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HALLWAY STORAGE SOLUTIONS
from Ddrwere
by elloco2019
USE WALL SPACE
BUILD BESPOKE STORAGE TO MAXIMISE SPACE
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Hallwaystorage SOLUTIONS
Transform your hall into a welcoming and fit-for-purpose entrance with these ideas
Your home’s entrance requires smart storage solutions to avoid clutter. As the first room your guests see on entering it sets the tone for the rest of the house.
Hallways can often become an overlooked space where clutter builds up, so put hallway storage at the forefront of your mind when planning your decorating scheme. With smart storage solutions you can create an area that’s both attractive and practical for everyday use.
Take a fresh look at your hallway or under-stairs area to work out what you need – even a row of hooks can make a difference and help you stay organised.
Generally speaking, in a narrow hallway make use of the height and wall spaces as much as possible. If you have space under the stairs maybe you could consider fitting in a desk, cabinets and shelves.
TRY A HALLWAY HACK
If you are short on floor space this idea is perfect for keeping shoes neatly out of sight. Wall-mount a row of four Ikea Trones shoe cabinets, then top the units with a length of oak to create a smart hallway shelf and storage system that will keep the floor space nice and tidy.
HIDE CLUTTER IN CONCEALED STORAGE
Free up hallway space from piles of discarded shoes by stowing them in a shallow unit, with doors to conceal them from view – essential to prevent a small hallway from feeling overwhelmed with clutter. Hang a cubbyhole unit above to keep pens, diaries, notebooks and sets of keys close to hand.
KEEP STORAGE OPEN
The open-plan approach will encourage you to keep your space organised and pristine. In fact, you’ll find it easier to find things if you are in a rush to get out of the front door. Just try not to fill hangers to bursting, or your hallway will quickly descend into chaos.
GO FOR SLIM SOLUTIONS
Calm the chaos of a busy hallway with slimline storage units. Create as spacious a feel as possible with unobtrusive furniture, then add boxes and baskets for bonus storage. Multifunctional furniture is the key to keeping a busy home entrance free from clutter. Look for timeless pieces with in-built storage. Add a long Shaker-style peg rail to hold bags, coats and a basket for the family post. Keep your colour palette neutral for a seamless look that is pleasing on the eye, like in this grey hallway idea.
FACTOR IN FLEXIBILITY
Putanendtokicked-offshoesand abandoned coats with compact cubbies and baskets to stop clutterfromescaping.Asideboard withmulti-usecubbiesisidealfor familylife-italsooffersaplaceto sit to put on shoes. Simply swap the boxes round to suit, then add abigbasketforlargerbelongings.
