Arrange a hallway room
Arranging a long room: a challenge to overcome with ingenuity
Arranging a room that looks like a hallway can quickly become a real headache. Narrow or long spaces , whether it's a kitchen , a bathroom , or even a living room , can seem difficult to arrange in a functional and aesthetic way. We often want to push the walls out to give a feeling of freedom and openness . Fortunately, there are decorating tips to optimize these spaces and give them a feeling of grandeur, while maximizing their functionality.
1. Play with Colors to Expand the Space
Colors play a vital role in the perception of space. In a narrow room, it is best to favor light and neutral tones on the walls, such as white, beige, or shades of light gray. These colors reflect light and give the impression of a larger space. If you want to bring a little warmth or personality , you can opt for touches of stronger colors on a single wall, such as an accent wall , so as not to weigh down the space.
2. Use Multitasking and Scalable Furniture
In a narrow room, every inch counts. Opt for compact furniture , but above all functional furniture. Modular or multi-tasking furniture (such as tables with integrated storage or convertible sofas) are valuable allies. They save space while offering storage solutions. A sofa that converts into a bed or a coffee table with integrated shelves can transform a small space into a practical and comfortable place.
3. Exploit the Height of the Room
If your room is narrow but also relatively tall, it is important to take advantage of verticality . You can install wall shelves or hanging storage to free up floor space. Tall furniture can also be used to maximize storage without cluttering the visual space. Floating shelves above doors or furniture can provide additional storage space while maintaining an open feel.
4. Create Demarcated Areas
In a narrow room, it is essential to clearly delineate functional areas . For example, in an open kitchen, you can use a central island or a dividing bar to distinguish the kitchen area from the dining area. In a living room, rugs or curtains can be used to mark areas without closing the space. This helps structure the room while maintaining a feeling of fluid and open space.
5. Use Mirrors to Reflect Light
Mirrors are essential decorative tools for visually enlarging a room. They reflect light and add depth to a space. A large, strategically placed mirror can not only brighten up a room, but also create the illusion of more volume. For a decorative touch, opt for original frames or atypically shaped mirrors .
6. Optimize Lighting
Lighting plays a crucial role in designing a narrow room. Opt for pendant lights or recessed spotlights to avoid cluttering the space with floor lamps. Use directional lights to illuminate specific areas and give depth to the room. Wall lights or LED strips can also be installed to add a warm ambiance while maximizing space.
7. Avoid Visual Clutter
In a narrow room, it is essential not to overload the space with too many objects or decorations. Opt for minimalist decorative accessories and favor closed storage to keep a clean look. Integrated storage panels or modular furniture allow you to hide objects while providing a neat decoration.
A LIGHT AND BRIGHT CORRIDOR
In order to give a feeling of lightness, we choose low furniture that gives the impression of enlarging the space. We select a light color and smooth materials that reflect light. We therefore forget the old bulky and dark furniture, inherited from our grandmother.
Glass and mirrors are also great ideas to consider to gain lightness and light.
If you need height, choose low furniture, and if it's the opposite, install suspended furniture (niches, boxes, shelves to fix to the wall).
On the textile side, you will have understood that light materials will have their place (linen, cotton, etc.) we forget velvet for example.
THE DINING ROOM
When you have a small space to use, it is a great idea to install a large table. Indeed, these days, we spend less time in the dining room. Dinners with friends often turn into aperitif dinners on the sofa or in the kitchen.
Here, to reduce the corridor effect, wallpaper has been installed in the background, the illusion of seeing the background closer, resizes the room.
But be careful not to weigh down your decor, a rested eye perceives a larger space. We opt for furniture on feet, which lightens the decor.
If your dining room is narrow, installing a bench on one side of the table can save space.
A SEPARATE KITCHEN
Some people choose to open up spaces and others to partition them. This is certainly the case in this beautiful Parisian apartment. By creating a new partition, the owners have created a kitchen adjoining the living room but closed.
The trick here to have storage without taking up too much space is to create a matching narrow piece of furniture that faces the kitchen. This way, you keep a real space to move around.
A BABY'S ROOM
The family grows but not necessarily your house, so often we create new rooms to accommodate a new baby.
His room may not be the size you wanted, but rest assured, a child doesn't need much. And I'm sure this picture will quickly change your mind.
By installing dressers at the back of the room, as here, we create an optical effect that reduces the impression of a corridor. The decorators chose to leave the walls white to enlarge the room. In return, the ceiling was covered with wallpaper with a linear pattern, which was deliberately installed lengthwise.
The images that illustrate the article come from the @pinterest photo bible, please excuse me for not citing the authors.
