7 hallway mistakes that cause a lot of inconvenience

A mess

The haphazard storage of bags, packages, hats and shoes creates the impression of a cluttered hallway.

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• If the family is large, we recommend abandoning hangers and getting closed storage systems: closet, chest of drawers or a shoe rack with a lid.
• To comfortably arrange all your shoes, tall and narrow slim cabinets are suitable, which will not take up much space.
• For accessories on the top shelf, it is better to provide baskets or boxes: then hats, scarves and gloves will no longer resemble a sloppy "dump".
• If dirt and sand accumulates in the hallway every day, put door mats not only outside, but also inside the room.

For wet boots you can put a low tray: it is much easier to wash a small container with sides than the floor. And hinged furniture will simplify cleaning several times more.

Little light

A dark hallway is another reason to feel discomfort while in it. It is worth painting the walls in lighter shades and adding a couple of additional light sources - and the hall will be transformed beyond recognition: it will become visually larger and more comfortable. Spotlights, pendants and wall sconces will do.

Advice: To increase the amount of light, hang a large mirror... This will add both space and comfort.

Tightness

The smaller the area of ​​the hallway, the more thoughtful it should be. The main principle in its arrangement is a minimalistic approach. Only the most essential furniture and clothing should remain in the room.

If the apartment has pantry, wardrobe or a roomy wardrobe in the room, we recommend leaving only open hangers, a "weightless" shelf for hats and shoe rack... If all outerwear is stored in the hallway, a shallow closet to the ceiling will come to the rescue - try to use all the available vertical space.

Uncomfortable dressing and undressing

In laconic hallways, where there is almost no furniture, it is not easy to prepare yourself for leaving the house. It is uncomfortable to put on shoes while standing, and the absence of a mirror can adversely affect your appearance.

Thanks to benches, ottomans and seats built into the headsets, putting on and taking off shoes will become much more convenient, especially for children and the elderly. And with the help of a full-length mirror, you can evaluate your image from head to toe.

If there is enough space in the hall, the interior can be supplemented with a bench, stool and even an upholstered armchair - this will increase the feeling of comfort.

Nowhere to put things

Shopping bags, handbags, school backpacks - putting them on the floor of the hallway is simply not hygienic. It is good if the role of a stand is played by a shoe rack or a bench with a soft seat, but if there is not enough space, separate hooks can be provided for bags at a suitable height.

Those looking for original solutions should pay attention to designs that are popular abroad: a wide bench with drawers for shoes, an open hanger and wall cabinets similar to kitchen ones. Such storage systems are practical and look very original.

Nowhere to store little things

When getting ready to go outside or when you get home, it is important that items such as keys, documents and glasses are close at hand, not lost or get in the way. Suitable for storing them:

• a special housekeeper-shelf, which will become an interior decoration;
• a basket or plate placed at the entrance on a dais;
• textile organizer with pockets;
• narrow console with drawers;
• hanging mini chest of drawers;
• cabinet with a mirrored front.

Untidy walls and floor

Incorrectly selected finishing materials - another mistake in the design of the hallway. Laminate is considered the least abrasion-resistant floor covering: because of the sand, scratches quickly form on it, dirt clogs into the seams and the lamellas begin to creak. If the apartment is laid linoleum, for the hallway it is recommended to choose a household 22 or 23 class. But the most optimal solution is wear-resistant porcelain stoneware or tile.

The most suitable options for walls are washable wallpaper and paint, as well as gypsum tiles and decorative plaster. 

Think over the decor of the hallway in advance to satisfy all your needs for comfort, and it will reward you with beauty and convenience.