The corridor is the first room that “meets” us, and so that there is no desire to quickly leave it and move to other rooms, we want to decorate it in an original and tasteful way. And if you add small dimensions and a layout with corners and turns, then everything matters: the walls, the floor, the furniture, and the ceiling in the hallway.

In private houses, where the size and height of this room is larger, it will not be difficult to make the corridor interesting and memorable for guests. Well, the owners small apartments Soviet buildings, where the ceiling height is a maximum of 2.4 m, it will be difficult to diversify and enlarge a narrow room without windows. The finishing features of the latter option also include the fact that during construction apartment building the ceiling in the corridor is given the least attention and often has many defects that need to be hidden. By the way, we add that when calculating the budget for repairs in an apartment or house, we must remember about the entrance hall, since it is the last to be finished, and I don’t want the design of the corridor to suffer from a lack of funds.

Ceiling finishes in the hallway

You can expand and elevate a narrow, long room by correctly combining colors and tones, using modern materials, and combining different textures. General rule for low ceilings it will be: dark walls - light top, for high - multi-tiered structures, for dark rooms - the use of mirror materials. These and other nuances should be taken into account, along with your own preferences and financial capabilities.

There are many methods of ceiling cladding. We list the most common of them:

• whitewash;
• painting;
• treatment decorative plaster;
• wallpapering;
• pasting with polystyrene boards or PVC;
• paneling;
• installation false ceiling;
• stretch ceiling installation;
• combined version (GKL + stretch fabric, GKL + decorative plaster).

Features of each type

Consider each type separately from simple to complex. For example, if 30 years ago a common method of finishing the ceiling was puttying with whitewashing and painting, then later wallpapering and polystyrene tiles became widespread, and traditional methods remained.

Whitewash

This method of covering the ceiling with mortar with lime or chalk is the cheapest, although somewhat laborious. Lime has excellent antiseptic properties, such a coating does not form mold and is absolutely harmless. But it is impossible to remove pollution from a whitewashed top, it can only be re-whitened. With the advent of new building materials, whitewashing is gradually becoming a thing of the past.

The main disadvantage of whitewashing is boring appearance and labor intensity. Indeed, in order to whiten the top, it is necessary to prepare it: remove cracks, bumps, plaster, putty. And the result will still not be the same.

Painting

This is the same whitewash, but with the use of modern dyes that have different properties, thanks to chemical additives. The current mixtures are resistant to abrasion and moisture, do not have a chemical smell, do not mold, and “breathe”. Used inside the house water-based paints, which are not harmful to health, dry quickly, wash with water and give a uniformly colored beautiful surface.

The preparatory work before painting is the same as in the first case, but the result is much more beautiful and durable.

Pasting with PVC boards or polystyrene

The first option is also the cheapest, since foam sheets are cheap, installed with glue, simply and quickly, and give a well-groomed white surface. Another thing is that such a ceiling will definitely not be expensive and stylish, and the corridor will have an old-fashioned look.

Polystyrene boards are denser, can be different colors, and stick even on a non-putty base, the main thing is that there should not be large differences and bulges. Tiles with a mirror film are a cheap version of a mirror ceiling, in this way you can profitably increase the space, make it much lighter.

Wallpapering

This decoration of the room has been known since ancient times, only once the walls were draped with expensive fabrics, such as linen, velvet, silk. Now they use wallpaper that is not so chic, but not ordinary paper, as in Soviet times.

Modern wallpapers are characterized by high density and texture. Conventionally, they can be divided into:

• paper-based wallpaper;
• non-woven wallpaper;
• on a vinyl basis;

There are also textile (fabric) wallpapers that look very rich, are expensive, but very impractical, since they cannot be washed and cleaned.

Decorative plaster

Such a finish will also not be very expensive (if you use inexpensive mixtures). It also requires leveling the surface. Moreover, if the differences in the ceiling plates exceed 15 mm, then ordinary putty is indispensable, first you need to cover the entire plane with starting plaster, and then decorative.

Decorative plaster mixes are on a cement, gypsum and limestone basis. A beautiful textured surface is provided by natural fillers, such as quartz, marble, granite, polymer chips, etc. All design fantasies can be realized with this material. For example, the ceiling in a narrow corridor, finished with bark beetle plaster, looks like beetle-eaten tree bark, treated with “ liquid wallpaper» the granular surface can be of various colors and shades at the same time, without visible differences. Via structural plaster you can create volumetric stucco on the ceiling, if the height of the room allows. The desired texture is achieved using a figured spatula, stencil, stamp, sponge, grater, knife, rag, paper or any textured object.

Paneling

Plastic panels were at the peak of popularity ten years ago. Now many people associate them with an office or a bathroom, but in some cases, with skillful combination or, if you choose the right color and direction of the planks, you can create interesting design in the hall.

For example, you can use plastic in combination with wood or with a mirror filler between the planks. The direction of the planks also plays a role, so a narrow passage can be widened by installing panels across the corridor or diagonally. Plastic panels are installed either on suspensions, or directly on the base, using self-tapping screws or "liquid" nails. Caring for such a ceiling is very simple.

Stretch ceiling in the hallway

This is an expensive way to decorate a room. It is a suspended structure made of a tightly stretched fabric on a fabric or PVC basis. fabric ceilings matte, environmentally friendly and more expensive than film ones.

The PVC-based canvas has a mirror finish, is available in all sorts of colors and shades, but is installed in a special way (using a hot air jet), and emits a chemical smell when installed. But such ceilings make it possible to make multi-level structures of various shapes. In the stretch, as well as in the plasterboard ceiling, spotlights and strip lights are built in, which gives the ceiling a height and a modern look.

Suspended ceiling

This suspension structure differs from the tension material and installation. Installing such a ceiling is a little more expensive and longer, since you need to build a suspended frame on which the finish is attached. A suspended ceiling may consist of metal and wooden slats, but most often, plasterboard sheets.

The advantages of this material are environmental friendliness, low cost, speed and ease of installation, a perfectly flat plane. Drywall on suspensions also hides all communications, makes it possible to build a multi-level ceiling of varying degrees of complexity. Plates installed puttied and painted in any desired color.

Combined ceiling

This option will be the most modern and expensive. The stretch fabric and drywall are perfectly combined in the ceiling of several tiers. In this case, the main plane is made of one material, and the inserts are made of another, for example, PVC film. This type of top, in combination with hidden or spot lighting, looks great, visually enlarges the space and gives out the good taste of the owners.

Now you know that there are many options for decorating the ceiling in the hallway, and if you combine materials and installation methods, then even more. The main thing is to choose a finish in accordance with the overall design of the corridor, with the location of the room (for example, near the bathroom or kitchen, where there is more moisture), also take into account the condition of the ceiling, the cost of materials and your own preferences.

The hallway is the meeting point of the street and the apartment. When starting repairs in your home, it is important not to forget that the entrance hall and the corridor should become an organic part of the apartment, functionally comfortable, aesthetically attractive and individually unique. The solution of these problems will be served by a well-designed work plan, carefully thought-out details, quality materials. And then the repair of the hallway and the corridor will become a beautiful bold point in the repair of the entire apartment, and the design of the ceiling in the corridor will play an important role in its formulation.

Kinds

According to the complexity of the design, several types of ceilings are distinguished.

Mounted (stretch). They belong to expensive methods of interior decoration, but they have a lot of advantages. The material for the manufacture are heavy-duty and fire-resistant polymer sheets on a fabric or PVC basis. To mount the structure, a rack frame is first installed around the entire perimeter of the room, and a polymer sheet is stretched onto it using a hot air jet. Fabric canvases are matte and have a high cost. PVC base is more affordable, has a glossy surface and a wide range of colors.

The advantages of the material include an excellent aesthetic appearance, which does not need to be maintained with careful care. Stretch ceiling allows you to embed different types of fixtures, which adds space. The abundance of textures and colors give a wide field for the imagination of designers.

Suspended. They differ in the complexity of the design: for installation, a galvanized steel frame is constructed, on which the finish is attached. The material used is metal or wooden slats, but more often it is gypsum sheets. Suspended ceilings are recommended to be installed only in high rooms, as they “eat up” 15-20 cm of space.

Rack (a kind of suspended). Perfect option for non-residential premises, rooms with high humidity or lack of heating. Such ceilings are moisture resistant, not afraid of temperature changes and are durable. The rack type of construction is more used in private houses than in apartments. The material is a special thin aluminum slats, which can have a variety of colors, be glossy or matte. Especially popular are gilded, bronze and chrome options.

Two-level ceiling. It is a structure that within one room creates two different heights. In other words, distinguishing feature of this design is a pronounced step on the ceiling. Such a decorating technique not only sets the style of the room, but also solves everyday problems. Behind the lining of a two-level ceiling, you can hide wiring, ventilation holes and other housing communications. A significant plus of the design is the possibility of zoning the hallway and corridor.

Multilevel. They differ from the previous ones in complicated geometry and the number of tiers. These are designs that can combine several types of materials.

Finishes and materials

Material for ceiling finish the corridor should be practical, durable, and harmoniously combined with the general style decision premises.

PVC boards. This method is cost-effective when finishing the ceiling, because foam sheets are cheap and are mounted using ordinary glue. The material gives a perfectly well-groomed surface, and the decoration process itself is quick and simple. For lovers of "expensive and rich" this is not suitable option finishing, the ceiling looks somewhat old-fashioned. The basis for the plates can be polystyrene, which is more dense in texture. A significant advantage of the material is a large color range and the ability to stick the boards on a non-putty base.

Separately, it is worth highlighting the tiles with a mirror film - this cheap analogue a mirrored ceiling that visually enlarges the space and adds height to the room.

• Plastic panels. The boom in this material took place about ten years ago. To date, the panels are used for office decoration or to decorate bathrooms. But if you choose the right colors and the location of the planks, you can get an interesting design of the corridor. For example, beige-brown panels give the surface a wood effect and blend in harmoniously with the room.

And if you send the bars across narrow corridor, you can visually expand the space. Installation of plastic panels is carried out on suspensions or directly on the base, using self-tapping screws or liquid nails. The ceiling is easy to use.

• Cover with wallpaper. Now this method is rarely used due to the high competitiveness of materials. Meanwhile, it is eco-friendly and inexpensive option room decor. The only drawback: it is necessary to thoroughly clean the surface of the old coating. Modern wallpapers for pasting ceilings are distinguished by their density and texture, often used for painting. There are paper or non-woven backing. There are textile (fabric) options on sale that look the most advantageous, although they cannot be washed and cleaned.

• Drywall. Designs from this material are most relevant for finishing the hallway and corridor. Drywall allows you to create multi-level ceilings of any complexity with different types of lighting, skillfully beating the space. Various arches, pilasters and decorative columns set a stylistic direction and are suitable for zoning the room. The material does not require careful surface preparation or leveling, and wiring can be hidden behind gypsum sheets, ventilation systems or other objects of communication.

Built-in light sources will add warmth and comfort to the space, create the necessary accents in the interior.

Drywall has a lot of advantages:

• fast installation;
• rich colors;
• flexibility of the material and the ability to take any shape;
• environmental friendliness;
• durability and strength;
• possibility of combination with other materials.

Plasterboard decor - good opportunity provide heat and sound insulation of the apartment. It should be borne in mind that such a finish reduces the height of the room, therefore it is relevant for high ceilings.

Mirror ceilings. A bold and unconventional design solution for the hallway and corridor. Used for installation frame structure on which the mirror plates are attached. This finish allows you to visually increase the height, area of ​​\u200b\u200bspace, add airiness to it. The light sources reflected in the mirrors will create a unique and inimitable lighting.

This is an eco-friendly and durable way of decorating a room, which is popular today. But you need to be prepared that you will have to take care of the ceiling more carefully.

• From wood (boards). Natural wood has a mass positive qualities, although rarely used to decorate the ceiling of the corridor. This is the most eco-friendly material, which perfectly absorbs sounds and provides comfort to any room. The only negative is the low moisture resistance. So wooden surfaces require special treatment.

• Stained glass. They belong to the elite options for finishing rooms, stained glass mosaic impresses with its beauty and uniqueness of the ornament. Regardless of the shape of the structure, such a ceiling will fit into any interior, make it more expensive and sophisticated. Properly built-in lighting creates a special atmosphere, giving the room a certain color scheme, there is no need to hang ceiling chandelier. Decorating with stained-glass windows organically looks in different interior styles, the most relevant for colored glass: modern, hi-tech, gothic.

The stained glass ceiling is distinguished by ease of maintenance, high moisture resistance and a wide range of materials. This ceiling finish is one of the most expensive and stylish design solutions. But the installation of the structure is within the power of each owner, self-installation stained glass ceiling will save a lot of money without affecting the final result.

Colors

The hallway is the calling card of any home. It allows the person who enters it to get a first impression of the dwelling and its inhabitants. An important role in this is played by the choice of color scheme for the ceiling covering of the hallway. When choosing the color of the ceiling, one should proceed from the color of the furniture, walls and floor and the technology of the ceiling finish itself.

White. Classics of the genre - white ceiling covering. The white color is friends with everyone else, emphasizing and emphasizing their dignity, without sticking out their own. undoubted advantages. Associative series with white color - freshness, purity, modernity, renewal. Rooms decorated in dark colors will become brighter and more expressive if the ceiling is white. The combination of a snow-white ceiling in the hallway with white walls will give the effect of visual space, but overshadow the association with a hospital ward.

pros white color: any interiors and layout of the hallway will withstand a white ceiling, dust and other pollution are less visible on such a ceiling covering. The main advantage of white is its universal ability to be combined with any colors in any designs, which allows you to take it in the chosen palette as a basis or as an additional color. The property of white to expand and deepen the space will be a priority when choosing a color for the ceiling in a small hallway.

Black. The antagonist of white color is black, it will not add space and volume to the room, if it is not about large spaces. The phrase “everything ingenious is simple” is quite applicable to the characteristics of black, because it has the ability to be combined with any interiors, adding sophistication and style to them. To avoid dullness, mourning, it is enough to pair him with white or other spectral colors. The disadvantage of a black ceiling in the hallway is the need for frequent cleaning, because dust is more noticeable on black.

Brown. Like white, sandy yellow and light brown shades visually enlarge the hallway, create coziness, promote peace and warm.

Color. Brighter ceiling design options require taking into account the surrounding interior as a whole in order to harmoniously fit into it and not cause dissonance. So the sky-blue color not only visually enlarges the space, but also has a beneficial effect on the psyche and the general condition of guests and household members. This tone is associated with coolness, comfort and tranquility. In the conditions of the hallway, bottle green will be familiar and pleasing to the eye, creating, along with turquoise, an oasis of coolness at home in the summer heat outside the window. Hue is considered docile, friendly with the classic wooden furniture, with white, yellow and silver-plated interior tones. The green ceiling in the hallway is a guarantee that it will be pleasantly bright and cozy.

In conditions of a lack of natural light in the hallway, sunny yellow and orange tones will not allow sadness and despondency, they will support in the cold season, when the daylight hours are short. Orange will provide a good mood, energize, create a feeling of pleasant, soft warmth.

Lighting

Light sources in the ceiling space must not only fulfill their direct function, but also match the style of the room.

• Spot lamps These are spotlights. They help to emphasize the desired object in the interior. They are both wall-mounted and ceiling-mounted. Ceiling spots are easy to use: they give ordinary static light, allow you to choose the direction of lighting and the degree of its brightness. Indispensable in rooms with low ceilings - do not reduce the ceiling space.
• With LED backlight. LED strips are good because they can be mounted both on the walls and on the ceiling. Used more as additional lighting - for decorative effect. If the light source is located around the perimeter of the room, it gives lightness and a soaring effect to stretch ceilings.

• With light bulbs. Chandeliers with daylight incandescent lamps are still relevant today in lighting the ceiling space of the hallway. It is worth choosing light bulbs whose power is appropriate for non-residential corridors.
• A shelf. Unusual modern solution- lamps built into the ceiling niche or the top shelf of furniture. Significantly save space and organically look in the interior.

Design

It is worth considering the design of the ceiling in advance so that it blends harmoniously with the general stylistic decision hallway and adjoining rooms.

• Soaring. Stretch soaring ceiling - last peep decoration of the ceiling space. Thanks to the included lighting around the entire perimeter of the room, the glossy finish seems to be floating in the air.
• curly ceilings give more room for imagination than flat surfaces, they allow you to clearly convey the designer's intent. Styrofoam or drywall are often used as finishing materials. Figured stretch ceilings, which are stretched onto the frame, are considered more exclusive.

• Matte the ceiling is combined with any interiors. It is good to use such surfaces in multi-level structures in tandem with spotlights.
• Glossy the option is used to make a small space visually taller. Glossy PVC canvases are most often used.
• With beams. This is an interesting and original solution for modern apartments. Such a ceiling covering is relevant for many styles: rustic, country, Provence, English and even loft style. Beams can be whitewashed to match the ceiling, look like natural wood or be metal supporting structures.

What design to choose?

What ceiling design is better to do for their apartments, only the owner decides, based on their preferences and the layout of the space. Hallways of different heights, areas and functional tasks require their own design concept.

For a long corridor. This layout of the hallway is most common in our apartments. Ceiling decoration should solve the following tasks: visually expand the space and shorten the room. It is better to choose options where the color of the ceiling will look lighter than the shade of the walls. It is considered optimal white surface. The volume will be created by glossy light materials, and the transverse lines will expand the corridor. Complex multi-level drywall constructions ceiling and LED lighting.

• For a square hallway. Ideal parameters for any room in which you can afford a flight of design ideas and imagination. The square at the base of the corridor provides the opportunity to use any finishing options and color solutions. To visually complicate the space, add geometry to it and create dynamics in the interior, you can use multi-level plasterboard structures and sophisticated lighting.

What to do?

To the question of how to finish the ceiling of the corridor, it is impossible to give an unambiguously correct answer. It will always be subjective, depending on the size of the hallway itself, the material capabilities of the owner and the general style of the room. Economy finishing options include painting, wallpapering, pvc decor plates. They do not require special skills and, with the right choice of color and texture, can fit into different styles. For connoisseurs of the "eco" style, it would be appropriate natural wood. For lovers of a neutral smooth surface that does not require special care, a stretch ceiling is suitable.

To the elite and most expensive options include stained-glass ceilings with built-in lighting, multi-level structures in a combination of different materials. They emphasize the individuality and status of the owner of the apartment.

Interesting solutions and beautiful ideas for the interior of the hallway

Layout of apartments in different houses in its own way affects the final design of ceilings.

For "Khrushchev". Hallways in "Khrushchev" have their own specifics. First of all, they have a very low ceiling, which barely reaches 2.5 meters. And the area itself is modest in size. A stretch ceiling made of glossy PVC film can add airiness and space. light color. A large number of built-in lights will fill the corridor with light and visually raise the ceiling.

For "brezhnevka". The peculiarity of the apartment is a long and narrow corridor. An interesting solution for the ceiling can be wood or mirror trim, transverse stripes will give the effect of a wide and short room. No less successful cassette ceiling with or without mirrors. The long hallway with plasterboard will look original. cross beams on the ceiling. This technique will divide the room into parts and smooth out the imbalance.

In a modern apartment. Apartments are different these days. successful layout and wide full hallways. In such corridors, different design techniques and methods are acceptable. If fantasy and material resources allow, you can use a combination of several types of materials, multi-level structures. For example, a mix of drywall and stained glass ceiling.

When planning repairs, it is worth remembering the hallway, often one of the smallest rooms in the apartment.

Very often the problem arises: how best to finish the flow in the hallway?

When answering this question, it is important to remember the role of design: it is able to hide obvious flaws and give the hallway style and attractiveness.

For low ceilings it is best to use light-colored materials that are ideal for the same light walls and darker floors.

This technique will help to slightly increase the height of the ceiling. In the case when the ceiling, on the contrary, is higher and I would like to make it visually lower, it is worth resorting to the dark colors of the ceiling in the hallway - they will make the room lower and more harmonious.

This color option the ceiling will harmoniously fit into the narrow hallway.

You can think about the use of materials with a pattern, but in this case it is important to choose the right one for general interior and room settings.

Ceiling finishes in the hallway.

To date, there are various options ceiling decoration in the hallway, which can be seen in the presented photos.

The use of whitewash

This method is recognized as the most economical and least troublesome. Before whitewashing the ceiling, it is important to plaster the surface in order to correct possible irregularities.

Some believe that the use of plaster is a technique of bygone years, but in the case of a limited budget, it becomes the most digestible solution.

Using ceiling paint

This is another easy way to give your ceiling a unique design.

Be sure to carefully treat the ceiling before painting: putty and plaster, as the paint is able to emphasize all the defects of the surface on which it is applied.

That is why it is worth taking care in advance that the surface is as even and smooth as possible.

Painting with texture roller

The use of decorative plaster is becoming more and more popular in today's building industry.

The ceiling should be leveled beforehand, but the quality of the surface on which the decorative plaster will be applied does not matter much. The relief, which is created by decorative plaster, smooths out all the bumps and roughness.

It is for ease of use and minimal preparatory work many people love this type of decoration so much.

Wallpapering the ceiling

This type of ceiling decoration can dramatically change the space. The economic component depends on the quality and price of the selected material.

Ceiling tiles

A fairly common option for finishing the ceiling in the living room.

The surface does not require any special preparation, and the material from which the tile is made allows you to quickly fix it on the ceiling surface.

This type of ceiling decoration is ideal in a small hallway.

Stretch ceilings in the hallway

This type of ceiling decoration can radically change the room.

However, it is quite difficult to independently perform such a finishing option without certain skills. That is why the whole procedure should be entrusted to the masters.

The material from which the stretch ceiling is subsequently obtained is a sheet of elastic polyvinyl chloride, which must be fixed at some distance from the ceilings between the walls of the room.

First of all, special clamps are attached. Then, using tools (a plastic spatula, for example), it is necessary to bring all the edges of the canvas into the holes of all the clamps without exception.

Today, the design of the stretch ceiling in the hallway can be either glossy or matte. Stretch ceiling looks very stylish and beautiful. Its only drawback is the rather high cost.

Plasterboard ceilings in the hallway

Plasterboard ceilings are often also called suspended ceilings. In fact, they are a separate structure, which is fixed to the ceiling with the help of special fasteners.

After installing such a ceiling, the surface must be treated with putty and painted.

If plastic served as the material for the false ceiling, then no additional finishing works he will not require further.

Photo design options for the ceiling in the hallway

It is no secret that the repair of the ceiling in the corridor is considered one of the most difficult tasks. The reason is simple - their evenness and height are often far from ideal. So when it comes to finishing and choosing materials, it's worth asking yourself: how to mask imperfect ceilings in the hallway and make a good impression on guests?

Market modern materials is so rich and diverse that the question of what kind of ceiling to make in the corridor is no longer as acute as it was 10-15 years ago. All options for arranging the ceiling surface can be divided into two types:

• installation of materials on the base (main) ceiling;
• fastening to already assembled structures.

The first type includes whitewashing and painting, as well as wallpapering. Even with the advent of modern materials, these classic finishing methods do not lose their popularity. Also, ceiling tiles and decorative plaster are attached to the ceiling. Before installation, the base surface needs pre-treatment. The previous finish is removed, the ceiling is primed.

Whitewash option With wallpaper Painted variant

In the second group we will include plastic panels as a practical and inexpensive type of finish. Plasterboard and stretch ceilings, as well as multi-level structures compete with them. All of them involve a decrease in height by a few centimeters, but do not require special surface preparation.

We will consider each of the materials listed above in detail. This will allow you to compare your expectations with the actual result, help you make the final decision.

WITH stretch fabric From drywall From plastic panels

Whitewash

When the ceiling is perfectly even, and no one makes special demands on it, whitewashing becomes truly good choice. She has two weighty advantages: low cost and ease of execution. However, the quality leaves much to be desired. Just a white ceiling modern apartments occurs less and less frequently.

Painting

Compared to whitewash, it looks more presentable. If you search well, you can find an interesting shade, choose the right texture. Once again, the paint will look good only on a pre-aligned ceiling.

Ceiling paint options

Decorative plaster

A good choice for a corridor with a flat surface. Many choose decorative plaster for the reason that you can create an original drawing without serious financial costs.

Finishing options with decorative plaster

Wallpaper

You can stick wallpaper on the ceiling in the corridor yourself - and this is the first plus. The variety of the pattern, limited only by the imagination of the consumer, is the second advantage. By the way, if the coating is of high quality, it will look no worse. expensive species ceiling finishes. Keep in mind that to achieve the desired result, the plane must be leveled.

Ceiling wallpaper options

pvc tiles

Each of us has heard the phrase "cheap and cheerful." So, it is very suitable for the corridor, in which the ceiling is made of PVC tiles. You will properly care for the material - and about next repair can be forgotten for many years.

pvc tiles in the corridor

Drywall

A material that puts all previous finishing methods on both blades. How to make the ceiling in the hallway beautiful, reliable and at the same time unusual? That's right - use GKL. The advantage is that spectacular Spotlights.

And if you do the installation yourself (by the way, every owner can do it), you can significantly save costs.

Drywall design options

Rack construction made of aluminum

Aluminum panels are no better or worse than drywall, they are just different. They are stylish and practical. By the way, here you will also have the opportunity to install spotlights spots. Aluminum is good because it does not let water through and is resistant to high temperatures.

Rack aluminum structures

Slatted wooden structure

Even in a narrow corridor, wooden slats create a warm, homely atmosphere. The quality of the material plays a huge role. You can get both a simple and unremarkable surface, and an expensive, luxurious surface. With installation lighting fixtures won't be a problem either.

Slatted wooden ceiling with false beams

Stretch fabric

We declare with all confidence: this year stretch ceilings remain the most popular, attractive and practical option for finishing ceilings in the corridor. They haven’t come up with a better one yet - except perhaps multi-level structures with a combination of drywall and stretch ceiling.

Really, given material It is durable and has an endless choice of textures and colors. If you turn to professionals, installation is carried out quickly enough and relatively inexpensively. You can do the installation yourself, but it will take a lot of time.

Stretch ceiling "Wave"

Rules for registration - everyone should know

Whatever material you choose, do not forget about simple design tricks that affect the overall perception of the ceiling. For example, in narrow corridors it is recommended to install a glossy stretch ceiling. Together with well organized lighting it significantly expands the ceiling space.

If the ceilings in the room are very high, and you want to visually underestimate them, the surface is painted in dark colors.

In a large hallway, it is better to give preference multilevel structures. They will allow you to create a three-dimensional drawing, and they look interesting. A real classic is considered a matte finish with several bright spots. It looks expensive and elegant. A dark, shiny ceiling gives the room a fantastic, mysterious atmosphere.

Remember that people are greeted by their clothes, and the apartment is greeted by the atmosphere in the hallway. That is why it is so important to think over all the details, from the interior to the ceiling. You can get acquainted with the most successful options for the ceiling in the corridor in our gallery.

Slideshow of the design of narrow hallways

Photo gallery of ceilings in the corridor

When decorating the hallway, many people want to solve several problems: to make the room cozy, beautiful and at the same time functional. The ceiling surface is often not paid attention, paying attention more value the rest of the finish. And in vain, because if you properly decorate the ceiling in the corridor, you can change the perception of the entire interior.

Despite the fact that the corridor can hardly be called a full-fledged room, this room is the first one that the owners and guests who cross the threshold of an apartment or house see.

Since the space in the corridor is quite limited, there are wardrobes or headsets along the walls, the only empty space that catches your eye first is the ceiling surface.

The successful arrangement of interior items will provide the hallway with additional free space, and the right combination of colors and textures will make it possible to visually expand the narrow hall.

How to decorate the ceiling in the hallway, we will tell in the article.

Ceiling finishes in the hallway

When developing the design of ceilings for the hallway, important attention should be paid to the following factors:

• height and configuration of the room;
• the presence or absence of temperature fluctuations;
• humidity level;
• declared direction, interior style.

If we talk about the types of ceilings that are most often used to decorate the corridor, we can distinguish the following:

• whitewash;
• putty and painting;
• wallpapering;
• decorative plaster;
• stretch ceiling;
• suspended plasterboard ceilings;
• multilevel combined systems;
• plastic panel covers.

Choosing the right hallway ceiling

The performance characteristics exhibited by different types of materials significantly distinguish plastic and suspended plasterboard ceilings from other options. However, other surfaces will look no worse if they match the interior.

Ceiling whitewash

It's old traditional way repair of ceiling surfaces, which is not popular today. However, those who are limited in funds can choose it for themselves. It will help to give a neat light look to the ceiling. To perform the work, it is necessary to carefully prepare and level the surface.

This is the same whitewash, only modern dyes are used in the work, which differ in different properties and characteristics. Such compositions are not afraid of moisture, mold, do not emit an unpleasant odor, and pass air well.

The only drawback is that the ceiling space before painting will have to be prepared as well as before whitewashing, because even the slightest differences between the floor slabs will be noticeable. First, the ceiling is plastered, then puttyed, only after that the surface is covered with a layer of paint. The paint does not have to be white, you can choose a composition of a different shade. The main thing is that it matches the color of the main tone.

They are presented on the market in a wide range with different textures and densities. The same can be said about the price of products. Everyone will find an option that is suitable for the cost.

Conventionally, wallpapers are divided into three groups:

• paper;
• vinyl;
• non-woven.

Textile wallpapers are also sold in hardware stores, but they are more expensive, not practical, they cannot be washed and cleaned.

Wallpaper is chosen for finishing ceilings for a number of other reasons:

• hide small flaws and design flaws;
• visually expand or reduce the space depending on the pattern and color;
• reduce or increase the height of the ceilings.

Today this is the most common option that decorates the surface of the ceiling in the corridors. At a cost, it will come out more expensive than the methods discussed above, but the end result will meet all your expectations. The decorative composition is applied over old finish as a finishing layer. To create an interesting pattern or texture, various devices are used.

On sale you can find compositions with ready-made fillers, which, after drying, form a complex relief.

Before applying the decorative mixture, it will not be necessary to level and prepare the base surface, if there are no significant flaws on it. In the presence of noticeable defects, the preparation will be the same as before staining and whitewashing.

This is a beautiful and interesting way of finishing, which is suspension system from ceiling profile and a canvas tightly stretched around the perimeter of the ceiling. With it, you can effectively decorate a small ceiling space. The only caveat is that it is important to choose the right coating.

Stretch fabrics are presented in matte and glossy texture. And, if a spacious room visually increases gloss even more, then it, on the contrary, will make a compact room narrower. Therefore, for the corridor, choose matte canvases in pastel colors that do not attract much attention to themselves.

Mirrored ceilings can also be included in the design, but not on the entire surface, but along the wall in a narrow strip, or in the form of abstract figures or individual elements. There are practically no restrictions for wide corridors. You can choose any color and texture you like.

Such a coating combines practicality, excellent appearance and represents a wide field for the flight of design imagination. The popularity of the material is due to its following advantages:

• does not require time spent on plastering and leveling the draft ceiling;
• hides wiring and communications;
• eco-friendly material can be used for decoration in any room.

If we talk about the shortcomings of the GKL with respect to the hallway, the following points must be taken into account:

• drywall is characterized by poor resistance to moisture. Despite the fact that the entrance hall is not a room with high humidity, nevertheless, in most apartments it borders on a bathroom or kitchen. Sometimes this is enough for the neighbors from above to fill the ceilings with water. And water, as you know, penetrates through the voids in the floor slabs and can reach any room. Therefore, for safety net, you should choose drywall labeled "moisture resistant";
• the small space of the hallway makes installation difficult, so it is not always possible for beginners to install the structure on their own.

Combined ceilings

System of multilevel ceilings decorate any room. Moreover, absolutely any materials can be combined with each other, but this must be done carefully, taking into account the size of the room. The most common technique is drywall and rack or cassette modules, GKL with grilyato also looks good. Plasterboard constructions in combination with stretch fabrics deserve special attention.

V narrow hallway every detail of the interior is important, because a compact room allows you to capture everything that is in it at a glance. The same applies to the ceiling, which should be integral with the rest of the space. Designers know many ways to finish the ceiling in the corridor, which will help expand it.

The most common include:

• wallpaper with a transverse pattern passing to the ceiling surface;
• dark walls and a ceiling of a lighter shade contrasting in color with them;
• decorative plaster on the walls and a smooth light coating on the ceiling;
• a lot of artificial light will also expand the space. In addition to standard spotlights, you can use wall sconces or floor lamps;
• light ceiling surface and glass inserts on the walls - good combination for a narrow corridor. This option will visually expand the space. You can also install a large mirror in the entire wall;
• make a suspended mirror ceiling in the corridor from the rails. Rays of light will bounce off the surface, expanding the space. The transverse arrangement of the rails will make the room wider, visually shortening it.

The basis of the harmonious interior of the hallway is a well-thought-out design of the ceiling in the corridor, walls, floors, the right furniture and accessories. A careful choice of materials and colors will help you achieve your goals successfully.

PVC panels have firmly taken pride of place among finishing materials. Different kinds polyvinyl chloride, included in its composition, allow the use of panels not only in the decoration of office buildings, but also residential buildings and apartments.

Plastic materials differ from other types of finishes in the following parameters:

• budget cost that suits most consumers;
• increased moisture resistance, which allows the use of plastic panels in bathrooms;
• strength. This property significantly increases the service life of PVC products;
• ease of installation. It is easy to install a plastic ceiling with your own hands;
• good sound insulation;
• the ability to implement any design solution.

But even this seemingly ideal material has its drawbacks:

• panels can be deformed from strong heat or under the influence of high temperatures therefore, when choosing lighting for this method of finishing the ceiling, this feature must be taken into account;
• cracks may appear on the material from careless handling or strong pressure;
• ceilings should be avoided PVC panels in children's rooms, since the raw materials that make up their basis are of unnatural origin, and the new plastic exudes a sharp unpleasant odor

However, for hallways plastic ceiling – a good option, allowing you to expand the space if you place the panels across or diagonally.

The plates are fixed to the ceiling in two ways:

• frameless;
• on a frame mounted around the perimeter of the ceiling.

The first option requires a perfectly flat ceiling surface. The panels are attached to the ceiling with liquid nails and are additionally fixed with self-tapping screws in the side parts. To implement the second method, you need to build a high-quality base from a metal profile or wooden beams. It is used more frequently.

Ceiling decoration in the corridor

The light has great importance in the design of any interior. It will help divide the space into zones, make the atmosphere cozy or strict, add or reduce the size of the room. Correctly illuminate the ceiling, the corridor will take on the shape you need.

There are several ways to decorate long or narrow hallways with light:

• decorative plasterboard inserts. Divide the hallway into small segments with decorative inserts, mount light sources between them. So you get several small corridors, and wide lamps will increase the room;
• curved lines. They are made from LED strips installed under the ceiling. The effect from them will be the same as from the stripes located across, but softer radiation will give the room additional comfort. The greater the distance between the light sources, the more spacious the room will seem;

Combining this way with a glossy finish, you can save on electricity, since the good ability of the PVC film to reflect light will require a small number of devices;

• a chandelier in the center of the ceiling and spotlights along the edges will also add space to the room. Bright illumination of the perimeter will make the edges of the ceiling not so noticeable, visually expanding its surface. A chandelier draws attention to itself and distracts the eye from the walls.

If you are the owner of an apartment with a long and dark hallway, you can turn it into a spacious and bright room. Pay attention to the design tips:

• use mirror inserts on the ceiling or elements stained glass. They not only look attractive, but also expand the space;
• combine tension and suspension plasterboard ceilings, correctly place the lamps and you will be able to zone the corridor, dividing it into several sections. So you will have an entrance area, the main part in the form of a hall and transitions to other rooms. By the way, you can do the same with flooring and wall decoration. Applying different materials in some areas, it will be possible to achieve the same effect as with several levels on the ceiling;
• as for lighting, proceed as follows: place the main light source in the center, led strip insert into niches, and mount spotlights in the floor along one of the walls.

If you have a full-wall closet in your hallway, give up spotlights above the closet and move it to the opposite wall. V otherwise the light will go behind the furniture, changing the perception of space, narrowing it even more;

• just one lamp will make the high ceilings in such a room even higher, but visually lengthen the already long room. There are two ways to solve this problem:

- choose a darker shade for the ceiling compared to other trim colors;

- mount the main light source to the wall.

What to pay attention to when choosing a finish

Before you start repairing the ceiling in the corridor, you need to take into account a number of factors that can affect the perception of space:

• hallway area and wall dimensions. These are the two most important points to take into account when choosing which better ceiling fit into the interior of the corridor. Even the color of the walls will affect the small vertical dimensions of the room. In this case good decision- light ceilings and walls;
• suspended ceilings in a two-level drywall corridor will expand the cramped space, but at the same time take away the height from the room. Proper lighting will help make the design easier. Can be used LED backlight along the perimeter of the levels or spotlights on the ceiling along one wall;
• small corridors should not be cluttered large quantity accessories. Simplicity and conciseness are the main design features for such rooms.

Often when repairing ceilings, people do not take into account the mass design techniques, which can be used to achieve different results, but prefer to finish the surface in the way they like. This is a big mistake, because little secrets will make the room not only beautiful, but will also correct all the flaws in the layout of the room.

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