Mezzanine in the corridor: features and options in the interior

Any apartment or private house begins with an entrance room - this room is used to store outerwear, shoes, umbrellas, as well as some household items. Most often, the corridors are small, so mezzanines are installed to save space.

In the old days, mezzanines were understood as the upper floors of large houses: as a rule, they were small and very low, a servant lived there. Nowadays, the meaning of the word has changed, now mezzanines are furniture shelves under the ceiling, which are needed to store rarely used items - boxes with Christmas tree decorations, paints, varnishes, empty cans, clothes for another season. Mezzanines can be made in the form of cabinets or shelves, most often they are installed in corridors, although theoretically they can be placed both on the balcony and in the bedroom or living room.

Keep in mind that mezzanines can only be installed in corridors with a ceiling height of more than 2.6 cm - it is important that the distance from the floor is at least 2 m, otherwise the structures will hang directly over the heads of those entering.

Mezzanines can have a wide variety of shapes, sizes and design features. Most often there are several models.

• Unilateral - in this case, the door leaves are located on one side, and the mezzanine rests against the wall. Accordingly, the depth should be small here, otherwise it will be difficult for you to reach objects hidden from the opposite edge.

• Bilateral - such products are also called through, they can be opened both from the front and from the back. Usually, these modules are long and quite roomy, most often they are located on both sides of the interior door.

• Open - these cabinets are made without doors and looks like wall shelves.

When filling such mezzanines, you need to think carefully about their filling, since the trash exposed for everyone to see is unlikely to add aesthetics to your hallway.

• Closed - these are designs with doors, you can store a lot of different household utensils here. The undoubted advantage of such models is that they look beautiful, and besides, you can not be afraid that a bottle of solvent or a bale of unnecessary things will fall on your head.

• Hinged - such models are fixed between parallel walls directly under the ceiling.

• Corner - ergonomic structures installed in the corner of the hallway.

• Modular - this is a separate type of mezzanine, such models are an integral part of other furniture. A sliding wardrobe with a similar module will be the best option in rooms where it is not possible to install a hinged shelf.

When the mezzanines are located in the hallway, they are decorated in the same style. If the room is small, it is better to give preference to finishing in light colors - such solutions are combined with many popular styles of corridor decoration.

Classic - the style is optimal for spacious hallways, usually only valuable solid wood is used for furnishing. The classics are characterized by straight surfaces and clear geometry of corners, elements of strict decor are always present.

Country - quite popular in private houses, rustic style, it involves the creation of a cozy home atmosphere.

However, you can use more budget options - for example, PVC furniture and mezzanines, stylized as wood.

Minimalism - this style is characterized by the absence of pretentiousness, conciseness and symmetry. When decorating a corridor, flat monochromatic surfaces will be relevant here, without drawings, ornaments and intricate designs - mezzanines in such interiors will be appropriate.

In the houses built in the Soviet era, there was no problem with the choice of mezzanines - in those years, apartments from the very beginning were offered with built-in mezzanines. But modern new buildings cannot please with this, because homeowners will have to choose the appropriate model on their own.

Here are some helpful tips.

When purchasing a mezzanine, be sure to take into account that the shelf should not hang immediately above the door. It is not allowed to block free access to the cabinet or window.

The material from which the mezzanines are made must withstand the weight of the structure and the weight of the things stored there.

The best option from the point of view of the price-quality ratio will be a box made of chipboard or drywall, lined with noble wood.

The decor of the mezzanine should correspond as much as possible to all other furniture in the interior in shade, texture and style.

When decorating the shelf, it is better to make the lower part light - this way you visually preserve the proportions of the room. Finishing the bottom with reflective film with a mirror effect will have the same effect.

Most often, the mezzanine in old houses was installed immediately above the front door - this can be a good solution, but only if there is a lot of space in the room, or in a long narrow corridor. The second common option is to install a shelf in the corridor that connects the hallway to the kitchen. Do not be afraid that in this case you will visually reduce the height of the room - the mezzanine occupies a very small part of the wall.

In modern apartments, mezzanines are often made between the living room and the corridor. - usually two-sided structures are used for this, thus access to the storage system will be organized from two points.

In spacious hallways, it is better to install a gallery mezzanine, which will occupy the entire ceiling space around the perimeter of the room. This is a spacious structure that can be used to store a large number of various items., and not only household utensils, but also a home library, if there are many books in the house.

A hallway with an open mezzanine can make the room very uncomfortable, so it is best to install additional doors. You can decorate the module with doors taken from old furniture, or purchase new ones.

Another interesting option is the installation of sliding floors. The most affordable option for decorating the mezzanine will be the installation of a curtain. However, such ceilings will perform an exclusively aesthetic function, and will also protect the internal contents from dust, but they are not able to keep objects from falling.

When it comes to the design of the hallway, first of all, the owners are faced with the question of combining functionality and style. If the existing cabinets and bedside tables are not enough, then the mezzanine will help to solve the problem. And you can give the room a stylish and effective look by making the right choice of materials and models of hanging structures.

We hope that our selection of the most interesting ideas for storing things in the corridors will help you find an option that will perfectly fit into your interior.

How to make a mezzanine with your own hands, see below.