The peak of the popularity of Art Nouveau came at the turn of the 19th-20th centuries, but this does not mean that this stylistic direction in interior design has been forgotten. Similar decors can often be seen in modern homes. They are loved for originality and originality. The style is universal and suitable for decorating any room. His high artistry can be conveyed even by modest hallways in the Art Nouveau style, not like the living room or kitchen. Despite the small area and low lighting, such an interior, being reproduced in the hallway, invariably attracts with thoughtful and comfortable aesthetics combined with functionality and beauty.
functional shelves in the hallway in modern style
What is characteristic of modernity? First of all, a special decorative and artistic finish, which carries ornaments with elements of national and plant motifs into the decor. In such a hallway, you will not see sharp corners and clear geometry, because in modernity, smooth fluidity and roundness of lines are held in high esteem. Sometimes they resemble a gracefully curved swan's neck.
Modern principles
“The hallways in modern style are distinguished by the convenience of functionality and excellent ergonomics, so in their limited space it will always be possible to place quite a lot of things”
The hallways should be treated as a full-fledged part of your house and decorated with the same trepidation as the rest of the rooms, while trying to make the decor in the same style, then the transition from them to the main part of the house will not be strikingly contrasting and shocking. Art Nouveau decoration will help to become the property of the entire living space, to look bright and unhackneyed to the hallway. Since the main postulate of style is spaciousness, the atmosphere should not be overloaded with furniture. As a result, you will get a modern and multifunctional room, giving convenience, comfort and practicality in everything.
black and white tiles in the hallway in modern style
The materials and structures installed and used in the hallway will only be of high quality, designed for a sufficiently long operation. Wear-resistant furniture will be easy to keep clean. This will prevent you from wasting too much time cleaning. It is noteworthy that such a stylistic direction would be appropriate in the hallways of small-sized apartments built in the past era, and in spacious modern apartments. Hallways in the Art Nouveau style are distinguished by the convenience of functionality and excellent ergonomics, so in their limited space it will always be possible to place quite a lot of things.
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Of the main furniture elements in the hallway may appear:
- Hanger.
- Closet.
- Cabinet.
- Banquet.
- Kaloshnitsa.
modern furniture design
The desire of contemporaries for the scarcity of furnishings and spaciousness makes it possible to furnish the hallway with exclusively necessary items. For someone, a closet and a mirror with a banquette are enough, while someone uses a mezzanine and a clothes hanger.The special features of modernity allow you to experiment, so adherents of classical as well as modern trends will always find the most acceptable solution for themselves. Here you can safely combine floral patterns from ethnics and eco-decors with asymmetrical lines popular in minimalism. This mix makes modern interiors more restrained and gives them a special sophistication. For small spaces, furniture with rounded shapes is still more convenient. This will allow people in the hallway to calmly move along it without fear of hitting a corner.
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In finishing materials, the Art Nouveau style is not limited. In the decor of such a hallway, you can equally well use metal and modern plastic, glass and wood, wallpaper, fabrics or decorative plaster. The main thing is that the texture of materials and the pattern applied to them should convey the smoothness of wavy lines, imitate twisted spirals and amaze with the grace of bends, so characteristic of this direction.
colorful panels on the walls add color to the interior of the hallway in the Art Nouveau style in white
In Art Nouveau, it is very important to adhere to a specific color scheme. In the modern spectrum there are exceptionally muted shades, characterized by complex characteristics. It could be:
- Light olive.
- Pearl.
- Ash pink.
- Pale lavender.
- Opal.
- Golden.
The lower part of the walls of the hallways in the Art Nouveau style is often decorated with wooden panels, which should be in the tone of the parquet.. Wallpaper with a heraldic or large floral pattern is glued over them. You can simplify the task and hide the walls under decorative plaster with ornate paintings or damask fabrics with appropriate prints.
a combination of red black and white in the hallway in modern style
Appropriate in such an interior are not only floral ornaments applied to the walls under a stencil, but also plaster bas-reliefs of an original, intricately curved shape. Ceramic tiles with characteristic spirals or a Greek meander may also appear on the wall. By the way, wooden panels can be decorated in the hallways and the ceiling.
If there are doors in the hallways, then it is rational to glaze them not with simple unremarkable glass, but with colorful stained-glass windows containing plant compositions that convey the flavor of author's or folk art. Stained glass windows in general perfectly interpret the essence of Art Nouveau. Without their introduction, this style loses all its charm. In addition, the presence of stained glass inserts will increase the intensity of illumination of the hallway, which in this room is never superfluous. The sun's rays, persistently making their way through the colorful glass, will endow the atmosphere of the hallways in the Art Nouveau style with a hint of magic.
an unusual solution: a lot of pendant lamps with large round shades in the Art Nouveau style
What else is typical for the interior of such hallways is the zoning of their space. It can be done with the help of lighting, as well as dividing the floor with contrasting tiles or parquet.
The main decorative element of this direction are mirrors. In Art Nouveau, they are enclosed in bizarre carved frames with images of intertwining flower stems or graceful female heads. An oval small chest of drawers may appear near the mirror. Well, if it is made of mahogany and decorated with bronze fittings. In spacious hallways, it is quite acceptable to put a couch-couch in the Art Nouveau style.. Besides the fact that it simply decorates the situation, it is also very comfortable to sit on it.
mirror as an element of decor in the hallway in the Art Nouveau style
Another aesthetic element of the modern interior are lamps, distinguished by the sophistication of their forms. Ideally, there should be more than one.For example, a chandelier with a forged frame and shades with stained glass inserts should be complemented by a pair of sconces in the form of flower buds hanging on curved stems. Such sconces can be fixed near the mirror. Also in such an interior, modern spotlights may well appear.
If the entrance hall leads to a large house and there is a staircase on its territory, then you should try to arrange the latter so that it does not seem like an outcast in the modern decor. Forged elements will help to fit stair railings and marches into the overall style. If the doors of the living rooms of the second floor are visible from the hallway, then it is better to arrange them in the form of arched openings.
decorating the walls with paintings in the hallway in the Art Nouveau style
Conclusion
Art Nouveau hallways are a great solution that will help create a unique impression of the whole house in general. The only and rather serious drawback of such an interior is the high cost of finishing work, but if you try to approach the issue professionally, the result will exceed even the wildest expectations. A comforting bonus will be the fact that modern is always relevant, so frequent alterations in the hallways are not expected.
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