The choice of small hallways for a small corridor

As a theater begins with a coat rack, so our house begins with a hallway. It seems that the miniature areas of the "face" of our home will not pose any problems in creating its design: just think, arrange cabinets and cabinets. But the small size of the room does not negate the tasks of convenience, coziness and functional orientation, which can be solved by an entrance hall for a small corridor.

There are several variants of compact consoles.

• Small hallways to the corridor with a wardrobe look great with mirrored facades. The design saves space as it can be used without a back panel. The only caveat is that in a narrow room, the cabinet should be shallow.

• Economy-class furniture in a small corridor is preferred by those for whom quality at a reasonable price is important. The design follows the concept of minimalism and is limited to basic items.

• For a narrow corridor, it is wiser to choose convenient built-in structures; the location of the cabinet in an empty niche will save precious space.

• Models with a mezzanine speak of the practicality of the owner, they allow you to place a lot of things without cluttering up the space.

• Plasterboard allows you to build a whole ensemble-hallway with an arch as a laconic point.

• Modular designs are a set of different items made in the same style and color scheme. A significant advantage of such furniture is the ability to complete modules depending on individual needs and the layout of the room.

The modern furniture industry uses a variety of materials for the manufacture of "hallways". These can be natural products from solid wood, consoles made of mdf and chipboard, built-in drywall wardrobes, coffee tables made of stone or forged structures with clothes hangers, telephones with soft sofa upholstery.

• Solid wood. Natural wood furniture in the interior is a luxury these days, which only wealthy people can afford, because the price of such products is quite high. Solid wood consoles emphasize the excellent taste and wealth of the owner of the house and give the whole family real comfort. Wood is the most environmentally friendly material; it is appreciated by lovers of everything natural.

Various types of wood are used as raw materials for products: from expensive mahogany to practical walnut. The color palette is no less varied: the spectrum ranges from black ebony to bleached oak. Wooden hallways represent quality, reliability and comfort, which justifies their high cost.

• MDF - one of the generally available materials for the manufacture of "hallways". Recently, such products have been in greatest demand among the average consumer due to their reasonable cost and a wide range of products. "Hallways" made of MDF look presentable and are in no way inferior to solid wood consoles.MDF does not emit substances hazardous to health, which indicates the environmental friendliness of products.
• Chipboard - is considered an economical option in the manufacture of furniture for the home. The material is obtained by pressing dried process chips and resin. It is least suitable for home furnishings, as it emits formaldehyde hazardous to humans. The chipboard does not differ in quality either: the products are considered less durable than their “colleagues” from mdf, they are almost indestructible. The material weakly holds the fastening fittings, once a bolt that has fallen out can be screwed in an infinite number of times, in the end it will be easier to call the product faulty.

The main feature of small hallways is their compactness and small size, which directly depend on the layout of the corridor. The classic option in most apartments is a small wardrobe or a built-in pencil case with shelves.

If we are talking about mini-kits, ready-made "parishes" can look different:

• The place of the closet can be replaced by a hanger in the form of a stand or a standing metal hanger - with several hooks for outerwear, umbrellas and hats.

• A small shoe rack or a compact shoe rack is economical in terms of space; a mezzanine can be successfully placed in the upper plane of the hallway.

• Convenient to use is a small cabinet and a chest of drawers with a mirror, which is part of the module.

• Mirrors should be chosen without a bulky frame, a narrow telephone set will allow you to sit down while taking off your boots.

Compact models of hallways allow you to place only the most necessary things and accessories for everyday use. All other clothes that are unnecessary in the current season should be stored in the dressing room or in the closet of another, more spacious room.

Mini-size modules are very harmonious in any interior and are easy to use.

Non-standard hallways with an unusual layout are more inherent in private houses. In such an interior, storage space and various furniture consoles can be located anywhere.

The shade of the hallway is important for the harmony of the space.

• White a console for a small, cramped front desk is a great option. It visually enlarges the space, gives it additional light. Snow-white furniture in the interior is considered a sign of aristocracy. The color creates a feeling of purity, solemnity, lightness, therefore it is used more and more often in small rooms. An entrance hall made of solid wood will look more impressive than of pressed materials, for example, a pine console in white wax. However, it should be remembered that a bright environment requires increased attention and special care.

• Dark furniture wenge colors now at the peak of popularity, it is increasingly used by designers for their interiors. However, in the hallway, it should be compensated for by bright lighting so as not to darken the room. A dark console requires a lighter atmosphere in the room itself, then it will look advantageous and expensive. With the right choice of design, dark colored furniture will bring zest, freshness and novelty.

• Milk oak. The shade is most relevant for modern hallways. Most people like the beautiful embossed pattern of natural wood. Hallways of this color create a cozy, homely atmosphere in the room, giving it a hospitable look.

The stylistic orientation of the furniture is a determining factor for the formation of a bright individuality and uniqueness of a compact hallway.

• Classic - this style of interior is distinguished by its special aristocracy and elegance, it will never go out of fashion. This design is suitable for rooms with a regular shape, without cuts and rounded corners.The furniture is characterized by geometrically correct features and straight lines, calm natural shades and classic restrained patterns. Materials are distinguished by naturalness or imitation of a wooden array. Forged and carved products, stucco moldings are often present.

• Products in a modern style provide competent functionality and compactness: the presence of shallow cabinets, pencil cases, hinged shelves, modular corner systems, custom-made consoles. Externally, the hallway should seem stylish and compact, but inside it should be roomy and thought out to the smallest detail. The facades of the cabinets are often ordered from mirrors or with mirror elements, there may be photo wallpaper on the glass.

Interesting design solutions are required even for a small furniture console.

• With a mirror. This is one of the indispensable attributes of the hallway. A mirror is necessary so that people who come and go can put themselves in order. The mirror cloth is able to visually enlarge the space, make the necessary accents in the room and correct its irregular shape. It can be positioned either individually on the wall or integrated into the furniture structure.

• Entrance hallway with carriage coupler - one of the most successful combinations of beauty and convenience in the interior. The decoration technique dates back to the middle of the 19th century and, as in the past, is more common in the homes of wealthy people. The upholstered base is covered with a material that is quilted with special buttons. A characteristic diamond or square pattern forms on the surface.

When arranging a hallway, today they pay attention not only to functionality and convenience, but also to the originality of the decor of the room.

To turn a space into design art, you can follow the tips and tricks of the professionals:

• The use of furniture consoles with bends and non-standard shapes, hallways to order according to an individual project.

• Models with mirror sandblasting, stained glass, photo wallpaper create a very unusual design.

• In the hallways in the style of shabby chic, it will be interesting to look at furniture decorated using the decoupage technique.

• Poufs, couches, telephones with a carriage-style finish will add an aristocratic charm to the room.

• Artificial and natural patina on the surface of the furniture embodies the effect of antiquity.

The choice of a furniture ensemble for a small hallway is a responsible business, the future design must meet all functional and aesthetic requirements, and it is preferable if it is a budget option.

A small classic "entrance" will be appreciated by adherents of conservatism in everything. Laconic design, correct geometry and moderate shades are appropriate for most modern apartments. Ready-made mdf models are inexpensive and available to a wide range of consumers.

Compact budget furniture is chosen by thrifty owners, for whom the price comes first, and only then the quality. The most appropriate options: a wall panel with hangers and an ottoman, a compact shoe rack, a small chest of drawers with a mirror.

Ottomans are versatile furniture due to their compactness, functionality and variety of types. With an ottoman, you can solve non-standard, original design tasks. A variety of textures, materials, geometric designs, colors and functional features makes the soft accessory an indispensable piece of the interior of a small hallway.

If the refrigerator has not found a home in the kitchen, it can be disguised as a closet in the hallway or corridor. With the refrigerator, there are no problems with free movement along the corridor, if you place this technique in a special cabinet, which is made to order.

Factory models of small hallways have their own positive sides:

• Affordable cost. A finished console will cost significantly less than custom-made furniture.

• Quality assurance. Any product manufactured on an industrial scale is guaranteed.

• Wide choose. The range of furniture stores today amazes with a variety of products. You can choose a design for every taste and budget.

• Purchase and delivery is carried out from one to several days.

The disadvantages include:

• Product standard. Factory furniture is of the same type and boring, there is a high probability of seeing an identical hallway at a friend's house.

• Even a compact "entrance hall" does not always fit perfectly into the dimensions of the room.

Functional custom-made furniture has its advantages:

• Uniqueness. The furniture design will be created individually for your apartment, which you will not see anywhere else. The project can be developed by a designer or by you personally.

• The exact dimensions of the hallway will fit perfectly into the space of the corridor.

Any hallway is not complete without useful accessories:

• hangers;

• housekeepers;

• racks for umbrellas;

• hallway organizers in which you can put glasses, newspapers, letters and other little things.

• Wall-mounted models are simple and easy to use. Even with small sizes, they can accommodate enough outerwear.

• Floor hangers are relevant due to their mobility, they can have a wide variety of designs. Forged products are equipped with devices for storing hats, umbrellas, bags.

• Non-standard options can be made with your own hands from scrap materials, it can be either deer antlers or strong branches of trees of an interesting shape.

Advertising brochures present the buyer with a "product face", briefly describing the advantages and avoiding the disadvantages of the product, but it is always interesting to know the opinion of buyers who have been using the product of a brand for more than one year.

Most of the owners of Ikea furniture are young families with children who own small-sized dwellings or live in rented ones.

They note the following advantages of this furniture:

• development specifically taking into account small-sized housing;

• its comparative cheapness on the furniture market is attractive for low-budget families;

• this is a furniture-constructor, and modularity when moving is a great blessing and relief;

• buyers note its convenience, low cost, practicality, compatibility and democracy.

Today there is a wide selection of small-scale consoles, both made to order and built in by hand.

An example of an original and stylish hallway is a country-style corridor decorated in light colors. The furniture, typical for this style of interior, with antique scuffs, finished in the same white color as the walls. Storage systems are presented in a semi-open version. Cozy wicker baskets for storing various necessary little things give the room a special zest.

Original carved benches made in dark wood will look funny both in apartments and in private houses; it is convenient to put bags, shopping bags or other useful things on them.

To equip a miniature hallway, you can use the tips for organizing it.

All of them are aimed at visually increasing the space:

• The main style is minimalism.

• Closed wardrobes are compact and spacious.

• Mirrors are required.

• Choose interior doors translucent or decorate the openings with mirrors.

• Equip the perimeter of the ceiling with lighting fixtures.

• There are light shades in all the details of the room.

• There are few "blotches" of bright accents, and ideally clean surfaces should serve as a background for them.

• It is important to choose the right finishing materials for a miniature front door.

• Wallpaper will help you find a consensus between practical style and contemporary design solutions.

Spectacular light canvases in any interior style for the hallway require special attention to the material: vinyl and non-woven coverings with a creative embossed texture, equipped with a moisture-resistant protective coating, are preferable.

Wallpaper for painting may be relevant here.

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