Corner wardrobe in the hallway: types, materials, colors, design and shapes, internal filling

Features of the choice of cabinets

Corner furniture is indispensable for the rational use of small areas, because often the entrance hall has a modest size. In spacious corridors, on the contrary, you can give free rein to imagination and even turn the wardrobe into a dressing room.

Pros and cons

The corner cabinet has both advantages and disadvantages:

• It activates the free corner, increasing the usable area of ​​the hallway.
• Such furniture is quite roomy, and the variety of internal filling allows you to choose the right option for any requirement.
• It has many designs, so it will fit into any style.
• An excellent solution for compact Khrushchev: the angular design flows around the wall, leaving more room for movement.
• The only drawback is that most of the products are made to order according to the size of the hallway. However, this turns into an advantage when the finished furniture pleases with its design and filling in accordance with the owner's taste.

What types of cabinets can be placed in the hallway?

Consider the distinctive features of the main types of corner products:

• Closet. This is an ergonomic model with comfortable doors on rails: they do not take up space, they are often equipped with mirrors or glossy facades that visually expand the hallway space.
• Built in. It is a product without a back wall and often without side and bottom panels: it mounts directly to the wall, so it is a more budget option. It may not have partitions inside. Its installation requires perfectly flat surfaces with which it comes into contact.
• Modular. This is an easy-to-assemble structure with the possibility of completing individual sections according to your own preferences.
• Pencil case. This product is tall and small in width and depth: there are even single-leaf models. It can stand alone (for stability it is attached to the wall) or be part of a modular structure.

The photo shows a corner model with sliding sliding doors and mirrored facades.

Corner models, regardless of type, are much more spacious than straight products. For a narrow hallway, it is better to select open structures or with compartment doors, and for a wide one, swing doors are suitable.

Material

In the production of cabinets, various wood fiber boards are used: MDF, chipboard or fiberboard. Solid wood is considered to be of better quality and more environmentally friendly, but also more expensive material. When decorating the facades, glass, matte or glossy plastic and metal are used. The fittings should be as strong as possible, since the furniture is subjected to constant stress.

The photo shows a double-leaf model made of solid wood in a classic style.

Color spectrum

Despite the popularity of traditional "woody" shades with dark elements (for example, wenge), modern apartment owners increasingly prefer light colors in interior design (gray, beige). This is especially true in small hallways, where a dark structure may look too bulky. White, on the contrary, adds light and airiness to the atmosphere.

The photo shows a milky corner cabinet with carvings on the facades.

Many people prefer bright saturated shades to calm tones: they add cheerfulness and undoubtedly attract attention. The facades look original "like metal" or with a patina.

In the photo there is a spacious entrance hall with an olive-colored body structure.

Sizes and shapes of corner structures

A wide selection of corner furniture allows you to choose or custom-make the right product for hallways of any size. A large family, provided that it has a fairly spacious corridor at its disposal, a large wardrobe with various filling is suitable: seats, shelves, drawers and hangers. A narrow or shallow closet will help place outerwear and accessories in a mini-hallway. A semicircular piece will soften the lines in the interior and provide additional storage space behind the sliding doors.

The photo shows a multifunctional corner hallway for a large family.

The most common models are standard L-shaped, since they allow the most ergonomic use of a free right angle.

The photo shows a snow-white cabinet in the shape of the letter "g" with mezzanines and open hangers.

If the spaciousness of the structure is not in the first place, then a small triangular or trapezoidal model will perfectly fit into any hallway.

In the photo there is a corridor in a nautical style with a wardrobe in the form of a trapezoid and soft seats.

Design ideas and shapes

Let's get acquainted with the main types of cabinets, because each of them transforms the interior in its own way.

With mirror

A mirror built into the front door is very useful, because you do not need to look for additional space on the wall for it. This is convenient, because in the hallway you often need to examine yourself in full growth. In addition, reflective surfaces visually increase the space.

In the photo there is a corner model with mirrors, which gives lightness and sophistication to the interior of the hallway.

Beveled corner

If the layout in the hallway is non-standard, then you can install a cabinet with an angle of 45 degrees. The diagonal bevel harmoniously fills in a space that would otherwise look unfinished.

With an open part

Models with open hangers are not uncommon. They can have additional shelves, doors and dividers for each person or group.

Radius cabinet

Such products have a curved front part, thanks to which they look spectacular and transform the atmosphere. Also called radial or curved. There are also wave-like models that fit into the interior with smooth lines.

The photo shows a convex two-door wardrobe made of natural wood, which occupies a free corner of a picturesque corridor.

With drawings and patterns

Mirror surfaces of facades are often decorated with sandblasting - a decorative pattern that is applied using a powerful jet of air mixed with quartz sand. Sandblasting, photo printing and stained glass require special equipment, but this design allows you to create truly exclusive furniture.

The photo shows a corner piece with a pattern on frosted glass, applied using sandblasting technology.

With functional additions

For the inhabitants of the house and guests, the convenience of the cabinet lies not only in its location, but also in the presence of useful components. Open hangers for outerwear save time of visitors who have dropped in for a short time. The mezzanine, which does not need to be opened often, on the contrary, is useful for seasonal items: the space in the hallway under the ceiling, although difficult to access, is used wisely.

The photo shows a corner model in a modern interior, equipped with open hangers and shelves for accessories.

In addition to shelves for storing hats and scarves, corner furniture often has a section for shoes. This can be a full-fledged retractable shoe rack or a convenient drawer under the seat.

The photo shows a two-tone wardrobe, one side of which is reserved for clothes, and the other for shoes and accessories.

Internal filling of the wardrobe in the hallway

The storage system inside the corner structure depends on its dimensions: width and depth.The standard filling includes a place for outerwear (a compartment with a horizontal bar where hangers are hung), large shelves where you can place non-wrinkled jerseys, a compartment for travel bags. Additionally, mesh shoe racks, small boxes for trifles, lighting are installed.

The photo shows an unusual design: an open corner connects a wardrobe with doors and a hanger for outerwear.

If the area of ​​the room allows, corner storage furniture is made to order and turns into a full-fledged dressing room or a spacious pantry.

What do corner cabinets look like in different styles?

The wardrobe is the central element of the hallway, so you should purchase a product that will support the style direction chosen for the hallway.

Modern is characterized by straight, clear lines, but at the same time the furniture is functional. A corner wardrobe in a modern hallway should not have additional decorations, but the built-in lighting will come in handy.

The photo shows an original spacious construction in the Art Nouveau style.

The classic style, on the contrary, is replete with all sorts of details that emphasize the sophistication and high cost of furniture. A model made of elite wood species is best suited here.

Laconicism is characteristic of minimalism. A corner cabinet should not overload the space, so open shelves are rarely used here.

Provence is a storehouse of comfort and home warmth, as well as all kinds of patterns in the decor. A wardrobe with shelves for baskets and aged facades will look perfect in a Provencal hallway.

Once in the country-style corridor, visitors will immediately notice a wooden product with straight, rough facades and natural texture. And the construction in the "industrial" loft style will delight you with a harmonious combination of metal with wood or glass, which will fit into a spacious hallway with a brutal character.

In the photo there is a long corner wardrobe in lavender color in the Provence style.

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A thorough approach to the choice of a corner cabinet in the hallway will help to decorate both spacious and small rooms in an original and practical way.