Hallway or front door - the first thing that guests see when entering the apartment. She should not only be beautiful and warmly welcome guests. To be comfortable and functional is also her task. To complete the assigned tasks, a cabinet is often installed in the hallway. And choosing the right design and installing the cabinet in the hallway is a science.
The cabinet in the hallway should be beautiful, practical and, if possible, roomy.
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Before choosing a design, you need to learn several important things about the selection of the cabinet and its placement.
The functionality of the cabinet depends on the size of the cabinet.
When buying or ordering furniture for the hallway, you need to have a full idea of what will be stored in it
Depth can also vary from owner’s desire. In the hallway you can make a small dressing room, which on the outside looks like an ordinary closet. In this case, the depth should be quite large, and the design should be a sliding wardrobe. If we are talking about standard parameters, here the mark ranges from 45 to 60 cm.
In a narrow cabinet, brackets for hangers are placed not along the cabinet, but across
Length is the only parameter that is somewhat limited. The smallest models can be within 70 cm. The average length is 1-1.5 m. Large models reach 6m. If you want more storage space, it is better to install a wardrobe. Its length is controlled by the number of doors. The maximum quantity is 5 pieces.
When choosing the dimensions of the cabinet, take into account the dimensions of the room in which it will stand
The shape of the cabinet is of great importance in terms of external beauty and ease of use.
To choose the right type of design, we will divide the available options according to some criteria.
| Criterion | Kinds |
| Location | Built-in, cabinet |
| Facade type | Open, closed |
| Type of door | Sliding, opening, folding |
| Placement method | Angular, linear, radial |
Now we will analyze in more detail what each of the presented species represents.
By location, we divide the cabinets into built-in and cabinet. The first option does not have its own floor, walls and ceiling. In this case, the cabinet is located in a wall niche.It is placed as follows: to the floor and ceiling are mounted slats, on which doors with wheels are attached. Shelves are also mounted on the wall. This type refers to wardrobes, this is a great option for creating a wardrobe.
The main advantage of built-in furniture is that literally every centimeter of space is really saved with it
A built-in wardrobe can be ordered without rear and side walls. In fact, it can only be a facade with sliding doors that close a niche in the wall
The case structure is a full-fledged cabinet with its own walls, floor and ceiling. Its main plus is transportability. During the upgrade of furniture, such furniture is easy to move to another room.
A cabinet can be a separate piece of furniture or can be part of a modular headset
By type of facade, the cabinet can be open or closed. The second option is most commonly used. In this case, the existing doors help to hide all the contents, and also to some extent protects shoes and clothes from dust settling.
Closed cabinets are most often used for storage of clothes and clothes.
Cabinets with open facades are rare. This is usually the advantage of a dressing room that has one common door.
A cabinet without doors is essentially an open hanger. Outerwear hangs on hooks and shoes come from drawers
A combined cabinet option with a niche located between the doors is possible. In the open section you can put a chest of drawers or a bench, hang a mirror or a hanger
Here we also distinguish several species. The most popular option is sliding. It is used both in cabinet and built-in furniture. Sliding doors look modern, organically in any design and neat. Moreover, this option is most convenient to use.
Wardrobe with sliding doors - the best option for a narrow hallway
A cabinet with an opening door is somewhat inconvenient for a hallway, because it is less compact. In this case, you need to pay attention to which side the cabinet door and the neighboring rooms open, as they can collide if improperly located.
Wardrobe with hinged doors - the most inexpensive option, quite convenient in the presence of free space
Folding doors are sliding, but have some differences. They consist of lamellas, which alternately fold like blinds. This option is suitable for interior in oriental style. The disadvantages of folding doors are that they break quickly and often jam.
High-quality accordion doors are quite expensive, often much more expensive than sliding analogues
Here we distinguish linear, angular and radial. The first two types in the hallway are used more often. But, if the room is large, the latter also occurs.
Radial cabinet occupies the corner of the hallway and can be with convex or concave doors
The most common option: a linear wardrobe with mirrored doors. For the entrance, such a choice is ideal.
In appearance, the mirrored wardrobe should fit the overall design of the hallway
A sliding wardrobe is the most convenient for organizing internal filling; other furniture options cannot be compared with it
Corner models are selected in case of lack of space. This view allows you to maximize the use of free space for the storage system.
Such a cabinet occupies an angle between two walls and leaves most of the room free
Now you can proceed to the exterior design. This criterion should be left in the end, since the design of the structure is of great importance.
A cabinet with white glossy facades is well suited for a small hallway
The best option for the external design of the cabinet for the hallway is mirrors.Such a surface will make the furniture as useful and functional as possible. In this case, you choose a 2-in-1 design, discarding the need to install an additional mirror.
A cabinet with mirrored doors located at the end of a narrow entrance hall will visually expand the cramped space
Doors for sliding wardrobes are usually made of glass, so any print will look beneficial on such a surface. An interesting idea is to display your photo on the cabinet doors. But this option is executed only on order, and costs a lot of money.
Wardrobe with print in the hallway of a modern style
Frame wardrobe in the hallway with elements of a loft
For the hallway, you can choose furniture to match the color of the tree. Warm brown shades will add coziness to the room, making it soft and tender. Looks great beige, milk and peach shades. A great idea would be a white wardrobe. The main thing is that it fits seamlessly into the overall design. You can choose this option if the walls or floor are made in bright colors.
An interesting idea for placing hooks for everyday clothes on the doors of a closed cabinet
Using the proposed scheme for selecting the design of the cabinet in the hallway, you will be able to purchase the most convenient, high-quality and beautiful option.
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