Corner hallway furniture, advantages and disadvantages of designs

Hallways in most apartments and houses are represented by rather small and narrow rooms. Therefore, for their arrangement should use suitable interior items. An excellent choice is the corner furniture for the hallway, which fits even in the smallest rooms, is equipped with numerous elements that make it multifunctional, and also does not take up much space.

Kinds

These designs are available in different forms. They can be open and closed, narrow and wide. Various materials are used to create them. The choice of a particular type depends entirely on the size and shape of the room where the furniture is planned to be installed. The financial capabilities of the owners and their wishes are also taken into account.

Open

This design is ideal for a small room. It includes:

an open hanger designed for outerwear, and it is located at a depth of about 45 cm, which provides an attractive design and ease of use;
racks and shelves used to arrange numerous small items, umbrellas, hats, bags or other things;
a mirror, and it can be small or full-length, and its presence guarantees a visual expansion of space.

Due to the fact that the entire contents of such furniture is open, it is important to always maintain perfect order in it, as well as to correctly position all the elements, otherwise a cluttered and unattractive space will be obtained.

Closed

This version of the corner furniture in the hallway is most often chosen for rather large rooms. Due to the presence of numerous enclosed compartments, the creation of a multifunctional space that does not take up much space in the room is guaranteed.

Closed constructions are produced in numerous forms. They can be represented by standard cabinets equipped with swing-out or sliding doors. There are usually many different drawers, shelves and compartments designed to store small items, shoes, umbrellas, hats and things.

Designs can be left-sided or right-sided, and it depends on which side the doors will be on. This moment should be considered before the direct purchase of furniture.

Materials of manufacture

Corner hallway can be created from different materials. The appearance of structures and their cost depends on them. The most popular are hallways:

wooden - they are formed from solid wood of different species. They have a fairly high cost, therefore, are available only to wealthy buyers. They are distinguished by a long service life, high attractiveness and environmental friendliness. Designs made of walnut or cherry wood look noble and elegant;
from laminated particleboard or MDF - these structures are most in demand. This is due to their low cost and availability. They are available in numerous sizes and colors, so for each interior the best option is chosen that fits perfectly into the specific style. The top layer is created perfectly similar to natural wood, so decoration of any room is guaranteed;
plastic - plastic furniture is becoming more and more popular. It is considered convenient, multifunctional, attractive and inexpensive. It is produced in numerous styles, but many people refuse to purchase them due to the fact that they are made exclusively from artificial components.

The choice of material of manufacture depends on the desires of future owners, as well as on the amount of money available for purchase. Photos of different elements are presented below, therefore, in addition, in the selection process, you should focus on the created style. Designs should be well combined with the finishing materials used to decorate the room. They are available in a variety of shades, so you can purchase hallways light or dark.

Mandatory Items

Any hallway consists of certain mandatory elements. It is at their expense that the convenience of using the design for its intended purpose is ensured. They are certainly contained in the corner hallways:

spacious cabinet - it is usually angular and takes up a lot of space. It is located along adjacent walls, and it can contain a large number of different things. Usually it is divided into two parts, one of which is intended for outerwear, and the other is divided into several compartments;
mirror - it provides the creation of comfortable conditions for preparation before leaving the house. It can be full-length or short. It is obliged to fit well into the style of the hallway;
special compartment for shoes - it can be represented by a shelf or cabinet. It is usually located at the very bottom of the entire structure. Due to this element, the space will not be cluttered with a large number of shoes;
a shelf for small items - combs and keys are usually stored on it. Colognes or other small items used daily can be placed, so they should always be in sight;
competent lighting - usually designs come with a built-in backlight, which only needs to be connected to electricity. Lighting devices are located above the mirror, and there may also be built-in lighting in different drawers and hallway compartments.

If the hallway does not contain lamps, then they can be built on their own, and for this, the use of LED backlighting, available in numerous colors, is considered an excellent choice.

Selection rules

Corner hallways are quite popular designs, so modern manufacturers offer a huge number of their varieties. They differ in size, color, price and other parameters. In order to choose the best product, ideal for indoor and permanent use, some rules of the right choice are taken into account:

if the hallway is represented by a really small room, then it is best for her to choose designs made in a light shade. In this case, a visual expansion of the space is guaranteed. Also, for such conditions, furniture with several large mirrors is considered optimal;
designs must be multifunctional. Therefore, it is important to think in advance what exactly will be stored in them so that the right number of compartments and boxes are purchased. The optimal is considered to be a modular hallway, consisting of many modules. If necessary, they can be removed or supplemented, so if a new compartment is required, then it can be purchased and installed at any time;
if there is a narrow room, then a high but shallow structure is considered optimal for it. It is advisable that the doors be sliding or a compartment, since significant space is not required in front of the furniture;
Before direct purchase, attention is always paid to competent measurements, so that furniture that is ideally suited to the existing room is selected;
if after buying all the necessary elements there is still room in the room, then you can install a ottoman, which ensures the ease of use of the design for its intended purpose;
the appearance of the hallway should correspond to the style in which this room is supposed to be designed;
if the hallway is a dark and narrow room, then it is desirable that the furniture in the hallway corner is light. In addition, it is recommended to equip it with different lighting devices, namely spotlights or LED lighting.

Thus, corner hallways are considered the ideal solution for small rooms. They are available in many forms, so they can be open or closed. Different materials are used to create them.