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In most of the "Khrushchev" hallways are not large.

They are literally tiny, and sometimes you just can’t turn around in them. How to make such a room visually larger?

How to squeeze the maximum out of a small space and use every centimeter practically? The answers are in our review!

1. Light walls

No matter how stylish and beautiful chocolate or terracotta shades are, they should be abandoned when decorating a small room. All dark and warm colors tend to visually eat up space. Therefore, give preference to light, clean and deep colors.

The simplest thing is to paint the walls white. This simple technique will instantly transform a small room, let air into it, and make it easy to perceive. Don't like white? Then play with the blue gradient, cold and light gray variations. For the sake of interest, you can try delicate turquoise, violet, light green.

Remember that the walls should have a light and unobtrusive shade!

2. Attention to the floor

In a tiny hallway, the visual perception of space is influenced not only by the walls, but also by the floor. It is desirable that it is also light. If the room is narrow, then it is better to choose linoleum or tiles with a horizontal pattern in order to visually expand the walls.

With the help of the floor, you can also set the dynamics in the room. For example, use the herringbone pattern when laying parquet or laminate. On sale now there is also linoleum imitating these surfaces.

If there are any obvious flaws in the room itself (low ceiling, crooked walls), then it’s a good idea to focus on the floor. Choose not the classic beige or brown color options, but focus on something more interesting. Or you can even be creative - make a self-leveling floor with a 3D image.

3. Good lighting

One of the main secrets of a good interior lies in lighting. If it is enough and the room is completely flooded with light, then it is pleasant to be in such a room, it automatically looks more comfortable and beautiful than a dark or poorly lit room. Especially if we are talking about the hallway, where there are no sources of natural light.

How to solve the problem of lighting a small room? Optimally - install spotlights around the perimeter of the walls or in the middle of the ceiling throughout the room. Another option is to install sconces with a minimalist design on the walls. When decorating some hallways, small lamps are also mounted in the floor part of the walls or in the floor itself. So it turns out to create the effect of weightlessness and lightness.

In any case, one lamp in a small hallway is indispensable. There should be at least 2, and preferably 3-4. Or you should look at the lamps with directional light, which can be adjusted according to desire and needs.

4. Laconic furniture

There is a standard set of furniture, without which it is difficult to imagine a hallway, no matter what size it is. But it’s one thing when the room is spacious and in addition to the standard hanger and cabinet, there will also be a console, a banquette, and an umbrella stand. But for the "crumbs" you need to look at laconic and multifunctional furniture. And it’s good if the hanger is corner, so it will be possible to use the space, which is often overlooked and does not have a practical function.

Pay attention to kits that include: a hanger, a top shelf for storing hats, a niche or cabinet for storing shoes. By the way, in the hallway you can order not a deep oblong wardrobe for outerwear. And make its doors mirrored or glossy so that they reflect light well. This technique will also make the room visually larger.

5. Order

In a small hallway, especially carefully you need to keep order. When shoes stand anywhere, when dirty marks are printed on the floor, when the hanger is littered with things - an unpleasant impression is created, the room seems smaller than it actually is.

Clutter harms any interior and does not make it more beautiful, no matter what wallpaper or flooring is used to decorate it. Therefore, think over storage systems in advance. Remove seasonal items in time, do not store summer hats on the shelf when it is already cold outside. Keep clean, in a small room it is not difficult.

6. Mirror Tricks

A mirror will never spoil a small space. This is a powerful tool that a person far from interior design can use. First of all, a mirror is appropriate in the hallway - there is always the opportunity to straighten a tie or hairstyle. Secondly, the mirror reflects part of the room and creates the illusion of its continuation. If possible, place the mirror in such a way that it reflects natural light from the window of another room (living room or kitchen).

Probably, each of us knows what it is like to live in cramped conditions. But not always a little - it means bad. Modern designers and architects believe that the main thing is not how many square meters your home has, but how well they are used. This compilation features seven of the most amazing examples of creating a cozy and comfortable home in a constrained environment. Keret House is one of the narrowest residential buildings in the world. This original building appeared a few years ago between two large buildings in the very center of Warsaw. The house appeared with the light hand of the Polish architect Yakub Szczesny, who once drew attention to a long-standing gap between the houses. Its width was only 1.22 meters, but this did not discourage Yakub from filling the gap with an extraordinary house. We have to admit that he succeeded. The result was an unusual two-story structure. On its first level there is a toilet with a shower and a kitchen, and on the second level there is a bedroom with a work desk. Both floors are connected by a narrow vertical staircase.
Sculp (IT) are an architectural duo from Belgium who have created an unimaginable four-story building in a gap of just 2.5 meters in the heart of Antwerp.
For a long time, the architects could not decide what exactly should be built on this small piece of land: housing or an office, but in the end they settled on the solution of combining both functions in one house. An office is located on the first floor of the building, and living and public rooms are located above. At the same time, the most interesting element of the house from the studio Sculp (IT) is considered to be the bathroom. Due to lack of space, it had to be placed on the roof in the open air. But what a view in the evenings! The headquarters of Sculp (IT) looks even more spectacular in the evenings, when each of its floors is illuminated with multi-colored lighting, which makes the house and the surrounding street acquire an incredible atmosphere.
It seemed that 40 square meters was not enough even for a normal one-room apartment, but the architectural studio Sfaro Architects from Israel managed to place a four-room apartment on this square.
The secret of this miracle of architecture lies in the special circular organization of the premises. In the center of the apartment there is a block with a bathroom, around which there are four other rooms: a bedroom, a living room, a kitchen and a corridor.
The perceptual trick works great. Such a circular system creates the impression of an endless space, and much more than 40 square meters.
E-Village Studio is a studio apartment that has recently appeared in the East Village area of ​​Manhattan, aptly confirming the popular trend of increasing the space of a small apartment with a fake second floor.
To do this, it is not at all necessary to have high ceilings - just place a bed on the “upper level”. The usable area of ​​the apartment has increased significantly after placing a multifunctional closet in it.
On one side of this cabinet there are shelves for the owner’s personal belongings, on the other side there is a kitchen set, and on top there is a wide bed. There may not be enough space for jumping on the mattress, but more than enough for a normal sleep.
The British company Dwelle promotes to the masses the idea that a house with an area of ​​​​only 18 square meters can be enough for a comfortable life for a couple of people.
Homes made by Dwelle.ing are the most affordable offer for those who want to acquire their first home in their lives. For a small residential building with a living room, a bedroom and a work desk on the second mezzanine, a kitchen and a bathroom with a toilet, you will have to pay only 15 thousand pounds. With this money, you can rent a small apartment on the outskirts of London for six months.
In the houses of the Dwelle.ing series, every centimeter of space is calculated, and the smallest detail in them has its own functional purpose. The big advantage of Dwelle.ing houses is their versatility and fast construction time - the customer can move into a new house in just a week after placing the order.
Advanced architects and innovators have long been haunted by the possibility of space transformation. Spanish architect Barbara Appolloni has created a stunning 24 square meter transformable apartment in Barcelona.
The result is a magical, changing space in which the bed suddenly turns into a sofa, the wall into a table, the closet into a refrigerator, and the table into a window.
The principle of rationalism in this case is put at the forefront. A person living in such an apartment can turn on his imagination and boldly experiment with the transformation of living space. And this allows you to use every meter of the apartment as you like twice or even thrice.
The streets of New York have long been heavily congested with ground transportation, which is why more and more motorists are abandoning their personal car. As a result, the previously terribly demanded multi-level parking lots in the very center of Manhattan began to fall into disrepair. The upLIFT concept project proposes to turn unnecessary parking lots into compact and inexpensive residential buildings.
The authors of the upLIFT project propose to create many small residential modules, each of which can be placed exactly on one parking lot.
Each such capsule consists of a compact living room, a small kitchen, a bathroom with a toilet and a shower. At the same time, it is not at all necessary to immediately free the entire parking lot from cars. Modules can be installed one by one as the car owners leave the parking lot. By the way, the first floor of upLIFT can be left behind the cars.

I want to use every square meter of a small city apartment to the fullest. And the free space in front of the window sill in the living room is no exception. What to put here depends on your needs.

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• Photo 1, 2. The legs of the table are two hinged panels, one of which is movable. To fold the table, you need to turn the movable part by 180 ° and lower the semicircular tabletop. The bottom of the legs is sawn out in steps so that the panel scratches the floor less when turning.
• Photo 3. The lattice side does not interfere with the movement of warm air emanating from the radiator. In addition, it combines decorativeness with functionality: it covers part of the battery and prevents all sorts of little things from falling off the table.

If you work at home, then the desktop is the place by the window. But it is important that it is not too dissonant with the rest of the living room decor, inappropriately reminding you of work when you want to relax. Our table is a folding structure, equipped with a side in the form of a lattice panel. White was chosen for two reasons. Firstly, it is combined with upholstered furniture and a bookcase standing next to it. Secondly, a smooth white surface better reflects the sun's rays, thereby maintaining sufficient insolation of the room.

Bench for bookworm

• Photo 1, 2. This country-style bench is made of glued wood panels and painted white. If desired, the seat can be made soft, but it is better to use removable cushions with replaceable fabric covers.
• Photo 3. Round holes are made in the high back, not only for beauty. In winter, when the heating is turned on, they contribute to better circulation of warm air. For the same reasons, the bench was equipped with figured legs, and not with a solid base on the plinth.

Do you like to gather in one room with the whole family or invite friends? Then put a comfortable bench with a curly back near the window. The thick rich red color of the walls does not excite, but, on the contrary, evokes a feeling of comfort and solidity. Predominantly white furniture and textiles balance the color scheme.

Eating at home

• Photo 1, 2. It makes sense to hang a height-adjustable lamp above the table. This is convenient, especially if meals tend to drag on until dark.
• Photo 3. The design of the table is quite simple. It rests not only on forged legs, but is also connected at one end to a lattice panel that covers the heating radiator. Especially for this, a slot is made in the central part of the panel, into which the edge of the tabletop is inserted.

The choice in favor of the dining room, combined with the living room, has its advantages. Especially if the family consists of more than two people. And, of course, the dining table is best placed by the window. As, for example, in this room, which is very reminiscent of the terrace of a country house. Sunlight streams in through the window, slightly muted by the curtains. Wicker chairs are placed around a table with a wrought iron base. Country-style accessories complete the picture: sconces on black forged brackets and a long shelf under the ceiling, lined with “rustic” utensils.

Paradise for flowers

• Photo 1, 2. By design, the table resembles a box on legs equipped with wheels. A rectangular hole in the middle of the tabletop provides access to the bowels of the "box". Plastic or ceramic flower pots are placed here.
• Photo 3. Plants are easy to care for. The practicality of the table is added by the lower shelf, on which wicker containers with inventory are placed. Pouring soil directly to the bottom of the "box" is not recommended. Wood is not the most moisture resistant material.

If the window sills are too narrow and pots with plants do not fit on them, you can get out of the situation with the help of the original console table placed against the window. The flowers placed on it, even very tall ones, will not interfere with opening the window. In our interior, this table is designed in the general style and painted white. The color scheme of the room is laconic, but not boring: white furniture against the background of rich yellow walls and textiles. Curtains decorated with stylized tulips and a sisal mat help to reinforce the theme of nature.