In this article you will find ideas and examples of wardrobes for the hallway. If you are trying to figure out how to arrange this room, where to put the closet, you will find answers to these and other questions below. The hallways in our apartments often have a very modest area, so choosing suitable furniture causes a lot of problems. Often standard models do not fit in size: some are too wide, others are not tall enough, and others are inconvenient to open because the doors are too large. In this case, a wardrobe can be the optimal solution. It is roomy, practical and does not require additional space to open.
Choosing a place for a closet in the hallway
First of all, it is not recommended to use light-colored furniture here, since the room is characterized by increased pollution. The appearance of particularly easily soiled models may suffer greatly.
- Compact designs with compartment or folding doors fit better into small hallways. They are not so bulky and do not take up space.
- In a square corridor, combined or corner furniture would be appropriate.
- In narrow long corridors it is better to place them near a short wall.
- If there are a large number of doors in the hallway, it is enough to limit yourself to a compact narrow cabinet placed near the front door.
There is often a storage room at the end of hallways. It can be converted into a wardrobe by equipping it with shelves and installing doors.
What is better: install or embed?
A built-in wardrobe in its simplest form is usually a sliding door that spans an alcove or similar portion of the room, thus creating a small walk-in closet.
The idea of a wardrobe in a narrow hallway without a back wall can be very interesting and attractive: it saves money, and the back and side walls return scarce space. This is really worth thinking about if you don't plan on moving anytime soon.
It is unlikely that the parameters of your new home will allow you to use built-in wardrobe elements from your old apartment. In addition, a wardrobe consisting only of a frame and a door will noticeably lose in strength compared to its full-fledged counterpart.
In addition, if the wall on which the wardrobe shelves are located is not perfectly straight, gaps and cracks will form between the shelves and the wall.
Therefore, it is worth ordering a complete wardrobe, which will include all the necessary elements.
Unlike a classic wardrobe, a sliding wardrobe is a technology with a free internal architecture, without divisions or extra shelves and partitions, with a huge internal volume that allows you to distribute everything you need.
Combined options
Some interiors use combined models, complemented by various elements: a mirror, a built-in shoe rack, hooks for outerwear, holders for umbrellas and shoe horns.
The option will be as practical as possible if you place a banquette, ottoman or small sofa nearby to make the process of putting on shoes easier.
- In a small space, it is possible to equip a combined narrow cabinet in the hallway with a cabinet for sitting.
- In a well-planned design, it will be easy and convenient to place things, organize hangers for hats and space for a bag.
- The design with shelves on the sides or in the middle, filled with books and all kinds of accessories, looks very stylish.
Materials
Standard rectangular models are made of sheet materials, it can be plastic, chipboard or MDF. Frosted or transparent glass is often selected for the design of facades.
A sliding wardrobe for a hallway with a mirror and shelves for shoes is not just convenient and beautiful, the mirror surface can visually make the room larger. Tempered glass is chosen for complex structures with curves.
Luxurious classic interiors opt for solid natural wood. This cabinet will not be cheap, but it will be durable and beautiful furniture that will last for many years.
Buying a wardrobe is not an easy task. With a responsible approach to choosing, you purchase not just a functional item for storing a large number of things, but also a stylish item for the design of the hallway.
Cabinet pencil case for limited space
Also, a pencil case fits freely into the interior of a narrow corridor due to its rather modest dimensions. It is attached to the wall or installed on the floor.
Often has only one door, but there are options with numerous drawers and shelves with a closing or opening compartment.
Hanging doors
The modern hanging mechanism installed at the top of the door expands the design possibilities. The doors are located in front of the cabinet without a frame, completely covering the frame, which significantly increases the usable space and facilitates decoration.
In addition, restrictions on the width of sliding doors are removed. The latest developments make it possible to use a suspended version for sheets weighed down with mirrors; they can also be equipped with an electric drive for automatic door movement and a remote control system.
The hanging option has a number of advantages, but its use is not always justified. There are a number of parameters for the weight and dimensions of the door that make it difficult to use only the hanging option.
In some cases, it is impossible to do without guides installed at the bottom. The seemingly simple design of sliding doors requires a professional approach to design, assembly and installation, as well as adequately selected service fittings for the doors.
Corner option
Corner cabinets will fit organically into the design of hallways, helping to save space.
They come in several types:
- Radius with a semicircular facade and sliding doors;
- Rectangular with long and short sectors;
- Triangular, buried in the corner and having only one door connecting two adjacent walls;
- Trapezoidal, with protruding end sides.
Folding doors
This is another design that allows you to expand the scope of the sliding wardrobe. Double-leaf doors with a book design and four-leaf doors with an accordion design, similar in design, operate using a hanging mechanism.
Their main advantage is the opening of the entire facade; they are widely used in the design of wardrobes.
Popular styles
Hallway cabinets are made in different styles. In particular, the modern trend is characterized by unobtrusive decor with simple lines and non-standard texture.
The coating can be matte or glossy and have bright color shades.
- In the classic version, furniture is made mainly from natural wood. Wood imitation materials are acceptable. The facade is painted in pastel colors, and the lines and corners have their characteristic smooth curves.
- Minimalist cabinets have a simple design with preferably light shades. As a rule, their façade contains no unnecessary details. In order not to create a color imbalance in the room, the color of the furniture should be in harmony with the shades of the walls.
- Furniture in the Provence style with a textured design looks very impressive. The material used is mainly wood with light shades. The applied aging effect makes the design of the product more chic. Often models are covered with decorative patterns, drawings and carved details.
In the photo with the wardrobe, the hallway is made in high-tech style. Here the main emphasis is on the lack of decor and functionality. You can skillfully combine black and white with wooden or glass elements.
- Loft design in the interior is characterized by a large number of colors, but muted shades. It is better to use it in a room with rather large dimensions. The mirror facade and metal elements look great on the furniture.
- Art Nouveau cabinets are distinguished by a shiny, smooth facade with simple shapes, clear lines, and chrome-plated metal elements. The main material is wood, but metal and glass can be used.
Country style is performed in warm tones of the color palette. Such furniture is made from natural wood, decorated with patina, abrasions, carvings, decoupage and forged parts.
A little advice for those who have children in the house. Buy a separate children's wardrobe for them in the hallway. The products are mostly bright and colorful and have a creative design, which makes them an important element in the interior. Important! To ensure that children's wardrobes are safe, stable enough and have as many compartments as needed.
Advantages and disadvantages of a wardrobe for a modern home
A modern wardrobe can perform several tasks simultaneously. It can be either part of a set or an independent piece of furniture, match the color with the overall tone of the room or be an accent point, decorate the interior or go unnoticed, but it always acts as a spacious and practical storage system.
The advantages of the wardrobe are as follows:
- The most rational use of the available space in the room to create an effective storage system. If we are talking about the built-in option, then this is the most efficient way to use every square centimeter of space;
- Sliding doors for sliding wardrobes allow you to install them in any free space in the room, and this is an undeniable advantage for small rooms, such as a hallway;
- In the bedroom there is no need to buy bulky furniture and rack your brains over its arrangement; in a room of medium and small sizes you can put a wardrobe and hang not only your entire wardrobe, but also shoes, accessories, bed linen and other things;
- Skillful stacking of the closet allows you to create not only storage space, but also an effective system for arranging all wardrobe items, which allows you to quickly find the right item and store it in the most favorable conditions (clothes, shoes and accessories do not wrinkle or deform);
- with the help of a built-in wardrobe, you can visually change the parameters of the room - “stretch” it in height, width or length;
- The original design of a wardrobe can become a key element of the interior, decorate it, and increase the degree of exclusivity;
- Thanks to the wardrobe, you can divide the room into zones, using it as a partition. For example, you can separate a work area or a bathroom in the bedroom, or use a dressing room to zone a spacious studio room with a large set of functional segments.
The wardrobe has few disadvantages, and some of them can be completely eliminated if you put more effort and time into finding the best option:
- When moving or rearranging a room, the closet should be left in place. There is very little chance that the built-in wardrobe options will be exactly the same in your new apartment;
- Most custom-designed models are more expensive than similar ready-made solutions in furniture stores;
- There are also certain style trends in living spaces where you may find it difficult to fit a wardrobe. You will have to spend more time and money to buy a wardrobe with sliding doors in a classic, baroque, chic or provincial style.
Photo of the hallway cabinet
Location
Before ordering a cabinet, you need to choose a place where it will stand. It is important to take all measurements as accurately as possible. This is especially true for hallways in five-story buildings, where the corridor is so narrow that apart from a corner or two-door cabinet, you can’t put anything else in it.
The wardrobe can also be installed in a special niche. Measurements are also taken in advance and a plan is drawn up.
