Hallway sofas

When arranging the hallway, you need to pick up such furniture in which it is convenient to hang up outerwear, put shoes and other accessories. And, of course, you need a place to sit down to change your shoes or wait for other family members. An excellent solution is a roomy and attractive sofa.

An entrance hall is a room where people take off outerwear, shoes, leave bags and other accessories. Very often, it turns into a closet, so to avoid such a problem, you should purchase a small sofa, which is practical and functional.

What is the sofa for the hallway? Due to its small size and spaciousness, it is called the mini-sofa.

These sofas are usually designed for convenient putting on shoes, and also act as an ornament to an attractive interior. In particular, they can be used to perform such functions:

• for storing unused shoes;
• a separate place to hang an umbrella;
• put the bag;
• accommodating small items.

To create comfort and beauty in the hallway, you should follow some rules for selecting this type of furniture for this room:

• The sofa is not just a small banquet, but should have a roomy area to accommodate various small items and comfortable seating. It occupies a significant area, so you should consider its size before buying. Even a luxurious sofa will not bring you pleasure, if it interferes with free movement and occupies most of the area.
• Spectacular product will not look beautiful in the hallway, made in a classic style. It is necessary to select a model for an existing interior.
• The sofa for the hallway should be functional and in place. If the room already has a nightstand and ottoman, then there is no need to put another sofa.

Today, a large variety of sofas for the hallway is on sale. They differ in design, shape, size, color performance, purpose. If you wish, you can even order a model for an individual project. The designer must take into account your wishes.

Depending on the shape of the model, there are several basic types.

The sofa cabinet is an excellent option for the shoemaker, as it includes shelves at the bottom and a spacious drawer, and is also equipped with a soft and comfortable seat. This cabinet can be chosen even for small spaces. It is ideal for storing shoes and a variety of accessories.

The sofa bench with a place for shoes in appearance resembles an ordinary shelf for shoes, but only necessarily has a soft seat on top. This model includes metal grilles under a soft seat, where you can comfortably position shoes.

The sofa-stool is presented in the form of a small bench, which can be either with a back or without it.This model takes up little space, can be used to store things. For example, the banquette in the form of a chest with a spacious box inside looks unusual and stylish. For the finishing of such models, iron forging or wood carving is used.

For small hallways, narrow sofas are ideal because they do not take up much space and do not interfere with the passage. Modern models can be both low and high back. Above the low sofas you can additionally hang a shelf for storing small parts or a mirror. High back models offer maximum comfort when sitting.

Forged sofas in the hallway are characterized by elegance and beauty. They carry us to the Renaissance due to the presence of luxurious twisted legs. Such models are ideal for the embodiment of the Baroque style, Provence, country or classic. They do not contain drawers or shelves, because their main purpose - convenience and comfort while sitting, decorating the room.

For lovers of classical style, the wooden sofa will be the ideal choice. It fits perfectly into the interior, made in a modern or ecostyle. This sofa will be harmoniously combined with other furniture made of natural wood.

Banquettes made of wood are equipped with shelves and drawers. They are represented by a variety of models. You can choose an interesting modular sofa with the addition in the form of cabinets or purchase a mini-hall with a mirror and a table.

Since the hallway usually has small dimensions, so manufacturers of upholstered furniture offer sofas of compact sizes.. They can be designed for one or two people.

Small models look beautiful and elegant, and also do not interfere with the free movement. They usually have a width of about one meter and a depth of about 50 cm. Such dimensions allow you to sit comfortably on the sofa and at the same time do not take up much space.

The sofa in the small hallway can be equipped with low armrests or without them.

A great choice would be a frameless model. The compact semicircular sofa will perfectly fit into the small room.

Modern manufacturers of upholstered furniture offer amazing and unusual models of sofas for the hallway, using a variety of materials. Such products typically include an exquisite frame and a sturdy spring block. In the manufacture of the frame used metal or wood.

Sofas for a hall from a natural tree will help to bring a cosiness and comfort to the room. Environmentally friendly material is chosen by many. Natural shades are wonderfully combined with different color versions of the hallways.

Metal models are characterized by durability and practicality. They are presented in the form of a stool with a soft seat, which can be fitted with natural or eco-leather. The metal sofa also includes shelves for storing shoes, hooks for bags and a compartment for the location of umbrellas.

The duration of the operation of upholstered furniture largely depends on the upholstery, the choice of which should be guided by its level of income:

• The tapestry model will be a great choice for a hallway, as it is characterized by practicality and long service life.

• No less popular is the leather sofa.Many sofas are upholstered in imitation leather, because it attracts with its charming appearance. But she, unfortunately, quickly loses its original appearance. It can be very easily scratched or stained, so this material is not recommended for use in a house where there are small children or pets.

• Seats for sofas, designed for the hallway, can be upholstered in various fabrics: flock, wool, cotton, furniture suede or velor. They are characterized by durability and practicality.

A wide range of stylish and attractive models of sofas in the hallway allows you to find the best option for everyone. To make the right choice, you should take into account several nuances:

• The sofa will be in the hallway, where everyone will come from the street and undress. The material of the product will often get dirty, so you should choose such upholstery that is easy to clean or wash.
• Remember that the sofa can be damaged by buckles of a shoe or bag. Therefore, it must be strong and practical.
• Since the usual hallways are small, and the dimensions of the sofa should be small.To save space will help the corner or double model.

The sofa of the compact size will look great in an ensemble with a wardrobe. Upholstered furniture will be used as a place to wait or change shoes, and in the closet you can conveniently arrange outerwear, shoes and various small items.

For any hallway, you can choose a compact sofa that does not take up much space. The main thing - to make his choice, starting from the shape of the room.

For a narrow and long corridor, a narrow sofa with an extra drawer for a convenient location of shoes is ideal. It is necessary to choose models with a minimum amount of decor, the emphasis should be placed on simplicity.

If you want to achieve the effect of "antique", then it is better to purchase a forged model with stylish engraving and metal boxes.

For a square hallway, many solutions will do. You can put a classic model with a cozy and big seat, or a modern sofa with ottomans. The choice of color solution depends on the interior of the room.

Modern style sofas are worth buying for a rectangular hallway. They may have slightly curved lines. Such an elegant element of the interior will be the main focus. The choice of colors should be carried out depending on what effect you want to create. Bright and spectacular look sofas of red or orange shades. For the embodiment of restrained interiors should prefer pastel or dark shades.

If the corridor is represented by a rounded shape or a non-standard, a round sofa or a small ottoman is perfect. The interior of the hallway can be as classic as it is modern.

If the hallway is a deep and wide niche, then it can be used to position the sofa-cabinet. Under the comfortable seat there will be a box under the shoes, and at the top - several wall cabinets for storing various trifles.

A sofa made of pallets will be very interesting.

Such stylish and custom furniture is quite capable of making their own hands. The detailed process of its manufacture is described in the following video.