Entrance hall – it is this section of our house that meets and sees us off every day. Here we store the outer wardrobe and shoes, see off the guests and create a stylish image in front of the mirror. It becomes clear why the design of this area cannot be ignored. And if we remember how many things we leave in the hallway every day, it becomes clear that we cannot do without a spacious storage system..
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- Tips for choosing a cabinet
- Option number 1 – wardrobe
- Option number 2 – corner structures
The optimal solution to all problems is to immediately choose the right cabinet – quite compact, but at the same time functional, practical and with an excellent design. After all, the hallway is a rather limited space, and here aesthetics and functionality should be ideally balanced..
Stylish wardrobe in the hallway
Tips for choosing a cabinet
You should immediately assess the entire functional load on this piece of furniture. In particular, the cabinet can be used not only for storing things, but also as:
- Mirrors – mirrored doors will not only help you appreciate your full-length image, but will also visually increase the area of the room.
- Drawing boards – chalkboard painted facades will be the ideal solution for a home where little artists live.
- Hand-made open shelving – complement the cabinet with open shelves and you have a place to place your wonderful collection of handmade products.
As for the choice of a specific option, many are guided by the cost of furniture. But it is important to pay attention not only to the price, but also to the material of the facades, the body, the quality of the fittings and the available finish..
Important. The fittings in the hallway should be as strong as possible, because the load on it will be higher than on the furniture in other rooms..
Classic style natural wood wardrobe
If we talk about the material, the best choice is solid wood. Options decorated with natural veneer or laminated modules also look good. «under the tree». And do not forget about the importance of color – if you choose furniture for a small hallway, give preference to light facades. And dark ones are suitable for spacious areas where deep shades are needed..
Option number 1 – wardrobe
A sliding wardrobe that completely covers one of the walls in the hallway is one of the most popular and demanded solutions. Here, ergonomic sliding doors are provided, which allows you to fit such a spacious storage system even into a small room..
In addition, the entrance hall takes on a welcoming and well-groomed appearance, because all shelves with accessories, shoes, hats and clothes will be hidden behind the facades..
Important. The optimal width of the inner compartments for clothes is 600 mm, which is equal to the width of the clothes hanger. But you can order a cabinet with 400 mm depth if you need to place it in a very small room. Then the bar on which the hangers will be hung is not along, but across.
Sliding wardrobes are also popular because of their versatility. You can choose a product in a furniture showroom or order an individual production according to your own drawing. In the latter case, you can fit the furniture into non-standard dimensions, arrange shelves up to the ceiling and equip it with bars and drawers in accordance with your needs.
You can also vary door finishes by choosing mirrored facades, with a photo print, a pattern, with imitation leather, stone, wood. The shade of the facade may also differ – it should be selected taking into account the color of neighboring walls, floor or ceiling.
You also need to choose the right material. The most commonly used:
- solid wood – oak, beech, pine, alder;
- laminated chipboard – a modern budget option;
- plastic and glass – used as inserts.
Option number 2 – corner structures
This is one of the most spacious and ergonomic options. A corner cabinet can be placed in a hallway of any size, and the room will be neat and spacious. But keep in mind that in elongated rooms such furniture is inappropriate – it is suitable only for those areas that resemble a square or rectangle in shape with a slight difference in sides.
A corner hallway often includes the following elements:
- area with open shelves;
- hooks;
- sections with closed fronts for storing outerwear;
- corner cabinet with a depth of 600-700 mm;
- mirror on the cabinet door;
- poufs, hollow inside, which are ideal for storing shoes;
- cabinet with drawers, where it is convenient to place all sorts of little things and shoe care products;
- hanging elements for bags and accessories.
There are three main types of corner cabinets for the hallway:
- With hinged doors – very spacious designs, which in terms of internal filling will in no way be inferior to standard direct models.
- Cabinet – also differs in spaciousness, but when opening the sashes go to the sides, so to open them you will have to provide additional space.
- Built-in is a good solution if a niche is provided in the hallway. Such furniture is notable for its budget, because in this case there are no rear and side walls, which leads to tangible savings in material.
As for materials, for corner cabinets are used:
- traditional furniture boards – chipboard and laminated chipboard, fiberboard, MDF;
- decorative polymers or natural veneer as finishing;
- mirrors, metal, stained glass for facade decoration;
- fittings – high quality, reliable and at the same time having an unusual appearance.
