Finishing Features
Stone decoration will create a unique interior of the hallway, it is durable and easy to care for. Artificial material is easy to assemble and has a favorable cost. The minuses include unnatural origin.
Natural stone is more difficult to lay out and its cost is much higher than artificial. But this is an absolutely eco-friendly material with a unique relief. The end result will please even the most demanding owner.
It is worth remembering that the stone decoration indoors visually reduces the area.
Artificial or natural stone?
Artificial
Artificial stone is cast from a special composition. There are a lot of manufacturing options, they differ in technique and composition of the solution. Thanks to this, the material can be of any shape, texture and will allow you to create an imitation of any breed.
Artificial stone does not tolerate constant high humidity, but this is not required in urban apartment buildings.
Wild
When decorating the entrance hall with natural material, it is worth making more efforts, it is more difficult to lay it out, however, in the finished version a unique interior is created. It is distinguished by its strength, moisture resistance and practicality. In addition, the use of eco-materials is popular today, wood, rocks, cork, metal are often used.
Types of stone and simulation options
Piece
Piece facing are separate facing elements, for example imitated brick. The shape of each part can be identical or diverse. This option is assembled according to the mosaic principle.
Stone panels
The panels rearrange segments of equal size, on which a stone with the desired relief is laid out. This method is easy to assemble, while not losing the natural effect.
Stone tile
The tile has a relief and a coloring of a stone. The surface may be glossy or matte.
Gypsum stone
It has a low cost, which plays an important role when choosing a finishing material. It is also very light, coloring pigments are added during production, which allows you to copy externally natural stone or choose an absolutely unexpected color.
Flexible stone
Flexible stone allows you to cover surfaces of any shape, the material can bend up to 90 degrees. The peculiarity is an unusual method of production, it is made directly at the place of production.
Stone stucco
This type of finish consists in extruding the desired pattern of different depths on the prepared surface.
Wallpaper under the stone
Wallpaper is the easiest way to decorate the hallway. The production technology has changed slightly, 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 masonry creates a cozy atmosphere in the hallway. Color and pattern can be made in a single color palette with tiles, or alternatively contrast.
Stone and wood
This combination corresponds to the style of loft and country, which are characterized by frequent use of brickwork and wood in the interior.
Due to the wooden elements, the interior is filled with warmth, and various decorative objects of bright color will add colors to the overall picture.
Liquid wallpaper and stone
Liquid wallpaper will look harmoniously in the interior of any stylistic orientation. Depending on the chosen color, you can create a modern or classic interior of the hallway.
Decorative plaster and stone
With this design method, you can create a unique wall texture. In combination with a stone, the interior will be unique.
Murals and stone
The fresco will become the main element of the room, stone inserts will complement the overall picture in the interior.
Wall mural and stone
Wall murals recreate absolutely any image. With their help, you can emphasize the theme of the hallway of the room. For example, the image of the Eiffel tower in combination with various decorative elements with French motifs.
Painting and stone
In this case, the main role is played by masonry, a flat wall only shades the unusual relief. Wall painting is suitable for small areas.
Design options
Several walls
Walls can be finished with one or different breeds.
One wall
For a small hallway, bricking one wall is a good option. It will become a highlight, and also can overlap with elements of other rooms into which the hallway passes.
Part of the wall
Masonry can combine with other materials or partially decorate the hallway wall.
Arches and doorways
Stone arches and openings will look harmonious in spacious houses, as visually they hide a lot of space.
Angles
Using stone cladding, you can arrange transitions in the rooms or corners of the hallway. Such a decision will not burden the space, but only give a “highlight” in the interior design.
Mirror
The mirror is an integral part of the hallway, its frame should be the same with the general style of the room. The design can be in the same color palette with walls or a custom-made frame.
Panel
Unusual and elegant design of any part of the apartment. A pattern made on a stone basis or mounted on a wall panel can support the overall style of the hallway.
Niches and shelves
The stone niche in the hallway carries not only a decorative function, but will also become a useful space. Shelves and unusual decorative elements made of natural materials in the interior of soothing colors will be the main accents.
Stone color
White
Classic white color looks advantageous in the interior of any area. White color is suitable for any style, the interior will complement the decor in bright colors.
The black
The black stone in the hallway looks mysterious and attractive, due to its unusualness.
Gray
A universal color that combines with any shades. Depending on the color of the furniture and additional elements, the interior of the room will be completely different.
Red
Bright and bold red harmoniously looks with dark details in the interior.
Brown
A warm brown shade is combined with almost any stylistic direction. Soft lighting will complement the interior of the hallway.
Beige
Classic calm color. The furniture of elegant form successfully combines with the wall in this design.
Color
Modern technology allows you to create any shade. In the interior of the hallway you can successfully combine several colors.
Style selection
Modern
The modern style is characterized by restraint and straight lines and the maximum usable useful space.
Classic
Soft shades of the walls, elegant furniture and decor items that have in common color will create a delicate classic interior of the hallway.
Provence
Provence style is romantic and light, the interior is usually done in bright colors and complemented by wooden furniture. A bricked wall will be an unusual addition.
Loft
Loft style and stone are almost inseparable concepts, it is used in almost every design.
Features of the design of a small hallway
In houses built last century, especially in Khrushchev, as a rule, very small hallways. They represent a small square of about 3 m2. If you want to use a stone in the corridor of a small area, 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.
The full cladding of all the walls will look harmoniously in the open hallways, immediately passing into the living room. In this case, the stone can go into the living room area or be combined with other elements of the room.
In the dark, you can use a partial finish, for example one wall or corners.
Natural stone is massive, it will be replaced by decorative material, wallpaper or tiles with imitation. In construction stores a wide range of materials and examples of finishes in finished versions are often presented.
Photo gallery
The house begins with the entrance hall, interior decoration with stone will become a stylish and unusual solution. The unique texture can smoothly transition into the living room or partially decorate the corridor. Below are photos of examples of the use of stone on the walls in the hallway.