The cramped hallways have long since sunk into oblivion - initially, spacious light halls are designed in country houses, which, when properly designed, become the hallmark of the entire dwelling. Often, architects take out a staircase leading to the second floor or to the basement, to the hallway.
The design of a staircase hallway requires careful thought and attention to detail.
Front staircase or invisible staircase
There are usually halls with two types of stairs:
- Small, compact staircase "dissolving" in the interior... The attention of those entering from the structure is diverted by other, more catchy and effective interior items: lamps, flowerpots, paintings. Most often, such a staircase is made without risers made of material that is in harmony with the color of the walls, or forged metal;
- In the second design option, the staircase is the main element of the entire interior of the hallway.. Wide flights of stairs with steps made of expensive materials (wood, artificial or natural stone), comfortable railings and carved balusters. Such structures in themselves become a decoration of the hall and do not need additional decoration.
In order to competently organize the hallway space, you can outsource the design hallways and stairs a country house to a professional, or you can try to create a unique design yourself, with your own hands. Of course, many tasks will have to be solved at the design stage.
For example, a complex, multi-level lighting system for steps or niches with built-in lamps is planned and calculated on paper, when the interior of a hall with a staircase exists only in the imagination of the customer.
Note!
Since not all hallways are provided with windows according to the project, proper lighting of the space in general and the stairs in particular is a vital necessity.
First of all, this is associated with ensuring the safety of climbing and descending stairs, and only then to satisfy the aesthetic tastes of the owners.
If you decide to come up with the design of the staircase hall on your own, do not be lazy and leaf through the ready-made portfolios - many architects and studios post them in the public domain on their own websites, and also carefully read the recommendations of specialists: there are not so many of them, but they will greatly facilitate your work.
Is there a fashion for staircase halls
There is no particular "fashion" for a hall in a house with a staircase as such. Professional designers, however, recommend adhering to a number of general rules in the design of both the hallway and the entire interior of the house in order to get a stylistically uniform space.
The instructions for decorating the hall consist of just a few points:
- In pursuit of originality, try not to overload the space: the abundance of figurines, plants in huge pots and other elements will create a depressing impression on the guests, and high-quality photographs or small paintings in stylish frames, on the contrary, will make it possible to conclude that the owner has a good taste. for photographs and paintings, ideally, they should be made of the same material as the staircase itself or be close to it in color.
- Don't forget about mirrors!They play a double role in the lobby:
- Reflect the appearance of entering or leaving;
- They visually expand the space and help achieve better lighting: an original lamp or sconce located in front of the mirror sheet enhances the light effect.
- When choosing a staircase design, rely on the dimensions of the hall. Agree that a wide flight of stairs, which occupies more than half of the area, will look inappropriate and ridiculous.
Small hall staircase
Not all projects of country mansions provide for a spacious hall, so small small staircases are in great demand. As paradoxical as it may sound, a staircase can optically enlarge the space, visually raising the ceiling, breaking the plane and creating a perspective.
Even the most inconspicuous spiral staircase, correctly assembled, can become a real decoration of the hall.
Quite often there is an option when they "hide" under the stairs built-in wardrobesthus saving precious square centimeters. These cabinets are convenient for storing seasonal clothes and shoes. Also, in the hallways, a place is allocated for a small ottoman or a banquet, and a table for bags and various little things.
Large hall staircase
Are you lucky and you are the lucky owner of a spacious hall? You have a unique opportunity to dream up and come up with a truly chic way to climb to the second floor!
Wide stair steps, expensive consumables, the ability to play with styles. Do not be afraid to experiment - it is not at all necessary to maintain the interior of the whole house in the same style. The gentle transition from strictly minimalism to sophisticated classicism will be another testament to your sophisticated taste.
Remember that the material used in the manufacture of steps or railings should also be found in the decoration of the hallway, linking all the elements of the interior into a single whole.
Despite the fact that a hall with a staircase in a private house presupposes free space, the designers recommend zoning the room, clearly highlighting the hallway with mirrors, a coat rack or wardrobe and a comfortable “waiting area” with a soft sofa and a carpet on the floor.
The staircase hall is able to make unique and memorable such decorative elements as large aquariums, indoor fountains or interesting gizmos brought from distant countries and hung on the walls. It is important not to overdo it and observe the measure when decorating the room.
Some helpful tips
- If you want to narrow the width of the staircase, cover it with a carpet runner. Thus, you will also soften the possible fall;
- Marble or granite do not need additional decorations - all attention is focused on the unique pattern of the stone;
- The most simple stair structures made of solid wood, look noble and luxurious;
- The price for staircase ensembles: stone and forging, wood and glass, and others, is lower than for stairs made of one material. Therefore, the combination is not only effective, but also more practical and cheap.
Summary
We have told you a few tricks that will help you create a stylistically flawless design of a hall with a staircase, avoid common mistakes and enjoy the creative process. We hope that your staircase hall will have its own original style and become a testament to your good taste, the hallmark of the house.
