How to Choose the Perfect Paint for the Entrance Hall: Expert Opinion

Although the entrance hall is one of the smallest rooms in an apartment, many details must be considered when decorating it. The entrance hall sets the mood and creates the first impression of the entire apartment. At the same time, this space is constantly exposed to impacts: we use it frequently, bringing dirt and mud from the street.

Many people prefer paint for the entrance hall, and this is a correct decision. Together with experts, we explain what to pay attention to when choosing paint so that the interior delights you and retains its attractive appearance.

Design: Irina Akhatova
Stake on durable paints

Nadega Zотовa
Designer

The entrance hall is very often subjected to mechanical impacts and contamination: family members change clothes here, and dirt from the street accumulates in the entrance hall.

Design: Nadega Zотовa
The probability of walls getting dirty is much higher than in other rooms. Therefore, the main characteristic when choosing paint is resistance to mechanical damage and wear. A hack: use matte paints that hide minor irregularities.

Rich Tones
The entrance hall is used constantly, but people spend little time in this area. However, the entrance hall helps create a mood, so do not be afraid to use a rich palette in the finishing.

Design: Julia Vlasova
Winning colors are orange, green or blue. If you have a small entrance hall with insufficient lighting that needs visual enlargement, pay attention to cool gray and blue tones.

Design: Darya Vasilyeva
If you want to learn more valuable tips on choosing paint for different rooms, get acquainted with color trends and study everything about paint in interiors, scroll down — you will find a detailed guide prepared together with the best experts.

Photo on cover: Project by Svetlana Galkenko.