Large spacious apartments and houses, unfortunately, are not available to many. But even in a Khrushchev-era building, you can create a high-quality and comfortable living space if you approach the matter wisely. Difficulties often arise with the corridor due to its often tiny dimensions and complex configuration.
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Interior design
It is not easy to place the necessary things in a limited space. Especially so that it looks attractive and harmonious. However, you will be surprised how much the space of a small hallway will change if you approach the selection of furniture correctly.
To do this, you need to follow these simple rules:
- give up traditional bulky wardrobes in favor of modern, compact, multifunctional furniture;
- Make the most of the headroom you have available;
- avoid swinging cabinet doors that take up half the hallway when opened;
- use light colors and mirrored surfaces, because they visually make the room more spacious;
- provide a special compartment for shoes;
- stick to a consistent style;
- Avoid using large lamps that will clutter up the room.
- Don't forget a place to sit and a small table.
Types of compact wardrobes for your hallway
Let's take a closer look at how to choose furniture for a small hallway. First, decide on the dimensions. To do this, measure your entrance area, evaluate its layout, think about where it would be more convenient to install new interior items. Any blind partition can be this place. Then you need to think about what compartments you will need. Do you definitely want drawers for storing small items? A compartment for large travel bags? Closed shelves? A spacious compartment for outerwear? Look at the options on the website, think about it, consult with your loved ones. A good solution can be a sliding wardrobe, that is, a wardrobe with sliding doors. They can be cabinet or built-in. A cabinet is a free-standing wardrobe. A built-in one differs in that it is attached directly to the walls of the room. The pros and cons of the two main options are presented in the table.
| Characteristic | Built-in wardrobe | Built-in wardrobe |
| ease of rearrangement | can be easily disassembled, rearranged, even transported to another apartment | dismantling and transportation are associated with certain difficulties |
| adjoining walls | does not fit tightly to the walls, leaving cracks and gaps that often become clogged with dust | leaves no gaps, can mask unevenness and defects of walls, hiding them; provides more efficient use of niches and protrusions |
| price | a little higher | more democratic |
Basic design of hallways with wardrobe
Once you have decided on the size and type of wardrobe, it is too early to calm down and relax. How successful the design of a small hallway will be will largely depend on the selection of materials, texture, color. Even the shape and size of the handles are of great importance!
The main material options you will likely have to choose from are particle board (PB) and medium density fibreboard (MDF). To understand their advantages and disadvantages, check out the table.
| Characteristic | chipboard | MDF |
| what is it | dried and pressed technological chips and resin | dry pressing of wood chips with carbide resins |
| strength | not great | significantly higher than that of chipboard |
| aesthetic possibilities | usually imitates wood | can imitate wood, metal, glass, stone, ceramics |
| price | democratic | slightly higher than chipboard |
It should be noted that modern technologies make it possible to create MDF that is free from its traditional disadvantages, such as low moisture resistance.
The use of wood or its imitation is acceptable for most existing styles, while metal and glass are more typical for modern solutions, such as high-tech. Another advantage of glass is that it can easily be painted. Remember this when choosing what will be present in your hallway.
Returning to the specifics of the fittings, it should be noted that door handles of simple, clear geometric outlines are well suited for minimalist solutions. More traditional styles require more complex details.
Shoe storage space
As mentioned above, the attractiveness and convenience of a small hallway largely depends on how the storage space for shoes and boots is organized. Firstly, neatly put away shoes will free up additional space in your entryway. Secondly, it is much more convenient to store them this way. And finally, slippers that are not on public display cease to be a potential victim for pets living in the apartment. Modern furniture provides several options for solutions - from the existing range of shoe compartments, it will not be difficult to choose one that suits you.
Implementation of new technologies
Time does not stand still - new technologies are constantly being introduced into production, new materials and new design solutions appear.
For example, the most technologically advanced sliding systems used now for sliding wardrobes take up less space than the old ones. More compact and durable, they provide a smooth and completely silent door movement.
The design of the racks and supporting elements is changing. They are becoming more durable, lighter and easier to install. Development in the field of surface decoration is going in two directions:
-artificial aging and achieving the effect of hand processing;
- achieving maximum smoothness and resistance to external influences.
Furniture with LED lighting is gradually coming into widespread use. It is beautiful, comfortable and allows you to visually enlarge the space. All this helps to make your home even more aesthetic and comfortable than before.
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