Principles of style
The style features are distinguished by the following indicators:
- A lot of free space is welcomed. For this, the room is furnished with compact and functional furniture, and the decor is used in moderation. Not too pretentious objects with a certain functional load are appropriate here.
- White serves as the main color, which is combined with sand, pale green, blue, smoky and other pastel tones. To liven up the interior, accents of red, yellow or blue shades are used.
- Natural wood, stone, fur or leather are used for the manufacture of furniture and finishing materials.
- In the modern version of the Nordic direction, the design is diluted with elements of minimalism, hi-tech or loft.
Color scheme
Nordic design palette.
Gray hallway in Scandinavian style
Ash has a huge number of tones. For the basic background in Scandinavian style, bleached and lighter shades are chosen. Pewter, mother-of-pearl or platinum in combination with natural wood flooring, furniture elements, entrance door and ceiling plane of white color will allow you to achieve a neutral and monochrome design of the hallway.
The photo shows the design of a hallway in a Scandinavian style with a single-color finish of walls and floors in gray tones.
To visually expand a small hallway in a Scandinavian style, in a room with white trim, you can highlight one wall in gray. To increase the height of the ceiling, the upper part of the walls is decorated in white shades, and the lower part – in gray.
White hallway in a Scandinavian style
The design of a white hallway in a Scandinavian style is distinguished by its stylish, sophisticated appearance and is always quite relevant. The snow-white design favorably emphasizes the refined taste of the owner of the apartment or house. With the right selection of harmonious color combinations, a simple white color will sparkle in a new way and will perfectly complement the interior concept.
The photo shows a white color palette in the interior of a small Scandinavian hallway.
Clean and delicate white tones are especially suitable for a small hallway in a Scandinavian style. Light colors will visually enlarge the room, fill it with light and air.
Hallway with black and bright details
Light hallway interior, diluted with opposite black shades in combination with wooden items furniture, will look quite unusual. In the Scandinavian style, coal black should be used in moderation. Accents in the form of a floor rug, a coat rack, flowerpots or photo frames will do.
You can transform the decor and deprive it of some sterility by adding green splashes that fill the hallway with naturalness or yellow colors that give the room additional warmth. For those who prefer neutral and calm tones, beige is perfect.
The photo shows a bright hallway in the Norwegian style, complemented by black and turquoise accents.
Finishing and materials
For finishing the floor in the hallway, only wooden boards are used. They are covered with varnish or white paint. The floor can also be laid with ceramic tiles or laminate with imitation of light wood.
In the interior in the Scandinavian style, the wall surface is painted, plain wallpaper or canvases with discreet prints are used. The finishing is done in white, milky, cream and other light shades. If there are brick walls in the hallway, they can be partially left in their original, untreated form. This design solution will create an original accent in the hallway.
The photo shows the hallway decoration in the interior of an apartment in the Scandinavian loft style.
It would be appropriate to paint or whitewash the ceiling. A less labor-intensive method that does not require leveling and additional surface preparation is a stretch ceiling with a matte texture.
Furniture for the entrance area
Since the Nordic style is characterized by simplicity and naturalness, in the interior of the hallway install wooden furniture that is compact in size and at the same time has a solid appearance. The presence of rough structures without unnecessary pompous decor is welcomed. You can place an open rack and shelves in the room, and also decorate the room with a bench or stool.
The photo shows the design of a Scandinavian hallway with a corner coat rack with open shelves.
A spacious hallway in Swedish style is equipped with a functional coat rack or wardrobe. Sometimes the furnishings are complemented by armchairs, a small sofa, a bedside table, a chest of drawers, a console table and a coffee table made of natural solid wood.
Decor and lighting
Design corridor should be coordinated, rational and include the most functional details.
Excellent interior decoration in the Scandinavian style will be elements in the form of a floor rug with bright ethnic patterns, decorative pillows, colored photo frames, paintings, wooden and ceramic accessories or bright umbrellas. Vases and pots with live plants will help add liveliness to northern minimalism. In Scandinavia, the use of antiques, large baskets, chests of drawers, armchairs and old chests, restored with your own hands, is welcomed.
The photo shows ceiling and wall lighting in the interior of a Scandinavian hallway.
The hallway should have a large number of lighting fixtures. For the scandi interior, traditional chandeliers, various sconces of a simple shape, floor lamps and LED lighting are used. To create the necessary atmosphere in the room, the furnishings are decorated with garlands or the tiled floor is equipped with matte light squares.
The photo shows a hallway in Nordic style with a wall decorated with black and white paintings.
Photos in the interior
Real photo examples of hallways in the Norwegian style.
Ideas for designing a hallway in Scandinavian style
A Nordic interior can be enlivened by a variety of unusual items. For example, a bicycle in lilac, scarlet, green or other colors, hung on the wall, will be an original decoration and an interesting installation. A similar composition is created with the help of bright umbrellas, a hat with a colored ribbon or a pair of boots in acid shades.
Textiles in the Swedish style are treated rather restrainedly. If there is a window in the hallway of the house, it is decorated with plain roller shutters, blinds or a simple linen curtain. It would be appropriate to complement the surrounding design with a patchwork rug or a runner with a Celtic pattern.
The photo shows the design of a Scandinavian-style hallway in the interior of a house.
Examples of a small hallway in a Scandinavian style
When choosing a Scandinavian style for decorating a small hallway in a Khrushchev-era building, use white wall and ceiling finishes to expand the space. Materials in gray tones or natural light wood are suitable as flooring.
The main rule for a small room is the minimal use of furniture. A few wall hooks, hanging shelves, and a shoe cabinet with a seat will be enough in the hallway. A large mirror will help to emphasize the style direction and enhance the lighting in the room.
The photo shows a Khrushchev-era apartment with a small hallway, made in the Norwegian style.
Design of a narrow corridor in Scandinavian style
Finishing in light colors will effectively cope with the visual expansion of a narrow corridor. For optical enlargement and correction of a long space, it is appropriate to install spotlights on the ceiling, which fill the room with an even set.
In a narrow hallway in Scandinavian style, you can also install a wall or floor mirror in a strict frame or a wardrobe with a mirrored facade.
The photo shows the Nordic interior design trend in a narrow corridor space.