How to arrange a hall in a block of flats to make it functional and stylish?
Regardless of whether you are arranging a hallway in a block of flats or an entrance area in a single-family home, remember a few proven tricks that will make the interior lighter and more comfortable in everyday use. In this article, we suggest what colors, accessories and furniture to choose for the hallway . Enjoy reading!
Hallway - the showcase of the apartment
This is where we welcome guests, talk to neighbors, and receive letters and packages from the courier. This is also where the main communication route runs. Ideally, this small room should not overwhelm with too many furnishings, decorations, or patterns. Minimalism will do the trick in this type of interior. Go for a minimalist design, a neutral color palette, and just a few effective accessories that will complete the whole.
Why is it worth taking care of this often overlooked part of the interior?
Theoretically, we spend the least time in the hallway, which is why we often treat this space as a stepmother. In practice, however, it turns out that this is where we prepare in front of the mirror to go out, choose our style, store a lot of things - from outerwear to dog collars. This interior therefore fulfills several functions at the same time, and is extremely small, often without a window. It is therefore important to carefully plan the layout of the room, take care of the furniture and lighting, and also match the decor to the specifics of the hallway, turning its shortcomings into advantages.
The role of first impressions - functionality in a small space
First of all, a modern hallway should make it easy to keep things tidy. In addition to furniture, you will also need special organizers, baskets and containers for small accessories, keys, shoe care products, etc. Do you wear hats? Equip the interior with a dedicated hanger or shelf. Do you have many pairs of shoes or handbags? Opt for a larger wardrobe, where you can store the items of clothing that you are not currently using.
In a small space, furniture that is not too deep but tall, including suspended models that add lightness to the space, will work best. In a small, cramped and dark hallway, a light wardrobe will look great, for example the HAGA1 model in the shade of snowy pine with anthracite inserts. This set includes, among others, a shoe cabinet with a seat, a wardrobe, an upholstered hanger and a hanging mirror. Set the furniture in such a configuration that it does not block the passage and does not hit the door when opening. The upholstered seat will provide comfort when putting on shoes, which is especially important in a room used by older people. You can choose a ready-made set of HAGA furniture or opt for individual models from this line.
Hangers, seat, shoe cabinet, mirror - a must-have without clutter
Minimalism is always a good adviser – especially when arranging a small room. To make the space as functional as possible, limit the number of pieces of furniture to a minimum. A shoe cabinet, a coat rack, a mirror and a place to put your keys when you get home will be enough. An example is the modern LAILA wardrobe in a beautiful shade of cashmere with black, vertical slats and a soft seat. One piece of furniture – many possibilities. It takes up little space and, most importantly, it allows you to avoid overwhelming the decor thanks to its light, subdued colors and small dimensions. The whole thing is made of solid laminated furniture board, and the wardrobe door is equipped with a large mirror. The piece of furniture perfectly corresponds with many of the most fashionable trends in interior design.
Hallway furniture in an apartment building - how to choose to fit everything?
Are you arranging a small hallway? The arrangement should meet the needs of the household members and also harmonize with the decor of the entire apartment. A good solution may be a complete built-in unit, which will include numerous cabinets, clothes rails, a coat rack or a soft seat.
The CREON1 wardrobe will help you to optimally use the entire wall in the hallway, from floor to ceiling. It is 240 cm high and 180 cm wide. It offers a huge amount of storage space. It has numerous storage compartments, lockable shelves and upper cabinets, where you can store a suitcase, backpack, haberdashery or other household items. In the wardrobe, you can hide not only clothes, but also an ironing board or even a vacuum cleaner. White high-gloss fronts match the body in a warm shade of wood. They optically open up the interior, brighten it up and allow you to keep it tidy. The CREON wardrobe can hold a lot of things, which is especially important in small apartments, where every square meter is worth its weight in gold.
Brightness, mirrors and lighting - how to optically enlarge the space?
A functional hallway is one that is bright and spacious. Light plays a key role here. If there is very little of it, you should take care of the right lighting system - a ceiling lamp, a wall lamp, energy-saving LEDs. Another practical option would be to install a lamp or LED strip in the wardrobe, so that you can easily find what you are looking for.
The optical enlargement of the hallway will also be ensured by the light colours of the walls and furniture. White, beige, grey, an elegant shade of cashmere or light wood will work perfectly. In a modern entrance area maintained in a minimalist spirit, the white and grey CUBE wardrobe with high-gloss fronts will look great. On hidden shelves and in cabinets you can store a multitude of small items. At the bottom there is a dedicated place for shoes, and in the central part of the furniture - a coat rail. This model is 190 cm high, 120 cm wide and only 37 cm deep, so it will fit in a narrow room.
Nothing optically enlarges a room like a large mirror on a wardrobe door, on a wall, above a chest of drawers, or even attached to the entrance door, when there is really little space in the hallway. With its help, you can improve the proportions of a too narrow or dark hallway. A mirrored surface perfectly reflects light, which is worth using in this type of arrangement.
Stylish hallway - how to combine function with design?
Even a very small interior can be fashionable and functional. The proof of this is the stylish MONDI 09 wardrobe, combining black with the shade of evoke oak. The furniture consists of a narrow wardrobe with a mirror on the front, a shelf, hangers and a shoe cabinet. It is worth complementing the decor with a soft upholstered seat (also available in our store). The MONDI model will complement the decor inspired by the Scandinavian, Japandi, loft style, but not only. It will be a practical decoration of a modern entrance area. It is a storage wardrobe and a hanger for the hallway in one. It will successfully replace several pieces of furniture, taking up much less space. We also encourage you to familiarize yourself with other elements from the MONDI collection.
When arranging a hallway with a seat, a clothes rail and a shoe cabinet, don't forget about elegant accessories. A wicker basket, textile containers for odds and ends, a green plant or a mirror in a decorative frame will add character to the interior. Put a rug on the floor and take care of the details - a nice doormat, a designer umbrella stand, a storage compartment for keys and other handy trinkets.
Remember to adapt the interior of the furniture to your own needs. To do this, provide them with various types of organizers for handbags, gloves, rarely used shoes, coats or seasonal clothing. Arrange a modern hallway with a mirror that matches your favorite style. Do you like natural materials? The boho and eco aesthetics are doing great. Rattan, wicker, bamboo wood and linen textiles will work perfectly here. Do you prefer loft designs? At Furnitop.co.uk you will find unique furniture with an industrial flair that will look good against the background of exposed brick or a raw wall in the color of concrete.
The most common mistakes when decorating a hallway in the block
The most common design mistake in this type of project is the excess of things accumulated in the entrance area. Numerous pieces of furniture, shoes piled up on the floor, too many colors and patterns make the room look chaotic, ineffective, and worse, it is difficult to find anything in it. Functionality is the basis, so carefully plan the layout of cabinets, and in a very small interior, give up open shelves. In a limited space, built-in furniture with uniform fronts, behind which you can hide various objects, will definitely look better.
Another problem is often a poorly lit hallway. The main source of light with maximum intensity should be supplemented with an elegant ceiling lamp, wall lamp or energy-saving LEDs. Then the room will be more comfortable in everyday use and much cozier.
You will find lots of interior design inspiration for a small hallway at Furnitop.co.uk!
