Stylish hallway furniture is an opportunity to embody all creative ideas in the interior. As a rule, hallways are small rooms that seem too uncomfortable. But it is quite possible to visually expand the space and add light to the room by choosing the right cabinets, mirrors and other details. In this article, you will learn how to choose the best fit pieces of furniture for a narrow corridor and small hallway.
Features of the corridor space
The corridor, as a rule, serves as a transitional place in which we do not linger for long. But this does not mean that when planning a repair, it should not be paid attention at all.
A stylish entryway is what all your guests see first, so you must make a good impression on your visitors.
Another feature is that the corridor space is usually very compact, so there is nowhere to turn around with your creative ideas. But knowing this feature, you can plan everything so that in the hallway there is a place for the minimum amount of furniture.
To make cabinets and bedside tables a practical and convenient addition to your hallway, you need to take into account all the features of this space. First of all, designers recommend using every centimeter of the wall and not neglecting the space under the ceiling. You can choose mezzanines for storing seasonal clothes or just items that are rarely used.
All-wall cabinets are the best and most popular option for the hallway. In order for such furniture to visually expand the space, the lower part of the cabinet must be selected dark, the base - light. As for the colors, manufacturers recommend choosing horizontal stripes. As well as the light base, they allow you to visually expand the space.
Types and models
For the hallway, manufacturers offer several types of cabinets at once. Let's take a look at popular and practical solutions.
Corner
One of the most convenient options. The corner wardrobe is spacious enough and at the same time does not take up so much free space. At first glance, it may seem that this option is completely impractical. The L-shaped wardrobe is a model that does not fit well enough into the interior. But you can always find something suitable in style. Such a model can be with a beveled or rounded corner. The first option is suitable for modern rooms, while the second looks softer.
Modular
Another convenient option is modular furniture, which consists of separate parts. This makes it possible to collect it at your own discretion. In this case, wall furniture is complemented by wall cabinets and a door with a mirror.
It is also advisable to choose multifunctional parts. In this case, the same cabinet can perform several functions at once and be used to store several types of things at once. Modular wardrobes are suitable for a narrow room, and for a fairly spacious one.
Wardrobes
Another practical option is a wardrobe with a sliding door. This is convenient, since the door does not swing open outward, which means that an ottoman or chest of drawers can be placed next to the wardrobe, without fear that it will interfere with constantly taking out the necessary things.
An additional bonus in this case is a large mirrored door on the entire wall.
Such a choice allows you not only to evaluate your appearance at any time, but also to visually expand the space. This is a well-known move that many designers use.
Open cabinet
Open cabinets resemble the previous version, only without sliding doors. Built-in models make it possible to save space. Inside such a cabinet, there can be all the parts necessary for placing shoes and clothes: a rotary hanger, a chest of drawers, a box for storing shoes. There are also built-in furniture with seating, in which the base cabinets can function as benches, especially if they are complemented by a soft surface.
Swing
The classic version of the wardrobe, which is familiar to all of us from childhood, is a simple wardrobe with doors swinging outward. Economy hallways will complement just such wardrobes, since they are the most affordable for their price.
Wardrobes are well suited for storing outerwear, shoes and all other things. The door often also has convenient compartments for storing accessories and various small parts. A kind of such furniture is an accordion wardrobe. However, in this case, no additional compartments are located on the door. But such six-leaf doors are easy to open, so this unusual option is great for small rooms.
There is often a central closed section. There you can store everything that you are not currently wearing. And on the side shelves everything else is already located. In the upper part of the cabinet with swing doors, as a rule, mezzanines are placed. Furniture with a mezzanine is ideal for a hallway with a too high ceiling.
As you can see, there are many different cabinet options. They can be elite or as affordable as possible, with a rounded sidewall, or classic. A radial cabinet or a model with roller shutters is an equally convenient option. For the hallway, both open furniture and closed ones will suit you equally well. Choose the option that best suits the decoration of the room.
In this case, both the suspended and the floor part of the cabinet will be as functional as possible.
Cabinet dimensions
In addition to the main features of cabinets, hallway furniture also differs in size. The best option, according to professionals, is a cabinet 50 cm wide. But there is also a more compact option, for example, a cabinet with a depth of 40, 45 or even 30 cm. It is not very convenient to keep all your belongings in such a storage. But it is quite possible to place the minimum amount of outerwear and used shoes, even if the closet is very small. It is best if it is a shallow wardrobe. It is he who will best fit into a compact corridor.
If you have a large family or just too many things, then you should pay attention to a deep and long cabinet, the width of which is 80, 90 centimeters or even 1 meter. These large wall-to-wall cabinets can fit everything you need.
Environment requirements
In order for the furniture chosen for the hallway to be not only stylish, but also functional, it is worth choosing the right sets. Since most hallways are not large, you have to choose the most compact furniture. Therefore, most professional designers prefer corner or built-in furniture. Stylish corner wardrobes or compartments make it possible to rationally use the entire hallway space.
Correctly selected furniture makes it possible to keep all your belongings in order. You can put all of them in a dresser or wardrobe, hiding them from prying eyes. So the room is neat without being overwhelmed by small details.
In addition, like any other furniture, furnishings for the hallway should organically fit into the style of your choice. Choose the material and color of furniture for the particulars of the room.
Accommodation rules
Now it's worth talking about the rules for placing furniture in such a compact room. It is how well you place things in the room that will make the hallway either as comfortable as possible or not suitable for use.
The most important principle of placing all things is convenience. Nothing should interfere with free movement around the room and fees. For this reason, it is recommended to install everything along the wall or in the corner. This is a very convenient move. If you want to complement the room with several shelves or tables, they should not interfere with your movements either. It is recommended to hang the shelves on the wall, and place the tables closer to the front door so that it is convenient to store the keys there.
If there are any niches in the hallway, then they should also be used as efficiently as possible.
Internal filling
To make it more convenient for you to store your belongings even in such a small space, it is worth completing the closet as much as possible. Its internal content can be anything you like, depending on your preferences. First of all, you need to determine where all the main things will be stored. To do this, it is worth installing a hanger and several shelves at once. So you can properly store outerwear, scarves, and other wardrobe items.
Also, do not forget about the special shoe compartment. It is best to choose a small bedside table with a hinged door. By the way, in some cases such a bedside table can also be used as a low ottoman. Well, for little things, you can pick up a special shelf.
Styles
As already mentioned, furniture for the hallway should be selected in such a way that it organically fits into the overall concept of the room. Let's take a look at the most popular furniture styles to look out for.
Antique. If you like antique furniture, then you can pay attention to products in retro style. Such furniture is characterized by a spectacular, but sometimes too bizarre appearance. Wardrobes and dressers in this style are most often decorated with various murals, stucco molding, gilding and decorative inserts
Classic. Classic wardrobes and cabinets will also complement the hallway well. This style is simpler and more restrained than the previous one. But at the same time, many luxurious details are used there. Of the colors, preference is given to pastel, white, gold and dark gray. Of the materials, preference should be given to natural wood
Country. Country-style products also look interesting. Initially, this is a rustic style. Natural materials such as wood and stone are used here. In the hallway, you can install a massive wardrobe and sturdy wooden shelves
Modern. Today, Scandinavian or Art Nouveau furniture is especially popular. A laconic design of this type is minimalistic and does not provide for abundant decor and many additional details
Minimalism and hi-tech - these are simple shapes, light colors of furniture and the use of materials such as plastic, glass and metal
Of course, these are not all the styles that exist at the moment, so you can always look for something more attractive to you.
Design
Furniture design can be as laconic as possible or more interesting. The simplest option is plain products. Glossy or matte surfaces fit equally well into almost any design. Cabinets with a carriage coupler or massive furniture decorated with forged details will attract attention, but a compartment with a mirrored door, on the contrary, will be as invisible as possible.
Materials (edit)
Don't forget about the variety of materials. As a rule, a combination of several materials is used in the hallway.
The best option is solid wood furniture. But at the same time, these are the most expensive wardrobes and dressers. Therefore, wooden furniture is often replaced by alternatives such as MFD or chipboard products.
The metal is mainly used for decoration. Beautiful wrought iron inserts make the furniture more stylish. But there are also fully metal cabinets, which are usually used for installation in a modern hallway.
If you are looking for a glass door, shelves or any other surface, then the glass should definitely be treated in a special way.
Fashionable colors and patterns
As with other details, furniture colors and prints must be matched correctly. Focus on the primary colors used to decorate the room and adjoining rooms. The best option for a small hallway is light or pastel colors. They expand the space just like mirrors. It is best to choose tones such as milky, white, coffee or beige. If they are decorated with some kind of ornament, then it should be as invisible as possible.
A set of dark colors is chosen much less often. However, it looks very interesting against the background of light walls. You can pay attention to the luxurious furniture in wenge, idigo or chocolate colors. These shades look expensive and very stylish.
But don't avoid accents of color either. A blue, turquoise, light green or red chest of drawers set against a dark headset looks stylish. True, do not forget that there should not be too many bright accents in the room. This will only overload the room and make the room visually smaller.
All kinds of prints and drawings also look interesting. It is best if they decorate cabinet doors.
Choose the option that suits you and don't forget how important color is in any interior.
Top manufacturers
Today, many companies are engaged in the production of furniture. Therefore, the complexity of the choice lies precisely in finding the most suitable product from all this variety. Let's take a look at several popular manufacturers who can create furniture that is suitable both in price and in appearance for arranging a hallway:
Cleon. Founded in 2000, this brand has gained popularity in less than twenty years. Over time, their assortment becomes more and more diverse and interesting. At the same time, prices remain quite low
- « ViYar ". This brand has a lot of high quality and durable furniture with stylish designs. The assortment is wide enough and is offered at a good price.
- Alano. In general, this brand focuses on the production of kitchen furniture. But you can choose among the wide range of cabinets with neutral colors, which will organically fit into the design of the hallway.
Marcon. Products from this brand are distinguished by really high, almost European quality. If you wish, you can purchase a change of fittings and additional components
How to choose?
Now is the time to take stock and determine how to choose the right headset for the corridor.
First of all, be guided by the parameters of the room. So, for a private house with a large corridor, you can choose a large suite that will accommodate all your things, and not just basic outerwear. For a square corridor in a small apartment, it is worth choosing more compact products that will stand along the wall or in the corner.
Another important point is the combination of the headset with other details. Furniture should be suitable for laminate or linoleum, combined with wallpaper and ceiling colors. If the floor is covered with carpet or floor tiles, then everything should be combined with them. For a combined wallpaper, for example, it is much more difficult to choose a wardrobe than a plain one.
Don't neglect quality. After all, it depends on this how long the chosen headset will serve you.
Stylish and original options in the interior
When decorating the hallway, you can use all the ideas that come to mind. Think over the design to the smallest details, and you can even turn a small hallway in a Khrushchev into a cozy room.
Interesting ideas for an apartment in a modern style are best embodied using laconic details.
For example, you can choose a plain light wood wardrobe, complementing the interior with a low pouf, a large wall-to-wall mirror, or a chest of drawers with glass or glossy shelves.
In a wooden house, furniture in the style of rustic, Provence or country will organically look. Massive wooden cabinets, the same shelves and minimalism in terms of colors will make the room cozy, despite the fact that it is a walk-through room.
Hallway furniture is essentially not very diverse. But there is always an opportunity to choose what suits the style and fits into the interior. Look for a stylish headset in a classic or modern style, and it will become not only functional, but also a stylish addition to the corridor.
For information on how to equip a small hallway, see the next video.