Stone in hallway design: finishing, types, palette, styles and combinations.

Features of finishing

Stone finishing will create a unique interior of the hallway, it is durable and easy to maintain. Artificial material is easy to install and has a favorable cost. The disadvantages include its unnatural origin.

Natural stone is more difficult to lay and its cost is significantly higher than artificial. But it is an absolutely environmentally friendly material with a unique relief. The end result will please even the most demanding owner.

It is worth remembering that finishing the interior with stone will visually reduce the area.

Artificial or natural stone?

Artificial

Artificial stone is cast from a special compound. There are many manufacturing options, they differ in technique and composition of the solution. Due to this, the material can be of any shape, texture and will allow you to create an imitation of any rock.

Artificial stone does not tolerate constant high humidity, but in the conditions of urban apartment buildings this is not required.

Wild

When finishing the hallway with natural material, you should put in more effort, it is more difficult to lay out, but in the finished version a unique interior is created. It is distinguished by its durability, moisture resistance and practicality.

In addition, today the use of eco-materials is popular, wood, rocks, cork, metal are often used.

Types of stone and imitation options

Piece

Piece are individual facing elements, such as imitation brick. The shape of each part can be identical or varied. This option is assembled using the mosaic principle.

Panels under stone

Panels are rearranged segments of equal size on which stone with the desired relief is laid out. This method is easy to assemble, while maintaining the natural effect.

Stone tiles

The tile has the relief and color of stone. The surface can be glossy or matte.

The photo shows a compact hallway, the interior uses different options for finishing under a natural material.

Gypsum stone

It has a low cost, which plays an important role when choosing a finishing material. It is also very light, and coloring pigments are added during production, which allows you to copy the appearance of natural stone or choose a completely unexpected color.

The photo shows a hallway lined with gypsum stone. The white color visually expands the space.

Flexible stone

Flexible stone allows you to cover surfaces of any shape, the material can bend up to 90 degrees. The peculiarity is the unusual method of production, it is made directly at the place of extraction.

Plaster under the stone

This type of finishing consists in extruding the desired pattern of varying depth on the prepared surface.

Stone-like wallpaper stone

Wallpaper is the easiest way to decorate a hallway. The production technology has changed somewhat, now the pattern can be embossed, which allows you to recreate the desired atmosphere.

Combination with other materials

Stone and wallpaper

The combination of wallpaper and stonework creates a cozy atmosphere in the hallway. The color and pattern can be made in the same color palette as the tiles or, on the contrary, contrast.

Stone and wood

This combination corresponds to the loft and country styles, which are characterized by the frequent use of brickwork and wood in the interior.

The wooden elements fill the interior with warmth, and various brightly colored decorative items will add color to the overall picture.

The photo shows a hallway made in a modern style. The interior is complemented by bright elements in light green tones.

Liquid wallpaper and stone

Liquid wallpaper will look harmonious in the interior of any stylistic direction. Depending on the chosen color, you can create a modern or classic hallway interior.

Decorative plaster and stone

With this design method, you can create a unique texture of the walls. In combination with stone, the interior will be unique.

Frescoes and stone

The fresco will become the main element of the room, stone inserts will complement the overall picture in the interior.

Photo wallpaper and stone

Photo wallpaper can recreate absolutely any image. With their help, you can emphasize the theme of the hallway. For example, an image of the Eiffel Tower combined with various decorative elements with French motifs.

Painting and stone

In this case, the main role is played by the stonework, the smooth wall will only shade the unusual relief. Painting walls is suitable for small spaces.

Design options

Several walls

Walls can be finished with one or different types of wood.

The photo shows a spacious hallway. The interior uses two types of stone with different textures.

One wall

For a small hallway, a good option would be to decorate one wall with brick. It will become a highlight, and can also echo the elements of other rooms into which the hallway flows.

The photo shows a hallway that flows into a living room. The brick wall echoes the false fireplace, decorated with the same material.

Part of the wall

Stonework can be combined with other materials or partially decorate the wall of the hallway.

Arches and doorways

Stone arches and openings will look harmonious in spacious houses, as they visually steal a lot of space.

Corners

Stone cladding can be used to decorate passages in rooms or corners of the hallway. This solution will not weigh down the space, but will only add a “zest” to the interior design.

Mirror

A mirror is an integral part of a hallway; its frame should match the overall style of the room. The design can be in the same color palette as the walls or a custom-made frame.

Panel

Unusual and elegant design of any part of the apartment. A drawing made on a stone base or a panel built into the wall can support the overall style of the hallway.

Niches and shelves

A stone niche in the hallway not only serves a decorative function, but will also become a useful space. Shelves and unusual decorative elements made of natural materials in an interior of calm colors will be the main accents.

Color of stone

White

Classic white color looks great in an interior of any size. White color will suit any style, the interior will be complemented by decor in bright colors.

Black

Black stone in the hallway looks mysterious and attractive, due to its unusualness.

Gray

A universal color that goes well with any shade. Depending on the color of the furniture and additional elements, the interior of the room will be completely different.

The photo shows a hallway in a modern style.

Red

Bright and bold red looks harmonious with dark details in the interior.

Brown

A warm brown shade goes well with almost any stylistic direction. Soft lighting will complement the interior of the hallway.

Beige

A classic calm color. Furniture of an elegant shape successfully combines with the wall in such a design.

Colored

Modern technologies allow you to create any shade. In the interior of the hallway, you can successfully combine several colors.

Choosing a style

Modern

Modern style is characterized by restraint and straight lines and maximum use of useful space.

Classic

Soft wall shades, elegant furniture and decorative items that echo in color will create a gentle classic interior of the hallway.

Provence

Provence style is romantic and light, the interior is usually done in light colors and complemented by wooden furniture. A brick-finished wall will be an unusual addition.

Loft

Loft style and stone are almost inseparable concepts, it is used in almost every design.

The photo shows a hallway finished with brick-like wallpaper. The interior is designed in the loft style.

Features of the design of a small hallway

In houses built in the last century, especially in Khrushchev-era buildings, as a rule, there are very small hallways. They are a small square of about 3 m2. If you want to use stone in a small hallway, some tricks will help. Firstly, it is worth remembering the main rule: light shades will visually increase the area of the room. Bright colors, on the contrary, hide it.

Full cladding of all walls will look harmonious in open hallways that immediately flow into the living room. In this case, the stone can move into the living room area or be combined with other elements of the room.

In blind rooms, you can use a partial finishing option, for example, one wall or corners.

Natural stone is massive, it can be replaced by decorative material, wallpaper or tiles with imitation. In construction stores there is a wide range of materials and often examples of finishing in ready-made versions are presented.