Small hallway? Big impact!
This article on the topic of hallway design contains advertising and was created in friendly cooperation with Connox.
"I'll take care of the hallway last, it's not that important anyway!" A fallacy that I hear all too often. In my opinion, the hallway is one of the most important rooms in any apartment. After all, it gives guests the first impression and conveys the look of the people who live there. In most cases, however, it is neglected and is used only for storing and taking off jackets and various shoes. And it's not that difficult to create a cool look for the first showcase of your apartment.
Side table Zone Denmark – A-Table
Hand on heart: does your hallway put a smile on your face as soon as you open the front door and take the first step into your home? Or do you always think that you should clear up the mess and it annoys you that there is so much stuff lying around?
The many different hallways in my various apartments have always presented me with challenges. Either they were excessively long and narrow, or they were small and there were hardly any walls on which to put anything. Currently, our hallway in the sky loft is L-shaped and ends in our open living area. That didn't make it easy, as it is always visible and you can't just hide unwanted things.
To be honest, the hallway in the new apartment was what it is for most people: a storage room. It wasn't particularly nice though and, to be honest, it really bothered me every time I came home. So I've pulled myself together in the last few weeks and given the hallway a little makeover. So that you can benefit from it too, I've also collected tips and tricks on how you can transform your hallway into a room that you'll be only too happy to show off as the first business card of your apartment. I've also included the furniture I used for my hallway below. I found most of it at Connox . The selection is amazing and I had a hard time deciding. Maybe this will motivate you to transform your hallway from a junk room into a stylish entrance.
Hay – Palissade Bench / Moebe – Round Wall Mirror / ferm Living – Round Plant Box / Muuto – Restore Storage Basket
Avoid bulky furniture
What kind of furniture do I actually need in my hallway? Most of us would probably answer with a coat rack, shoe storage and a place to sit. All pieces of furniture that seem bulky at first glance and make some of us, especially those with small hallways, break out in a sweat. But does a place to sit always have to be bulky? There are benches, for example, that have a certain lightness to them thanks to their look. Alternatively, a stool will do. And if you don't have space for a coat rack, you can simply attach wall hooks.
Side table Zone Denmark – A-Table / Hay – Palissade bench / Moebe – round wall mirror / Muuto – Restore storage basket
tone in tone
A black shoe cabinet, a white wardrobe, an oak bench and on top of that various different colored shoes on the floor. A very busy picture that greets you when you open the front door. To give the hallway a more uniform look, it is worth buying furniture in the same color scheme/color. This creates a consistent image and the individual interior pieces do not come too much into the foreground. Then shoes or jackets in different colors no longer get in the way. In general, it is advantageous to invest in light-colored furniture in small hallways, as they do not look too bulky. In our case, we chose a light gray that matches our wall color and creates a harmonious overall picture.
Hay – Palissade Bench / Moebe – Round Wall Mirror / ferm Living – Round Plant Box / Muuto – Restore Storage Basket
Mirrors enlarge the room
Who doesn't take a last look in the mirror before leaving the house? But apart from being able to quickly check your outfit, a mirror offers the possibility of making a (small) room appear larger and reflecting light. I'm a fan of round mirrors because their shape provides a nice contrast to shoe cabinets and benches.
Woud wardrobe – Töjbox / Moebe – round wall mirror / Muuto – Restore storage basket
create storage space
Everything that exists also exists in a beautiful version. That is my motto, which I have stuck to for years. In my opinion, it is particularly apt when it comes to storage solutions. Simply put any box in the hallway to hide your scarf and hat? Why not invest in a beautiful option that fits the overall look? And rather than just letting your keys lie around, why not hide them in a pretty tin? The same goes for shoe polish and the like.
Side table Zone Denmark – A-Table
If you don't have enough space to store shoes and other things, I recommend a bench with storage space. In general, I can only recommend that everyone think about which shoes and jackets they always wear and only hang/place those in the hallway. All the others can disappear into the closet, the attic or the basement.
Wardrobe Woud – Töjbox / Hay – Palissade Bank / Muuto – Restore Storage Basket
Making sensible use of niches
Is there a small notch in your hallway? Great! Depending on the size, you can put a coat rack or wall hooks there. That way, they are not in direct view and you have used the space perfectly.
Hay – Palissade Bench / Moebe – Round Wall Mirror / ferm Living – Round Plant Box / Muuto – Restore Storage Basket
Shop the Look
1. Wood – Töjbox // 2. Zone Denmark – A-Table // 3. Hay – Palissade Bank // 4. Moebe – Round Wall Mirror // 5. ferm Living – Round Plant Box // 6. Muuto – Restore storage basket
