Many people pay too much attention to the design of the hallway, forgetting that every room in the apartment should be functional, and the appearance of the interior is far from being in first place. Let's take a quick look at design theory, then look at real photos of functional hallways.
Macadam
The simplest device is at a temporary entrance with crushed stone covering. And if conditions permit, it is located in the same place where a permanent access road will later be built. In the case where the area is flat, they are limited to only filling crushed stone into the prepared “trough”, without installing curbs.
The work takes place in the following sequence:
Note. Sometimes on forums you can find recommendations for backfilling sand and gravel. In this case, sand is poured last, which is leveled, watered and compacted until the crushed stone loses its mobility. For these purposes, it is better to take quarry sand rather than river sand - it “slips” less. On the same basis, it is recommended to use not granite, but limestone or recycled crushed stone (which is also cheaper).
For a dacha, the crushed stone covering of the entrance can be left as a permanent one, but in this case it is better to install curbs so that the soil does not wash away.
Clinker brick
A platform for a car made of paving slabs.
Their strength is not as high as that of concrete slabs, but they can also be used to create functional car ramps. Clinker bricks are recommended primarily for houses of a more traditional character (they go well with any stone elements) and in the case of moderately heavily used driveways along which cars move. It is important to note that clinker is resistant to oils, gasoline and acids, so we do not need to worry about the condition of the tiles or paving stones when leaving all the cars in front of the garage. A driveway made of clinker bricks should be made according to the same rules as a paving stone surface - first of all, we are talking about preparing a thick sandy base and a bed of fine gravel. The ideal and durable base is a concrete coating.
Paved entrance
On a flat area, the preparatory stage for arranging a hard-surfaced entrance is a little more complicated than the previous option:
The following materials are most often used as hard coating:
Driveway covered with asphalt chips
For asphalt crumbs, during the preparation of the road trough, the bottom of the ditch is profiled, forming a slight slope from the axis to the sides.
Then the base for the coating is arranged:
The total thickness of the asphalt pavement: at least 6 cm for passenger cars, and at least 8 cm if vehicles heavier than 2 tons (large SUVs, minibuses and trucks) will enter the site.
Entrance made of monolithic reinforced concrete
Unlike the previous option, the road trough is arranged without a slope from the axis to the roadsides. Then the work proceeds according to the following scheme:
How to choose a reinforcement scheme and concrete thickness
The main difficulty in arranging a monolithic reinforced concrete road surface lies in the choice of reinforcement scheme, slab thickness and concrete grade. If everything is done correctly, you need a calculation taking into account the loads. But usually they do it easier, choosing one of two methods:
The first method doesn't always work. The usual practice is that a 10 cm layer of concrete is reinforced with one 200x200 mm mesh, using a rod with a diameter of 8-10 cm. As a platform or driveway for a passenger car, this is quite sufficient, but heavy vehicles can push through the concrete when passing.
A more reliable option is to “copy” the design of the road slab, which is described in some detail in the regulatory documents.
And given easier operating conditions, this design can be simplified (or lightened).
The easiest option to copy is road slab 1P18-15-10 . She has the following characteristics:
The first thing that can be simplified is to replace the concrete class with a lighter one. To enter the site, it is quite enough if the concrete is class B22.5, or grade M300 (for reference: the same concrete is used in slabs for secondary roads).
The second simplification is to replace the longitudinal rods of the mesh with reinforcement of the same class, but with a diameter of 8 mm. Reducing the strength class of concrete and partially lightening the reinforcing frame will lead to a reduction in the design load, but not more than twice. And if we take into account that the meshes in this case are tied together and not welded, then such a plate will support a car with a total weight of at least 5 tons.
Is it possible to reduce the thickness of concrete and reinforce with one mesh? In principle, it is possible if the cell is reduced to a size of 200x200 mm, and the rod diameter is increased to 12 mm (and it is better to use prestressed reinforcement).
But, taking into account the distance from the reinforcement to the concrete surface (5 cm) and the diameters of the two mesh bars (2.5 cm), the thickness of the slab will be 12.5 cm. That is, the gain is insignificant. And we must understand that the bending resistance of one mesh is less than that of a frame made of two meshes, even if the specific mass of the reinforcement is equal to the total mass of reinforced concrete.
Interior of the hallway in the apartment
Hallway in a modern style: photos of mistakes
Let's start with the mistakes made when designing the interior of the hallway. This is usually the most informative part. The real photo will appear first, and below it will be a description of the error.
Is this mirror too small? Although okay, what the heck with the size, but why is it so high?! Apparently the owners practice warming up by jumping before going outside. We make the mirror larger and lower it lower.
The cabinet design is not bad, but it needs to be reflected horizontally. Make the closed high part further, and move the bench to the entrance itself. Otherwise, the entrance is simply cramped. And if several guests come, how will they fit into such a narrow space? That's it. Well, they forgot the mirror, as in most of the photographs in this article.
There is space, but there is no mirror - it’s a mess. Nothing stood in the way of hanging a full-length mirror to the right of the door or removing a couple of coat hooks.
Well, our favorite hallway, no more comments.
Ideal hallway design photo
Our winners, the design of which used all the recommendations from the article, even mirrors!
Because Behind the hallway there is often a corridor; read our article about the design of a corridor in an apartment. We hope our tips and photos shed some light on the topic of hallway design, and yours will turn out to be the most stylish and cool, good luck!
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Entry through a ditch
The drainage ditch along the site cannot be filled in, and in order to arrange an entrance through it, a pipe of such a diameter is laid at the bottom of the ditch so that it ensures unhindered drainage of sediment. There are several ways to do this. The simplest option has the following sequence:
The specified types of pipes have a length of 6 m and 5 m. The width of a category IV road is 3 m, and taking into account the slope of the embankment or the width of the concrete fence, pipes of shorter length will not be suitable.
A more complex option is when fences with a pipe pass through are installed along the boundaries of the passage through the ditch. Such fences are made of monolithic reinforced concrete or stone, and they must rise on the surface of the hard road surface to a height of no less than the height of the curb (10 cm).
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Parking area on site: length of entrance area, coating options, lighting and decor
The entrance zone can be compact, occupying only the very beginning of the site, or it can stretch along its entire length. In any case, this part of the local area requires special attention.
What the length and configuration of the entrance zone will be depends on the topography and area of the site, the location of the house and garage on it, as well as on where the access road leads from.
On modest-sized plots, where the problem of rational use of each piece of land is especially acute, the house is usually located closer to the front border of the territory, and the entrance area is quite small. In addition, a garage located in the basement will further save precious space.
In the case of extensive properties, on the contrary, a residential building (usually with a built-in garage) is placed in the depths of the garden, and then the entrance road turns out to be very long. On medium-sized plots, a justified decision would be to move the house further away from the gate, and build a separate garage right at the entrance.
When planning the organization of the entry zone, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions, turning radius, etc. of not only cars, but also trucks (for example, a sewage truck).
So that the latter can freely enter the site, it is better if the width of the gate is greater than the standard 3.5 m. The minimum width of the road running from the gate to the garage is 3 m.
Concrete screeds
It is still worth considering traditional concrete spouts - although this solution is not very aesthetically pleasing, it is extremely practical. We also suggest that our clients choose the so-called stamped concrete - a modern and visually attractive solution, but requiring a little more knowledge and experience. Designing a parking lot or area for a car using a traditional screed is relatively cheap and simple - you need to make a foundation pit and install board formwork in it. Having created a platform made of concrete of a non-standard shape, imitating, for example, a cube, stone or board, paint the concrete with pigment in any way, and also make this type of platform for a car on an existing old concrete surface.
If there is not enough space
In small rooms, due to their modest size, it will not be possible to create luxurious and complex structural combinations of furnishings and lighting.
The decor of a small hallway should be functional. You shouldn’t overwhelm an already small room with bulky cabinets. Compact ensembles not only look attractive, they are easy to use. Decorative niches are appropriate.
If there is enough space for a wardrobe, you can combine a mirror with it. The presence of an alcove provides space for a hanger or shoe cabinet. A painting hung from above, illuminated by spotlights, will become an additional decorative element.
Accessories
Love at first sight can be regarded in any way, however, it has been scientifically proven that 15 seconds are enough for us to begin to feel sympathy or antipathy for something or someone. After which, we already perceive this something or someone through the prism of first impressions. Therefore, when decorating the hallway, from which you begin to get acquainted with the house, every detail is important.
What accessories deserve attention:
Wall/floor clock. They can become a catchy accent or, conversely, support the colors of the background decoration - it’s all about the color scheme.
- Door mat. In the hallway you need a couple of carpets - an outdoor model with high barrier properties and an interior rug in the form of a path.
- An umbrella stand is convenient, practical and beautiful.
- A newspaper rack is such a useful thing that allows you to neatly store correspondence rather than clutter up your cabinets with it.
Main trends
The design of the corridor in the apartment should be based on the principle of convenience and comfort to the maximum. To decorate the room it is more practical to use:
- moisture-resistant flooring materials;
- durable, mechanically resistant furniture;
- environmentally friendly natural or imitating materials.
Important! The hallway is designed in accordance with the design of other rooms.
Today, dimensions and multi-tiered ceilings are not in fashion. But laconicism, light colors, glossy surfaces, and mirrors are popular.
When we enter an apartment for the first time, we discover the tastes and preferences of the owners. Before considering the design of the hallway, we use the functionality of the room to hang outerwear or leave dusty shoes.
Example No. 2. Jewelry salon "Cosmos-gold"
On the opposite side of Bolshaya Konyushennaya there is a jewelry salon “Cosmos-Zoloto”. We have been monitoring the entrance design since 2015!
5 years ago, modest brown plastic pots with simple plants stood on the steps. The entrance group greeted 2021 with seasonal pine needles and garlands.
In the summer of 2021 it has changed globally! Glossy Cubico flowerpots in the shade of strong cappuccino with a beautiful floral arrangement of hydrangea, surfinia and hedera appeared.
Now on the steps there is an impeccable and functional design selection
. Graphite plant pots Samba from the Italian brand Deroma and lush artificial thuja.
Our verdict
: The salon did an excellent job! There are improvements! But there is room for improvement.
Large spaces: problems and solutions
How to decorate a hallway in a house? Here the entrance area can be larger in size than in the apartment. Before you start decorating, you should consider the purpose of the room. For example, maybe there is no storage room in the house, and it is necessary to provide a storage system in the hallway? A spacious closet will perfectly solve the problem. It can be straight or angular. You can also consider the options of a chest of drawers and a nightstand. Coat hangers will help keep your room tidy.
A convenient addition would be the presence of a small sofa or poufs for sitting. Paintings, figurines, and living plants will fill the atmosphere with aesthetics and comfort.
Secrets of a beautiful front garden. How to design the entrance area?
Of course, everyone knows what a front garden is. This is the very first garden picture that a person sees when approaching a plot or opening a gate. In his book “Beautiful Gardens. Secrets of landscape designers" Andrey Lysikov tells how to design a business area, what plants to plant and what accessories to use.
As follows from explanatory dictionaries, a “front garden” is a flower garden enclosed by a picket fence or a small garden along the side of a house, usually along its front part. The front garden may be an ordinary, unimpressive passage area, but you can turn it into an independent, originally designed miniature garden.
Small cozy front garden
What furniture to choose
The hallway performs several main functions thanks to a set of furniture: a wardrobe, a clothes hanger, a shoe rack, an ottoman and a mirror. This set diversifies the availability of modules made in the same style.
For a small hallway
The small space is equipped with mobile pieces of furniture, which are moved into the pantry after use. A floor hanger and a corner cabinet with a rotating mechanism will correct the lack of space and allow you to comfortably use every centimeter.
In a small hallway you have to practice your design skills. Hang a large mirror to visually enlarge the space.
Example No. 5 Brasserie Palm
But the Belgian brasserie Palm, which is located literally in the next house, took note of the design of the Goose Goose bistro and organized similar steps at its place. Now the custom wooden planter is joined by cozy steps. The color of the steps and the boxes with wildflowers decorated using canvas material highlighted the entrance to the establishment very well.
Our verdict:
we love these changes! I like the fact that the owners were not afraid to repeat their neighbor’s idea. I like that the steps are made quite spacious. This option is especially successful for establishments whose target audience is young and creative. Still, you can’t sit on them in an evening dress or a chic suit.
