How to Transform a Micro-Hallway: 7 Great Ideas from Designers

The entrance area plays a not insignificant role in interior design. It's what creates the first impression of an apartment. If your hallway feels cramped and uncomfortable, this problem can be solved. Take a look at this inspiring selection of small hallways where Russian designers managed to create a modern interior using interesting solutions.

Modern Hallway with Colorful Details

Using partitions, the designer created a mini-wardrobe in the hallway. It has many shelves and a hanger for storing clothes. The wardrobe is closed with plantation shutters in the color of ripe cherries. The doors were made to the ceiling, which helps visually increase the height of the room. Light paint was used on the walls, serving as a neutral base for decoration and bright accents.

Design: Anastasia Struve. View the full project
Design: Anastasia Struve. View the full project

Compact Hallway with Bright Accents

Designers used neutral gray paint on the walls, and colored ceramic granite on the floor. It reaches the bathroom door to avoid water getting on the boards. The coat rack matches the floor color and serves as a bright accent in the neutral interior. To visually expand the space, a large mirror was hung on the wall.

Design: LINE WORKS Studio. View the full project
Design: LINE WORKS Studio. View the full project

Small Hallway with Everything You Need

In this project, the hallway is the smallest room in the apartment. It's tiny because all useful space was allocated to the living room. Even in a small hallway, everything necessary was included. Residents made a closet in the niche themselves, where all family members' outerwear is stored.

Design: Natalia Panferova. View the full project

Light Space with Unusual Decor

The designer managed to create an illusion of spaciousness in a small room. White paint on the walls and tiles on the floor make a perfect backdrop for modern interior design. Residents found the coat rack boring, so they added artificial grass to it and placed the remaining material on the floor as a mat.

Design: David Aksenov. View the full project
Design: David Aksenov. View the full project

Hallway in Soft Blue Tones

The designer built a wall between the hallway and bedroom and installed a long wardrobe into it. There's space for outerwear near the entrance door, seasonal storage, shoes, and bedding. The wardrobe is made from custom-made sliding doors, which significantly saved the budget.

Design: Elena Bogomolova. View the full project

Cozy Hallway with Fashionable Accessories

The walls were painted in light paint. The floor was covered with a ceramic granite panel — it created a clear graphic pattern. The entrance door was made an accent by painting it blue. Bright details add playfulness to a strict interior.

Design: ANDDESIGN Studio. View the full project
Design: ANDdesign Studio. View the full project

Hallway with a Summer Vibe

The designer decided to create a vibrant and lively interior with lush colors. Therefore, warm olive green paint was used for the walls. Living plants and a picture with a dragonfly help create a summer vibe in the hallway.

Design: Anastasia Zarkua. View the full project

On the cover: Design project by ANDdesign Studio