Mirror with a shelf in the hallway: placement features

The hallway and corridor are the hallmark of an apartment or house. Unfortunately, not always enough space is allocated in the building project for this space in the apartment. Therefore, decorating and equipping the hallway beautifully and practically often becomes a rather difficult task.

The mirror is a very important and necessary detail of the interior of the corridor or hallway. First of all, it is intended to tidy up the appearance before leaving the house. However, being a part of the interior, and being, of course, its visible part, the mirror can either decorate the design of the hallway, or become an irrelevant detail in it. The second option, you see, is not particularly desirable. Fortunately, there is no shortage of styles and design solutions for interior items now. It remains only to show imagination, creativity and creativity in order to choose a mirror suitable for your hallway and place it correctly.

For a small hallway or a narrow corridor, it is very important to save free space and the functionality of all interior items. However, even a fairly large hallway should not be cluttered with furniture. In the corridor and hallway, a visual expansion of the space is always desirable. A good solution is a functional combination of furniture and interior items.

In this capacity, the following models can be distinguished.

A very convenient, elegant and practical option. If such a model is placed next to the entrance, the shelf will serve as a good place for storing small items, keys, combs and other trifles. The mirror will delight you with your reflection.

Shelf placement options are very diverse. A classic and rather convenient option is to place the shelf under the mirror surface.

The shelf can be above the mirror. This option is often used if the size of the mirror surface is quite large or if it is a full-length mirror. Placement of the shelf on the side of the mirror is possible if it is a vertical shelf. That is, the sections are located one above the other, and not stretched in length. In this case, you can experiment with lighting and try to beautifully beat the entire composition.

The shelf may not be against the wall, but in front of the mirrored surface. This option creates the effect of a kind of airy soaring in space.

The top surface of a cabinet, a small chest of drawers or a shoe shelf can also act as a shelf. This option is very convenient in that you will have at hand not only a shelf, but also drawers of a curbstone, sections of a chest of drawers, in which you can also arrange things and accessories necessary for putting yourself in order.

In private houses, a heating system is often located in the hallway. Usually it is closed with a box, losing useful space. By placing a mirror over the radiator, you turn the surface of the box into a shelf and can use it.In addition, the problem of masking the heating radiator will be solved, because the box will look like a stylish narrow cabinet.

The combination of three functional designs provides an excellent opportunity for compact and beautiful placement of items and clothes in the hallway. In this version, the hinged shelf is located above the mirror surface, and a panel with hooks and hangers is located on the side.

Corner models have a large mirror surface. The location in the corner makes it possible to save the rest of the corridor space. Also, this option can cover the pipes of communications, which are often unsuccessfully located in the corners of the hallway and significantly spoil the overall appearance.

Despite the familiarity and simplicity of this item, having familiarized yourself with the assortment of shops and salons, you can be surprised to find an unprecedented variety of shapes, sizes and external decor of mirrors. The main options for placing mirrors in the hallway or corridor:

• Floor and wall models. The difference lies in the way the reflective surfaces are positioned and fixed. Large floor models are on special stands. Folding versions of mirrors can also be attributed to the floor ones, which can be removed when they are not needed.

A small elegant table or console can serve as a shelf and a stylish element. As in the version with a regular shelf, the mirror is located above the console or table surface. Such a composition can decorate not only a corridor, but also any other room in an apartment or house.

Despite the familiarity and simplicity of this item, having familiarized yourself with the assortment of shops and salons, you can be surprised to find an unprecedented variety of shapes, sizes and external decor of mirrors. The main options for placing mirrors in the hallway or corridor:

The difference lies in the way the reflective surfaces are positioned and fixed. Large floor models are on special stands. Folding versions of mirrors can also be attributed to the floor ones, which can be removed when they are not needed.

Wall-mounted options are perhaps the most common in all types of premises. Placing on the wall or on furniture surfaces saves space, which is often lacking in small apartments. In addition, the wall area provides more variety for the most convenient location options.

Often hinged models are combined with other pieces of furniture: side tables, shelves, wardrobes, tables. Most often, for wall and floor models, the classic shape is used: square, rectangular, oval or round.

Models of classic shapes can be of different sizes.

It is worth noting that a small mirror will be very inconvenient for the hallway and corridor. Leaving the apartment, we hope to cover ourselves with a glance or at least half of the figure. A mirror that reflects only the face will be useless in this situation.

The Art Nouveau style implies a creative form. Such models have an abstract silhouette, can be made in the form of some objects or simply intricate outlines. Usually they do not require additional decor, since the very shape of the mirror sets the style. Free-form models play well with light.

Perhaps this is the most desirable and practical option for the hallway. In such models, you can capture your entire image in its entirety. The shape of these mirrors can be rectangular, oval or abstract. Unfortunately, not every hallway has enough free space for such an option. Often, for convenience and space saving, full-length mirrors are combined with other pieces of furniture, for example, built into the cabinet doors.

A mirror with a shelf can be integrated into the cabinet door. Various dressing table models look stylish and interesting. These options are usually sold as a kit. The disadvantage of this option is that there may simply not be enough space in the hallway to install a bulky piece of furniture.

It is worth saying that it is not at all necessary to buy the above options in the kit. You can choose a separate shelf, cabinet or table to match the existing mirror. The main thing is to adhere to the aesthetics and design style.

You can make a small shelf or table with your own hands. The most suitable materials for the shelf are PVC panels, plastic panels or wood. The canvas of the required size and shape is attached to the wall. The location of the shelf relative to the mirror may vary depending on your idea.

To make a small, compact table, you need to choose the material for the table top. It can be made from the same options as the shelf.

You can take a ready-made tabletop from an old table, adjust the size and shape, decorate and decorate it. The most convenient way is to purchase ready-made metal table legs with suction cups. They are easy to fasten, they are durable, they will make your structure stable. These legs have a stylish look thanks to the rounded chrome surface.

Decorative lamps, stylized lamps, LED strip around the perimeter of mirrors or shelves can serve as lighting design.

The tinted mirror becomes less visible and is simply inconvenient to use.

In conclusion, let's try to summarize the positive and negative sides of the location of the mirror with the shelf in the hallway.

Significant advantages will be:

• Saving free space. Undoubtedly, the combination of functional structures is very convenient for small spaces. There is no need to arrange unnecessary furniture elements and clutter the corridor with them.
• Practicality and convenience. Both the mirror and the shelf have practical uses. Their combination makes it possible to keep the necessary items at hand. This is convenient when leaving home you need to put yourself in order and evaluate your appearance. No need to rush to the bathroom for a comb, rummage in your purse for lipstick, or rush about rooms trying to find the missing apartment keys.
• Interesting and aesthetic appearance, the ability to create unusual and beautiful options.

The disadvantages include:

• Sharp protruding corners of the structure. If the corridor is very tight, this can be a significant inconvenience.
• Small functional shelf surface. The sleek shelf is small enough to hold a large number of items. In addition, placing things on such a shelf in a hurry is often fraught with clutter. It may turn out that your guests, along with the beautiful interior, will see a messy mass of things on the shelf in front of the mirror. This can greatly spoil the impression of the interior.

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