The mood of the house is largely created by the interior surrounding the residents. Much depends not only on decor, design and other attributes, but also on furniture. Functionality, colors, genre, harmonious combination with the decoration of the apartment - these are the tasks assigned to interior items designed to create coziness and comfort in the house. It is important to correctly choose the right chest of drawers in the hallway, which will be in harmony with the design of the room and will become a useful fixture.

The furniture in the corridor distinguishes it from other rooms in that it is designed to make this place comfortable. Great importance has an entrance area. Significant in area, square entrance rooms allow you to place built-in wardrobes here, corner cupboard, furniture with a mirror on the entire wall. Elongated hallways can accommodate modular cabinet, including a dress department, and a cabinet with a mirror, and a built-in bench for shoes, and a compartment with hooks for outerwear.

It's no surprise that many people would like to have such a versatile cabinet that can accommodate a large number of things that meet all the principles of functionality. But there are cases when this is not possible - for the reason that the hallways can be small, entrance area almost immediately leads to a bathroom or kitchen. Such premises will be territorially inconvenient if forced to big furniture. For the purpose of arranging shoes, hats, bags, dressers for the hallway can serve, which do not take up much space, but meet the requirements of the storage system. Such a pedestal can be located either to the left or to the right of the entrance, depending on the plan of the apartment, or it can be located in a special area designated by the interior of the corridor.

Style and design

Before choosing the classics of the genre or high-tech style, you need to understand for what purposes this piece of furniture will be used. For example, it does not make sense to choose a large cabinet designed to store small items. It will be uncomfortable, functionally unfilled.

A small chest of drawers, chosen to save money and space, will not please the eye if its cabinets and doors are not closed due to things falling out that were not intended to be stored there. Therefore, it is worth deciding on which chest of drawers for the hallway to stop - a roomy one with drawers, a mirror, or a simple one that performs more of an aesthetic function, and also serves to put gloves, hats or put a bag.

Very convenient models of chests of drawers for the hallway, with folding drawers for storing shoes, top cabinet for gloves, a small mirror. In such models, functionality, ergonomics, and aesthetics are perfectly combined. Furniture of this type, as a rule, costs a little more than ordinary cabinets with doors.

You should not choose a small cabinet that is attractive in price, appearance, size, but completely different from the style of the hallway. Go to wallpaper light color cabinets of dark, walnut and milky tones are perfect. Art Nouveau style requires appropriate furniture, and oriental motifs in the decoration and accessories of low, laconic chests of drawers in the hallway, which would harmoniously fit into the overall picture of the apartment.

You have to be very careful with colors this type of furniture. It is quite rare to find furniture in classic colors - dark, light, tone natural wood or metallic shades. Experimenting with a chest of drawers in the hallway of aggressive tones - red, orange, blue, rich green - is quite risky, since such furniture can ruin appearance rooms and get bored pretty quickly.

And such an interior detail as a chest of drawers for the hallway has its own characteristics that should be remembered.

Size and shape

The dimensions of the corridor pedestal should be consistent with the area and shape of the hallway. As mentioned above, a large chest of drawers in a cramped hallway will be an uncomfortable, illogical detail of the interior, while a narrow chest of drawers in an elongated hallway will help save the space of the room, as well as place the necessary things in it at the same time.

A chest of drawers with a mirror should be a single canvas. It is quite dangerous to choose a model in which the mirror does not have fasteners to the wall and is not combined with the general canvas of the dresser. Especially this option is not suitable for an apartment where there are children, since this is fraught with the fact that a mirror manually installed on a dresser can accidentally fall and injure people.

Material

The material of the curbstone for the hallway today is presented in a wide range. Previously, apartment furniture was made of heavy natural wood, not always with good processing and smell. Today the choice is very wide:

• Laminated chipboard;
• Leather;
• Plastic;
• Veneer;
• Metal.

These materials are actively used by designers today. They also have a major advantage over natural wood - ease of use, no special care, such furniture has a rather long service life.

Plastic dressers in the hallway
Rattan chest of drawers

Price

The price policy of storage lockers depends on the material, design and functionality. The most expensive models are those that have expensive finishes - leather, natural wood, hand-painted, jewelry and decorative elements. The most economical option is plastic and veneer. True, it is worth remembering that this type of furniture has a short service life due to high wear. Budget options will be modular options and those cabinets that have a collapsible system. Their cost varies from 600 rubles and above.

Style

Corner chest of drawers is one of the most sought-after "products" of hallway furniture. This shape of the cabinet holds 2.5 times more things than a rectangular cabinet of the same size. True, the corner chest of drawers has main principle its use - it can only be placed in a square hallway. Even a long elongated corridor will not be able to accommodate a corner chest of drawers, since neither in style nor in location it will fit harmoniously into the room.

The style genre should be in harmony with other furniture in the hallway and the interior of the room. Modern hallways city ​​apartments love laconic classical geometry - square, rectangle, corner option, as well as metal (under the hi-tech style) or wood (under classic style) finishing. For rooms in the Art Deco and Art Nouveau style, you can choose more daring models - with grotesque forms, various elements and decorative carvings. Today, you can often see cabinets with leather trim, as well as options from the past - chests of drawers made of natural wood without special treatment, with a specific smell “from the forest”.

Dresser for the hallway in the style of minimalism

Chest of drawers in the hallway in high-tech style

Shoe chest

Shoe chests of drawers in the hallway are preferred, as a rule, in the case of wardrobes or built-in wardrobes. This type of furniture is aimed only at storing shoes. In this regard, shoe furniture should be chosen in accordance with what kind of shoes, as well as in what quantity they will be stored there. Among these chests of drawers are:

• high - for storing large, high shoes - boots, over the knee boots, ugg boots, boots, high-heeled shoes;
• sectional - for storage different type shoes. Such cabinets have several levels and shelves, which can vary in height and capacity;
• folding - such chests of drawers do not have ordinary door leaves, but a pull-back mechanism with a reverse magnet, popular in this segment of hallway furniture.

Tall chest of drawers
Folding chest of drawers
Sectional chest of drawers

Dressers for shoes can also be either square or elongated, rectangular shape. Corner chest of drawers for shoes is suitable for the corridor, where there is a roomy corner that does not interfere with movement.

A chest of drawers will be universal, having one compartment for storing high shoes, a section for brushes, shoe care products, as well as a compartment for boots and low shoes.

Model with a mirror

An ideal option for any hallway would be not only a chest of drawers where you can store things, but a cabinet with a mirror. Such a piece of furniture can be spacious hallway, and quite modest in size. For small corridors, a mirror will be some salvation - it will visually expand the space.

Chest of drawers with a mirror, framed by a baguette - a win-win for a hallway of any style. simple hallway such a chest of drawers will make it elegant, and in modern style it will emphasize the taste of the owners and attention to detail. In large corridors, it is possible to place a chest of drawers with an equally large mirror.

Corner models

Relevant in rooms that have a square shape or free corners, pieces of furniture that have an angular shape. The main purpose of such a cabinet is a storage system for small things, including:

• keys;
• shoe care products;
• gloves, mittens;
• portable umbrellas;
• documentation.

As a rule, a corner chest of drawers does not take large area. In addition, it can be modeled as an ottoman and have only one door. Among other designs of corner chests of drawers, cabinets with two or three drawers and the same number of doors are more common. Corner chest of drawers is the best solution for small corridor when you need to combine in this piece of furniture a place to store small things, a stand for a bag or a shelf where an interior decoration will show off.

Many photos of both small and large hallways show how bold the ideas are. contemporary designers, as well as original inventions of the owners who want to make their corridor cozy, beautiful, functional.

A stylish chest of drawers will help make the interior of the hallway unique and emphasize the standard aesthetic taste of the owner. This versatile item is used as a handy additional system storage.

The catalog contains an extensive collection of chests of drawers for the hallway with an original design. Color palette also impressive variety. But no matter what the fashion says, you will have to use this piece of furniture every day, so you should responsibly approach the issue of acquiring it.

What should you pay attention to when choosing?

• Material. Even with the dominance of natural wooden surfaces can be purchased original model, which will remain relevant even after a radical change in the interior.
• Accessories. The degree of convenience of furniture directly depends on its type and quality of execution. For example, hidden push to open mechanisms allow you to open drawers with a light touch and do without handles on the facade.
• Dimensions. If the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe hallway is small, then you can choose a compact design model, which will be quite roomy due to its height.
• Appearance. Lovers of smooth lines and luxury will certainly appreciate modern chest of drawers. Those who like clear geometric shapes, shine of glass and metal - stylish high-tech, and if you want simplicity, we recommend opting for laconic minimalism.

In many apartments, corridors are small, narrow and uncomfortable spaces. Designed for changing clothes for people, for storing outerwear, small accessories required in the process of going outside. By all means, there should be furniture for storing these items; a chest of drawers in the corridor is most often chosen for this. Able to have a variety of sizes, which makes it possible for everyone unusual room choose optimal model. Also they have different colors, appearance and other parameters.

These interior items differ in many parameters. A photo various models are presented below, so you always have the opportunity to choose the best option.

Before buying any model, you should evaluate whether it can fit in the available space, so initially you need to pay attention to the dimensions of the structures.

According to the width, varieties are distinguished:

• wide designs are suitable only for corridors that are of considerable size and width, and at the same time, in such a chest of drawers you can store a large number of outerwear, small accessories and other items that are required in this particular room;
• narrow interior items are considered the best solutions for small hallways where it is impossible to install a standard design, although their disadvantage is that they do not have good capacity, so often large items have to be stored in another room.

If the room is at all excessively small, then often only a corner piece of furniture is suitable for it, which does not take up much space, but can be multifunctional and roomy.

For shoes

Shoes must be kept in the corridor, and so that they do not interfere with walking or using this room for other purposes, they must be stored in suitable furniture. For this, special chests of drawers for shoes are purchased, which have the following features:

• products are created low, so often they are usually equipped on top soft spot, which allows not only to store shoes, but also to sit while changing shoes;
• they have several compartments with a small height, so only shoes can be stored in them;
• usually these compartments are equipped with lattice shelves, which provides an opportunity for drying shoes;
• drawers can be open or closed, the former being considered cheaper, but the latter providing a beautiful appearance to the room itself.

Shoe chests of drawers may come with additional structures, for example, a mirror, shelves or other elements that provide ease of use of the room, and at the same time do not take up much space.

For clothes

Such chests of drawers in the corridor have quite large sizes. They are distinguished by a significant height so that you can comfortably arrange outerwear or other wardrobe items. Products have the following features:

• can have different width, and it is selected depending on the size of the corridor itself;
• the height can be different, and if it is planned to store hats on top, then a not too high model is chosen;
• on top there may be drawers closed with doors, and they can store miscellaneous items, umbrellas or off-season items;
• the depth is chosen with great care, as often too large structures simply do not fit into a small room.

Many large chests of drawers designed for clothes are equipped with a special narrow compartment at the bottom used for storing shoes, which increases the functionality and spaciousness of such furniture.

Angular

Often, residential property owners have to put up with too small corridors. For them, the corner chest of drawers is considered the best choice, a photo of which can be seen below. The advantages of buying it include:

• the design is located in the corner, so it does not take up much space;
• you can store not only small things, but even clothes, umbrellas or shoes;
• many models have an acceptable cost;
• are compact and highly functional;
• you can use the design even to install potted flowers.

It is best to choose a chest of drawers presented in the form of a compartment, which provides significant space savings, since it will not require significant space in front of the design.

on legs

Chests of drawers on legs or hanging are produced. Both options are well suited for small hallways, but models equipped with legs usually have a special bottom compartment designed to store shoes.

A chest of drawers with legs is considered functional and easy to assemble. It is selected if it is planned to store rather heavy objects in it.

With a mirror

The mirror is required element in any hallway, allowing you to comfortably get ready to leave the house. The mirror is designed not only for the comfort of dressing, but also for visual expansion space and create a lighter room, which is important for the hallway, which is usually a dark and small room.

The mirror may have different forms and sizes. It is not recommended to choose it too large, as otherwise there will be little space for the dresser itself, and furniture that is too small will not be roomy.

Manufacturing materials

Photos of numerous types of chests of drawers are presented below, and the products differ in different parameters, which include the material of manufacture. The most popular dressers are products from:

• laminated chipboard;
• plastic, available high ductility and low price;
• metal, providing durable structures;
• natural wood, which is highly environmentally friendly and long term services;
• veneer, which is considered optimal for creating inexpensive furniture.

Wooden

In addition to the material, the colors and appearance of the structures should be evaluated so that they look good in the corridor.

The installation of a chest of drawers in the corridor depends on the size of this room. Most often, products are installed along the wall, so they must be narrow. Their length depends on the dimensions of the room. If the corridor is too small, then a special corner structure is purchased, so it is installed in a certain corner of the corridor.

Criterias of choice

When choosing chests of drawers to be installed in the hallway, the main criteria for the right choice are taken into account:

• resistance to moisture, since in winter and in rainy weather, moisture can get on furniture from people's clothes and umbrellas;
• attractive appearance;
• ideal compliance with the dimensions of the specific room where it is planned to install a chest of drawers;
• ease of care, so that there are no difficulties in removing dirt from furniture surfaces;
• good combination with other items in the room;
• optimal cost.

Many people prefer to choose a product that will be perfect for the existing style of the corridor, and photos of such solutions can be seen below. Thus, dressers for the corridor are considered an excellent solution. They can be used to store shoes or clothes, as well as various small items or things. They are issued in different types, therefore, they can be created from various materials, have a variety of colors and dimensions. Such a significant choice makes it possible for each room to choose optimal design. If to find suitable model fails, then it is allowed to do it yourself, for which you must first pay attention to the formation of the correct drawings.

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To create comfort in the house, you need to start with the hallway, so the right furniture will be not only harmonious, but also practical to use. When choosing a chest of drawers with a mirror in the hallway, you need to rely on free space and its functionality. There are monolithic models, where the mirror is combined with a chest of drawers, and separate ones, where the mirror is mounted separately on the wall.

Products with mirror elements very popular in modern world for some reasons:

• Light shades of a chest of drawers with a mirror will visually enlarge the space;
• Skillful aristocratic styles will decorate the room with various details and decoration;
• A mirror in an interesting and original frame will be an excellent decorative attribute of the hallway;
• Properly selected sizes will ensure the convenience and practicality of products.

Types of chests of drawers for the hallway with a mirror

Today there are a huge number of varieties of chests of drawers, which differ in design features and equipment. Depending on the availability of corridor space and design idea you can choose whole or separate furniture.

One-piece chests of drawers with a mirror imply monolithic structure from one or more combined materials. The body of the chest of drawers must be very strong so that it can withstand the mirror part and not collapse. The design of a monolithic product can be supplemented with some elements, for example, a shelf above the mirror, lighting, poufs, cabinets or console tables.

Separate models have an advantage in the arrangement of elements. The mirror can be placed above the chest of drawers, to the side, on the entire wall, or on adjacent furniture. For example, a chest of drawers can stand in one place, and a mirror can be located on the door of a nearby cabinet or on a table. Also, this design allows you to combine materials and interior styles, which will create even greater harmony in the hallway.

What are the mirrors for chests of drawers in the hallway

The mirror is the main part that is in demand in the hall. There are many different types of mirrors that are suitable in style and shape for a particular interior.

Shapes and sizes of mirrors

Often large mirrors are selected in the corridor so that you can look at your full height. Moreover, they can have a wide variety of forms:

• Rhomboid;
• Eight;
• Cloud;
• Rectangular (as well as with truncated edges);
• Asymmetric (ellipse, versatility, drops, silhouette, free contour).

The long mirror will excellent opportunity examine yourself from all angles, also this option is suitable for a family with children. They will not always be able to look into a small mirror located high up for them. A length of up to 1.5 meters will allow you to visually raise the low ceiling, creating the illusion of an elongated room.

Graceful mirrors in an unusual frame look best with small sizes up to 1 m. They can be wrought, wooden and other decoration suitable for the design of furniture, lamps and interiors.

Types of mirrors

Due to the wide species difference, mirrors can be selected in different style and layout:

• Aged. The antique direction is very popular in the modern world, so it has a lead coating that gives the impression of antiquity. Also used is the method of rubbing the surface with acid, which gives an artificial antiquity.
• With backlight. This creates convenience for cosmetic procedures, well illuminating the hallway. LED lamps. At the same time, the light reflected in the mirror creates the impression of a large space.
• Multipart. Such a mirror can be used as a frame for a solid canvas in decorative purposes. Small elements in the form of broken glass, drops or mosaics will perfectly complement the style of furniture.
• Faceted. It is also used as a decoration due to the ability to diffuse light and create sunbeams throughout the hallway.
• Figured. It can be one or in addition with several parts of mirrors that create a complete decorative composition. The main part is made large so that you can look into it.
• Panoramic. It has a convex or concave shape that allows you to inspect yourself or a room with different parties. These shapes include the famous fisheye effect.

The basis of the mirror is a simple glass, which is covered with a special layer that does not let the sun's rays through and creates a reflective surface. As such a layer is used:

• Silver - a metal solution is applied to the glass, then covered with a protective varnish and copper. Glue holds all the components together and prevents moisture from entering. To create a different shade, nickel, gold or platinum is used.
• Aluminum - the process of creation is similar, but it is more affordable and creates a better reflection. Instead of glass, you can use celluloid, it is much stronger.

Mirror frames

A chest of drawers with a mirror in the hallway should have a certain design that will be combined with the frame design of the mirror part. Materials are very diverse, from cardboard to decorative or natural stones.

A wooden frame is perfect for giving naturalness and elegance, while veneer or solid wood can be used. The veneer is thin sheet made of wood, used in broken form or stripes. The shade of wood is left natural, opened with varnish, and can also be painted in milky, olive or other colors. You can create a representation of antiquity in a common way craquelure.

Metal will be based on monumentality and cold style. Metal has high strength and durability. This option will perfectly fit into the style of minimalism in monochrome production. You can also choose a cold color: silver, cognac, turquoise or coal. Forged frames are inclined towards the historical Provence or Rustic style.

Mosaic is very popular decorative material, as it allows you to create beautiful ornaments and pictures. Together with dry flowers, beads or lace, you can make an irresistible frame in eco style.

Plinth is the easiest material for making frames. It can be used as a finished painted element or as a base for decoration. The shabby chic style involves the use of feathers, beads, coins or rhinestones glued to a molding or ceiling baguette. You can also use stone chips, shells, dusting, or ceramic cullet to create a three-dimensional rough design.

Types and arrangement of chests of drawers

To choose a suitable chest of drawers with a mirror in the corridor, you need to consider the design and shape of the case. Exist different kinds dressers, suitable for certain features of the hallway.

frame

Given the dimensions of the hall, the dimensions of the frame part of the dresser are determined so that it is not very bulky or too small. It is important to take into account the properties of the storage system and the shape of the chest of drawers:

• Wide - fits perfectly spacious room, combining an ergonomic storage system and a solid design;
• Narrow - suitable for storing shoes or small items (cosmetics, keys, accessories), while not taking up much space;
• Corner - makes the most of the dead space of the corridor, saving space for other furniture. The corner design is often equipped with sliding doors or turntables;
• Chest of drawers - original version combination of two useful pieces of furniture. The chest of drawers can be equipped with spacious drawers, and the cabinet is adapted for storing shoes;
• Wardrobe-chest of drawers - is a combined option, while the cabinet can have a mirror on the sash for the entire length. This option is practical in small spaces.

In the manufacture of the chest of drawers, materials are used that have high strength, resistance to mechanical and moisture influences, and reliability. The wood frame is created to emphasize the sophistication and naturalness of the product. Such species as beech, larch, oak or ash with carved elements have a very presentable and pleasant appearance. Chipboard or MDF are common building materials, incorporating all the necessary qualities and ensuring the reliability and durability of the chest of drawers.

High-strength plastic is also popular in the furniture industry, but does not resist mechanical damage well. It allows you to create the most unusual products due to flexibility in processing. It also allows you to combine various materials between themselves.

Accommodation options

A chest of drawers with a mirror in the hallway can be either floor or hanging. Floor mounted ones are used much more often and are equipped with legs or a plinth as a support. The legs are large with a height of up to 15 cm, so that they can take a significant load of a chest of drawers and a mirror if the model is monolithic. The plinth is used to close unaesthetic legs or as an independent support in conjunction with the sidewalls, which are the main supporting part. The thickness of the plinth must be at least 70 mm so that it does not burst under load and during fastening.

Hanging dressers are popular for storing shoes or small items and create a feeling of lightness and airiness, expanding the space. Mounted on mounting loops or strap. They allow the product to fit snugly against the wall and securely fix it at the desired height.

Filling

The equipment is the main factor in the functionality and practicality of the chest of drawers. It can be equipped with the following storage systems:

• Drawers - allow you to place things and small things in one place, without creating a clutter in the hallway;
• Cassettes - allow you to arrange shoes in special grooves in an inclined position and easily get them out;
• Niches - open type storage of shoes, bags, hats or gloves, while they can be quite roomy;
• Shelves with doors - you can place all the necessary items in them and close the hinged or sliding sash from excessive visibility and possible loss.

At the same time, some models can be additionally equipped with pouffes, floor, hanging tables or console shelves.

facades

The facade of the chest of drawers absorbs all the aesthetics and attractiveness. Therefore, when choosing a chest of drawers with a mirror in the hallway, you need to look at front side. In addition to fittings and finishes, you need to pay attention to the way the compartments open. If these are drawers, then they can open forward or sideways towards themselves along roller guides or swivel slats. The doors can slide to the side, swing open sideways or down. For them are used furniture hinges different configuration.

The entrance hall is the place where your guests will form their idea of ​​​​your home. And it will be very difficult to change this opinion in the future. That is why it is so important to create in it certain style and mood. But you will have to deal with modest dimensions and the need to correctly place a large number of things. by the most indispensable assistant in the interior design of the hallway will be a chest of drawers.

Chest of drawers in the interior of the hallway - advantages

Placing a chest of drawers in the hallway will give you whole line advantages:

• Say goodbye to piled shoes. This will not only allow you to keep the hallway tidy. Storing it in proper conditions will help to preserve its appearance and operational suitability for a long time;
• Unobstructed passage. You no longer have to step over shoes or squeeze past piles of outerwear;
• The perfect balance between modest dimensions and high capacity. A chest of drawers allows you to fit about as much things as a medium-sized wardrobe. At the same time, it will take up significantly less space;
• Good for small items storage. The presence of small drawers will allow you to store small accessories for clothes in order. You no longer have to waste precious time looking for a hat, scarf, gloves or keys;
• Democratic pricing. On average, installing a chest of drawers will cost you an order of magnitude cheaper than buying a cabinet with the same capacity;
• Large selection of varieties. Each model is able to create unique design, making their own adjustments to the overall appearance of the hallway.

What is the difference between a chest of drawers and a chest of drawers

External design features, distinguishing a chest of drawers from a curbstone, not so much. And yet they are:

• The ratio of width to height. Any cabinet will be lower than a chest of drawers. Certainly some modern models violate this rule. And yet in most cases it is. The location of the boxes in a vertical "stack" provides for a significant extension of the chest of drawers up;
• Explicit dominance of drawers over doors in the design of the facade. Cabinets have drawers only as an addition to the storage system. For a chest of drawers, this is the native view of the system. Doors will either be completely absent or take up minimal space on the facade.

In all other respects, these elements of furniture are similar.

Types of dresser models for hallways

Chest of drawers with a mirror

One of the most desirable equipment for a chest of drawers in the hallway is a mirror. It can be an integral part of the furniture or hung separately above the top panel.

Their proximity gives a lot of benefits to the owner:

• A quality mirror can reflect up to 98% of the light that hits it. For dark and narrow hallways improving the quality of lighting is not considered an extra parameter;
• The ability of mirrors to visually expand the room. For narrow corridor just what the doctor ordered. It is better not to place the mirror directly against the wall of a cramped passage. It is desirable that the corridor is reflected at an angle or in length;
• Increasing decoration. Due to the facet design of the edge of the mirror or a beautiful frame, you can profitably beat the nuances of the design;
• An opportunity to look at yourself before leaving the house. An important factor. This is especially true for women. In any case, a neat appearance will tell a lot about you to passers-by.

Of course, it will not be without difficulties. Mirrors require careful maintenance. No matter how beautiful and figured it may be, a stained surface will not add chic to the room.

Chest of drawers with seat

Equipping a chest of drawers with a bench can be called no less popular. This is the name of the special soft seat allowing you to change shoes comfortably. It is an integral companion of all furniture that provides for the storage of shoes.

The following types are performed:

• Bench combined with the top bar. In this case, the top of the chest of drawers is supplied with upholstered. At the same time, it is significantly underestimated. This is a rather rare option, more used for cabinets;
• Reclining seat. A plank with upholstery is attached to the chest of drawers. When necessary, it leans back to the side. If this is a lifting option, then the bench can be equipped with additional stops. Even if the size of the seat allows, you should not sit on it for several people at the same time. This type of fastening sensitively affects overloads;
• Attached. The most common way to equip. The banquet can be made in the form of a small pouffe or a bench. Pretty stable and reliable. In this case, there is no load on the chest of drawers.

The presence of a bench allows you to solve the problem of placing chairs and armchairs in the hallway. Not all hallways allow you to accommodate full-fledged seats. And changing shoes while standing is not only uncomfortable, it is also problematic. Especially for the elderly.

Chest of drawers with a hanger

Another desirable element of additional equipment can be called a hanger. Even if your chest of drawers does not provide for this element, no one can prevent you from hanging a hanger over it.

• Efficient and rational use space above the chest of drawers;
• Neat placement of outerwear. The presence of a hanger will allow you to give the hallway a neat appearance without much effort;
• The hanger can become an original interior solution. It is enough just to choose the design option that suits the style;
• Doesn't take up much space. But it will bring maximum benefit;
• You will not need any additional care or cleaning operations.

Whatever you additionally equip the chest of drawers with, you should take into account the rule of common design. Carefully select things that match in color and shape. Kit beautiful items furniture that does not fit together will not make your home attractive.

General criteria for choosing a chest of drawers in the hallway

Frame - structural elements, dimensions and shapes

The framework includes the following elements:

• Top panel;
• A pair of sidewalls;
• Back wall.

The dimensions directly depend on the chosen form of the chest of drawers:

• Square. A fairly common form in which the height and width are the same. On average, their values ​​start from 80 cm and reach 1 meter. Average depth values ​​range from 40 to 50 cm;
• Wide. The height will vary from 75 to 90 cm, but the width will not be less than 1.2 meters. At the same time, depth values ​​​​of about 50 cm will be saved for all forms;
• Short. This option is used when combined with a banquette under which the upper bar of the dresser is made out. At the same time, the width can be any, but in such models it rarely exceeds 60 - 70 cm. The height is reduced to 40 - 50 cm. The exception is variations with a seat in the center. In them, the width can reach 1.6 meters due to the side sections, and the height drops only in the area where the bench is placed. Whereas for the rest of the chest of drawers it remains standard from 80 to 90 cm;
• Narrow. This category includes all options with a width of 40 to 55 cm. At the same time, they are usually distinguished by a noticeable elongation in height up to 1.2 - 1.6 meters. The depth rarely exceeds 35 - 45 cm. They visually resemble tall pencil cases with drawers;
• Angular. These models are distinguished by the presence of 2 additional sidewalls. Those that form back wall usually made up to 80 cm. But the values ​​of the front rarely exceed 60 cm. All corner models are distinguished by increased depth (especially in the center of the chest of drawers).

As base materials for the chest of drawers in the hallway, materials with increased resistance to moisture are used:

• Wood. It is better to use hard rocks. Contact with water and reagents forces the use of protective coatings;
• Chipboards (fiberboard, chipboard). Another type of material that cannot be used without additional protection. Although many are tempted by its availability and cheapness;
• MDF and lacquered boards. More preferable for furniture in the hallway. Their dense structure with moisture resistant top layer makes them somewhat more expensive than other types of wood-based panels;
• Plastic. The material is neutral, but sensitive to overloads. You will have to carefully monitor the weight of the contents. It is also easy to scratch. At the same time, the price tag can be called budget.

For all wood-based materials, the use of multi-layer staining or varnishing is mandatory. So you extend the life of the chest of drawers, giving it an additional decorative effect. For solid wood, rubbing with waxes or water-repellent emulsions is suitable. But, the downside of this method is the need to regularly update protection.

Internal filling - what can store

Due to the design features of the chest of drawers, drawers become the main element of filling the storage system. They can be not only traditional, but also semi-open. Their advantage can be called ventilation, although at the same time dust gets inside. Sections with straight shelves are suitable for storing hats, scarves. But for shoes, the bottom of the shelves should be sloping. The optimal solution for shoe sections become honeycomb shelves (lattices). They allow shoes to dry at the same time while maintaining natural ventilation. There is no problem of contact of the shelf material with water and road chemicals.