Choosing wardrobes in the hallway

The entrance hall is the first place that guests see when they enter a house or apartment. In addition, people often have to deal with the need to place a large number of things in the limited space of a small hallway in order to leave as much free space in the rooms as possible. For this, we choose wardrobes in the corridor: a good model should have both a functional and aesthetic purpose, so that a person feels comfortable from the first moments of his stay in the home.

Of course, the requirements for what should be the closet installed in the hallway can be different. They largely depend on the area of ​​the corridor and the height of the ceiling, but there are several general wishes that should be taken into account by the craftsmen when working with clients, because in our time, the production of custom-made furniture is not something new for a long time.

First of all, such a wardrobe should be as convenient and practical as possible, despite the fact that it can be difficult to place a furniture structure in small hallways.

In small corridors, the options for installing the cabinet are very limited. A narrow design is usually used in order not to clutter up an already small room. Even a small and narrow cabinet can be made quite roomy so that its functional component always remains as useful as possible.

First of all, there are open and closed cabinets.

• Closed options visually very similar to pencil cases. The way of opening the doors in them is not sliding, but hinged, which gives them a cozy "classic" look, despite the fact that hinged doors cannot be called a compact version. This design is also the most typical for elite models installed in spacious hallways with enough free space.

• Open structures, in comparison with closed ones, are more convenient: any thing can be taken out or removed from the shelf without any extra effort, and most of the objects are always in sight. The open type is a very popular and popular wardrobe-hanger for outerwear with hooks at the top and a drawer unit at the bottom. The curbstone, as you know, is the most suitable place for storing conservation: this is where housewives most often put banks.
• A wardrobe that has place to sit - it is very convenient when taking off or putting on your shoes. Such a model can be with a seat in the form of a built-in bench, upholstered in soft fabric, or with a small bench.
• Ottoman wardrobe is also a compact option, which is usually installed at the bottom and has a space under the seat that is perfect for bags.

If there is a niche in the hallway, you can place structures in it for things. It can be a simple closet-closet for storing household items, or a full-fledged furniture for clothes and shoes, built in so that the useful space of the corridor is not occupied.

In addition to the well-known sliding and swing doors, you can choose a more non-standard option, which will always surprise guests with its uniqueness and, at the same time, functional usefulness.

For example, roller shutters as cabinet doors play an excellent role in terms of space saving, easy opening and closing and aesthetic appeal.

In their essence, roller shutters are the same blinds that can serve as a “saving” alternative for a small room, where it is impossible to put a wardrobe with either swing doors or a compartment.

Doors for a cabinet in the shape of an "accordion" represent an even more non-standard way of solving the issue of "opening-closing", since they are not installed so often, but look very exotic and unusual.

Of course, since the accordion has many moving elements, such doors require particularly careful handling. Due to the specifics of the design, the material for its manufacture is either plastic or durable glass.

If the useful space of the dwelling allows you to decorate the room in any particular style, then the closet itself should be made in the same direction as the hallway so that the whole picture looks whole and harmonious.

A large entrance hall in a private house or cottage can be made in the classic style: in this case, the closet itself is most often a solid and tall structure.

Modern styles imply the use of completely different materials, the number of which is more than varied: from chipboard to plastic of various shades, which is used to decorate facades and additional shelves.

Medium sized hallways often feature compact but very attractive Art Nouveau designs. Usually this is an open-type wardrobe with a hanger and a simple plastic chest of drawers for things underneath. The whole ensemble, despite the use of different materials, looks very thoughtful and attractive.

Regardless of what dimensions and designs the cabinet will be installed in the hallway, when drawing up a drawing, it is always important to correctly plan the number of compartments, drawers and shelves in accordance with their intended purpose. This is necessary so that all parts can always be completed to the maximum.

Any cabinet can be divided into several universal parts, each of which will have its own purpose:

• department where outerwear will be stored. This is usually the largest compartment in the cabinet;
• shoe compartment. Always located at the bottom, and when planning the cabinet, it is important that access to it is as convenient as possible,
• shelves for storing hats. They can be located either at the top, or it can be options with side shelves;
• small boxes for storing scarves and gloves so that they do not get lost on open shelves;
• a separate hanger or compartment so that you can put bags and umbrellas.

Depending on the specifics of the hallway and its area, the shape of the cabinet can be different. Since now there is an opportunity to purchase a product by special order, experienced craftsmen can make any model, taking into account all the features of the room.

A wardrobe with a beveled corner or trapezoid is a model that is versatile, beautiful and unusual at the same time. The beveled corner itself can serve as a continuation of the facade, or as a transition to a separate panel on which the mirror is located, or a glass showcase.

For small hallways, a model with a one-sided bevel of the corner is often used, on which a mirror surface is placed, visually increasing the space of the corridor.

Radial cabinets are very attractive for the smoothness of their shapes. They have many options for location in rooms of different sizes.

A small but very cozy radius cabinet with a slightly convex facade can be easily placed in the corner of a small hallway, having provided it with several additional lighting lamps. In an entrance hall with a square format and a large area, two spacious wardrobes are often located on the sides of the front door, from floor to ceiling space.

A corner or L-shaped wardrobe is a monolithic structure, the main purpose of which is to make the corner space of the hallway maximally used. Such a cabinet will be roomy and deep enough, and the model itself will advantageously hide all possible construction defects of the walls and ledges, in which pipes are often hidden.

As you know, the wardrobe can be either wide or narrow - everything, as always, depends on the dimensions of the hallway and on the personal wishes of the owner.

• If there is a desire for the clothes to hang on hangers, then the height of the cabinet should be at least 1.8 m - almost to the ceiling.
• If you plan to install a wardrobe rack intended for souvenirs and books or shoes, it can be small or even low: 90 cm or a little more.

A shallow closet can be 30 cm: these are usually narrow models for very small hallways. The optimal depth dimensions are 40 cm, 50 cm and more - this is already considered a deep cabinet.

The long version has a width of more than 1 meter - these are models for large hallways: the length of such furniture can be located in the entire wall.

Most often, cabinets are made from chipboard. The main advantage of this material is its affordability, pleasant appearance and good durability.

However, chipboard does not like moisture very much, and if such a cabinet is located in a place with a high level of humidity, it can quickly warp and lose its visual appeal.

The optimal, but more expensive option is a finely dispersed fraction of wood or MDF.In the production of such material, improved technologies are used, which excludes the use of potentially harmful chemicals. The quality level of MDF is much higher, so the performance is much better.

Any consumer often asks the question whether it is possible at the present stage to purchase a cabinet made of natural wood. If you want to find a good manufacturer, it is possible to find, but wood is rarely used in the production of modern furniture, because it is very expensive.

As for a material such as metal, it attracts with its strength, but has a tendency to corrosion. For residential apartments, metal cabinets are almost never made; they can be found in industrial premises or medical institutions.

When choosing the colors of the front of the cabinet, it is important to focus on the color scheme of the hallway as a whole.

On the one hand, it looks very tempting, but it will also cost much more than a wardrobe of any classic colors. In addition, the overall interior of the corridor should be selected strictly in such shades. If the owner already has certain ideas and considerations about the color of the wallpaper, the floor and the overall picture, then you can safely choose a wardrobe to match the main ensemble.

If it is planned to install the cabinet in the corridor, where nothing will be altered, then it is advisable to choose a more neutral color: light or dark brown - depending on the overall picture of the hallway.

Of course, a white wardrobe will not look spectacular in a narrow corridor of a small apartment. It needs a lot of space. One of the most neutral colors among all can be milky with wenge - for a dark corridor it suits best, and if you choose ceiling lighting for a cabinet of such a plan, then the picture of the hallway will look very cozy.

The easiest way to decorate a wardrobe is to make its facade with glass, which can be one, or made in the form of a trellis (in case the wardrobe is large and massive).

Glass facades can be decorated with drawings using modern staining technologies, and if the customer's budget does not allow purchasing such decoration, you can use a special film and carefully glue the drawing on transparent or frosted glass.

A wardrobe with a carriage coupler will look organic in every hallway, representing a subtle hint of retro style.

The upholstery can be leatherette, or natural leather, as well as dense monochrome fabric, which will cost less, but will look no worse. This upholstery method is best suited for open cabinet models with space for hangers. In the same way, you can fit the built-in bench at the bottom of the product.

The swivel wardrobe is the ideal model for small hallways, which combines both functionality and unusual design. Due to the fact that the cabinet can turn one side or the other, there is a great opportunity to maintain both order and the space around.

Since in the context of domestic layouts, narrow cabinets for small corridors are most in demand, the furniture factory Komod-Msk... will be a good opportunity to purchase such a cabinet for a wide range of buyers.

Among the domestic manufacturers, it is worth noting the factory "Vlad-mebel", which manufactures both wide and narrow cabinets of various types with a guarantee of assembly quality and quick installation.

A large long wardrobe with elegant facades made of glass or mirrors is ideal for the hallway-living room - depending on the taste and wishes of the customer.

Ceiling dim lighting will favorably set off a glass or mirror surface, as well as small light sources can be placed on the shelves, giving the room additional romance and beauty.

It is better to place a corner cabinet in a square room or hallway - it will provide enough space not only for outerwear, but also for shoes. It is better to divide the corner wardrobe into two main parts: let warm clothes hang in one of them, and the other can be made open with all kinds of shelves and hooks for bags and umbrellas.

For a large hallway, smoothly turning into the living room, a corridor wardrobe with a chest of drawers built into the center of the structure would be an excellent option. The main compartment of the furniture can be located on any of the convenient sides, on the other you can place a mirror. The central part of the chest of drawers can simultaneously act as a bench, and the open part of the structure designed for outerwear will look great above it - with hangers and an upper shelf for hats.

In the hallway of a wooden house, a Provence style wardrobe, sanded with a special method to create an aging effect, will look very good. Of course, in order to make such a product, it is better to use natural wood - in this case, there will be an additional opportunity to decorate it with inlays and carvings to give the interior maximum harmony with the surrounding environment.

In "Khrushchev", in spite of the small size of the hallway, you can install six-door wardrobes, which will help the owner and bring comfort and place things in an optimal way. A narrow wardrobe with sliding doors is the best economy class model, and if the customer wants to show originality, a compact swivel version with a mirror can also be installed.

For even more varieties of wardrobes in the hallway, see the next video.