In the room at the entrance, a lot of things are always stored that are necessary to leave the house “fully armed.” Items of outerwear and shoes, accessories are permanent inhabitants of this room. For them, they usually install a shelf in the hallway, thanks to which every thing is in its place. Convenient and rational storage is the main purpose of such headset items.
Most often there are separate special sections. Looking at each photo of a shelf in a hallway gives you an idea of how varied the design ideas for this compact furniture are. A good choice will always become an interior decoration in addition to its main purpose.
Brief overview of the article
Advantages and disadvantages of shelves
If you organize the space correctly, you can place a large amount of furniture in the hallway. To make efficient use of space, you can choose a shoe rack or a small cabinet.
A shoe rack in the hallway has a number of positive aspects:
- Mobility. The products are not difficult to rearrange or arrange, resulting in a structure in the form of a rack or other furniture format.
- Availability of compact sizes. With proper placement of shelves from Ikea and other developers, usable space is preserved, which allows you to make the room functional.
- Versatility. Armed with shelves, everyone can assemble a product of any kind, depending on their imagination.
- The cost of the structure becomes economically profitable, which every homeowner will appreciate.
At the same time, such a modular system has one single drawback: the presence of a limited number of sizes, which many call a negative point. You can change this yourself by cutting off the excess part, or give the product a different appearance by painting the surface.
Tangible savings during construction
An important factor and incentive for homemade creativity with shelves is savings. These products are not too difficult to make. Once you make one shelf, you will want to make another, even better. Since this is a creative process, it is exciting. A kind of excitement arises.
Those who made shelves themselves know this. The shelves may be followed by successful attempts to build tables, cabinets, and cupboards. There will be something to show to family, friends, and good acquaintances. As they say: there is no limit to perfection. Especially when the family budget is saved.
Selecting a shelf for its intended purpose
A wide variety of designs are purchased for the hallway depending on the purpose:
- Shoe racks are often purchased for the hallway. They are equipped with shelves on which you can place a large number of shoes of various types, hiding them from strangers, which will not allow dirt to spread to other rooms. At the same time, the room becomes tidy, as shoes, boots, and sneakers are conveniently placed on the shelves.
- Typically, hangers are equipped with special shelves on which various hats are conveniently located. If there is a special storage cabinet, all-season hats for the whole family are placed here.
- Purchasing small closed shelves is necessary for keys. Mirrors are mounted nearby. Typically, structures are installed near the entrance to the room.
- They often put a shelf under the phone. The product is compact in size and decorated with carvings and forgings. Also, the model can have a style in accordance with how the room is designed.
There are some other options that will delight everyone. Even when you see a photo of the shelves in the hallway, everyone will give a positive assessment, especially if you look at the products in person.
Rug
Another way to reduce the amount of dirt is to purchase two proper rugs. The first one - with stiff bristles - must be placed behind the front door: it will collect the bulk of dirt from the soles. The second is to place it in an apartment and learn not to step beyond its boundaries when changing shoes.
A well-chosen rug not only protects the house from dust, but also adds coziness to the hallway.
Depending on location
Shelves can be installed in any part of the hallway:
- Wall-mounted ones are in demand. They are suitable for phones, keys, and other items. The large size model is suitable for hanging bags and packages here. When installing the product in several tiers, you get an attractive type of cabinet, inside of which you can put a large number of book products.
- If the room is small, you can choose corner shelves for it.
The designs look attractive as floor-mounted ones. A considerable amount of a wide variety of things and shoes can be placed inside them.
Configuration
Depending on this characteristic, the following types of shelves are currently distinguished:
- The consumption of single or complex models, which are made in horizontal projection, is growing.
- There are varieties that are equipped with drawers, have a barbell, a seat, or nothing at all.
- In the form of shelves, shelving structures that are light in weight but equipped with different compartments.
- In a small hallway, they usually buy options in the form of shelf organizers.
Some other models are also in demand. They are chosen depending on taste preferences and financial well-being.
Deciding on the material
There are often different types of shelves depending on the material.
In the modern world, the following options are in demand:
- Wood is popular. The material is natural and pleasant to touch. Many people say that an important point is that the wood is well processed and can be decorated with carvings. Any interior will shine when using wood.
- Products made from MDF and chipboard are beautiful and original. They have an unlimited abundance of designs and color variety. Many users cite the economic benefits of this material as an important point. The products cost significantly less than natural wood.
- Metal shelves look attractive. They are suitable for different stylistic solutions. In order for the structure to serve for many years, it is necessary to treat the surface with anti-corrosion compounds. Metal is characterized by withstanding heavy loads.
- Glass is distinguished by its elegance and airiness. When choosing transparent models and mirrors, the room becomes larger. Tempered glass can withstand significant weight.
- Shelves made from stone or ceramics look attractive. They look especially stylish in rooms designed in modern or country style.
- Plastic is distinguished by its simplicity of shape and variety of colors. It looks appropriate in country houses and modern apartments, made in a minimalist stylistic solution.
To choose the most preferable option for shelves for the hallway, you need to carefully weigh the pros and cons.
First, decide on the dimensions of the structure. To do this, carefully measure to find out in what area the product will be hung.
The style of the shelf is of no small importance. If you choose the wrong product, it will look pretentious, negatively affecting the overall design of the room.
Style
Chrome shelf combined with wood.
Shelves and racks made of various materials can complement the hallway in any style.
- Plastic models will fit into a minimalist interior. Shelves of unusual shapes and colors will become a bright accent in the hallway;
- Forged shelves are suitable for a classic interior, as well as a Provence and country style hallway;
- Chromed metal details will complement a modern hallway;
- Popular illuminated glass models will fit into a futuristic high-tech hallway;
- Textured, untreated wooden shelves will complement the interior in eco-style, rustic or country style;
- Dark wood with a perforated pattern or carving will decorate an oriental-style hallway;
- Brutal shelves made of aged metal will complement loft or grunge.
Glass corner shelf in the hallway.
