Built-in closet in the hallway and photos of existing options

If the apartment and all the rooms in it are not spacious, the issues of arranging storage systems for clothes, shoes, accessories for its owners are difficult. How to equip a corridor to give a narrow space the maximum level of functionality, practicality, without forgetting, at the same time, about beauty and cosiness? Experienced specialists in the field of residential decor will tell you that modern models of built-in wardrobes can be the perfect solution to this problem. Further, what should be the built-in closet in the hallway and photo examples, as well as tips from experienced designers on choosing a specific model.

Features

The built-in wardrobes in the hallway, whose photo in the selection, are not quite standard furniture. But the level of functionality that is characteristic of him may surprise even an experienced designer of residential interiors. This feature favorably distinguishes sliding wardrobes against the background of alternative options for corridors of a city apartment or a country house.

What are the distinguishing features of the compartment furniture for the corridor? Let us describe the most striking of them:

the presence of sliding doors - this feature allows you to accommodate a rather large product with excellent capacity in a narrow corridor. You do not need to allocate more space, as in the case of swing doors. The two-winged coupe will not take away the area from the corridor;
wide variation of filling - such designs can be equipped with a variety of storage systems, based on the needs of home owners. The barnacle, the crossbar with hangers for outerwear, shelves, drawers, a mezzanine - all this can be arranged and placed inside the compartment at your discretion;
originality of external aesthetics - the design of such structures can be original, unique. A lot of technologies are used today to decorate the facades of cabinets: stained-glass windows, sandblasting, photo printing. Particularly relevant for a narrow entrance group are the mirrored compartment doors, since such a surface allows you to visually expand the boundaries of space.

Kinds

Variations of the closet in the hallway are very wide today. Models differ in size, content, design, material of manufacture. But all of them are united by one quality, namely - the presence of compartment doors., Which move in different directions at the opening. Let's describe the most popular types, because before you go to a furniture store, it is important to understand what to look for.

Based on the design features of such furniture, all models are divided into:

angular - have the shape of a triangle, pentagon or trapezoid. Fit into a free corner in the room, rationally using an uncomfortable shape space for storing clothes, shoes, books and so on;
linear - have the shape of a rectangle, are installed along a free wall. Very roomy, practical models that can accommodate a fairly large number of different things.

Angular

Linear

Based on the number of doors, a compartment can be:

double-winged - the design is equipped with two wings, which call one after another, exposing the contents of the cabinet. A double-wing cabinet is extremely popular in the domestic market today;
tricuspid - cabinets have three movable doors, each of which moves along the rails to the side.

Bivalve

Tricuspid

Based on the design features, all sliding wardrobes can be classified as follows:

built-in - fit perfectly into niches, blind corridor endings. In turn, the built-in models are divided into several subspecies. Some may have two sides and a cover, or may not consist of only one compartment design and storage systems. In such products, the function of the sides and the cover is performed by the walls of the niche and the ceiling surface;
floor - a product of such a plan rests on the floor with the help of special legs. The cabinet is not mobile, it is often the most large-scale and heavy models;
suspended - mounted directly on the wall, however, it must comply with the width requirements in order to support the weight of the cabinet with filling. Often, hanging models do not differ in large size and are used to store linen, accessories in compact sizes. Such designs are optimal in a tiny corridor.

Facade materials

When choosing furniture in the corridor, it is important to clarify what material it is made of. This will determine the basic operational parameters of the products. Today, in furniture stores, you can pick up a two-door sliding wardrobe, the facades of which are made of such materials:

for the manufacture of facades of the built-in closet in the hallway, as in the photo, a natural tree of valuable species is used. Models are distinguished by luxurious design, naturalness, quality factor, a high degree of resistance to wear. However, the cost of such furniture will be very high, so not everyone can purchase it for their corridor;
an alternative to a coupe made of natural wood is models with facades made of chipboard, the thickness of which is 10, 16 mm. Note that the safety level of such furniture will not please adherents of natural interiors. LDSP releases a dangerous substance - formaldehyde. And even hemming does not reduce harm to human health to zero. If you decide to save money and choose a two-wing coupe from this material, you should give preference to the Super E class;
no less popular material for the manufacture of sliding wardrobes for the corridor is MDF in combination with plywood. The first material is used to create the facades of the structure, and the second - for the manufacture of its frame. This allows you to get durable furniture with an average level of resistance to negative factors and a very attractive design. After all, MDF today is very diverse in color, texture. In addition, the cost of such cabinets is available to most of our compatriots.

The movable mechanism of the doors of sliding wardrobes is made of metals such as:

aluminum - has a pretty good service life, affordable cost;
steel is a more durable option, the cost of which is quite high. The latter is cheaper and more durable, however, aluminum is more aesthetic and noiseless.

As for the decor of the facades, then you can pick up a lot of options. They are decorated with inserts made of natural rattan, bamboo, as well as mirrors, stained-glass windows, sandblasting and so on. The photo design on the doors of such furniture looks interesting. In addition, you can combine several decor technologies in one model.

Chipboard

MDF

Wooden

Filling

An excellent purchase is a two-wing coupe in a small entrance hall. Such furniture does not take up much space, and allows you to rationally use the limited space of the entrance group. But a high level of functionality, spaciousness, practicality in many respects depend on such designs on the specifics of their filling. Careful planning of storage systems inside the cabinet will provide the home owner with a comfortable, roomy assistant. If you approach this issue without meaning, then the locker is unlikely to be able to fulfill its main purpose. Limited to only performing a decorative function. So what should be the compartment in the corridor so that its owner is satisfied with the operational parameters of the furniture?

The internal contents of the model must meet the requirements, preferences and habits of the owner of the cabinet. We discuss each issue in stages:

in the corridor it is important to organize shoe storage rationally. If there is not enough space, do not pick up a shoe rack for a narrow space. Its function is performed by a capacious wide shelf at the very bottom of the cabinet. It should be at least 26 cm wide, since the standard size of the male foot is 26-28 cm;
for outerwear, it is worthwhile to provide a crossbar with hangers. It should be metal and securely fixed on the walls of the cabinet to withstand the load from fairly voluminous coats, jackets, and fur coats. Install the crossbar at a height of at least 100 cm from the lower shelf, since this is the length of the average coat;
for small clothes like caps, mittens, scarves, you can select a narrow shelf. Retractable drawers are optimal for accessories, keys. And for umbrellas, hooks can be provided on the side of the cabinet or inside it;
if there is so little space that it is not possible to install an open hanger for the most popular outerwear, hooks can be mounted on the side of the wardrobe. It is good if at the level of 150 cm from the floor the cabinet will have a side shelf on which hats can be left;
Be sure to arrange a wide shelf for storing bags inside the cabinet. It is better if it is located at the very top of the structure.

Use every centimeter inside the cabinet to good use, then the level of its functionality will surprise even inveterate skeptics.

Accommodation options

So that the hallway is filled with comfort, attractiveness, but at the same time functional, it is important to consider where to install the compartment. There are several options, but the best option depends on the shape and size of the space.

Corridor Features	Where to put the closet
The corridor is small, has a rectangular shape	The best option is stationary linear models that can be installed along a free wall. Often it is located opposite the front door. You can also pick up the built-in options that are one side adjacent to the wall.
Entrance group has the shape of a square	An excellent solution for a square corridor is the corner closet.
The hallway has an oblong shape and a blind ending	It is worth organizing the built-in closet in the blind end. Entrance group with similar embedded models acquires a high level of practicality.

Often, a sliding wardrobe is used as the main delimiter of space when zoning a corridor. Modern designers today are trying to surprise customers by removing some walls and partitions in apartments of standard buildings.

One of the options for such solutions is to remove the wall between the corridor and the hall, and instead the wall is mounted with an elongated sliding wardrobe. The space with such a cabinet is divided into a recreation area (former hall) and an entrance area. As a result, the apartment takes an unusual look, frees up additional storage space, which used to occupy the wall.

The problem is only the need for additional material means for dismantling the wall. If money is not enough, then the designer has less freedom for the flight of fantasy when choosing a place to install a coupe.

Selection rules

When choosing a wardrobe in the hallway with your own hands, it is important to pay attention to some points, which will avoid ridiculous situations, the selection of poor-quality furniture. Let us describe the most important factors in terms of practicality when choosing a sliding wardrobe for the entrance group of a city apartment or a country house:

cost - this factor significantly limits the choice for the buyer. If there is a sufficient amount of money, cabinets made of natural materials, original models with unusual decor, intricate shapes, a combination of several decorative techniques and the like fall into view. If money is not enough, you will have to be limited to standard furniture. In fairness, we add that this is not so bad. And ordinary compartment cabinets made of chipboard can look very beautiful, serve for a long time, if they are made without breaking the technology;
appearance - the more interesting and fashionable the wardrobe, the more gorgeous the corridor will be in appearance. The main thing is that the product should be in harmony with other interior items in its style, color scheme, and size. The interior should be holistic;
functionality - standard storage systems can satisfy the average human requirements for a closet. If a person goes in for sports, prefers unusual clothes, has a specific wardrobe, he should carefully choose storage systems for the future cabinet. Then his requests for furniture will be satisfied, but there will be no necessary elements inside the cabinet;
dimensions - the structure should fit the space in scale so as not to look excessively bulky. The larger the closet, the more things fit in it. But it is better to use the entire height of the walls in the corridor than to clutter up the space with an excessively wide, low cabinet.