Hallway chest of drawers and important selection criteria
In many apartments, corridors are small, narrow and uncomfortable rooms. Intended for changing people, for storing outer clothing, small accessories required in the process of going out. Of course, there should be furniture for storing these items, a chest of drawers in the corridor is most often chosen for this. Able to have a variety of sizes, which makes it possible for each unusual room to choose the optimal model. They also have different colors, appearance and other parameters.
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Kinds
These interior items differ in many parameters. Photos of various models are presented below, so there is always the opportunity to choose the best option.
Before buying any model, you should evaluate whether it can fit in the available space, so you should first pay attention to the size of the structures.
In accordance with the width, the varieties are distinguished:
- wide constructions are suitable only for corridors with considerable size and width, and at the same time, in this chest of drawers you can store a large number of outer clothing, small accessories and other items required in this room;
- narrow interior items are considered optimal solutions for small hallways, where it is impossible to establish a standard design, although their minus is that they do not differ in good capacity, so often large items have to be stored in another room.
If the room at all is excessively small, then it is often suitable for him only an angular piece of furniture, which does not take up much space, but can be multifunctional and roomy.
For shoes
Shoes are always contained in the corridor, and so that they do not interfere with walking or using this room for other purposes, they should be stored in suitable furniture. For this, special dressers for shoes are purchased that have the following features:
- products are created low, so often from above they are usually equipped with a soft place, which allows not only to store shoes, but also to sit while changing shoes;
- they have several compartments with a small height, so you can only store shoes in them;
- usually these compartments are equipped with lattice shelves, which provides the opportunity for drying shoes;
- the boxes can be open or closed, and the former are considered cheaper, but the latter provide a beautiful appearance of the premises.
Complete with shoe chests of drawers can be additional designs, for example, a mirror, shelves or other elements that provide ease of use of the room, while not taking up much space.
For clothes
Such dressers in the corridor are quite large. They are notable for considerable height, so that you can comfortably place outerwear or other items of clothing. Products have the following features:
- can have different widths, and it is selected depending on the size of the corridor itself;
- the height can be different, and if it is planned to store hats from above, then a not too high model is selected;
- on top there may be boxes closed by doors, and they can store various objects, umbrellas or non-seasonal items;
- Depth is chosen with special care, as often too large structures simply do not fit in a small room.
Many large dressers designed for clothes are equipped with a special narrow compartment below, used for storing shoes, which increases the functionality and spaciousness of such furniture.
Angular
Residential property owners often have to put up with corridors that are too small. For them, the corner chest of drawers is considered the best choice, a photo of which can be viewed below. The advantages of his purchase include:
- the structure is located in the corner, so it does not take up much space;
- You can store not only small things, but even clothes, umbrellas or shoes;
- many models have an acceptable cost;
- differ in compactness and high functionality;
- You can even use the design to set potted flowers.
It is best to choose a chest of drawers, presented in the form of a compartment, providing significant space savings, as it will not require the presence of significant space in front of the design.
On legs
Legs or hanging dressers are available. Both options are well suited for small hallways, but models equipped with legs usually have a special lower compartment for storing shoes.
A chest of drawers with legs is considered functional and convenient for assembly. It is selected if it is planned to store rather heavy objects in it.
With a mirror
A mirror is an indispensable element in any hallway, allowing you to comfortably get ready to leave the house. The mirror is intended not only for the comfort of dressing, but also for the visual expansion of the space and the creation of a brighter room, which is important for the hallway, which is usually a dark and small room.
The mirror may have different shapes and sizes. It is not recommended to choose it too large, since otherwise there will be little space for the chest of drawers, and too small furniture will not be roomy.
Materials of manufacture
Photos of numerous types of dressers are presented below, and the products differ in different parameters, which include the material of manufacture. The most popular chests of drawers are products from:
- laminated particleboard;
- plastic, high plasticity and low price;
- metal, providing strong structures;
- natural wood with high environmental friendliness and a long service life;
- veneer, considered optimal for creating inexpensive furniture.
In addition to the material, the coloring and appearance of the structures should be evaluated so that they look good in the corridor.
The installation of a chest of drawers in the hallway depends on the size of this room. Most often, products are installed along the wall, so they should be narrow. Their length depends on the size of the room. If the corridor is too small, then a special angular design is acquired, so it is installed in a certain corner of the corridor.
Criterias of choice
When choosing chests of drawers to be installed in the hallway, the main criteria for the right choice are taken into account:
- resistance to moisture, since in winter and in rainy weather, moisture can get from furniture and people's umbrella on furniture;
- attractive appearance;
- perfect fit of the dimensions to the specific room where you plan to install the chest of drawers;
- ease of maintenance so that there is no difficulty in removing dirt from furniture surfaces;
- good combination with other objects in the room;
- optimal cost.
Many people prefer to choose a product that will perfectly suit the existing style of the corridor, and photos of such decisions can be viewed below.Thus, dressers for the corridor are considered a great solution. They can be used to store shoes or clothes, as well as various small items or things. They are available in different forms, so they can be created from various materials, have a variety of colors and dimensions. Such a significant choice makes it possible for each room to choose the optimal design. If it is not possible to find a suitable model, then it is allowed to do it yourself, for which you must first pay attention to the formation of the correct drawings.
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