Shelves in the hallway: varieties, selection, installation and interesting ideas
Any home starts with a hallway. Upon entering an apartment, we immediately begin to evaluate and look closely at it, and then we are already invited into the living room or hall. It is by the situation in the corridor, by the things located in it, that one can have some idea of the tenants of the apartment. The article will discuss the convenient organization of the storage system, namely, the racks in the hallway.
Views
There are two main types into which these interior elements can be divided into a room.
The walls are closed racks, they usually have a back wall, and on the front side they are closed with doors or flaps. Often these are several shelves, which, moreover, can have several sections. The front side of such racks is always decorated and creates an attractive appearance. The wall can be made of expensive solid wood, in which case its price will be high.
And also it can be made of modern lightweight materials, and then it will have a lower price.
Frame racks are open shelves that usually lack back and front walls. They consist of several horizontal and vertical partitions of various widths, shapes and patterns. The shelves on such racks can be fixed with various options and shapes of racks. They are carried out mainly from artificial materials and are the most maneuverable in contrast to the walls.
Design options
Shelves can be of different lengths and heights and are designed to store different items. When choosing a rack, you need to take into account the size and number of those things that will be located and stored on them.You can place not only the necessary things, but also figurines, figurines, vases, photographs and other decorative trifles.
Consider several popular, practical and original options for hallway shelving designs.
Narrow
Depending on what area your hallway is, you can choose the size of the shelves. In small apartments, narrow racks with a height from floor to ceiling will look more practical and will fit well into the interior. This option will allow not only to efficiently and affordably place all things, but also to save space.
Narrow shelving, for example, can be positioned on the sides of the front door, as well as on either side of the mirror, and ideally the mirror can be the same height as the shelving.
Wide
Wide racks will look appropriate on large areas, in a large and spacious hallway. To avoid the effect of "clutter", it is better to install wide racks of low height. Due to the width, it will be possible to place a fairly large number of things on them.
These shelf options are best placed along one free wall.
Corner
Corner racks are a great way to save space in the hallway. Such models are one of the ergonomic options for shelving. With their help, you can compactly place things and at the same time not occupy the main area of the hallway.
By placing the shelves in the corners of the corridor, you can free up space in the center, and then your guests can be spaciously located in the hallway.
Direct
Straight shelving is a classic furniture option and is most often used in hallway decoration. Due to the universal appearance, there are many options for their location. They can be placed both next to the mirror, and, for example, by connecting them together along the wall, or placed opposite each other.
Racks with shelves and mirrors
If you are the owner of a studio apartment or a small apartment, it would be best to use racks with shelves and mirrors in the interior. Such structures will not take up much space in the corridor.
They include a mirror and several shelves for storing things. However, here you need to consider the correct placement of the mirror.
Shelves can be either a free-standing piece of furniture, or in the form of hinged shelves and niches. Compared to other furniture options, shelving units have a number of advantages. They do not take up much space, are easy to use, generally lightweight and can always be rearranged.
How to make a rack with your own hands, see below.
