Features of the arrangement of hallways
In most apartment buildings, the hallways have a small area where you need to fit everything you need – a wardrobe for outerwear, a shelf for shoes, a bedside table for small items, a bench, a mirror. In a small hallway, it is better to install compact furniture made of light solid wood.
In a spacious room, there are no such restrictions, you can use dark colors. You can increase the space by using lighting, mirrors, glossy facades. The set in the hallway is intensively used; during the day, family members repeatedly open and close the doors.
Furniture should be made of durable, reliable material. Furniture stores mainly offer hallways made of chipboard. They look decent, but are not able to firmly hold fasteners and fittings. It is problematic to repair, it is necessary to transfer places for fasteners to another place. Plastic furniture is appropriate in the country, for a cottage or apartment the best option is solid wood.
Features of hallways made of different types of wood
A hallway made of wood emphasizes the status and taste of the owners of the house. Regardless of the style, the headset looks elegant, solid, modern. When choosing a material, it is necessary to take into account its characteristics, the main indicator is density. It affects the strength and durability, ease of processing of raw materials. For the manufacture of cabinet frames, bedside tables, and pencil cases, you need an array of hardwoods – oak, beech, ash, cherry, maple, birch, walnut.
Soft wood is suitable for the manufacture of parts that are not subjected to mechanical stress – drawers, shelves, facades. The array of spruce, pine, linden, cedar, alder is plastic, it is easy to make bent and carved decorative elements from it. Furniture manufacturers use hardwoods and conifers in the production process, which differ in density, strength, moisture resistance, color, texture, cost.
Popular types of wood for hallways, their features:
- cedar – resistance to fungal infections, rich opportunities for carved decor;
- alder – high moisture resistance, presence of antibacterial substances, color from white to brown;
- oak, beech – refined appearance, high strength;
- ash – strength durability;
- maple – ease of processing, imitation of valuable species;
- walnut – high density, resistance to mechanical damage;
- linden – soft material used to create individual elements.
Each variety has its own advantages and disadvantages, manufacturers take into account in the process.
Hallway design features
A hallway made of natural wood can be designed in any style, natural material always looks modern and appropriate.
Popular design:
- the first thing that comes to mind is country, the hallway can have a massive, slightly rough look;
- classic style – clear lines, light and dark tones, few carved components;
- antique– massive appearance, imitation of scuffs, brushing, patination;
- Provence – wooden furniture in pastel shades, forged elements, craquelure;
- loft– rough, poorly processed wood, simple shapes, lack of decor.
The best solution would be to make such a hallway to order, professional designers will offer a unique option, take into account the features of the layout of the room.
Maintenance of solid wood hallways
In order for a wooden entrance hall to remain strong and beautiful for many years, competent care is needed. Wood is a living material that reacts to external conditions. Try to keep the temperature within +10 to +25оС, humidity – 45-65%. Ventilate the room more often, if the air is too dry or too dry, use a humidifier.
Care rules:
- Use a soft, slightly damp cloth for cleaning, and a soapy solution to remove heavy dirt;
- At the end of cleaning, wipe the surfaces with a dry cloth;
- wipe polished furniture with dry microfiber cloths;
- cover the surface with wax, oil;
- Do not use abrasive cleaners;
- if you notice small round holes, this is a sign of the presence of pests, get the necessary tools for the fight.
