It's no secret that the design of the corridor is oftenMuch less attention and time is paid than this complex room requires. The difficulty of its design lies in the fact that this room is not designed for a long stay in it, so the owners are not confused by the small size and dimmed corridor lighting.
But we should not forget that the corridor in the apartment -This is the first room where guests begin their acquaintance with your home, and, as a rule, it gives the first impression of it. Today we will not give recommendations on the design of the hallway. The purpose of this article is to find out what should be the lighting in the apartment corridor. You will learn about some of the secrets that will help turn even the smallest room into a more spacious and comfortable.
Features of the corridor lighting
Consider lighting in the corridor should be prior to construction and finishing works. In this case, you can correctly place the necessary switches and sockets, as well as wiring to the lamps.
How many luminaries are needed for the corridor?
To select the desired option forYour premises from the huge range presented today in the trade network must take into account the configuration of the corridor and its dimensions. Even a long and narrow corridor can be organized and arranged no worse than a spacious hallway.
In recent years, the point has become very popular.lighting on the ceiling. With a uniform distribution of such light sources, even a narrow corridor will become beautiful and cozy. In addition, they will help to significantly save money when paying bills for electricity.
Corridor lighting should not be limited.ceiling chandelier. To make the interior look natural, it is advisable to combine at least two types of light sources. For example, in addition to spot lighting of the ceiling, sconces would be appropriate in this room, which can focus on the entrance area or key shelf.
A corridor in a larger apartment can beadd a floor lamp. He will light up the table for newspapers. Even the smallest hallway is complete without a mirror. This essential element of the interior will serve to properly illuminate the narrow corridor. If you install near the backlight and direct the light beam to the mirror surface, you can get a visual increase in the area due to the reflection in the mirror.
How to choose a lamp?
It is important to choose high-quality fixtures.Wall, floor and ceiling light sources can come into the corridor. For a spacious entrance hall their choice is huge. But how should they be in the room small, irregular or narrow?
All light sources are divided into general and local.Both those and others are aimed at concealing the deficiencies of the room. Lamps in the corridor are chosen in accordance with the dimensions of the room. Artificial lighting in the corridor is especially important due to the fact that, as a rule, especially in old buildings, the corridors are very dark, they rarely receive (or not at all) natural light. There are no windows here, so the only way to create a modern and comfortable room is the right choice of lighting.
These include:
- floor lamps and sconce;
- chandeliers;
- Wall lights;
- Spotlights;
- spots;
- LED lights.
Original solutions
- Unfortunately, the hallways in the houses are old buildingsOften differ not only by a tiny area, but also by very low ceilings. In order to create lighting in the corridor, for example in the Khrushchev, you can use a lamp that fits tightly to the ceiling.
- The eaves on the corridor in which the LED strip is hidden looks originally.
- For wardrobes fit spotlights. These are small halogen lamps that come in various shapes. Placing spots in the cabinets, you greatly simplify the search for the right things.
- Very impressive looks in the hallway lighting plinth.
How to light a mirror?
The upper part of the corridor is easy to highlight withusing a properly installed mirror. But you can achieve the desired effect only if the surface of the mirror is at a height not exceeding the height of a person.
On the wall near the mirror, you can install lamps or fix suitable devices on the mirror surface itself - this simple technique will reflect the light rays, which will visually increase the room.
In the hallway mirror (preferably full-length)necessary, but at the same time the light rays reflected by its surface should be perceived comfortably. Therefore, fixtures should be fixed in the upper part of the frame.
Lamps that are selected to illuminate the mirror should be functional and practical. The best option are the lamps with a simple form that allow you to gently diffuse the light.
Quite often the mirror in the hallway is locatedon the cabinet door. In this case, fit the built-in light structures or rotary lamps on the eaves. Light sources with flexible movable brackets are also convenient. We should not forget that the lighting of the mirror only complements the main light source.
Lighting in the hallway: design tips
- Creating lighting in the apartment (especiallysmall), it must be remembered that its brightness should be the same in all rooms. If you prefer well-lit rooms, then the hallway should not be an exception.
- In too narrow a corridor should abandonmassive chandeliers and fixtures. Not always classic lighting options give the desired result. Whatever your choice of lighting in the hallway, it should contribute to a visual increase in space.
- Wanting to focus on a certaindesign element, it is better to use vertical lamps. They will effectively emphasize the necessary elements of the interior, create a sense of space, lift the ceiling.
Wall lights
For those who are annoyed by too bright light,fit the lamp in the corridor wall. It perfectly emphasizes the individual elements of the interior: a picture, a shelf, a mirror, a table for correspondence. Most experts believe that such lamps are the most suitable for the hallway. They illuminate both high and low rooms equally well.
When choosing such a lighting deviceyou need to know that the closer the lamp is to the wall, the more thorough the surface finish should be. The fact is that the side lighting will visually lift the texture, and as a result, the slightest flaws will appear.
Will make a small corridor more elegantpictorial and graphic miniatures illuminated, hung at regular intervals. In this case, it is important, as in the case of the mirror, to choose the right level of their location so that they do not shine in the eyes.
Light zones
The narrow and long room should be divided intoseveral light zones. For example, the entrance door can be illuminated with LED tape, in the center the lighting in the corridor can be point-like, and a wall lamp is suitable for the far wall. Such a combination of different light sources will help to avoid the impression of a long tunnel. In addition, the installation of several lighting fixtures in the hallway, allows you to turn on only part of the system.
Accordingly, the switches must beinstalled in different places of the corridor. In the hallway the light should not be excessively bright. The dimmer switch will help you control its brightness. For even more convenience, you can put on automatics - then you don’t have to constantly approach the switch. Entered the room - the light came on, left - after forty seconds the lights went out.
When creating lighting in the corridor, use incandescent or halogen lamps - they are the most natural and pleasant for perception, and matte ceiling lamps will give the interior softness and comfort.
