Many apartments have a small entrance hall. Renovation with visual expansion and space optimization is the only way to modernize and make it more comfortable. Small rooms have a different footage and location, and in each case, different methods of arrangement are needed. It is worth taking advice from experienced designers to achieve the desired effect.

Small hallway with wardrobe
Hallway design in light colors

Space planning and optimization

Considering a narrow room before renovation, it is difficult to imagine something ultra-modern in a corridor with a hallway function. But, judging by the photo, someone did it well, which means it's not such a difficult task.

Advice. You should not rush from one project to another, trying to pull this or that idea out of the general concept. Better to apply tips and inspirational photos where the idea matches your layout. The idea must be worthwhile, so as not to regret the cost and effort.

You can choose a budget option and do everything yourself. It is easier to hire specialists and complete the finishing in 2-3 days. Self-dismantling of old materials will reduce the cost.

Bright hallway
Hallway interior

The main advantage of a small hallway is a small surface area. Allocated and saved funds to spend on the purchase of expensive finishes. For example, buy luxury marbled tiles, but don't lay them on the floor under a soft rug or carpet. It is better to lay out the "marble" with a frame, in the center - resistant porcelain stoneware.

The same technique is used in wall cladding. First, we decide on the place of cabinet furniture, behind it you can glue ordinary wallpaper to match the decorative panels. Where there will be a built-in wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors, the old coating can not be removed.

Hallway design
Hallway design in light colors

Important! The hallway is not a place to store a bicycle, sledges and other bulky things that are used sporadically. Designers suggest setting aside a separate area to remove seasonal clothes from the hanger or shallow closet in the hallway at the end of the season. This will "unload" the small room.

Something can be kept in the pantry or on the balcony. Mezzanines are also very convenient for storing things, but they should not be built in a hallway with a low ceiling.

In some apartments, all openings have interior doors that take up a lot of space, and curtains are hung over them. Current trends reject this for most styles. If doors are necessary, it is better to use sliding doors rather than swing doors.

Bright hallway
An example of a hallway room with wall decoration

To visually expand the space, dismantle door leaves replacing glass partitions... Part of the wall adjacent to the living room can be removed by cutting off the corner to expand the hallway. When redeveloping, it is best to widen the doorways where appropriate. Notches and arched vaults will modernize the apartment of the old layout.

Important! Plan all reconstruction work in advance so as not to redo. Redevelopment requires permission from the local architectural supervision so that there is no collapse of the walls apartment building... Even if you need to expand or move the doorway without touching load-bearing walls most likely, permission will be given, but it is important to clarify

Bright hallway
Hallway interior in light colors

Choice of finishing materials

The wall covering for a small hallway should be:

• practical (easy to wash and clean);
• light (visually increase the space);
• durable (does not require frequent transformation);
• attractive (first impression of entering the house).

A small room should not be pretentious. Entering the house, everyone wants to immerse themselves in the hospitable atmosphere and enjoy the comfort.

Pink hallway
Bright hallway with wall decoration

Consider the properties of different wall coverings for small hallways and corridors.

1. Finishing with natural or artificial stone - aesthetic and practical option, but it is not always possible to create a welcoming corner. Light shades, neutral background, contrast of warm shades (chocolate, caramel, pinkish-beige) are recommended.
2. Brick decor isn't for all styles. You can leave the "pristine" brickwork on a loft, urban, or techno wall as long as it is flawlessly flat. Decorating panel walls with bricks makes the foundation of the house heavier, takes up a lot of space; flat decor for "masonry" is better.
3. Glass fiber for painting is a practical option when there are little "artists" in the house. The cover can be recoloured many times by removing the childish scribbles. It is advisable to apply a new layer darker than the previous one so that there are no bald spots. There are glass wallpapers smooth, with a small pattern or with a volumetric relief.
4. Liquid wallpaper is a good decor for walls with defects, they will fill in all cracks and pits. Suitable for shrinking homes where paper wallpapers and paint cracks are avoided. Plain paper and fabric wallpapers are good, but it is better to use washable ones.
5. Textured or decorative plaster is a great option, but not for all situations. If the front door faces the street, dust sweeps into the hallway, polluting the porous surface. Choose a texture that's easy to clean.
6. Microcement and quartz wallpaper are technological innovations that are gaining popularity. The first are budget version plaster, used for styles where a rough finish is acceptable. Quartz - sand "wallpaper", resistant to scratches.
7. Cork and bamboo are great decor for eco-styling. Natural surfaces will not be cheap, but this is a special "live" atmosphere, and in a small hallway you should allow yourself such a luxury. Bamboo repels water and dirt, cork will hide wall defects.
8. Metallized (foil) wallpaper shimmers beautifully, protects from harmful radiation, but the walls do not "breathe". If it is cold in the hallway, there will be condensation; they are used only on walls with good thermal insulation.
   Hallway with mirrored cabinet compartment
   Spacious entrance hall in light colors
9. Wooden (veneered wallpaper) - a roll covering with a cut of wood or imitation. An excellent finish for the hallway, if you choose light shades. For visual expansion, the tree lines should be horizontal, with low ceilings- vertically.
10. Photo wallpaper and optical illusions - The best way"Push apart" the walls. The decor with a 3D effect is able to "remove the wall" and open the spacewalk, lead to the forest jungle or quarters of the metropolis. There are excellent classical landscapes and three-dimensional paintings by contemporary authors. This technique is used in a minimalistic setting, in contrast to simple finishes.
11. Decorative panels are made from different materials, but for the hallway it is better to take practical ones. Laminated plastic is perfectly washable, it can be with any decor. It is better to avoid volumetric finishes or to revet only 1 wall.
12. Ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, tiles are traditional finishes for repairing a small hallway in an apartment, photo examples can be found on the Internet.
13. Laminate and other wood décor finishing materials are classics for small hallways. Fashion trend- use of textured finishes natural wood not only for the floor, but also for the walls, nor the bottom surface is made darker.
14. Wall painting is a budget option, acrylic enamel is considered universal, but there is a different degree of light reflection:

• matte;
• semi-matte;
• semi-gloss;
• glossy.

Hallway design
Classic hallway

The shiny wall "blinds", so not focused light, but diffused light is used. The glossy surface should be either at the walls, or only at the stretch ceiling.

Mirror panels are a common technique for visual expansion of a narrow hallway. If it's a solid wall, then the room appears twice as wide. Not recommended end wall lining the narrow corridor mirror tiles- it seems twice as long.

Hallway room in dark colors
Light design of the hallway

Popular flooring

• Parquet and parquet board (natural wood or decor).
• Laminate (chipboard lamellas with decor under a protective layer of matt or glossy varnish).
• Floor tiles (a practical option, it is better to choose abrasion-resistant porcelain stoneware with "expensive" decor for natural materials, the main thing is to choose non-slip).
• Natural or artificial stone (excellent facing material).
• Self-leveling floors (excellent decor for hallways, but when choosing a pattern, you need to comply with the overall design concept).

It is better to choose a ceiling for a small-sized room with a visual expansion effect. For example, glossy tension cloth... The dark color seems to "overhang", it is at high ceilings. Light shades visually enlarge the room.

Hallway with striped wallpaper
Hallway interior with wall decoration

Design tips for furniture for small hallways of different layouts

Hallways of city apartments, deprived by architects in quadrature, are different shapes- narrow, square, angular. Sometimes there is no hallway as such at all, only 2 narrow corridors diverging at right angles from the door. But even in such options, specialists have found excellent solutions.

Registration small corridor, performing the function of a hallway, does not imply the placement of classic cabinet furniture and bulk items. All that can fit here is an open wall hanger with a shelf for hats and a small shoe rack.

A mirrored wall or a long panel behind the door will be appropriate if there is nowhere else to place the familiar accessory. You can put a small bench with a table or a pouf. Seasonal clothes and shoes will have to be stored in the mezzanine, in the closets of other rooms or in utility rooms.

Dark hallway
Bright hallway

A small entrance hall in a studio apartment, judging by the design photo, is only 1.5-2 sq.m. separated by zoning. Due to the absence of a partition, you can place a full-fledged furniture "entrance", but still prefer compact multifunctional options.

Square area of ​​the premises - the possibility of placement corner furniture, more roomy than a regular wardrobe. Despite its small size. But it happens that in such a hallway, each wall has a large doorway or window, and not a large corner for furniture. An excellent option is built-in cabinet furniture, which "builds up" the wall with a doorway. Then the door is, as it were, in a niche, on the sides and on top - cabinets and mezzanines.

For a small corner hallway of 2 narrow corridors select a small cabinet, preferably built-in, with folding planes. An ottoman on wheels, inside - a box for shoes.

Corridor in light colors
An example of a hallway interior
Bright hallway

In a compact hallway - only the essentials. Multifunctional furniture closed type is spacious, many things will be placed on shelves and in drawers. But if there is another place for seasonal clothes and shoes, it is better to empty the room and choose an open set without solid surfaces.

It is important to think over the lighting - general and local, without volumetric shades. Compact wall sconces on the sides of the mirror, spot lighting of the cabinet, diode tape around a mirror or glowing blocks on the floor. Choose the most economical and effective method appropriate for the design style.

Video: Renovation of the hallway

50 photos of small hallway design ideas:

In old houses, very often you have to make repairs to the apartment and the hallway with your own hands. This room takes quite small space, but its importance cannot be underestimated, because it is by right the face of the apartment, because guests, coming into the house, first see it. She can tell everything about any apartment in general. This is the only reason why you should be very careful about the repair of the hallway. Furniture in the hallway is generally a separate issue. It is sorely needed, but, unfortunately, there is not enough space for it. And also the design and style.

Traditional hallway

The bulk of the modern housing stock was built back in the Soviet era, which was characterized by tough socialist minimalism. If this is a kitchen, then only for two, and if the hall is only 3 by 4. It could not have been otherwise, because the apartments were built at the rate of 10 square meters for one person. So it turned out that for a small hallway there was only a small dark nook near front door... Look at at least old photos of the hallway renovation with your own hands!

Usually the hallway is small in size, so you shouldn't spend money and invite craftsmen. But, despite such dimensions, this room requires a lot of attention to itself. Even before starting work, you need to think about what kind of lighting it will be. Would it be appropriate to hang a small ceiling lamp, or better to mount it on the wall. Is it worth installing additional lighting at the mirror, and also, what should it be, or what place to take for it.

Hallway color palette

Starting to do the repair of the hallway with your own hands, you must proceed from your own preferences when choosing a color, but you can also listen to the recommendations of the masters. Choosing a color for this room, you can visually enlarge it, as well as hide all the imperfections. There is such general rule, which states that the lower zone must be necessarily dark, the middle is light, and the top is completely light.

In order to repair a small hallway with your own hands, you need to develop a new project and determine the amount of work. To achieve a good result, you will have to completely dismantle the built-in furniture, remove the flooring, remove paint, old wallpaper and whitewash.

Next, you need to pick up finishing materials. Among the wide variety of tools and building materials for repairs that are offered in specialized stores, sales specialists will help you navigate. A purchase can be made through a network of online stores, this will definitely save you money.

New furniture must be ordered in advance to match the design project. While it is being manufactured, you will definitely have time to finish the repairs in the narrow hallway. Further old furniture dismantle and prepare all surfaces for leveling. To do this, you do not need to have special skills - only physical strength.

Highly important element, with which you have to work during the repair, is electrical wiring... If there is even a little doubt about own forces, then it is better to ask relatives and friends, among them there is definitely a craftsman with "golden" hands who can help.

The next step is to level the ceiling, walls and floor according to the project. You can also install the new flooring yourself. If it does not work out, then you can watch the repair of the hallway with your own hands in the video on specialized sites.
Then the final work on the finishing of the ceiling and walls is carried out. Next, wallpaper is glued, and painting is done. And in the final stage establish the necessary electrical devices- lamps, switches and sockets.

Wall decoration

How to decorate the walls in the hallway? There are a lot of ideas for repairing the hallway. First you need to remember that before you start gluing new wallpapers, you need to remove the old ones. It may be necessary to change all the wiring, as well as other communications in the walls. If the plan provides for a change of internal and external doors, then it is better to do this right away. After removing the old cladding, the wall must be leveled. For this, holes and cracks must be covered and putty made. So, all the necessary is done, and now the moment has come to choose the wallpaper.

Vinyl wallpapers

Vinyl wallpaper is an excellent washable finish that will last a long time. Dirt can be removed from them with a special brush or sponge. There is a tissue and paper layer, which is very thinly covered with PVC, and an image is made on top. It is PVC that fully protects the base from various contaminants and moisture. Vinyl wallpapers are very often impregnated with a special agent that prevents fungi and mold from multiplying.

There is also textured vinyl. In another way, it is called foamed. Such wallpapers are embossed and dense. Silk-screen printing is also vinyl wallpapers to which silk threads are added. They are smooth, embossed and look very similar to silk. This wallpaper is heavy and will easily come apart at the seams if not properly joined. If the silkscreen is smooth, uneven walls may be visible.

Vinyl wallpapers are common synthetics. That is why they do not allow air to pass through. Most manufacturers make micro-porous vinyl wallpaper. This allows moisture to evaporate and condensation does not collect. There is a cheaper option - this is washable paper wallpaper covered with a film.

Cork wallpaper

Alternatively, you can use cork wallpaper with a fairly thin layer of cork that has been applied to the paper. So that the colors of these wallpapers are not too monotonous, all designers dilute the cork with some colored inserts. These surfaces are easy to clean, do not cause allergies and do not collect dust. They are absolutely not suitable for dark rooms, because they take in a lot of light.

To decide on the type of wallpaper, you need to watch a video about repairing the hallway. Many developers prefer wall, plastic panels, because they wash well and do not deteriorate at all after that. These panels are simply attached, however, the walls are reduced by about 2 centimeters.

The liquid wallpaper

Liquid wallpaper is a cross between plaster and the most ordinary wallpaper. You can buy a dry mixture, or rather, a mixture of silk, linen and paper flakes. Next, you need to dilute it with water according to the instructions and leave it for a while so that the flakes are saturated. Then apply the material to the walls with a 2 mm thick trowel.

This wallpaper is good because it copes well with unevenness on the walls and does not form any seams, and it is also very easy to clean with a vacuum cleaner. They can be opened with varnish, and then it will be possible to wash them. Another plus or minus - these wallpapers are hard to tear off. For those who like to make repairs every couple of years, they will not work.

Decorative plaster

You can also decorate the walls in the hallway with decorative plaster. This option is quite interesting in variety, because you can make whole paintings, patterns and rough walls. Such a coating is perfect for houses where animals live, because the material contains stone chips, which makes the material strong enough.

The walls will wash perfectly if the plaster is pre-varnished. The only drawback of this coating is that the process of wall covering itself is very complicated, and you will have to seek help from specialists.

Other finishes

Wall decoration does not lose its popularity Chipboard slabs that are covered with veneer. There are a lot of pluses, and everyone knows them. As for the disadvantages, it is necessary to remind that the plates are very long, expensive and difficult to install. They are not suitable for those people who make repairs often, because such a coating will look great even after 4 years and it is a pity to change it.

If you just want ordinary painted walls, then you should work hard and stick it special wallpaper for painting. This solution will hide wall defects and texture will appear. With such paintable wallpaper, the hallway will look better than just painted.

Hallway floor

First you need to understand what the floor in the hallway is. We enter it in unclean shoes, sometimes wet, and even bring in some objects. That is why the floor in such a room must be washed well. In the design of hallways, tiles or laminate are usually used as flooring. Both the first and the second coatings, one might say, are successful. Options for repairing the hallway for the floor must be considered in advance.

Tile

If you want to make the floor in the hallway from tiles, then it is worth remembering a few nuances. Without fail, the tiles must be glossy, this is for easy and convenient cleaning, as well as resistant to various chemicals that you can use.

The color scheme of the tiles is also important. It is better to choose dark colors for the surface, because it is on such a tile that dirt is not at all noticeable and its wear is not visible. It is not recommended to take the black one, because even a small scratch will be noticeable on it. The tile is very light colors will make the room visually wider and brighter.

PVC tiles for floors are very similar in quality to linoleum, however, in appearance they look more like stone or wooden planks... This material is strong enough and can last up to 25 years. It is also easy to glue such a coating. The size of the slabs is different - 30:30 or 50:50 centimeters.

The tile looks pretty impressive in the hallway. Thanks to this material, the hallway area can be separated from other rooms. Such floor material is perfect for a fairly wide, but not long hallway.

Linoleum

The most popular flooring material is linoleum, which tolerates dirt and moisture well. It is better to stick it to the floor, but the base should be just perfectly flat. Foamed linoleum is less rubbed off, so it lasts longer. It is perfect as a covering for those rooms where high humidity and pollution.

There are also warm linoleums. They have a bottom layer of jute or felt materials, on which a polymer layer is then glued. The maximum height of the cover can be up to 5 millimeters. This floor will last up to 10 years.

Laminate

In the hallway, the laminate has many advantages and many disadvantages. Select only thick panels to completely isolate sound. Such a coating is good in that it has a simple and quick assembly. The panels are fixed fairly firmly to the floor.

If you choose this option, and not glue, then moving, it can be quickly disassembled. It is also good that the floor does not need to be varnished and sanded. There are no restrictions in the color scheme and any designer's idea can be brought to life. Moreover, it quite accurately repeats the texture of the tree. There is also a minus. Particleboard and fiberboard panels create a hum.

This means that walking quietly on such a floor with heels is practically impossible, because the sound will echo exaggerated. It is better not to apply wet cleaning to this surface, especially if it is a cheap laminate. Safety and environmental friendliness for health will be a great bonus when buying this material.

Hallway ceiling

Ceiling design depends on function and height. If your hallway is small and the ceilings are high enough, then you can solve the problem of storing things by making niches under the ceiling. By painting the middle of the free ceiling with a contrasting color, the aesthetic problem will be solved.

If you have high ceilings, then drywall is perfect, as well as slats and panels. False ceilings are sometimes complemented by some kind of diffused lighting. These ceilings are mounted on a base using suspensions, then the room is reduced by about 15 centimeters.

If the hallway is small in size, the stretch ceiling will look good, because it has no joints. With the help of it, you can make a low and dark hallway the complete opposite, if you use a light canvas with a mirror effect. Any repair of the hallway in the photo can be viewed in the master's catalog.

Ordinary wallpaper is also suitable for the ceiling in the hallway. You can use paper, but will last longer, of course, fiberglass, vinyl and non-woven. The color of this wallpaper can be absolutely any. It all depends on the idea of ​​the designer and the interior. Wallpaper can be selected for painting and after a while, their color can be changed.

The cheapest option is expanded polystyrene plates, they are attached very easily to glue and always look beautiful, but they will not last long. Also the cheapest way is to paint the ceilings. But do not think that this is the easiest thing. The ceiling may not be even, and then painting will cause a lot of trouble. True, with an ideal ceiling - this option is really the simplest.

The ceiling for painting is prepared in several stages. First, it is primed and then plaster is used. If it is very uneven, then reinforcing is applied plaster mesh... After gluing it, leveling is carried out, and then primed again. An ordinary ceiling without depressions and bumps can be painted immediately. It is best to use water-based paint.

Hallway lighting

Proceeding from the fact that it is the entrance hall that is devoid of a source of natural light, then, by installing artificial light, it is necessary to compensate for this deficiency. Sconces, chandeliers and other lighting devices that will be located in the hallway should give light very close to natural. Downlight can visually expand any walls in narrow hallways. It allows, as it were, to slightly blur the real dimensions of this room.

An individual and complete interior will help to create not only light pictures, false aquariums, floor wall lighting, but also illuminated plants. Stylish and modern interior will make repairs to a small hallway if the lighting is made varied and mobile.

Hallway furniture

The choice of furniture, as well as its arrangement, takes a very important place in the development of the design of the hallway. The location, and most importantly, the size of the furniture must be determined in advance before work begins on the decoration of the walls. The plans may include built-in furniture, then for this it is necessary to install special niches that will be needed when installing such furniture.

It is much easier to make holes for already purchased furniture than to select it for an already finished renovation. When choosing furniture for the hallway, you must first of all start from its size, because repairing a hallway in an apartment is a painstaking business. Usually the hallways are small, so the furniture there should not be superfluous.

It should be practical and functional. It is quite enough to put a cabinet with a mirror and a chest of drawers, but if the area allows, then you can add an umbrella and a magazine rack to the interior of the hallway. The key keeper will be the highlight.

Hangers and open shelves- not the most advantageous option for this room, since they contribute to disorder in this part of the apartment, therefore, it is necessary to install only closed furniture. If the ceiling height in this room allows, then you can even mount a wardrobe, which can definitely replace all of the above furniture.

Since little is needed to repair a small hallway, it is better to focus on quality, because it is on it that attention is paid. Choosing furniture good quality, you will definitely be insured against the fact that the money that you spent on it will definitely not be thrown into the wind, and it will please the eye for a very long time.

You can simplify your task a little and buy custom-made furniture, which will be made specially for the project for your hallway, based on some of its features and, of course, your wishes. It is easy enough to make repairs to the hallway with your own hands and arrange the furniture correctly, for this you just need to use knowledge, a little imagination, and your hallway will attract the glances of all guests.

Many people have a question, how to make repairs in the hallway? Very simple! And now you know what the process of repairing and selecting furniture for a hallway in an apartment, country or private house is like. Remember that every place in the house must be well lit and of course kept clean. The easiest way to comply with these conditions is by adhering to the "minimalist" style in interior design. It is very important not to clutter up the hallway with dimensional objects, leave space for mobility, and, if possible, provide natural light.

After the laborious finishing of housing, the repair of the hallway often no longer has the strength, patience, and finances are running out. But it is this part of the house that makes the first impression on the incoming person, forming an opinion about the owners. Moreover, the place should be as comfortable and as spacious as possible.

Correctly renovated entrance hall - light, comfortable, lined with practical materials.

Basic requirements for the premises

It is clear that it is impractical to start repairs from the hallway. Building materials and furniture are brought in through it, garbage is taken out, constant movements will not benefit the new finish. That is why, before making repairs in the hallway, any owner tries to complete the work in the remaining rooms to the maximum.

To "fit in", including in terms of money, you should follow a few rules:

1. It is recommended to think over the design of the room to the smallest detail. In addition, you need to decide what needs to be dismantled, what to move and what to completely redo.
2. Buy materials, but if this is not possible, set aside money for repairs.
3. It should be especially noted that it is desirable to design the space at the entrance not only aesthetically attractive. Wall and floor decoration should be well washed, because this place will have to be cleaned quite often.

Note!
No need to save on useful accessories, they create additional conveniences.
Hanger, mirror, shoe racks are required.
Also consider storage space for clothes, hats, keys, umbrellas, and bags.

1. It's good if you have a plan to renovate the hallway with your own hands, in this case it is easier to take into account all the requirements and preferences of family members. Try to achieve the most simple yet effective result.
2. It is unnecessary to clutter up an already small space. It is better to write in exclusively necessary things, busting with decor often interferes than helps.
3. Gather a family council and try to find a compromise in terms of decorating the hallway. The more free space you win, the more user-friendliness you get.

Note!
Often, the owners expand the hall by combining the bathroom.
In this case, a small table with armchairs or chairs can fit at the entrance.
Now it is not necessary to invite official visitors (couriers, inspectors, etc.) to the apartment.

1. Try to purchase materials in light shades for finishing. This will visually increase the space, make the hallway more spacious and neat.
2. Do not try to clutter up the beginning of the apartment with unnecessary furniture, things, strollers and bicycles. Otherwise, everyone will stumble and drop objects, the place for which is more likely on the balcony or in the pantry.

Space expansion techniques

To make the repair in the hallway with your own hands pleased with the result, try to apply the most popular and effective design techniques:

1. Do not use dark wallpaper or cladding... Light colors are most beneficial here.
2. Don't skimp on lighting... If it is not possible to place several lamps in zones, install one, but bright, in the most convenient place for you.
3. Wardrobes with a mirror on the outer surface are very helpful., to look into which it will not hurt before going out. Things will get a comfortable storage space.

1. Place as many mirrors as possible if possible, even better - on opposite walls. Then the space will visually become several times larger.
2. It is advisable to lay the floor covering diagonally, this is another plus in favor of increasing the area.
3. Stretch ceilings with a slight gloss are beneficial... They reflect and enhance light and are easy to care for. They give a good effect multilevel structures... In this case, you can vary the lighting to your liking.
4. As the school of renovation teaches - the hallway is equivalent to the business card of the owners... A laconic design and a minimum of unnecessary items will inform the visitor about the owner's good taste and neatness.

What materials to use

For each room in the house there is a set of its own, the most functional materials. So, the decoration of the living room or bedroom is noticeably different from the bathroom, kitchen and hallway. The upcoming task is to make it both beautiful and hygienic, because the main dirt from the street collects at the entrance.

Wall covering

The walls get dirty in much the same way as the floor, especially their lower half and if the corridor is narrow.

Therefore, the repair of the hallway in the apartment should be carried out, if possible, with washable materials:

1. Vinyl wallpaper. They are perfectly cleaned of dirt with a sponge or brush with household detergent. You can buy rolls with antifungal impregnation, then you are not afraid of mold from dampness.
2. PVC cover. Also suitable for these purposes. The original design is protected by a thin waterproof film. The surfaces can also be washed, they are not afraid of fungi and do not get wet from moisture.
3. Structural (foamed) vinyl. It has a relief surface, it is dense and durable. Easy to clean, resistant to mechanical damage.
4. Silk-screened vinyl wallpaper. They have an expensive appearance, a nice silk shine. You can choose both smooth and with a relief structure.
5. There is a lot of controversy among designers about cork finishing materials. For most of their characteristics, they are suitable, but in appearance they often lose. The monotony of the pattern and dark shades will seem boring to many. But you can pick up interesting ideas for repairing a hallway with this particular type, diluting the monotony with interesting inserts.

1. The liquid wallpaper. A fairly new and demanded tool. Installation will please you with the absence of rolls spread throughout the house, you purchase a dry mixture and dilute with water in the proportions indicated in the instructions. After swelling, the mass is applied with a spatula in a thin (2-3 mm) layer and leveled.

Note!
Finished walls liquid wallpaper will last a very long time.
But it will be quite difficult to clean off the layer for the next repair.

1. Often there are options for repairing the hallway, made with decorative plaster. Here the scope for creativity is not limited. You can perform a lot of relief options and patterns. At the same time, the walls can not be leveled, which adds advantages.
2. Finishing with laminated chipboard has not yet lost its relevance. But installation requires skill and accuracy, and lovers of frequent alterations will have to upset, it will be a pity to tear off solid panels.
3. Ceramic tiles also have a right to exist in the hallway, but then the interior will look more like a bathroom or kitchen. Therefore, you can combine the tile with wallpaper, installing it only at the bottom of the walls, in places of greatest pollution.

1. Siding or eurolining feel great in the hallways. But here it is important to combine the style of the entrance with the concept of the rest of the premises. It is advisable to varnish the wood, so it will last much longer.

Note!
It is undesirable to use a paper covering, it will quickly tear and get dirty.
If the walls are also not aligned, any, even a shallow fossa or bump will be noticeable.

Ceiling decoration

The height of the ceilings is of particular importance here. If you are lucky and you have a supply of space at the top, you can combine it in the hallway with the installation of mezzanines.

In this case, the problem of storing many things that are not often in demand will disappear:

1. Stretch ceilings are almost ideal for most. Installed in a matter of hours, washed, reflect light well. True, one cannot do without masters.

1. Plasterboard is optimal for high-ceilinged apartments, then you can also build original design in several tiers. It will be easier to place the fixtures, and all the irregularities will close.
2. Plastic panels. They are inexpensive, hygienic and look good. But a frame is needed for them, and its installation often confuses many owners.
3. As budget option Consider wallpapering or painting. But the process is not very pleasant, especially if you have to prepare the surface.

What to choose for floors

A careful approach to the coating will save you from possible troubles.

It is important to choose a durable and safe material so as not to start a rework soon:

1. Tile. It is recommended to choose a dark, slightly rough surface. It is much safer and less likely to slip. On too light ceramics, dirt is immediately noticeable, on black ceramics, even small scratches are visible. All shades of brown or gray look best.
2. Often there are examples of hallway renovation using laminate flooring. Choose not the thinnest one, especially if someone in your family wears heels. Lay it on glue or using lock joints. In the second case, if desired, the coating is easy to disassemble. With a huge selection of varieties, colors and textures, you are sure to find the perfect option.

1. Thrifty homeowners often choose linoleum for their entryway. Maintaining cleanliness is extremely simple, but the life of the material is not as long as we would like. A good solution is considered to be a variety for increased cross-country ability or on a foam basis.

Note!
You can combine coatings, it is both cheaper and more effective.
For example, the area near the door is covered with tiles, then a material is used that matches the style of the interior.
At the same time, it is worth paying attention to the harmony of colors, identical shades are desirable.

The order of work

As in any other room, the steps in the hallway should be followed.

In this case, the process will be accelerated and there will be no unplanned delays:

1. The room is emptied and cleaned of old coatings.
2. Ceiling and lighting are being installed.
3. Fasteners for furniture are equipped, frames are mounted, walls are revetted.
4. In the last turn, the flooring and skirting boards are laid.

Output

To quickly complete the repair of the hallway and forget about problems for a long time, choose only the right materials... Do not work in a chaotic manner and do not postpone some of the actions until later. Only then will you be able to fully enjoy the cleanliness of the house and celebrate the completion of the renovation. If you have any questions, ask them in the comments.

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The repair of the walls in the hallway, as a rule, begins at the final stage of the repair, when all the rooms, including the toilet and the bathroom, have already been completed. It is important to remember that the walls in the hallway are more exposed to dirt and damage than other rooms, for this reason the decoration of such a room is an influential factor in the renovation.

Do-it-yourself wall repair in the hallway: photo of the initial stage

If your hallway has old walls, then, first of all, you need to perfectly clean them from the remnants of paint or putty. So that you do not have problems (unevenness or roughness), it is necessary to carefully level their surface - apply a putty. This stage of work is extremely important before using finishing materials.

When choosing finishing materials, it is important to assess financial capabilities, but at the same time, the material must be strong, durable, easy to wash and not deteriorate.

What can prevent a high-quality and beautiful renovation of the hallway?

Due to the fact that the size of the room does not suit the owners in many ways, the materials are selected so that they can visually expand the space. Don't buy dark paints - they are very gloomy and make the hallway smaller than it really is. The situation is exactly the same with wallpaper with small patterns and wood panels.

It is possible to avoid problems with frequent restoration and cleaning of the walls in the hallway if you approach the renovation process correctly. And below you will learn how to choose the right wall covering for this room and about the technology of leveling the walls for gluing modern wallpaper.

The walls in the hallway are regularly exposed, even if children and animals do not live in the apartment or house. In any case, this is a high traffic room. It is in it that most of the movement, touching the walls.

Do-it-yourself wall repair in the hallway: wall decoration and disadvantages of modern options

The walls in the corridor can turn into a "weak link" in the renovation, especially if you do not pay attention to the choice flooring due attention. It is with this that it is worth starting a conversation about the walls of the hallway, because it depends on such a choice how to properly align the walls, because wallpaper, panels, tiles and other materials have different requirements for the base surface.

Disadvantages of common finishing options:

• panels (MDF or plastic) - "eat up" a lot of space as a result of their own thickness and the space that is required for battens, guide rails. With the usual dimensions of the hallways, you need to sacrifice the area - this is an unjustified luxury;

• ceramic tile... Moreover, even the one that imitates wood or stone looks chilly, not to mention the monochromatic options that a bath and laundry plant can do from the hallway. Moreover, the tile also takes up space;

• liquid wallpaper and decorative plaster - the relief and texture of such materials looks original, but in the hallway they become coating flaws. Remove dust from the relief with a vacuum cleaner and a brush, but this is a waste of time, which is already lacking;

• cork is not very resistant to mechanical stress. It is believed that even small scratches on them are hardly noticeable, but in any case, the overstated cost of the "plug" and its ability to absorb light remain a clear drawback.

Do-it-yourself wall repair in the hallway: photos and features of the technology for simple wall alignment

Material consumption and labor intensity of the leveling process depends on the experience of the builders, that is, on what kind of relief was created. It turns out that it is not so difficult to level the walls with your own hands, the main thing is to adhere to the right technology... For example, if the state of affairs is not deplorable, that is, the defects are insignificant, we level the walls with Rotband plaster.

For leveling under the wallpaper, you can easily do without special equipment, since the wall coverings hide small defects well, for this reason it is not at all necessary to bring the surface to an ideal mirror state. All the "technical equipment" that you need is:

• four nails;
• a bolt, nut or other small weight for a plumb line;
• flat smooth board;
• several meters of thin twine or harsh thread;
• wide brush;
• Master OK;
• sandpaper (for sanding wall surfaces).

In order to create a reference level for the plane, you need to drive a nail into the wall (as high as possible and close to the jamb). Do not drive in completely - the head and 5 mm legs should remain on the surface. You need to tie a nut to the thread (the length of the thread is less than the height of the room) so that you can safely untie the knot. Then we hang the thread with the nut on the nail. This will be the starting line for the alignment.

It is at this stage that home builders often stop "working with direction" by moving the plumb line over the overlay of the leveling layer, but we will do it more cunningly by creating not a guide line, but almost a reference plane. As soon as the plumb nut stops vibrating, you need to drive in a second nail at the bottom, to which you can tie the thread, initially removing the nut from it. In this case, the direction of the thread should not change.

All operations need to be done again at a distance slightly less than the length of the board, after which we additionally connect the nail points along the diagonal. Thus, you will decide on the plane of the future wall.

Then, at the very floor, we apply the board to the wall along a certain surface. We fill the gap between the wall and the board with Rotband plaster, remove the board and check the quality of work with a plumb line (trimming if necessary). If the first lane is made without deviations in direction, it will be easier to work in the future.

As soon as the first strip dries up, apply on the surface "Rotband", limited by nails, with a brush or trowel and move the board along the wall. We evaluate the result, fill the voids with plaster, repeat.

To move along the wall, you need to leave an extreme pair of nails with a thread and drive in a few more at the same distance, connecting them in the same way as the first time. It is best to carefully check the first strip of the new plane for coincidence of directions.

After completing the work, we wait for drying and, if necessary, process problem areas (abutment to jambs, joints, etc.) with sandpaper and maintain a certain time for the solution to harden. On the surface prepared in this way, you can apply wallpaper.

Competently executed preparatory stage and the creation of a reference plane will greatly facilitate the process of leveling the walls in the hallway.

Attention! Aligning the walls in the hallway with drywall is not desirable, as it will take up space. But especially difficult situations when the relief of the walls has large differences, it is better to resort to this method. The exception is the drops, which were formed by extra layers of putty and plaster - they can simply be cleaned.

What wallpaper can you choose for the walls in the hallway?

Modern manufacturers offer the most unexpected materials: glass, metal and fine sand. At first glance, they may seem unexpected to you, but the result is coatings that are resistant to mechanical stress, and they can not only be wiped, but also washed without fear of damage. All of the above types of wallpaper have some distinctive features, which we will consider below.

• Metallic wallpaper can protect a room from electromagnetic waves. Only you can decide how relevant this feature is in the hallway. The advantages of such wallpaper include fire safety. The disadvantages are the complexity of the gluing process, the need for a smooth surface (so that the foil coating does not have defects), as well as the ability of the surface to absorb moisture (wallpaper glue cannot evaporate through a thin material). Moreover, gluing metallized wallpaper should be carried out by turning off the electricity, which is extremely inconvenient, especially in the hallway, where there is no natural light. During operation, it is important to ensure that the wallpaper does not come into contact with the wire.

• Quartz wallpaper. They have only one drawback - a slightly rough surface, which is much more difficult to clean. At the same time, they are durable, fire-resistant, hide small irregularities and they can be changed with latex paint... In fact, such wallpapers are durable, their original color may even get bored, but the quality of the coating will not suffer.

• Glass fiber. Neither pets nor children will scratch them. Such wall coverings can be painted, washed, they are fireproof, resistant to the effects of evaporators. In addition, they have a lower cost than others. modern options... It is a practical and economical choice for hallway walls.

After gluing the wallpaper, proceed to the installation of ceiling and floor skirting boards, which will not cause you any trouble.

Do-it-yourself wall repair in the hallway: photos and other types of finishing materials

1. Wall panels.

It is worth noting that the panels can be MDF and plastic. The advantages of the latter are that they are highly resistant to wet cleaning and tolerate damage well, if, of course, they are hammered with a special hammer. An equally important characteristic is the convenience of their installation; moreover, there is no need to level the walls under them.

Plastic panels differ in a variety of colors and patterns, so they will suit many tastes. The cost of such material is low, but they look gorgeous. MFD panels represent environmental material which looks very prestigious. But the disadvantages of using them are many - a small selection of colors and patterns, poor resistance to moisture and the cost is significantly higher.

Recently, laminated panels have been highly popular in the decoration of the walls of the hallway. They are, in the same way as the floor ones, interconnected by the comb-groove method, but they are installed using a different technology.

Installing laminate on vertical surface runs along a wooden crate with a small step. The first row of panels is nailed, and the next row is fixed with glue (it is applied to the latches and the comb of the panel).

Several options for laminate in the hallway

Decorating the walls in the hallway can be an excellent design option, especially if the panels are beautifully combined with other materials, or simply different colors and textures were used. Absolutely smooth, sufficiently strong and even surface imitating a wood pattern cannot leave anyone indifferent.

1. HPL panels.

Initially, such panels were created for cladding facades, as they have unusual strength. but beautiful view forced designers to use them in interior decoration.

HPL panels are created from cellulose fibers that are impregnated with resins. The products are coated on both sides with polymers and pressed under high pressure, after which a strong molecular bond is formed that can withstand high temperatures.

In the event of a fire, this plastic does not just not burn or melt. The brightness of the color can be maintained under the influence of sunlight. Such panels are not toxic, they are not afraid of temperature extremes, chemical attack, they cannot be broken or scratched. Such virtues of the material cannot go unnoticed and have gained a lot of fans.

1. Eco-panels.

There is one more type of finishing panels that deserves your attention - eco-panels. The very prefix "eco" says that the material consists of environmentally friendly, natural materials. The raw materials for their production are vegetable components, namely, compressed and crushed cellulose, compressed cane, straw, bamboo. The plant mass is formed and fixed on a frame made of natural wood.

Volumetric eco-panels have various and beautiful reliefs and allow you to create different design options. You can use them to cover absolutely the whole room or just the wall, make something like a panel. The installation itself can be done on your own, without the help of specialists, which will reduce the budget.

1. Decorative plaster.

As you can see from the photo, decorative plaster is a beautiful and durable finish that can create a natural atmosphere. Such material is environmentally friendly, it is easy to clean and allows you to create different patterns that will suit the tastes of household members.

1. Microcement.

A relatively new type of finishing wall material. It consists of colored dyes and polymer-cement mixture. Its advantages are that it is well applied and adheres to any surfaces. This is very durable material, which cannot be damaged, and can be bought much cheaper than simple decorative plaster.

1. Decorative rock.

Artificial stone is a good replacement for a natural prototype. Its price is not high, but its appearance believably mimics the natural one. The weight of the material is low, which expands the scope of application. It creates a durable surface that does not deform over time. The finishes allow for a wide variety of design effects. For example, you can focus on an object or highlight the bottom of a wall.

Due to its flat shape and ease of installation, it can be used on any surface. But there are some limitations: designers do not recommend using such a finish in small rooms, since the stone will significantly narrow the space and can give a feeling of heaviness.

1. Flexible stone.

Wall decoration options with such a stone can be seen in the portfolio of modern designers. He has not found wide application, since it appeared relatively recently.

Flexible stone belongs to natural materials, which is suitable for interior and exterior cladding of surfaces. It is quite durable, resistant to temperature extremes, and tolerates high humidity well.

The flexibility of such a stone is suitable for finishing architectural structures, for example, columns, arches. They release it in the form of slabs different sizes or in the form of wallpaper, which greatly simplifies installation. Such surfaces do not need any particular maintenance, as they have antistatic properties. The entrance hall, which is faced with flexible stone, will amaze with its originality and splendor and will become a worthy decoration of the house.

• Decorative brick.

In modern hallways, you can find such a finishing material as decorative bricks. This design solution can be applied in different directions: hi-tech, classic, modern, avant-garde, minimalism, baroque.

During production, bricks undergo a number of specific jobs. It is subjected to special processing, after which it is aged and dyed. The sizes, shape and texture of the material are varied, so you can create the most original compositions... It is often used to decorate doorways, curbs and corners.

As you can see modern market simply impressive with a wide choice of materials. Today, you can easily decide on the most suitable option for wall decoration in the hallway, which would fully meet your requirements.

Do-it-yourself wall repair in the hallway: visual techniques and photos

The height of the walls in the hallway can be increased in a variety of ways. Direct the light of floor and wall lamps upwards, use a combination of colors - light top and dark bottom, use a geometric ornament oriented vertically.

Mirrors are widely used to visually enlarge a small room. You can make a mirrored wall, install a large vanity mirror, mount mirrors in a wardrobe.

Summarize

Having familiarized yourself with the repair of walls in the hallway, you will be convinced that any work, even quite difficult at first glance, can be done on your own with the right approach and the use of techniques and tricks. In addition, a rational approach to choosing building materials will help you avoid the hassle of cleaning and the additional costs of restoring insufficiently durable wall coverings.

Having analyzed the characteristics of the materials and familiarized yourself with the repair technologies, you can save on this process, providing the hallway with practicality and comfort.

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The entrance hall for the majority of owners who have started repairs in their apartment is a kind of "dessert" that they always leave for later. It is easy to understand their logic: this room is a walk-through, which means that all construction waste from other rooms will inevitably settle right here. However, this does not mean at all that it does not deserve to be taken seriously. Make this room a real hallmark of your home - and we have proposed 40 photos with interesting ideas for repairing a hallway in a small apartment, I think they will help you a lot with this. Go!

The choice of finishing material for walls

There is no need to save on finishing materials for the hallway. Due to its small size, the consumption is already small. Therefore, it is better to focus on other qualities of materials, much more important than their price - durability and practicality. Wallpaper in this regard cannot give a head start to, say, decorative plaster or tiles, but this does not prevent people from actively using them for wall decoration.

Indeed, the popularity of wallpaper does not hold, and partly the "blame" for this should be their amazing variety. In addition, with the help of a skillfully selected pattern, you can visually enlarge the space. For example, as is the case with the hallway in the photo below.

A big disadvantage of wallpapers is their relative fragility. Especially if you are often visited by guests or if your pets are especially active in sharpening their rapidly growing claws. However, it is difficult to refuse wallpaper in amazing ability give warmth to almost any room.

Don't feel like fiddling with stone in your hallway but in awe of contemplating its natural texture? Your option is wallpaper with imitation stone. They look more than natural, can be easily applied to the wall and help to give the room a solid noble look.

In the event that a compromise is not about you, you can use a decorative stone to decorate the walls of your hallway. Excessively dark shades should be avoided - they will inevitably turn your room into a kind of closet.

You should not dwell strictly on one finishing material: if there is a possibility of combination, then why not use it? Artificial stone looks fresh and unusual if you add a few remarkable details to the interior.

Slate is probably the most popular stone texture, widely used in modern small hallways and beyond.

If you want to decorate the walls in the hallway with minimal cost time, then the choice of decorative plaster will be optimal.

In order to give the interior more visual appeal, you can try painting the walls after finishing with plaster in different colors... By the way, this is another reason why this particular material is increasingly chosen by the owners for decoration.

Of course, painted walls can - and even need to - be decorated with something. Photo frames, portraits, various drawings of an arbitrary nature are perfect for the role of an additional decorative tool.

We decorate the ceiling. Hallway Lighting Ideas

Choose only light tones or as close to them as possible. This will allow you to intelligently diffuse the light throughout the lighting. The easiest way is to paint the ceilings with acrylic enamel, but before that it should be perfectly leveled. To make the ceiling more expressive, it is permissible to use drywall inserts, similar to how it is done in the example from the photo below.

Expressive relief plasterboard ceilings bribes many owners.

In order to emphasize any element in your hallway, it is advisable to use additional lighting resources.

Not only spectacular, but also quite useful thing in any hallway - a plasterboard shelf just above the wardrobe with LED lamps... So you will always have a good view of what is hidden behind its doors.

Thinking about repairing a hallway in a small apartment, many for some reason push the issue of building the right lighting for later. However, it is important to think over all the nuances in advance, because good lighting is a powerful tool for creating a positive atmosphere in any room.

Sometimes you can incredibly successfully beat even such a seemingly banal element in the hallway as the front door. With the help of small lamps, of course.

If you have a matte stretch ceiling, then you can safely use additional lamps on the walls, especially when you have - fake diamond... Be careful if there is a glossy canvas on the ceiling. There is a risk of oversaturation of space with different light sources.

Renovation always implies certain changes, and hallway renovation is no exception. Decided to change the dull wallpaper for an expressive stone texture? Indicate its volume correctly - with the help of well-focused lighting.

Another option that might interest you. Spotlight in the hallway - why not?

Going downstairs - solutions for the floor in the hallway

Repairing a hallway in a small apartment always runs into a shortage of square meters, and the owners successfully or unsuccessfully try to solve this problem by various means. Some get creative and duplicate texture on walls and floors, creating a cohesive design concept for a small yet cozy space. Did it work or not?

As long as there are small hallways, diagonal styling, which helps create a slight illusion of expanding space, will remain relevant.

The choice of flooring for the hallway is very important, if only for the reason that dirt, sand and everything else from the street will regularly settle on the floor. Linoleum sensitive to mechanical stress may not withstand, as well as laminate flooring. But ceramic tiles will pass all tests with flying colors. The photo shows an example of laying tiles in combination with linoleum.

A countless number of filling collections with a wide variety of decorative delights allows you to embody the most daring design imaginations on the floor. However, classic options with a carpet-type pattern seem to be more practical and viable.

We organize the space correctly. Furniture placement ideas

Think carefully about the design of your future hallway, especially regarding the fit into the interior of the furniture. Remember that hallways in small apartments are not as large as you would like. Therefore, the option with built-in modular wardrobes at least deserves attention.

Placing a large enough wardrobe in a small hallway, use a little trick and place mirrors on its doors. This is not only a very functional and practical solution, but also a good way to create the pleasant illusion of a slightly expanded space.

The color of the furniture should be consistent with the overall color scheme of the room. Contrasting solutions are allowed, but if we are talking about a very small hallway, as in the photo, then it will be much more practical to continue the already selected color line.

And here is exactly what we talked about. Light contrast does not kill the spatial characteristics of the room, at least at the expense of the small headroom it has. For the rest - no revelations. Good example for those who are planning to renovate the hallway in their apartment, but do not know where to start and, in fact, where to come.

The next example fits perfectly into the general design trends regarding the renovation of hallways in small apartments: a minimum of furniture, cabinets with a shallow depth, warm color tones. There is no particular chic here and cannot be, because practicality and compactness are put forward in the first place.

Plasterboard partitions help to saturate the cramped hallway space with details. True, this powerful design resource should be used very competently. Payback for abuse is inevitable - the hallway will become simply stuffy. Of course, we are talking exclusively about the figurative use of this word.

If the layout of the hallway allows you to place a mirrored wardrobe directly opposite the front door, be sure to use this opportunity.

If there is furniture of this kind in your hallway, then be sure to focus on it with the help of competently implemented lighting. Specifically, this version of the black-and-white cabinet is notable for its thoughtful design and good compatibility with small-sized living quarters.

A very remarkable option for repairing a small hallway, made in a somewhat boring already, but still actual beige and brown color. No special artistic training is needed to note the successful combination of a furniture set, door form factor, tone floor tiles and glossy stretch ceilings. This is not a dream interior, oh no, but it looks more than decent for a Khrushchev!

In the hallway, it is not at all necessary to imitate a real design revelation. But harmony and comfort will definitely not interfere. They are in the photo below. And you?

A selection of original ideas for renovating the hallway

Perhaps the originality declared a little higher here will seem to someone too loud a word, but you cannot escape from the fact: floral motives tend to make even the most unattractive hallway more comfortable.

An excellent option for such a repair of the hallway, which is equally well suited for both a small apartment and for premises with a large amount of living space. Modest premises acquire the necessary space and noble modern look, the premises are more solid - synergy with the general design course.

An example of filigree design work. If you have started a renovation in the hallway, but are still considering up to a heap different options, here is an almost ready-made solution without flaws.

A good example of how to raise the temperature in a hallway with various details. In this case, in the role of details - photo frames with various images. Pay attention to the monochrome solution of the photos. This leaves a slight vintage imprint on the interior.

Not otherwise, as in an enviable creative impulse created a masterpiece of design thought, which is quite realizable even in the cramped conditions of small-sized city apartments. There would be a desire and courage to see your hallway after renovation in a completely different way.

An interesting design, in which, as befits any serious and professional project, every detail sacredly observes the main notes of the chosen concept.

And in conclusion - a typical example of how easy it is with the help of a small niche to give a hallway, even if it is thoroughly constrained in size, an original and spectacular look.

Summarize: repairing a hallway in a small apartment is difficult to call difficult, however, working carelessly, you are unlikely to get an interesting and satisfying result. You need to go through all the stages of repair with dignity, from the choice of finishing materials and ending with the selection of furniture in the room, in order to end up with something that will delight you and your guests literally from the very doorstep.

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