The dos and don'ts of corridors

In this article, we are about to take you on a ride to find out how to use your corridors properly, and we will do so by letting you know the dos and don’ts of corridors. So, read on…

A corridor is simply a narrow passage containing doors that lead to other areas in the home, such as bedrooms, closets, laundry, and so on.

As already established, many people make wrong use of their corridors, and to this end, we have compiled several dos and don’ts of corridors.

1. The dos of corridors

1.1 Light up your corridor

Are you aware of how lights can work wonders in your corridor? If you aren’t, then take a cue from us. With proper and adequate lighting in your corridor, you could create a wow atmosphere, and take your corridors to another level.

1.2 Drop an area rug

You never can tell, area rugs could be the next best thing for your corridors. As long as they fit into the colour scheme of your corridor, you can hardly go wrong with area rugs. So, if you haven’t already, consider placing an area rug in your corridor.

1.3 Use decorative elements in your corridor

There are varieties of decorative elements you can implement creatively in your corridor: sculptures, flowering plants, and so on. Adding these elements will bring life to your corridors.

1.4 Make it a mini storage

You could embrace a mini storage in your corridor that will not take up extra space but will be integrated into the walls of the corridor. If you already have your corridors made, this may not be workable especially if your corridor is really narrow. But if you are still in the planning phase of your construction, you might want to look into having built-in shelves with translucent glass coverings in your corridors. This shelves could house books or decorative elements such as flowers and sculptures which could be highlighted by built-in led lights on the shelf.

1.5 Make a mini art gallery

Yes! You could make your corridors into a mini art gallery by placing artworks as well as family and personal pictures on the walls of your corridor. This will not only add spice to your corridors, but also let you reflect your individuality with your corridor space.

2. The don’ts of corridors

2.1 Don’t use items to obstruct doors

Many people are fond of placing items like broom, dustpan, slippers, drum, and shoes in corridors. Placing too many items on corridors will not only reduce the width of the corridor, but will also cause some kind of friction each time you are walking through. This will warrant some form of consciousness whenever you are using the corridor, because you’d have to be careful not to trip over the items you have placed there as you make your pass. Apart from this, for emergency sake, it is important that you leave your corridors free of items, especially those that don’t serve any purpose or add any value to the corridor.

2.2 Don’t place a dustbin in your corridor

You may have the illusion that placing a bin in your corridor is more hygienic than placing it in your room. Just as with any other illusion, that idea may be wrong. Unlike your room which has at least one window, most corridors leading to bedrooms are narrow and airtight, and placing a bin under such condition interferes with the air quality of that area. It could make it smelly, less hygienic, and in worse case scenarios, breed insects and rodents. And, you definitely do not want that.

2.3 Don’t clutter your corridor with too many adornments

In as much as we mentioned earlier that you should embrace decorative elements in your corridor, it is important that you don’t clutter them with too many of these elements. Whatever decorative piece you want to place in your corridor, make sure it does not disrupt the free and easy movement of people in the corridor.

3. Importance of corridor

3.1 More privacy

In former times, rooms had doors that led into another room, so one may have to pass through your room to gain access into theirs. This is where corridors come to play. Instead of rooms leading to another, all rooms are now connected to a single corridor, and everyone passes through the corridor to access their room.

3.2 Reduced noise

If you still have your rooms leading to another, you’d find that you can literally almost hear people from other rooms. With corridors, however, you don’t have rooms leading to another, and this reduces the rate at which you can hear other people from your room. You wont have to barge into someones room to tell them to reduce their voice or to stop laughing out loud, especially when you are trying to get some sleep.

3.3 Easy emergency evacuation

This is also related to previous points. Imagine having an emergency situation and everyone is trying to run out from the same door. Having a corridor will definitely reduce hazards since everyone can easily find their way out.

Having gone through the dos and don’ts of corridors, we believe you are already thinking of how you can implement some of the things talked about in your corridors and correct your corridor mistakes. Well, we have good news for you. At Daibau, we have a wide range of professionals who are skilled in interior design.  Our professionals will not only make sure you have the best features in your corridors, but will also make sure your entire home is well-beautified. And if you are just starting out with your home construction, we are still your friend. Think of any professional you will need to perfectly erect a building, we have them in their numbers at Daidau. Our contractors will be able to strategically and creatively position your corridors in your home. Contact us today, and make that happen!