When arranging a hallway, the main aspects are practicality and comprehensiveness. Many apartments cannot boast of large corridors, but functional furniture should be installed in them. A wardrobe in the hallway is a must-have attribute that will not only hide your outerwear, but in some cases will also help free up other rooms.
Compact wardrobe for outerwear for a small hallway.
Modern furniture. Expectations and reality
Of course, the name “wardrobe” is not at all suitable for modern furniture intended for the hallway. These are sets with different door systems, closed and open sections and built-in panels with clothes hangers.
This set should have shelves where you can hang a wet coat, put a bag, apartment keys, and a hat. There should also be closed sections that store clothes and shoes until the next season.
A stand for used (dirty) shoes and a container for storing slippers are required.
And also a mirror, bedside table and much more. But there's no need to rush.
Combined versions
The cabinets themselves are complemented by mirrors, coat hooks, accessories for umbrellas, etc. If space allows, you can supplement the design with ottomans, banquettes, seats, even small sofas to make changing shoes easier.
Also considered very functional are special cabinets, shelves for hats, handbags and other small items. Small shelves on the edge (or in the middle) will look original, where you can place books, beautiful figurines, and containers for small items.
What to consider when choosing
Before purchasing or ordering a product, you must thoroughly study:
- the size and shape of the space that needs to be arranged (draw a plan with dimensions);
- illumination;
- the color scheme of the walls, which you will have to focus on when choosing the shade of furniture.
Often, a buyer, having seen a photo in a magazine of a cabinet in a hallway that is completely different from his own, makes a purchase simply because he liked the picture, and is disappointed. You only need to focus on your apartment, with all its features and disadvantages.
Choosing a place
Choosing a location is perhaps the simplest question. As a rule, free space is allocated for the closet. The choice of design is determined by the parameters of the hallway. For example, in narrow corridors a long cabinet is installed along one wall. If you have a free corner, you can install a corner or radius design, not forgetting that the cabinet should decorate the hallway.
Corner closet in the hallway.
What should the product parameters be?
The length and height of the product are easy to determine; they are dictated by the length of the wall and the height of the ceiling. But with depth, questions arise.
In standard products, the depth is from 400 to 600 mm. If we are talking about furniture for storing a large amount of clothing, then the depth should be at least 600 mm. And if space allows, then 700-800 mm is better. In this case, things will not be crushed, and it will be possible to store bulky fur coats and down jackets without damage to clothing.
Pencil cases with a depth of 400 mm are less convenient. The bar on which hangers with clothes are hung is located across the frame. A lot of clothes won't fit there.
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It makes sense to install a shallow and narrow closet in the hallway only in very small rooms to accommodate everyday clothes and shoes. Storage for things from another season will have to be arranged in another place.
Regular hinged wardrobes
This is the most common and traditional version of furniture in a fairly spacious hallway, which at the same time can perform other functions (storing household items or books, for example).
The main point here is the correct calculation of the occupied space, taking into account swinging doors. And one of the significant advantages is the ability to move to another place.
Material for facades “wood”
The best material for the facade of the product is solid wood, which is also the most expensive. The cheaper ones are facades covered with natural veneer. They look similar to those made from solid wood, but are much cheaper.
A budget option for facades is laminated panels, i.e. covered with film. The coating can be made not only in wood-like shades, but also in any other colors at the buyer’s request.
Tips for choosing
Before purchasing or ordering a product, you need to know the exact dimensions. Before purchasing a cabinet, you need to clearly understand what will be stored in it. Based on this parameter, the capacity of the cabinet is selected.
Attention should be paid not only to capacity, but also to the quality of materials and workmanship. When opening and closing, the door leaves should operate silently and fit tightly. Despite the wide selection of ready-made designs, if possible it is better to make it to order. This will result in an ideal product that fits both the size and the interior of the hallway as well as possible.
Design of door surfaces
The full-length mirrors on the doors look beautiful. They visually increase the space. Add light and brightness. And the opportunity to see your reflection from head to toe is also nice. But there is also another side to the coin. Mirrors quickly get dirty, settling dust catches your eye. They will have to be cleaned of dust regularly.
Therefore, canvases that have only the upper mirror part are more convenient. And you can see your reflection, and there’s no hassle.
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Door leaves made of thick frosted glass are beautiful and functional. They can be complemented with various patterns or designs.
The most common door surfaces are solid, opaque. They are good because they reliably hide the contents of the shelves, and the hallway always looks neat.
Swing doors
The main types of structures are swing and sliding.
Hinged doors provide for classic fastening and opening. Such cabinets take up more space than all others.
However, for large rooms they are indispensable, because... look presentable and respectable. In addition, they are much stronger than all other structures.
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Suspended profile
The door moves on upper runners mounted on the top panel of the housing. Since the profile is fastened to chipboard, the material is soft and cannot prevent the panel from deforming and sagging, the life of such products is not long.
These are unreliable, but budget-friendly designs. They will last a long time only if they stand on a perfectly flat surface.
Framework
The most durable structures listed, because... In addition to the horizontal profile, they also have a vertical one. The rollers in this system are hidden inside the profile, which prevents them from breaking and becoming dirty.
Universal coupe
The sliding wardrobe is the most popular type of furniture for the hallway. It completely covers the desired wall or part of it. For any room, even the most awkward in shape, you can choose an option that will hide all its shortcomings and organize the space in the best possible way.
The buyer chooses the internal content independently. Number of shelves, shoe boxes, etc.
For individual orders, of course, there is more choice. But you can also choose the desired combination from the standard ones available in stores.
Kinds
Perhaps this is one of the few furniture attributes available in a wide selection. The cabinet is divided into several types and subtypes depending on its design, the method of opening the door, finishing, and so on.
Hallway wardrobe with doors.
One of the types of cabinets with mirrors and photo wallpaper on the doors.
Common and popular types include hinged structures, sliding wardrobes, including built-ins. Each of them has a number of its own characteristics, which, in fact, are a set of criteria.
Swing
A hinged wardrobe is optimal for spacious corridors. It has advantages that cannot displace other types of structures. Their main advantage is the price. In their manufacture, a smaller number of fittings and fasteners are used:
- The fullness of the cabinet is visible, since open doors do not hide the sections. Therefore, quickly finding the right thing will not be difficult;
- A hinged wardrobe can accommodate many more departments and shelves. A separate door can be provided for each section. Therefore, some models are found not with two doors, but also with six doors;
- The absence of “dead zones” significantly saves space and accommodates much more things;
- Filling the cabinet is limited only by the financial and creative capabilities of the buyer (customer);
- Swing models do not break down as often due to the absence of complex mechanisms.
Modern modifications of hinged cabinets - versatility, which is equally suitable for both large and small hallways. An additional bonus is the ability to combine the design with sliding doors and so on. If necessary, the cabinet can always be moved, which cannot be said about built-in models.
White wardrobe with swing doors.
The minimum depth of such cabinets is 30 centimeters, the maximum is 80 centimeters, with an optimal cabinet depth of 50-60 centimeters.
Closet
The sliding wardrobe is the most common and popular model due to its organic arrangement. As a rule, its height reaches the ceiling, which allows you to place everything you need in it as much as possible. Despite its spaciousness due to the sliding door opening system, the wardrobe does not take up extra centimeters of the hallway.
Sliding wardrobe in black in the hallway.
It can be built-in or a full-fledged, free-standing wardrobe. To install the latest model, it is necessary to take precise measurements, since the dimensions of the cabinet itself may vary. The choice of a wardrobe is due to space saving.
Built-in wardrobe for the hallway.
In addition to practicality, this design has an elegant appearance. It fits into any interior. It is functional due to the large number of shelves, hangers and grids inside. In a large corridor, this model can also serve to zone the space. Cabinet sliding wardrobes are easy to assemble and disassemble, which makes it convenient when moving.
There is another type of wardrobe - semi-built-in. This product lacks the top crossbar, base and one of the sides. Thanks to its minimal design, the cost of such a cabinet is an order of magnitude lower than that of a cabinet or built-in cabinet. However, installing a semi-built-in wardrobe is more difficult. Its advantage is that the buyer can combine parts and elements himself, creating his own design.
Built-in wardrobe
A niche in the hallway or an empty closet is ideal for a built-in wardrobe. This type of cabinet is most often made to order. The advantages of the design include:
- Unique design;
- Thanks to the sliding door system, space is saved;
- The built-in wardrobe hides surface errors well;
- Despite its compact size, it has good capacity;
- Equally suitable for both large and small hallways.
The depth of such a cabinet ranges from 40 to 45 centimeters. Properly thought out content will make it an ideal storage unit. Its sections can be closed or one of the sides can be open, which can be equipped with shelves and equipped for small items.
Built-in wardrobe in a modern style.
Structures with open facades
It is not at all necessary to cover the entire body of the cabinet with doors, no matter how beautiful they are.
Open sections look impressive, where there are hooks for clothes, shelves, racks on which you can put cute trinkets that create coziness.
But dust will accumulate on open shelves. You can't do without regular cleaning.
Types of cabinet doors
When choosing a particular cabinet model, you should pay attention to the type of doors, which is important from a practical point of view. For example, compartment doors should be regularly inspected to ensure that the roller is in good condition and the grooves are intact.
Today the following structural types of cabinet doors are known:
- The classic swing door never loses its relevance. During operation, it is important to pay attention to the condition of the fittings and regularly lubricate them to prevent mobility.
- Sliding model or compartment door. There are rollers on the lower and upper contours of the door plate, and corresponding grooves are installed on the cabinet body.
For modular furniture, especially for individual units, there may be a folding or lifting door.
In such models, you should also regularly check the condition of the rotary fittings and change them if necessary.
The best option for a square hallway
A corner cabinet in the interior, due to its original shape, will decorate the room. In addition, it is very roomy. It can accommodate a large number of shelves, drawers, and hooks. A spacious corner compartment will allow you to install a bar for storing clothes on hangers.
Suitable for square or rectangular spaces. It will look ridiculous only when installed in a long narrow corridor.
Internal filling
A custom-made cabinet is completed taking into account the customer's wishes. It may contain rods, for which it is desirable to allocate at least two sections. One compartment can be used for long clothes, the other for shorter ones. For comfort, the rods can be made sliding.
Often, modern wardrobes are equipped with shoe compartments, which are made of metal and have the shape of a mesh or from inexpensive laminated chipboard. The first option is preferable, since a minimum of dust accumulates in them.
Built-in wardrobe with shoe compartments.
The rest of the space can be filled with shelves, drawers and so on. There is a recommended height and distance inside the cabinet. For example, for long clothes, including coats, the height must be at least 175 centimeters. For men's shirts, the recommended height is 110-130 centimeters, and for trousers – 120-130 centimeters. In addition, it is advisable to hang things at a distance of at least five centimeters from each other.
A room with a niche. The perfect solution
If there is a niche in the corridor, then the best solution would be a built-in wardrobe. It blends into the space of the room and looks more impressive than its cabinet counterpart.
The boundaries for it are the floor and walls of the room. Only the doors (sliding or hinged) are manufactured, as well as the necessary shelves and partitions.
Built-in furniture options
The built-in wardrobe should easily fit into the space of a niche, pantry or corner, while forming a full-fledged dressing room there.
Built-in models usually have shelves, special crossbars and other components that are fixed to the main walls. Therefore, such structures are considered the strongest and most reliable. Sometimes they help hide flaws and imperfections in the premises.
Style selection
When choosing a hallway style, you should take into account the overall style of the home and not deviate too much from it.
If the apartment contains elements of high-tech style, glossy glass or a metallized panel on the door will decorate the room.
You can maintain the country style that dominates your home using natural materials. Wooden surfaces, fabrics, wicker drawers. But a large number of mirrors and shiny surfaces will have to be avoided.
Original cabinet fixtures
If you wish and have a creative approach to choosing furniture, you can find several original accessories for a storage closet:
- A drawer with an organizer will allow you to conveniently and compactly store personal items, small items, cosmetics, hairpins, and keys.
- You can make hooks on the side walls of the cabinet for storing waist belts.
- If the height of the furniture is large enough, you can make two central axes, hanging one of them an order of magnitude lower. At the same time, shirts, dresses and jackets will be conveniently stored in two tiers.
In stores you can find hangers designed to hold 4-5 shirts, trousers or ties at once.
Unsolvable problems in the interior
It happens that the space at the entrance to the apartment is such that it is impossible to figure out how to arrange it on your own. Small, dark, and awkwardly shaped. Then a specialist will help you develop the design of cabinets for the hallway.
The designer will calculate the optimal dimensions of the furniture, find the correct option for its arrangement, and determine the desired shades of the facades.
If there is little natural light in the corridor, the designer will advise how to arrange the lighting.
This way, an unsightly and dark part of the home will turn into one of the most comfortable corners of the apartment.
Photos of cabinets in the hallway
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