Overview of cabinets for the hallway, and photos of possible options
The interior of the apartment should be stylish, functional and as comfortable as possible. It is worth approaching the arrangement of each room with maximum responsibility, so that you feel comfortable in them, can rest calmly after a hard working day. This also applies to small auxiliary rooms, the hallway of the corridor. To store clothes, shoes and things, there must be a closet in the hallway, photos of which are collected in a collection. The entrance hall with a closet looks functional, stylish. First, you should choose this furniture correctly, consider its features, varieties.
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Varieties
If you plan to buy a spacious wardrobe for the hallway of the room, then you must definitely consider the types of these products. Many types of this furniture are presented, but it is necessary to choose so that the design fits exactly with the style of the room. The closet in the hallway should be used both for storing things and for decorating the interior of the room.
Built in
A good solution is the built-in wardrobe in the hallway. This option fits perfectly in Khrushchev, where there is not enough space for large furniture. This option can be installed instead of a wall or under a small room, which is least used, for example, a pantry.
Features of the built-in cabinet:
- it usually completely merges with the wall, so it is often used for small rooms;
- It can be used in homes. It is often installed under the stairs, there it will not be visible, and there will be a large interior space. A roomy product will allow you to remove a lot of things, shoes, this is especially true for large families;
- imitation of the built-in wardrobe in the hallway can be done independently. You can make this type of cabinet in the hallway with your own hands, but you need to watch a video with detailed instructions;
- the built-in wardrobe can be sliding; the doors of these products have a roller system. Opening these structures is quite simple, it requires only a small press.
Closet
A small cupboard of this kind can be a good hallway option for a small apartment. The dressing room here should be compact, but at the same time roomy. Odnushka does not allow you to place a lot of furniture, so when arranging its hallway, it is worth using multifunctional designs that can replace several items at once. But a single or double cabinet for apartments with one room would be the most suitable option.
The main advantages of the wardrobe:
- multi-section wardrobe, they are used for the preservation of shoes, things;
- a single-wing, double-wing or three-wing cabinet usually has sliding doors that open quite simply;
- a wardrobe of this type of construction can be installed in different places of the room - in the corner, under the stairs, near the wall;
- furniture of this kind can be produced in different types, corner furniture is considered especially popular, which can be installed in a corner. This product will be especially convenient in small-sized apartments (for example, Khrushchev), it is important to save every centimeter in them;
- the style of these designs can be different, the classic is considered especially popular.
Modular
Modular wardrobes look quite stylish in the hallway; numerous photos on the Internet offer a variety of design and layout options for these designs. There are many design solutions that can be used to place this type of furniture.
It is worth highlighting several important qualities of modular designs:
- when choosing, you can choose your own lockers, from which a whole wardrobe will be formed in the future;
- with the help of modular designs you can make the hallway functional, stylish, modern. The finished design may include several products of various types at once, for example, a cupboard for shoes and clothes, furniture with a seat, a cupboard for small items, a single door cabinet, an open utility cabinet with shelves for installing a washing machine and storing detergents;
- modular furniture can easily be placed under the stairs or arranged for several areas of the hallway, especially if its area is large enough;
- the design of these products can be varied - classic, avant-garde, high-tech.
Mounted
You can often meet a wall cabinet designed for an entrance hall. Hinged products are an excellent option for small rooms, the area of which is simply not designed for bulky products, for example, for rooms in Khrushchev. Also, a shallow cabinet can be used for elongated corridors with corners.
Due to the fact that the small structure is not installed on the floor, not the wall, it will not occupy a large space. It can be installed under the stairs, in corners, along the wall.
Some important features:
- hanging cabinets have a small internal space, for this reason they are not intended for large outer clothing;
- a wall cabinet may have partitions that divide the structure into sections. In one section you can store things in another shoe;
- in addition, this product may have external shelves that can be used to arrange various accessories, decor elements;
- an additional bookshelf for storing various books and magazines can go on top.
Materials of manufacture
When choosing a product for the hallway, the material must be taken into account. The dressing room must be of high quality, for this reason, preference should be given to a natural wooden base or MDF. Sometimes in addition to the surface there may be small decorative elements imitating patterns, drawings. They can be made of plastic, glass, natural stone, metal, leather.
Natural wood
Natural wood is a quality material that is highly valued due to its unique qualities. Elite designs are made of solid wood. The most positive qualities are possessed by such tree species as alder, walnut, cherry, oak, maple.
Elite wooden structures have differences:
- wood products are absolutely safe. They do not spread harmful components that adversely affect internal organs;
- the beautiful design of these products allows them to be installed in a luxurious interior, which is decorated in a classic. Classics of style together with a tree will look rich;
- manufacturers do not paint wood furniture. They cover it with special protective agents or varnish. The color of the tree looks prettier and richer;
- cabinets in the entrance hall from the array have a decent service life. Old furniture can be polished a little, and it will again become like new;
- high cost - solid wood furniture is always quite expensive, but its positive qualities fully justify the high price. Therefore, products are in less demand compared to furniture made of other materials.
MDF boards
Furniture made of MDF is most popular because it is similar to products made from natural wood. But in terms of service life and strength, it is inferior. But many manufacturers make furniture from MDF boards.
MDF boards have important features:
- easy assembly - if you decide to make a cabinet in the hall with your own hands, then MDF panels will be an excellent material. But in order to perform correctly, it is better to look in detail at the instructions in photographs and with drawings;
- panel fastening can be carried out by conventional plaster reinforcing mesh and fasteners that will firmly hold the structure;
- high strength - furniture from panels can easily withstand heavy loads, it does not crack, does not deform;
- modern products from panels of this type have a long service life, they can last over 30 years.
Filling
The wardrobe should be beautiful, capacious, it should fit a lot of things. If it is installed under the stairs in the house, then problems with its capacity practically do not arise. But for the Khrushchev’s hall, it’s difficult to establish a large structure.
So what should be the internal content of the cabinet in the hallway, regardless of its type and size? Select the main internal sections and drawers:
- in the cabinet there must be a department for large upper things. It usually has a bar or hook mount for the upper things. The depth of the closet should correspond to the size of the clothes;
- on the sides can be provided boxes for things, various everyday clothes;
- below is the shoe department;
- sometimes small drawers for small accessories are provided.
Additional items
To make the closet in the hallways comfortable and in perfect harmony with the interior design, you can use some ideas when decorating this furniture. Additionally, you can buy items that will make products convenient.
What additional elements can be used with the closet for the hallway:
- if you want the cabinet to become roomy, you can additionally install a mezzanine. You can make your own cupboard with a mezzanine in the hallway with good capacity;
- if attachments are used, then a hanger will be required in the hallway. Moreover, in many stores a wide selection of these products is provided, which differ in style and size;
- A classic wardrobe in the hallway can be supplemented with a mirror and a small dressing table, then you will get not only a place to store things, but also a zone for women (for applying makeup, facial care).
How to choose
There are many photo design ideas for arranging furniture in the hallway, but here's how to choose it so that it fits perfectly with the design. There are many beautiful designs that can be selected for almost any interior style - a closet in the hallway in the classical style or a closet for the hallway in the Provence style. If the room has bright colors, then a white closet in the hallway is perfect. Sometimes there are unusual and original products that can be installed in apartments in the style of the avant-garde or high-tech.
But how to choose this furniture? What qualities should be considered:
- dimensions - the dimensions of the furniture are important, it is necessary that it fits under the room, not block it. It is better to take measurements in advance, perform calculations, and after that select the necessary product;
- basis - the material should be strong, strong, preference should be given to MDF or wood. Allowed the presence of additional elements of glass, metal, plastic;
- appearance - be sure to inspect the product, there should be no scratches, defects, cracks. Furniture should be of high quality, without chips. Particular attention should be paid to fasteners and fittings;
- form - the design can be of any kind, the main thing is that it harmonizes with other objects and design style;
- number of doors - one-door cabinet, two-door cabinet. In this case, the doors can be opening or sliding.
If someone made these products, then he already knows for sure that the hallway with his own hands is better.
But this requires strict observance of the cabinet manufacturing instructions. It is advisable to entrust this task to professionals, because they will be able to perform everything accurately, correctly. But if you decide to purchase a cabinet, then you must first study all its features and selection rules. The closet in the hallway in the photo shows how this model fits for long corridors.
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