Filling a wardrobe in the hallway: tips, best options, instructions

The filling of the wardrobe in the hallway should be thought out taking into account all the features of your wardrobe. This storage system accommodates not only outerwear, but also often serves as a permanent place to keep a vacuum cleaner, ironing board, iron or even tableware for the holiday table. It is especially important to think through every detail of the closet if you live in a small apartment.

Filling a wardrobe in the hallway: tips

What departments should there be in an ideal storage system?

Today you can purchase a ready-made wardrobe, with the contents provided by the manufacturer, or you can think through and fill the storage system with the types of shelves and rods that will be convenient for you, based on your lifestyle. Another factor influencing the internal layout of the wardrobe is the area of ​​the corridor. If there is enough space in your apartment to install a spacious storage system, then there is nothing to worry about, but if the hallway is not large enough, then you can create additional space for storing things by choosing a corner wardrobe or adding mezzanines to a standard wardrobe.

Make a list of the compartments you need

Before you sit down and start drawing the layout of your ideal closet, you need to think about what compartments you will need in it.

Materials for facades (doors) of sliding wardrobes

Compartment for household appliances

This compartment is usually made in the middle of the cabinet. It should be deep and wide enough to accommodate a model of your vacuum cleaner or any other household appliance that you are used to using all the time, but it is not intended for the eyes of strangers.

Equipment for daily use should be at hand, but hidden from prying eyes

Mezzanine for storing oversized blankets and pillows

It is usually located above the compartment for household appliances. These bedding items are put away on the top shelves of the closet before the onset of cold weather or the arrival of guests, and they will not need to be taken out often. The width and spaciousness of the compartment for household appliances will be harmoniously continued on the upper tier of the cabinet and will solve the problem of storing large textiles.

Pillows are usually stored on the highest shelves

Ironing board storage compartment

Many people often face the problem of storing an ironing board. They try to store it on the balcony (where it can be quite dusty), under the bed (which complicates the cleaning process), in the bathroom (the size of the bathroom does not always allow this). If the depth of your closet is sufficient to accommodate a board, then next to the compartment for household appliances, make a small compartment of a suitable size. And above it you can make a small shelf for the iron.

The ironing board will not require much space, but this will solve the issue of storing it

Storing suitcases, backpacks and travel bags

This compartment can be made at the bottom if the overall size of the compartment allows you such a luxury, but often such things are stored on the highest, long, roomy shelves.

Be sure to think about space for your suitcase

Outerwear compartment

It is advisable that in addition to the wardrobe in your hallway there are also open hangers for outerwear. In the cold season, the weather is changeable, often the bright sun is replaced by heavy rain, or you may be caught in snowfall outside. It is better not to hang wet clothes in a closed wardrobe, so as not to stain other things and damage the furniture. Depending on the length of outerwear you wear, the height of the bar will be selected. If the closet is deep enough, then it is better to choose retractable rods. Thus, you will save space, increase storage functionality and create additional convenience for yourself.

Outerwear should be stored in a separate compartment

Compartment for bags, wallets, sports bags and purses

Depending on how many different bags you have for daily use, you should consider where to store them. It will be convenient if bags and shoes are located in the same compartment, but shoes are at the bottom and bags at the top. Deep shelves, pull-out baskets, and a bar with hooks where you can hang all the bags can be suitable for storing bags.

Bag compartment

Housekeeper

As a rule, the first thing each of us does when entering our apartment is to put down our bag and keys. Then he takes off his shoes and only after that takes off his outerwear. Therefore, it is recommended to make the first compartment of the closet, located from the door, for storing bags, shoes and place a compartment for keys there. Once the keys have their place, you won’t be able to forget them at home by simply choosing another bag.

Keep your keys in one place so they don't get lost

Shoe storage

Shoes are usually stored on the bottom tier of the closet. Pull-out shelves, metal baskets, and closed shoe racks are suitable for this. Which option is right for you depends on the number and variety of shoes you have. If the size of the closet allows, then you can make a compartment in the form of a honeycomb, where each cell will be intended for a specific pair of shoes.

It is important to carefully consider the place for shoes

Compartment for casual clothes

It is not always possible to have a wardrobe or a dressing room in the bedroom, so the bulk of your wardrobe can be placed in the hallway. The filling of this compartment should be carefully selected to create maximum convenience and comfort for yourself. For example, to accommodate belts, you can build in a retractable hanger designed specifically for this item of clothing. For the convenience of choosing a suitable tie, there is an additional element - a tie. To prevent your trousers from getting wrinkled, place them on the trouser pant. Make sure that your scarves and hats also find their rightful place.

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Neatly folded straps

Laundry storage

Retractable closed shelves with distributors inside are suitable for storing linen.

It is better to store laundry in a closed drawer with delimiters.

Box for storing various small items

Such a drawer can store shoe polish, a brush for cleaning things, spare hangers and other small items that are important for everyday use, but are so difficult to keep in order.

You can store various small items in a purchased box with a lid or in shoe packaging.

Boxes

Installed as one block consisting of two or more elements. It is not advisable to store massive objects in them; for example, you should not completely fill them with bed linen. Firstly, excessive load on the guides will lead to their premature failure. Secondly, the bottom of the box will quickly sag, since it is made of thin material (usually fiberboard, MDF), reinforced with chipboard slats.

Do not place the pull-out unit too low or on top of the cabinet. The optimal height is 90-120 cm from the floor. If the box is higher than 170 cm, it will be inconvenient to use. Standard sizes:

• width - 50 cm;
• height – 20 cm;
• depth – 45 cm.

Otherwise, the dimensions of the box depend on the compartment in which they will be located.

When making a custom cabinet, the drawers are usually built-in without an additional casing

Types of sliding wardrobes. Pros and cons of each type

In order to decide on the choice of a sliding wardrobe suitable for your hallway, it is worth remembering all the existing types of this furniture, and also think about the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

Table. Types of sliding wardrobes.

Built-in wardrobe fits into any free niche

A semi-built-in storage system is attached to the wall only from one edge Cabinet furniture from the manufacturer will not suit every client with its contents A corner solution will save space in the room Radius sliding wardrobes look very impressive and modern

The modular storage system is assembled from different furniture elements sold separately

Types of models

Modern hallway cabinets come in a variety of models on the market.

The equipment can be supplemented with both open shelves and closed ones

Corner

They are great for small spaces as they fill a corner while leaving the rest of the space free.

In terms of capacity, the closet is equipped with open and closed shelves, mezzanines, hangers, and baskets.

It can be case-mounted or built-in. The second option, in some cases, requires redevelopment of the premises to organize a niche. Doors can be hinged or sliding.

Standard wardrobe option in the hallway

Direct

This is an installation option close to one of the walls of the corridor. In a large hallway, it can easily replace a dressing room.

Modular

Includes several items. They can be combined into one composition or installed separately. Typically, such a set consists of a bedside table, a narrow wardrobe, a mirror and a hanger.

Interesting and convenient design solution

Radial

Such models are mainly made to order. Their difference is the curved front part. The side walls can also be made in a similar configuration.

It looks very extraordinary, attracting attention, emphasizing the refined taste of the owners

Minimalism is perfect as always

Filling straight wardrobes

Two-door storage systems
The filling of the closet depends on what exactly you are going to fill it with, how many shelves and rods you will need to keep all your things in order. The traditional filling of such cabinets is one compartment with a high rod and one compartment with shelves. In this case, you will have the opportunity to hang your coat on a hanger and put your bag on a shelf.

The best option for a two-door wardrobe

It is advisable that the closet have not only open shelves, but also closed drawers. It will be convenient to store various small things and those things that you don’t want to gather dust in.

Examples of cabinets with and without drawers Examples of filling 3-section cabinets

Having the opportunity to put a storage system with three compartments in the hallway, you can differentiate between them based on which items you have more in your wardrobe. If you have a large collection of different pairs of shoes, then you can allocate the entire first compartment for storing them, adapt the second compartment for outerwear, and place your bags in the third. The three-section cabinet allows for space for a vacuum cleaner or ironing board.

Three-section cabinet with a rod in the middle compartment

Expert opinion: Masalsky A.V.

Editor of the “construction” category on the Stroyday.ru portal. Specialist in engineering systems and drainage.

If you don’t have a lot of outerwear, then you can allocate only one compartment for storing it and it will be more convenient to make it in the middle compartment.

An example of a three-section wardrobe with two compartments for clothes

Such filling for a storage system in the hallway will be convenient for a family. For example, the husband’s outerwear will hang in the right compartment, and the wife’s in the left compartment. Or one compartment can accommodate the clothes of both spouses, and the other compartment is dedicated to storing children's clothes.

Having the opportunity to install a four-door wardrobe, you do not necessarily need to make four different compartments inside it. Due to the free space inside the cabinet, you can make the central section more spacious by combining the second and third compartments. Or, on the contrary, make the compartment in the middle narrow, but increase the size of the side compartments.

It is not necessary to strive for all sections to be the same size

Layout Tips

Photos of various cabinet interior layouts can be seen below. Each owner of this piece of furniture independently decides which arrangement of items will be used. To get a truly beautiful design that will be easy to use, take into account the advice of experts:

• On the left there is free space for storing outerwear or formal wear on hangers;
• On the right side there are shelves on which various items and clothes are stored;
• The top is used for bedding, large bags, blankets, or other similar items that are not used very often by people and therefore rarely need to be taken out of the closet;
• Storing shoes at the bottom, for which narrow cabinets are used, often with a special plastic grid.

This layout is considered the most popular and used. Each homeowner independently determines which layout will be used for the cabinet, taking into account the chosen design, the number of people using the product, and user preferences.

Filling corner wardrobes

Examples of corner compartments of different shapes
Corner storage systems benefit from the fact that thanks to them, the maximum space in the room is filled, including the corner area.

Example of a corner storage system

If you make the corner closet deep, it turns into a mini dressing room. It is convenient to place not only a clothes rail, but also open shelves, closed drawers, shoe baskets and long upper shelves for storing suitcases or hats.

Inside the corner cabinet you can store an ironing board or vacuum cleaner

It is not necessary to cover the entire floor of the compartment; you can make a corner wardrobe of this shape

The corner storage system can be made in any shape to suit the design of your home.

Hangers

The most spacious department, designed to store things in their most natural state - on hangers. They are located on a special crossbar, which is mounted at a height of 140-180 cm from the floor. The minimum transverse size of the section should not be less than 60 cm (preferably 70-80 cm).

If the compartment is wide enough, it is possible to install several rods perpendicular to the doors, but the convenience of such an arrangement is questionable - things located near the wall are invisible and difficult to access. On the other hand, it becomes possible to sort: dresses on one bar, outerwear on another. The most convenient, but quite expensive option is retractable mechanisms located perpendicularly.

The minimum length of a standard crossbar is 50 cm. However, the dimensions of corner structures usually allow enough space to be allocated for a full meter section. The most common size is 100-120 cm.

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Choice of façade design

Blind monochromatic facades are a traditional option. The surface of chipboard or MDF is laminated, veneered or painted. Wooden facades can be decorated with drawings or relief images. A wooden cabinet is an ideal option for a classic design style.

Advice! For a dark small corridor, it is better to choose furniture with light-colored facades. A dark closet is suitable for large spacious hallways.

There are plenty of other design options other than wood, MDF or chipboard. When choosing a cabinet design, you must take into account the style in which the hallway is decorated and the appearance of other furniture. Many different materials are used to decorate the facades of sliding wardrobes.

Mirror

Facades with a reflective surface look beautiful in any interior style. A human-sized mirror surface allows you to examine yourself from all sides before leaving the house. Such a facade will visually expand the space, and the reflection of light in the mirror will illuminate the corridor more strongly. A wardrobe in the hallway 40 cm deep with mirrored facades can be seen in the photo below.

Plastic

Such facades are made of acrylic glass. This material is reliable and durable. It has high impact resistance. Any scratch on an acrylic surface can be sanded out; not a trace will remain. Plastic sheets bend, so they are often used in the manufacture of radius cabinets. Plastic facades look good in modern interior styles. For a high-tech style, a cabinet with a glossy front surface is suitable, for minimalism - with a matte one.

Rattan, bamboo

Eco-friendly materials create an atmosphere of calm and unity with nature in the corridor. Rattan and bamboo are durable and resistant to moisture, so furniture items made from them are easy to clean. Most often, not the entire facade is made of bamboo or rattan, but only small inserts. Such a cabinet fits especially harmoniously into ethnic or eco-style.

Glass

Glass for the facades of storage systems is usually frosted, tinted, coated with colored enamel, hiding the contents of the cabinets. Neat people can choose completely transparent doors to show off perfect order on shelves and hangers.

Advice! Behind the glass facades, a collection of your favorite hats, gloves, bags or jewelry looks beautiful. This cabinet looks like a display case.

Sandblasting

Today, sandblasting is very popular when decorating cabinet facades. A design is applied to a mirror or frosted glass using a powerful jet of air and abrasives. The picture on the glass looks airy, as if it was applied with powder. You can depict either a small ornament in the corner of one of the doors or a large pattern on the entire facade. The sandblasted image looks unobtrusive and elegant.

Stained glass

A good way to get away from template designs and add a unique element to the interior is to decorate the front panel of the cabinet with a stained glass image. Stained glass can be applied to a mirror, glass or chipboard. The most popular themes for stained glass are floral patterns and Japanese motifs. Mosaic looks elegant and graceful, so bright colored patterns will become the highlight of the hallway.

Master Class. How to assemble and install wardrobe doors

Let's see how the process of installing sliding doors for a built-in wardrobe takes place. In this case, the interior of the furniture has already been assembled and installed; to use it, you only need to install the doors.

Step 1. The first step is to buy or rent all the tools. In this case, you will need a screwdriver, an aluminum saw (a miter saw will be used here), and a hammer drill equipped with a drill. Scissors and tape measures, drills and hexagons, etc. may come in handy.

Tools required for work

Step 2: The first step is to install the top rail of the coupe system on the ceiling. To do this, you first need to measure the width of the opening (for example, from wall to wall).

The width of the opening is measured

Step 3. Next, you need to measure with a tape measure and cut off the required piece of aluminum profile with a saw.

The required length of the profile is measured with a tape measure

Aluminum profile cutting

Step 4. Now you need to drill holes in the profile to mount it on the ceiling. There are three pairs in total, at the beginning of the profile, in the middle and at the end. But there may be more.

Holes are drilled in the profile Holes are drilled in pairs

Step 5. Together with an assistant, you need to lift the profile and align it along the end of the cabinet, and then screw it using self-tapping screws. This will not be easy to do without the help of another person.

The profile is aligned along the end of the cabinet Screwing the profile

Step 6. Now you can proceed to installing the bottom rail for the doors. Just like with the top rail, first you need to take measurements.

The width of the opening is determined from below

Step 7. Again, you need to mark the desired size of the rail on the metal profile, and then cut off the section with a saw.

Another piece of profile is cut off

Step 8. Next, in the place where the rails will be mounted, you need to lay the prepared section of the profile, without fixing it yet. At this stage, you need to insert compartment doors into it and make marks on the bottom rail in the places where the stoppers will be installed.

Laying the prepared profile

Places for installing stoppers are marked

Step 9. Then, after fitting, you need to install stoppers on the rail in the right places and then screw the bottom rail to the floor or bottom of the cabinet. The bottom rail can be fixed with double-sided tape. Then, before applying the sticker, you first need to degrease the surface, and only after that glue the tape itself.

Surface degreasing

Using double-sided tape Fixing the bottom rail

Step 10. After this, you can install the doors in place. The wheels on the bottom of the doors should fit into the corresponding grooves.

Door installation

In this case, the wheels are already installed on the doors themselves. But how to fix them correctly if they were separate? There is nothing complicated here either.

Step 1. The cabinet must include special fittings. If the cabinet is made by hand, then such accessories can be purchased separately in the store. It consists of metal elements of different types - with and without a wheel. Those that do not have wheels are mounted at the top of the door at a short distance from its side edge, but flush with the top end. The fittings must be screwed on using self-tapping screws.

The fittings are screwed on

Self-tapping screws are used for this

Step 2. The second type of hardware, which has wheels, needs to be fixed at the bottom of the door so that the height is optimal. Two pieces of each type of element must be attached to each sash.

How to attach fittings with wheels

Step 3. Next, you just need to screw on the handles, and you can install the doors on the cabinet body.

All that remains is to screw the handles

Step 4. First, you need to insert the sash into the far upper rail, and then, carefully lifting the door, install the wheels on the lower rail. The remaining doors are installed in the same way, but on the nearest rail, etc.

Cabinet door being installed

Attention! Depending on the type of construction, the wheels on the doors can be located either at the bottom or at the top of the cabinet.

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Color spectrum

The classic color is brown, which is mainly characteristic of wood products. Designs in this color scheme can also be distinguished by a dark red, burgundy tint or a dark, sophisticated shade of wenge, often found in classic or English interiors. White, beige or gray cabinets are considered the most neutral; they do not visually overload the space, do not attract unnecessary attention and do not violate the proportions of the room.

The photo shows the interior of a hallway with a brown wooden cabinet.

Particularly effective compositions can be achieved using a black and white tint solution, and blue or light blue products help create an unusual, memorable and bold design, due to which the atmosphere is filled with special freshness, airiness, volume and spaciousness.

The photo shows a blue swing wardrobe in a fusion style hallway interior.

In order to fill the atmosphere of the hallway with pleasant and cheerful emotions, colored yellow designs or products in accent or soft and gentle green tones are perfect.

The photo shows a corridor decorated with a yellow wardrobe combined with a hanger.

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