the mood of the household.
Wallpaper in a small hallway can be successfully combined with each other. It is not necessary to dwell solely on light shades, dark and bright options are sometimes very useful
The correct choice of wallpaper for a small room will also depend on the furniture in the hallway. It is equally important to consider the flooring, which should also be in good harmony with the walls
For a small hallway, it is undesirable to choose options with large drawings. This feature of choice is due to the fact that you can visually reduce the space.
Types of wallpaper
The modern market offers a huge assortment of the most different types of wallpaper, which include:
Paper wallpaper. They come in single layer and double layer. The latter are considered the most practical. The popularity of this type of wallpaper is due to the fact that it is cheap and safe. Their disadvantages include the fact that they are very sensitive to moisture. If rubbed regularly, this type of product may not retain its original appearance. If there are windows in the hallway, the wallpaper may fade over time
Cork wallpaper are not considered the most popular type, however, they provide excellent sound insulation. At the same time, they create an antistatic effect, due to which they absolutely do not accumulate and do not attract dust to themselves. The disadvantages of products of this type include the fact that they, like paper versions, are afraid of moisture. Sometimes buyers may have problems gluing them, besides, special glue is required here
Some of the most popular and demanded are non-woven options. This type of wallpaper is considered very practical, and the price will certainly please
This wallpaper is perfectly breathable. Compared, for example, with paper versions, non-woven ones are considered moisture resistant and very wear resistant.
In a huge variety you can find vinyl wallpapers, which are recommended for purchase by many experts. This type is considered very practical, however, it has its own number of pros and cons. Vinyl wallpapers are available on both paper and non-woven backing. In addition, their varieties are made using different techniques
Acrylic type of wallpaper considered the golden mean between non-woven and vinyl options. Such wallpapers are perfectly breathable, do not require scrupulous care and are sold at very affordable prices. Their disadvantages include the fact that they are not moisture resistant, therefore, if the hallway or corridor is not protected from moisture, then it is best to take a closer look at other options
If you do not want to prepare and process the walls in advance, then be sure to pay attention to fiberglass wallpaper… They are considered environmentally friendly because they are made only from natural materials
With this kind of wallpaper, you can easily hide all the imperfections on the walls.
The small disadvantages of these products include the fact that they are quite difficult to remove from the walls and they are less elastic compared to other options.
For the most sophisticated hallway interiors, you can take a closer look at textile varieties of wallpaper… They are considered environmentally friendly, however, they are difficult to maintain, since dust settles on them very quickly. In addition, such products are quite difficult to glue on their own. It is best to call an experienced master here
Very often, for small hallways, masters recommend purchasing the liquid wallpaper… They are a kind of plaster that can be easily prepared at home and applied to the walls. This does not require special skills. This type of wallpaper is also considered environmentally friendly, however, over time, if the wallpaper was not chosen of the highest class, it can fade
Among the huge variety, you can find stone wallpaper, which will be an excellent alternative to masonry
Ideal for painting quartz wallpaperwhich are considered to be a relatively new variety
Colors
The largest color palette for paper and non-woven wallpapers. In addition, paper products come in a huge variety and with different decors. Among such an assortment, even the most fastidious buyer will be able to make a choice.
Not the largest color palette for cork wallpapers, but they already have a lot of advantages. Acrylic options also cannot boast of a large assortment and varied designs, but many companies can certainly find exactly what you need.
In the metallized versions, you can find very unusual shades for various metals with a beautiful shine.
Materials (edit)
Natural wallpapers, which are made from paper, bamboo, cork and even palm leaves, are considered the safest, they are chosen not only by conservationists, but also by lovers of everything that is environmentally friendly. In general, all natural materials today are considered more in demand and popular.
- Unusual and original wallpaper with glitter and decorative chips will be an excellent solution that is suitable for designer renovation in the hallway.
- When choosing a wall covering, attention should be paid only to proven companies and brands that have been producing these products for several years. In addition, among the huge assortment, you can choose wallpaper from both domestic and foreign manufacturers.
- Today, many experts agree that the quality of domestic products of building materials has improved in many ways, so there is no point in overpaying and buying imported wallpaper when your market offers options no worse.
- It is best to choose wallpaper for the hallway directly in the store, and not on the Internet, because only in this case you will be sure of the quality of the purchased product.
The best choice for the hallway, of course, will be light wallpapers that visually enlarge the space, for example, in milky or nude shades. For a small hallway, for example, in Khrushchev, you can choose any of the varieties of wallpaper, the main thing is that the walls do not visually reduce the size of the room. It is also worth considering the right lighting here and not choosing massive furniture, so as not to constrain the space.
Metallized wallpapers are made using special foil, due to which this effect is achieved. However, they cannot be called safe as they do not allow air to pass through.
But non-woven and fiberglass wallpapers are also considered environmentally friendly, as they are made from safe materials.
Which ones are right?
Paper wallpapers are not recommended for hallways and corridors. They have a lot of disadvantages, which include the fact that they are not moisture resistant and are afraid of various mechanical damage.
Cork wallpapers can be an excellent option for a small hallway, as they have a lot of advantages.
Of course, they have a high price, but a long service life. It is very important that such products are safe, practical and environmentally friendly.
With the help of non-woven wallpaper, you can perfectly hide irregularities and small cracks on the walls. True, in order to surely hide all the shortcomings, they must be prepared in advance. That is why it is best to use the services of specialists.
Flat vinyl wallpaper is very smooth and pleasant to the touch, easy to clean and perfect for hallways. Nevertheless, any vinyl wallpaper is considered airtight, which means that this is already the criterion by which many buyers refuse to purchase them.
How to choose the right one?
Despite the fact that the building materials market offers a lot of various options for wallpaper, when choosing them for a small hallway, the following nuances should be taken into account:
- Products must be practical, durable and resistant to various external influences. It is desirable that they be simple and unpretentious to care for.
- When choosing one of the most important values is color. The overall perception of the room will depend on how correctly you choose it.
- Don't skimp on wallpaper. The better they are, the longer they will last.
- It is equally beneficial for hallways to choose wallpaper with small or very small patterns. Various floral motifs and abstractions look good, on which, for example, small spots and dirt will be less noticeable, because over time they still appear.
- Unusual and original wallpaper with glitter and decorative chips will be an excellent solution that is suitable for designer renovation in the hallway.
- When choosing a wall covering, attention should be paid only to proven companies and brands that have been producing these products for several years. In addition, among the huge assortment, you can choose wallpaper from both domestic and foreign manufacturers.
- Today, many experts agree that the quality of domestic products of building materials has improved in many ways, so there is no point in overpaying and buying imported wallpaper when your market offers options no worse.
- It is best to choose wallpaper for the hallway directly in the store, and not on the Internet, because only in this case you will be sure of the quality of the purchased product.
The best choice for the hallway, of course, will be light wallpapers that visually enlarge the space, for example, in milky or nude shades.
For a small hallway, for example, in Khrushchev, you can choose any of the varieties of wallpaper, the main thing is that the walls do not visually reduce the size of the room. It is also worth considering the right lighting here and not choosing massive furniture, so as not to constrain the space.
How to glue?
In general, there is no need for special equipment to paste wallpaper in the hallway. This process can be done on your own. The main thing is to purchase everything in advance in the right amount. Nevertheless, if you want the work to be done flawlessly, or you are not confident in your abilities, it is best to give preference to professional craftsmen and builders. They will surely meet all your expectations and do their job without any problems.
If you do not have very high walls in the hallway, then it is best to choose vertical stripes of wallpaper, which visually make the walls taller. If the ceilings, on the contrary, are too high, it is best to give preference to vertical gluing.
Interior options
Today, wallpaper with a special smooth, metallized and shiny surface is considered a very interesting solution for interior decoration. They look like a mirror, although they do not fully reflect all the objects around. Nevertheless, they perfectly reflect light, which means they will be an excellent solution for a small room, since they will make it more luxurious and spacious.
Custom designed wallpapers can get expensive, but they are considered the rarest and most expensive, so you are unlikely to find them anywhere else. The most affordable are photowall-paper, which will easily satisfy the needs of even the most fastidious buyers.
When choosing white wallpaper, it is very important to be careful, since such options in the interior are a so-called magnet that attracts all dirt. If you want something light, then it is better to give preference to milky, gray and silver shades.
For narrow corridors and small hallways, green options are considered the best option, because it is not only not susceptible to pollution, but also creates a calm atmosphere around.
For a photo selection of wallpapers for a small hallway, see the next video.