Choosing a place for a closet in the hallway
First of all, it is not recommended to use light-colored furniture here, since the room is characterized by increased pollution. The appearance of particularly easily soiled models may suffer greatly.
- Compact designs with compartment or folding doors fit better into small hallways. They are not so bulky and do not take up space.
- In a square corridor, combined or corner furniture would be appropriate.
- In narrow long corridors it is better to place them near a short wall.
- If there are a large number of doors in the hallway, it is enough to limit yourself to a compact narrow cabinet placed near the front door.
There is often a storage room at the end of hallways. It can be converted into a wardrobe by equipping it with shelves and installing doors.
Advantages of built-in furniture
Narrow built-in wardrobes are especially convenient for arranging cramped hallways.
In addition to saving space, built-in furniture allows you to keep the room clean, since there are no narrow spaces between the cabinet walls and the hallway walls that are inaccessible for cleaning.
The strength of fastening retractable structures to a solid wall panel of a house is much higher than when fastening to a thin cabinet wall.
Combined options
Some interiors use combined models, complemented by various elements: a mirror, a built-in shoe rack, hooks for outerwear, holders for umbrellas and shoe horns.
The option will be as practical as possible if you place a banquette, ottoman or small sofa nearby to make the process of putting on shoes easier.
- In a small space, it is possible to equip a combined narrow cabinet in the hallway with a cabinet for sitting.
- In a well-planned design, it will be easy and convenient to place things, organize hangers for hats and space for a bag.
- The design with shelves on the sides or in the middle, filled with books and all kinds of accessories, looks very stylish.
Design
Sliding wardrobes come in a wide variety of shapes. Sometimes the realized design ideas amaze with their beauty.
The most common versions of the design of a sliding wardrobe in the hallway are products with two or three doors. Combinations of veneer and glass are used as decoration.
Another equally popular option is fully mirrored sliding wardrobe doors. They are more expensive than ordinary facades, but such models look simply incomparable. Plus, they increase the space.
A very fashionable trend in design is matte spraying and sandblasting.
Plastic sliding wardrobes are gaining popularity. They look stylish and laconic. Matte, smooth, and luminous decors are available on the market.
An interesting option is to design cabinets from rattan palm. Many buyers have already managed to appreciate the environmentally friendly material.
Eco-leather cabinet options look elegant. They will harmoniously fit into the interior of the bedroom, living room and hallway.
Cabinet pencil case for limited space
Also, a pencil case fits freely into the interior of a narrow corridor due to its rather modest dimensions. It is attached to the wall or installed on the floor.
Often has only one door, but there are options with numerous drawers and shelves with a closing or opening compartment.
Triplex
Laminated glass is safe and makes it possible to place a picture between the layers. The image is created on a printer specially designed for this purpose.
Note!
- Assembling the cabinet: TOP-120 photos and video instructions for assembling the cabinet with your own hands. Selection of tools. Rules for installing walls and installing facades
IKEA cabinets: TOP-170 photos and video reviews of IKEA cabinets. Advantages and disadvantages of the manufacturer. Varieties of shapes and designs of cabinets
- Sliding wardrobes: pros and cons of sliding wardrobes. Varieties of designs, shapes and sizes. Materials for manufacturing the body and doors (photos and videos)
It is possible to print the image you like on self-adhesive film and use it to decorate the surface of the cabinet.
In addition, designers use a pattern in the form of vertical and horizontal lines, as well as the contrast of different coatings.
Corner option
Corner cabinets will fit organically into the design of hallways, helping to save space.
They come in several types:
- Radius with a semicircular facade and sliding doors;
- Rectangular with long and short sectors;
- Triangular, buried in the corner and having only one door connecting two adjacent walls;
- Trapezoidal, with protruding end sides.
Interior ideas
There are plenty of variations in hallway design. Let's list just a few:
Elegant wardrobe made of ash-colored MDF. Shiny surfaces add richness to the product.
A mirrored version of the cabinet will perfectly expand the space.
Photo printing is a popular way to coat a mirror and is a great idea for a wardrobe in a hallway. The applied paintings will add visual depth to the wardrobe.
The option with side shelves will save a lot of space. The softness of the hallway will be created by special lamps mounted on the top of the cabinet.
The ornate structure of rattan furniture will add sophistication to the overall interior.
A cool version made of plastic design will suit purposeful people. The predominant shades should be kept in muted tones.
Choosing a wardrobe is both a labor-intensive and a lot of fun task. The owner receives not only convenience and comfort, but also a stylish piece of furniture.
Popular styles
Hallway cabinets are made in different styles. In particular, the modern trend is characterized by unobtrusive decor with simple lines and non-standard texture.
The coating can be matte or glossy and have bright color shades.
- In the classic version, furniture is made mainly from natural wood. Wood imitation materials are acceptable. The facade is painted in pastel colors, and the lines and corners have their characteristic smooth curves.
- Minimalist cabinets have a simple design with preferably light shades. As a rule, their façade contains no unnecessary details. In order not to create a color imbalance in the room, the color of the furniture should be in harmony with the shades of the walls.
- Furniture in the Provence style with a textured design looks very impressive. The material used is mainly wood with light shades. The applied aging effect makes the design of the product more chic. Often models are covered with decorative patterns, drawings and carved details.
In the photo with the wardrobe, the hallway is made in high-tech style. Here the main emphasis is on the lack of decor and functionality. You can skillfully combine black and white with wooden or glass elements.
- Loft design in the interior is characterized by a large number of colors, but muted shades. It is better to use it in a room with rather large dimensions. The mirror facade and metal elements look great on the furniture.
- Art Nouveau cabinets are distinguished by a shiny, smooth facade with simple shapes, clear lines, and chrome-plated metal elements. The main material is wood, but metal and glass can be used.
Country style is performed in warm tones of the color palette. Such furniture is made from natural wood, decorated with patina, abrasions, carvings, decoupage and forged parts.
A little advice for those who have children in the house. Buy a separate children's wardrobe for them in the hallway. The products are mostly bright and colorful and have a creative design, which makes them an important element in the interior. Important! To ensure that children's wardrobes are safe, stable enough and have as many compartments as needed.
Decoration methods
MDF and chipboard panels are covered with a film that successfully imitates natural materials: stone, wood, leather and others.
The pattern on glass doors is created using a sandblasting machine. The alternation of matte and transparent surfaces creates a unique artistic effect.
Photo of the hallway cabinet
Stationary products are divided into several types:
- L-shaped ones usually have one side longer and the other shorter. The long side is usually equipped with sliding doors behind which clothes are placed on hangers. On the “short” side, open or closed shelves are installed at different heights;
- Diagonal ones have a triangular shape and a closed design. The top of such cabinets rests on the corner of the room, and the structure itself mainly consists of sliding doors behind which are placed both shelves and a hanging rod;
- Trapezoidal structures are the most spacious, but at the same time, due to the complex system, they take up a lot of space and therefore it is better to install them in spacious hallways.
Radius structures are in fairly high demand. In this case, the basis for such systems are sliding door structures placed on radius guides.
Moreover, the doors themselves can be convex, wavy, concave, combined and asymmetrical. When choosing the shape of sliding doors and the design of the cabinet itself, first of all you need to focus on the wishes of the customer and the size of the room itself.
What to look for when buying?
When choosing furniture, consider some important characteristics.
- Sliding mechanism. The main element in the coupe. The mechanisms differ in the material of manufacture. The most economical solution is steel profiles. Aluminum profiles are more expensive than others. This alloy is better than steel in terms of strength, and the appearance looks elegant.
- Facade finishing material. Most often, chipboard of standard colors is used, but it can be additionally finished with polyvinyl film or decorative panels. Mirrors are mounted in the doors.
- Internal filling. There are two options: fixed and combined. In the first case, the closet contains drawers, shelves and hangers. The combined version is equipped with places for fasteners, removable shelves and other elements that allow you to change the distribution of volume inside the cabinet. Despite the fact that the convenience of the second option is undeniable, the reliability of the design leaves much to be desired.
