Corner wardrobe in the hallway, photo selection with comments and description

The first impression of an apartment or house is formed when the guest enters the hallway. And, if the living room is the "heart" of the apartment, then the hallway is its "face", which should be impeccable. To make it look stylish and neat, while maintaining its functionality, it is necessary to use a competent approach to interior design and furniture selection. The storage system for clothes and shoes is the central element of this room, which should be as spacious as possible, but compact. At the same time, a corner cabinet in the hallway, the photo of which is presented below, is the best option.

Advantages and disadvantages

The design of the corner cabinet allows you to use a place in the hallway, which is difficult to fill with ordinary furniture so that it does not clutter up the space. There are both advantages and disadvantages of choosing a corner cabinet in the corridor over the usual one.

Benefits	disadvantages
Suitable for anteroom of any size and shape. Particularly useful is the placement of a corner cabinet in a small, narrow corridor, in which a conventional cabinet will either not fit or will be very small and not very functional.	Only standard filling elements are available. You can equip curved shelves or drawers with a small wardrobe, but with a large volume of the corner module, it will not be convenient to use them.
It is not inferior in capacity to a conventional cabinet, but depending on the specific type, it also surpasses it.	The radius type of wardrobe is not suitable for a small hallway.
Saves space	Higher cost compared to conventional, linear wardrobes.
Able to correct failed layout	A do-it-yourself corner entrance hall with a cabinet can be made, but it will not be easy.
Convenience of operation of the corner hallway, which consists in free access to the contents of the wardrobe from two sides.
The relevance of use in any interior.
Multifunctionality: a corner cupboard on a small hallway can store not only clothes, but also shoes, any household items. Compared with it, an ordinary cabinet does not combine a shoe rack. In addition, the corner cabinet often also performs a decorative function thanks to the shelves located on the outside of the case.
Mirror cabinet visually increases the space more than a conventional compartment with a mirror on the doors. This is because the linear wardrobe “pushes” the walls, while the corner wardrobe expands the space diagonally.

The most important advantage that a corner cabinet has on a hallway photo of the varieties of which are presented below is that it is able to replace with itself all the furniture necessary for placement in the hall. In addition, it has an attractive appearance: a wardrobe placed in the corner of the room will never look bulky.

Varieties

There are many varieties of corner wardrobes for placement in the corridor. This can be a freestanding cabinet in the corner, or a whole system of modules, which is a corner entrance hall with a cabinet.

The following varieties of dressing rooms for the hallway can be distinguished:

by type of construction - a freestanding or built-in cabinet. The second type is more ergonomic and roomy, however, in case of relocation it may be difficult to assemble it at a new place of residence;
by type of facade - open systems or closed. The first type is a cabinet with open racks, hangers, shelves. At the same time, small items and accessories, as well as hats, are placed in baskets located on the shelves. The second type is a design with doors of any type and drawers;
by type of door system - coupe, swing. Corner cabinets in a small hallway are installed most often with sliding doors, which save space. There are also models with folding doors that open in the form of an "accordion". This version of the opening system is the most optimal and convenient, since it does not leave “dead” zones, but it is also the most expensive because of the complex fittings. Large cabinets often combine several types of doors;
by functionality, wardrobes can consist of one corner cabinet or make up a whole modular system with a corner cabinet, including: a bench, hangers, shoe boxes, a key stand, a phone, a storage system, and so on. A single cabinet without additional items is usually installed in a small hall, where there is no way to place something else.

There are no standards for filling, it depends on everyone’s personal preferences, therefore, according to the internal distribution of the storage system, there are a lot of types of cabinets.

Built in

Closed

Standing separately

Open

Swing

Harmonic

Coupe

Materials of manufacture

The wardrobe for placement in the corner of the corridor can be made of various materials, which will directly affect its cost. The most expensive, but also the most durable and durable models are storage systems made of natural wood. Manufacturing materials cheaper in cost are MDF, chipboard, OSB. But this does not mean that the storage system of cheaper materials will be less durable, the service life of the wardrobe does not depend on the type of material from which it is made, but on its quality and the quality of furniture assembly.

The door facades of the wardrobe system for the hallway can also be made of various materials: wood, plastic, glass, mirrors. A wardrobe with a mirror usually has a sliding door system. Also, compartment doors can be made of frosted glass with a pattern or stained glass applied to it. Hinged doors are usually made of the same materials as the main structure.

Wooden

Mirror

Chipboard

MDF

Shape and size

The dimensions of the storage system for the hall should be such as to easily accommodate not only the clothes of all households, but also incoming guests. Cabinet dimensions should be selected taking into account some facts:

whether it is planned to store things of all seasons inside the wardrobe, or whether a separate storage system is provided for non-seasonal things in another place;
for a small and narrow corridor, a cabinet of appropriate dimensions is selected. But for a spacious hallway, one should choose proportionate furniture so that it fits organically into the space;
if the family has a child, it is necessary to plan the location of the hangers at such a height that he can reach them. Typically, the distance from the floor to the additional hangers is 110 cm.

The minimum height of the wardrobe is 140 cm to accommodate winter clothes. Maximum height is limited by personal tastes and preferences.

If the corridor is small, it is recommended to place narrow corner hallways with a height of up to the ceiling - this way the space visually increases, the ceiling "rises" up. The recommended minimum wardrobe depth is 35 cm, and the width of the case depends on the size of the hallway and the volume of filling.

Corner cabinets in the hallway can have a different shape:

triangular storage system - with this design, the wardrobe occupies the entire corner of the hallway, the doors are located diagonally. Often in this way embedded structures are made. The triangular design can be installed in both spacious and small hallways. If the storage system is large enough, you can go inside. In appearance, such a cabinet looks bulky, but it has the largest filling space of all other types. In addition, the cost of a triangular design is the lowest, since the doors are the most expensive part in finance;
square shape - two side parts of the structure form a right angle with two adjacent walls. This is a spacious, inexpensive storage system, which is most often installed in large hallways, as it takes up a lot of space. The design ideas for such designs are shown below;
trapezoidal - when placing such a design, the two side parts are angled, suitable for installation in long narrow hallways;
d-shaped - the design consists of three modules, one of which is a corner cabinet, and the other two resemble conventional linear storage systems. This is an ergonomic cabinet that visually takes up less space than other types. Often the L-shaped design contains combined storage systems: a closed cabinet, open shelves, drawers, a bench, a hanger. Photo design ideas for such systems are shown below;
radius cabinets - characterized by the presence of a semicircular facade - convex or concave. The first form is usually found in large halls, and the second type is the best option for saving space. These are original designs with a stylish look.

Useful additions

Some corner hallways may have useful additions:

small boxes for gloves, some other small things and objects so that they do not get lost;
hooks and hangers for children's clothes located at a height convenient for the child;
supply with key holders - small hooks or lockers for storing keys, located in a conspicuous place;
one or more shoe racks;
separate shelf for storing hats and a separate box for storing accessories;
side open shelves for storing decorative items. In addition, they will help you quickly find the right thing.

Sometimes the storage system is equipped with a separate shelf for the bag, as well as a bench with a reclining seat, under which the box is located. A useful addition to the corner cabinet will be small lamps mounted in shelves: they will help when searching for small items, and also create an excellent decorative illumination of the hallway.

Selection rules

To choose a corner cabinet that meets the characteristics of the room and style without compromising functionality for a long period of operation, it is necessary to take into account some nuances:

it is necessary to pay attention to the quality of the material for the manufacture of the cabinet, its facades, doors, fasteners and accessories. Elements of internal filling should also be made of durable materials: rod, hooks and hangers from metal, shelves from wood;
for a small hallway there are rules of choice. The cabinet should visually appear compact, not cluttering up the room. To do this, pay attention to the color of the facades, giving preference to light shades. The choice of a white cabinet will be impractical, but beige, peach, light gray and shades close to them will help visually make the room more spacious. A narrow tall cabinet will visually raise the ceiling, and a mirrored door will push the boundaries of the room;
a cabinet with open shelves visually increases the space, but the slightest clutter on the shelves will lead to clutter of the entire interior.

Dimensions, type of door opening, the choice of filling system depends on the size of the room. If you cannot find a suitable option, then you can always make a cabinet in the hallway with your own hands.