Corridors are that space at home that helps us connect other spaces. It is a purely functional zone, of transit and continuous use. But that does not mean that it is not a space that, when used a lot, must be beautiful, pleasant, pleasant to look at, comfortable and well lit. Corridors are typically “locked in” between rooms, deprived of natural light, and considered dark. Although there are many ways to illuminate them through the integration of artificial lights, the combination of the right colors can help us make them safer and more functional, but also more beautiful, welcoming and elegant. In this book of ideas we share some color combinations for dark hallways, so that they look nice and are safe for the family to walk through. Be sure to contact interior design professionals for a spatial and decorative proposal ideal for your needs and tastes, and take note!
1. Contrasting combination
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1. Contrasting combination
The corridor that leads to the main door, although it opens to the social area, is closed and without windows. It has been favored with a spot on the ceiling and with a very interesting color palette, an ivory white and a vivid and intense orange.
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2. Clarity with visual punch
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2. Clarity with visual punch
For a corridor that does not have windows, or that is long even though it has an illuminated visual finish, it is best to optimize that little light through light colors: a palette of soft creams such as ivory, beige or white, light floors such as light wood or tile.
3. Optimize light without losing the fun
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3. Optimize light without losing the fun
Corridors do not always have a window, which is why they become dark, however safety is a priority, which is why it is necessary to incorporate artificial lighting and adjust the surrounding tones to take advantage of it. However, attractive and interesting combinations can be maintained, such as this visual finish in orange.
4. White, black, wine and elegance
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4. White, black, wine and elegance
On the other hand, the darkness of the corridor can be used for our benefit. Why not incorporate a wine cellar? The elegant black and white palette is perfect, and a little soft lighting for the bottles and you don’t need more!
5. Cozy Woods
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5. Cozy Woods
An elegant and glamorous color palette for a hallway is this: earthy brown tones, various shades of wood, a marbled floor, a bronze-toned aluminum latticework, golden light and soft spots along the furniture.
6. Soft tones
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6. Soft tones
Sometimes there are corridors between the kitchen and the social area, and although they are more useful than luxurious, they deserve all the attention in terms of their color and decoration. A clear palette of soft tones combined with creamy yellow, light wood and metallic accessories works very well.
7. Rustic and industrial style
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7. Rustic and industrial style
A dark hallway can be the perfect opportunity to take advantage of a rustic and industrial style. This entrance hall and that leads to the stairs intensifies its darkness with a dark carpet, the door and the pendant light in black, in addition to the rustic wood details in dark tones. The rest of the walls are cream coloured, very light, pleasantly contrasting to the eye.
8. White and wood
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8. White and wood
A perfect combination of colors is the one that includes natural wood in medium, reddish and light tones, and white. Thus, without further ado, the little natural light that can enter the place is optimized, any accessory stands out and the visual finishes are embellished.
9. Light colors and brown contrasts
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9. Light colors and brown contrasts
As you have seen, definitely the best schemes to embellish dark corridors are those that include a good design of artificial lighting, light colors on the surrounding walls, such as white, ivory or creams, and intense accents in the frames or structures, some visual finish or accessories. Contrasts are perfect with shades of brown, coffee, wood and shades of the same palette.
