Choosing cabinets in the hallway

Hallway - the first place that guests see when they enter a house or apartment. In addition, people often have to face the need to place a large number of things in the confined space of a small hallway in order to leave as much free space in the rooms as possible. For this we choose cabinets 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 staying in a dwelling.

Of course, the requirements for what should be a cabinet 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 a few general wishes that should be taken into account by master craftsmen when working with clients, because in our time, the production of custom-made furniture is no longer something new.

First of all, such a wardrobe should be as convenient and practical as possible, despite the fact that it is not easy to place furniture in small hallways.

In small corridors, the cabinet installation options are quite limited. Usually a narrow design is used in order not to clutter 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, cabinets are open and closed.

• Variants of the closed type visually very similar to the canisters. The way of opening 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 that are installed in spacious hallways with a sufficient amount of free space.

• Open constructions, in comparison with closed ones, are more convenient: any thing can be removed or removed from the shelf without extra effort, and most of the objects are always visible. The open type is a very popular and popular closet hanger for outerwear with hooks at the top and with a cupboard at the bottom. The curbstone, as you know, is the most suitable place for storing conservation: it is there that the hostesses most often place banks.
• A closet that can be very functional for a hallway can be a place to sit down - it is very convenient when removing or putting on 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 stool.
• Otfik-case It is also an element of the compact version, which is usually installed at the bottom and takes place under the seat, which is perfect for bags.

If there is a niche in the hallway, you can place structures in it for things. This can be a simple closet for storing household items, or a complete furniture for clothes and shoes, built in such a way that the living space of the corridor is not occupied.

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

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

In their essence rolling shutters are the same blinds that can serve as a "salvage" alternative for a small room where it is impossible to put a closet with either hinged doors or a compartment.

Doors for the cabinet in the form of "accordion" are 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 parts, such doors require particularly careful handling. Due to the specifics of the construction, the material for its manufacture is either plastic or durable glass.

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

A large hall in a private house or cottage can be made in the style of a classic: in this case, the wardrobe itself is often a solid and high construction.

Modern styles involve the use of completely different materials, the number of which is more than diverse: from chipboard to plastic of various shades, which is used for the design of facades and additional shelves.

In the lobby of medium size you can often see compact, but very attractive looking designs in modern style. Usually this is an open cabinet with a coat hanger and a simple plastic chest of drawers for things below. The whole ensemble, despite the use of different materials, looks very thoughtful and attractive.

Regardless of what sizes 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 the details can always be the most complete.

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

• department where the outerwear will be stored. As a rule, it is the largest compartment of the cabinet;
• shoe compartment. It is always at the bottom, and when planning the cabinet it is important that access to it is as convenient as possible,
• shelves for storing hats. 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 are not lost on the open shelves;
• a separate hanger or compartment in order to place bags and umbrellas.

Depending on the specifics of the hallway and its area, the shape of the cabinet may be different. Since now there is an opportunity to purchase the 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 a trapezoid is a model that is both universal, beautiful, and unusual at the same time.The beveled corner itself can serve as a continuation of the facade, as well as a transition to a separate panel, on which the sparkle is located, or a glass showcase.

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

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

A small but very cozy radius cupboard with a slightly convex facade can be placed in the corner of a small hallway, providing it with several additional lighting lamps. In the hallway of a square format and a large area on the sides of the entrance door there are often two spacious cabinets, from floor to ceiling space.

Corner or L-shaped cabinet is a monolithic structure, the main purpose of which is to make the corner space of the hallway as used as possible. Such a cabinet will be quite roomy and deep, and the model itself will favorably hide all possible construction defects of the walls and protrusions in which the pipes are often hidden.

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

• If there is a wish for the clothes to hang on the 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, designed for souvenirs and books or shoes, it can be small and even low: 90 cm or a little more.

A shallow cupboard can be 30 cm: as a rule, narrow models for very small hallways. The optimal depth dimensions - 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 of chipboard. The main advantage of this material is affordability, good appearance and good durability.

However, chipboard does not like moisture and, if such a cabinet is 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 fine fraction of wood or MDF. In the production of such material, improved technologies are applied, 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 a question, whether it is possible to get a case from a natural tree at the present stage. If you want a good manufacturer to find real, but the wood in the production of modern furniture is used very rarely, 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 not made, they can be found in industrial premises or medical institutions.

Choosing the colors of the façade of the cabinet, it is important to focus on the color scheme of the hall, as a whole.

On the one hand, it looks very tempting, but it will cost much more than a closet of any classic colors. In addition, the overall interior of the corridor should be selected strictly sustained in precisely these shades. If the owner already has certain ideas and ideas about the color of the wallpaper, the floor and the overall picture, then you can safely choose a closet 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 hallway picture.

Of course, a white wardrobe will not look spectacular in the narrow corridor of a small apartment. It needs a large space.Milk from wenge can become one of the most neutral colors among all - for a dark corridor it fits best, and if you choose a ceiling light for a closet of such a plan, then the picture of the hallway will look very comfortable.

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

Glass facades can be decorated with drawings using modern painting techniques, and if the customer’s budget does not allow to purchase such an ornament, you can use a special film and carefully glue the pattern on a clear or frosted glass.

A wardrobe with a carriage fastener will look organic in every hallway, representing a subtle hint of retrostyle.

Upholstery can serve as leather or natural leather, as well as thick monochrome fabric, which will be cheaper, but will look just as good.This method of upholstery is best suited for open models of the cabinet, in which there is space for hangers. In the same way, you can cover and built-in stool at the bottom of the product.

The swivel wardrobe is an 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 the 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. It will be a good opportunity to purchase such a cabinet for a wide range of customers.

Among domestic manufacturers, it is worth mentioning the factory. Vlad-mebelwhich manufactures both wide and narrow cabinets of various types with a guarantee of build quality and quick installation.

A large long wardrobe with elegant facades made of glass or mirrors will be perfect for the living room hallway, depending on the taste and wishes of the customer.

Ceiling dim lights will be beneficial to shade a glass or mirror surface, also small light sources can be placed on the shelves, giving the room more romance and beauty.

In a square room or hallway it is better to place a corner cabinet - it will provide a sufficient amount of space not only for outerwear, but also for shoes. Corner closet is better divided into two main parts: in one of them let the warm clothes hang, 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 closet with a chest of drawers built into the center of the structure would be an excellent option. The main compartment of furniture can be located on any of the convenient sides, on the other you can put a mirror. The central part of the dresser can simultaneously perform the role of a stool, and above it will look great the open part of the structure, designed for outerwear - with hangers and an upper shelf for hats.

In the hallway of a wooden house, a wardrobe in the style of Provence, sanded by a special method for creating the effect of aging, 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 environment.

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

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