Take a few tips on organizingspace in the hallway, and believe me, your shoes and other items will be in perfect order. The transition from winter to spring is the best period to use to get rid of unnecessary items before entering your home. Consider the eight ways we offer to refresh your hallway. Their implementation will add warmth to the space, add storage space for shoes, equipment and other items, and set the tone for the rest of the house. Even if you have not improved the entire room, but only a section of the wall.
1. Make a list of gadgets that you would like to have in the hallway
When you come home, pay attention to whatitems and accessories are with you - this will help determine the nomenclature of furniture and accessories that you will need. Thus, silk scarves will require a box or basket, while bags require shelves or hooks. Here is an example of such a list:
- hooks;
- shoe tray;
- racks;
- chest of drawers;
- carpet;
- mirror;
- baskets;
- clock;
- tray for mail;
- capacity for waste paper and junk mail.
2. Think over the composition of the furniture, be creative.
Sometimes it's useful to repurpose an existing oneroom instead of building a new extension. And it is not necessary to put a hard wooden bench in the hallway. A small two-seater sofa or armchair will be a charming addition. However, if you are afraid of stains, throw a cover on the chair. In this little world, an old chest of drawers can find a second life as a convenient storage space.
3. Decorate the space with colorful decorations and elements of fine art.
Paints can work wonders.Covering the walls, stenciling a design on the floor, repainting the furniture give the environment a completely new look. The combination of pale green and white creates a spring atmosphere and looks especially refreshing. At the same time, such decorations do not require large expenses. Here are some ideas for inexpensive wall decor:
- Cut botanical illustrations from old books.
- Cut out a photo page from a beautiful calendar.
- Make a herbarium of leaves and flowers from your garden or backyard, put them in a transparent case (plastic film, bag) and hang on the wall in a frame.
- Fill the hoop bought in the store with samples of colorful fabrics.
4. Take advantage of the small space.
Remember - if you don't have a hallway, it's notmeans you can't have an attractive, neat nook by the entryway to put your shoes and hang your umbrella. Or your hat. A simple built-in or hanging shelf and a few hooks are all you really need sometimes. If you want to elevate the perception of this area to a mini room, accent the wall by painting it or putting up colorful wallpaper to highlight a special area. Or maybe you don't want an accent and want a smooth harmony? Decorate the wall anyway, but make a smooth, seamless transition from the created area to the color scheme of the rest of the room.
5. Consider flooring options.
For the hallway is, in the literal sense,meaning, a transitional zone between the outside and inside environments. Dirt, snow, or rainwater will come in from the outside along with your shoes and other items, so think carefully about what material to make your floor out of. If you're starting from scratch, consider practical materials like stone or tile. Otherwise, cover the existing flooring with a hard natural fiber mat or even lay it outside.
6. Create a comfortable zone for the whole family.
If you can share the space, it isshould be a reason to set aside a corner for each person. A basket, shelf and set of hooks for individual use by each man, woman and child will help to get things off the floor and keep them in good condition. All that remains is to make sure that everyone understands the responsibility of emptying the basket on time, not allowing it to overflow, and then you can get back to other things.
7. Add something like a control center.
Since the hallway is often the last place,which we see when leaving the house, it is most suitable for placing the said center. As a miniature office, it is an organizing principle for the whole family. Here are some things you could put here:
- blackboard;
- Wall calendar;
- chair;
- small table;
- hanging shelves;
- wastebasket.
8. Find additional space.
Not enough room indoors?Make your garage, porch, driveway an addition to the space at the front door. If you live in an apartment building, you will probably have the opportunity to equip a small storage room near your door.
