The designer lies dormant in every person. It is only important to wake him up at the right time. If we talk about small-sized rooms, for example, hallways, then here you can express yourself in the design business. Professionals will apply in their work a huge number of rules that have been developed over the years, as well as the latest technologies that have appeared thanks to modern fashion trends. Therefore, before you start working, you need to carefully think through everything and develop your own plan, taking into account all the nuances of your premises.
Features of small hallways
Small corner hallways are created according to the individual parameters of the rooms in which they will be located. So you can order a corner cabinet in the letter “G” with compartment doors on the side that is longer and a regular hinged door on the other.
A floor-length mirror is a must. You can put a corner sofa or a small bench for ease of putting on shoes. Among the features of corner sets:
- They look very stylish and compact.
- In such closets you can put a lot of clothes and things, even not essential ones.
- They are very functional because they can be equipped with specialized storage systems.
- Corner structures are affordable because manufacturers do not spend a lot of materials on them. If you order built-in furniture, even according to individual parameters, it will cost much more profitably due to the absence of the need to install back panels and tops. A built-in wardrobe consists of a frame with side walls, external doors or sliding doors.
Before deciding on the type of furniture, it is necessary to take measurements of the hallway and create a plan on paper for the location of all interior elements. Then calculate the approximate dimensions of the furniture and consult with the manager of the company where the furniture will be manufactured. This important rule applies to a small corner hallway.
In addition, you should correlate the design of the corridor with the overall style of the apartment. After all, in the hallway guests get a general impression of the apartment, as well as the tastes and preferences of its owners.
Sizes and shapes
The main purpose of the corner hallway is to store outerwear, hats and shoes. The design can be compact or occupy two walls from floor to ceiling: the choice depends on the needs of the residents, the area of the room and the budget. Modules can be combined with each other and supplemented.
Corner element. It is a closed cabinet or bookcase. Suitable for placing clothes. Closed cabinets can be built-in (without a back wall) or cabinet. A straight product is often equipped with a full-length mirror, which allows you to inspect your appearance before going outside. The semicircular – radius – model is more spacious and is usually made to order.
Closet. Closed design for a medium-sized hallway. Combined with a corner element, it creates a complete wardrobe with sliding doors. It usually includes a clothes rail, a compartment for shoes and hats, but you can choose the contents yourself.
Cabinet. A convenient item for storing shoes or other items. Often used as a seat.
The photo shows a corner design with open shelves, a wardrobe, a cabinet and a hanger.
Shoe rack. It is a special cabinet for shoes with folding or roll-out elements.
Open hanger. A corner hallway option that has both pros and cons. An open hanger is inexpensive, but filled with jackets and coats it looks less tidy than a closed closet. It also takes up little space and remains empty in the warm season, which has a positive effect on the atmosphere of the corridor.
Wooden hallways
Whatever the design of the corner hallway, if it is made of wood, it will serve faithfully for a long time. These headsets are not exposed to adverse factors, such as temperature changes and high humidity.
When the budget is not bursting at the seams and you want to make a cozy, good-quality hallway, it is advisable to give preference to this option.
Closet
In the spacious room it will be possible to organize a dressing area. In this case, order a corner wardrobe. This design can accommodate a large amount of clothing. You can choose a configuration that fits perfectly into the room.
To increase the useful volume of the storage system, consumers order convex doors. Such radial cabinets allow a person to go inside.The doors of such structures open completely. To make it easier to find the right thing, the shelves are located perpendicular to the wall.
A large system is suitable for owners of a spacious room. You can choose a compact option, when part of the structure is made sliding, and the second half has regular hinged doors. It is suitable for small spaces.
Corner furniture for the hallway based on fibreboard
This material is called MDF and it is used in the production of cabinet models. Durable cabinets, shoe racks, benches or chests of drawers are made from such slabs. Most owners of small corridors order corner cabinets from MDF for hallways, especially if the rooms are very small.
The cost of this material is cheaper than natural wood. MDF boards are made from wood chips compressed under high temperatures. MDF contains specialized resins and polymer substances.
Selection of corner cabinet
Almost every hallway has a corner closet. Sometimes it can be replaced by a bookcase with open shelves, but choosing a cabinet is much more rational. It is usually equal in height to the modules on one and the other side, has one or two doors and is equipped with a mezzanine or a hanging bar.
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Even a small corner hallway allows you to place a maximum of things in the corner closet. Often its doors are finished with a large mirror, which makes the piece of furniture itself almost invisible, translucent and bulky.
Corner furniture made of chipboard
Since it is made from compressed sawdust with the addition of phenolic compounds, chipboard furniture emits unpleasant odors. Therefore, many experts say that this material is unsafe. However, in hallways where people spend very little time, this furniture option is quite acceptable.
Chipboard is not resistant to humidity and the effects of temperature changes. Such furniture will not last long. If you have an idea to update your interior within a couple of years, MDF furniture is what you need. Moreover, modern manufacturers apply a protective film to the surface of MDF, which extends the durability of the products.
Small hallway
If the usable area does not allow you to install a lot of furniture, then choose a compact corner option. The design includes a narrow closet, which is designed for storing outerwear.
The open part of the system has a mirror, hooks, and an upper shelf for hats. There is space at the bottom for shoes.
To make such a model convenient, you can modernize it. The closet should have a pull-out pouf on which you can sit. It should have a special place for storing small items.
To avoid clutter on the top shelf, use wicker baskets. They will help you sort things. Hats and scarves will not fall on the floor. It will be easy to get them out of the wicker basket.
Which furniture and other interior elements are preferable in the hallway?
A wardrobe and shoe rack are required. Designers advise purchasing corner hallways with a built-in mirror. Moreover, you don’t have to buy it separately, which involves additional expenses. In small hallways, where there is no massive closet, there should be hangers. Corner versions of such products look great.
In addition to all of the above, the hallway can perfectly accommodate:
- Small corner chest of drawers.
- Miniature ottoman.
- Corner bedside table.
- Corner sofa.
- Shoe rack.
- Cabinet or bookcase.
It is possible to provide the opportunity to supplement any elements of the headset with storage sections or shelves. This will look especially natural in a corner cabinet or chest of drawers.
Features of choice
If the corridor is in the center of the apartment, connecting other rooms, and has a square shape, then a corner hallway is the best option. Also, a corner design is appropriate in a small hallway. Before choosing a model you must:
- Measure the corridor, decide on the dimensions of the future product.
- Consider the layout: furniture should not interfere with free passage.
- Select the contents of the hallway: exclude optional elements or, conversely, add necessary ones.
Requirements for furniture in the hallway
The main thing is the functionality and quality of the materials from which the corner sets are made. In the background is a laconic design and compliance with the overall style of the apartment.
The furniture in the hallway should be compact and easy to use. It is advisable to correlate the color scheme with the overall design of the walls and floor. You can play with contrast. For example, in a bright hallway, buy corner furniture in dark, almost black tones.
Options for hallways in a modern style
First of all, modern style implies convenience, so the hallway is functional and as spacious as possible. When decorating a corridor, choose a universal, laconic design without unnecessary decorations. Simple products made from durable, wear-resistant materials are easy to keep clean, which is especially important in a walk-through room.
The photo shows the interior of the hallway with a corner cabinet made of laminated chipboard with imitation light oak.
The fewer things are stored in the hallway, the more impressive and stylish the decor will look. It is better to use the corner hallway for clothes that the inhabitants of the house are currently wearing, so as not to overload the room.
The photo shows a modern rectangular hallway, equipped with a shoe rack, convenient shelves and a mirror. The area of the corridor allows the use of swing doors, which take up more space than sliding doors.
