Choosing a narrow chest of drawers in the hallway

The entrance hall is the first thing that guests see, so it is important that its interior makes a good impression. Most often, the small dimensions of the hallway do not allow placing a large amount of furniture in it, only the most necessary ones. It should be as functional and compact as possible, for example, like a chest of drawers. This piece of furniture can become both a striking element of the interior and a tasteless detail, so it is extremely important to choose an option that fits perfectly into the overall design of the room.

When choosing a chest of drawers in the hallway, it is imperative to take into account the area of ​​the room so that this piece of furniture is not too bulky for the room. At the same time, it should easily accommodate all the necessary accessories and things.

Unfortunately, due to the different parameters of the rooms, it is not always possible to buy a chest of drawers of the size that you need. In this case, you should choose a narrow chest of drawers in the hallway.

When planning a hallway, everyone tries to choose the most functional furniture that combines several items. Here are the main types of narrow dressers in the hallway.

• Regular chest of drawers. Standard model equipped with several drawers. Many manufacturers provide customers with the option to customize designs and other parameters.

• Chest of drawers with a mirror. It is a single structure in which the mirror is placed either on top of the chest of drawers or on the side of it. A very convenient option, considering that a mirror is a necessary accessory in any hallway. It is not only part of the decor, but also visually enlarges the space. On sale, you can also find separate options in which, if necessary, you can remove the mirror.

• Bench chest of drawers. Ideal for a small room in which there is no possibility to put an ottoman or bench separately. A practical shoe rack with a comfortable seat covered with soft material for comfortable use.

• Chest of drawers with a hanger. One of the most popular options. Helps to save free space and at the same time to acquire a functional element of the interior. In any hallway, you need a place where you can hang outerwear, an umbrella, a hat, a scarf, so this model is an outlet for small corridors.

The size of the chest of drawers will directly depend on the parameters of the room.

After that, in a furniture store, you will already be looking for a model with specific dimensions, so as not to miscalculate with the size.

Among the forms of dressers, the most common are square and rectangular models., however, for those who love original design solutions, furniture manufacturers produce products, for example, trapezoidal, U- or L-shaped. There are products with rounded corners, pendant and other models.

For small hallways, furniture factories produce narrow dressers, the standard depth of which is 20 cm, 30 cm, 40 cm.

In terms of height, chests of drawers are: low - they are produced in height up to 90 cm, medium - up to 130 cm, and high - from 130 cm to 160 cm.

The width of the products can be from 60 cm or more, depending on the personal preferences of the buyers.

The range of design options for narrow dressers in the hallway is striking in its variety. Everyone can choose the right model for any interior style.

Modern models are made from several basic materials.

• Natural wood. Such products look expensive and are suitable for any interior.

• Particleboard and MDF. Cheaper models that are easy to clean and have a good lifespan. They can be varnished, due to which the surface is glossy, which looks very stylish and original. Chests of drawers made of these materials, faced with veneer, look very stylish and expensive.

• Plastic. A budget option that is lightweight and collapsible. However, it is quite fragile, does not withstand heavy loads.

Chests of drawers are decorated with leather, plastic, metal inserts. Models made in retro style are decorated with decorative handles and moldings.

In modern interior styles such as high-tech or loft, you can choose models with a glossy or matte surface, made in bright colors.

Those who are not too versed in design can safely choose standard rectangular or corner models (depending on the hallway), made under natural wood. This option is suitable for any room, the main thing is not to miscalculate with the size.

When choosing a chest of drawers, you should remember about the general rules for interior decoration:

• furniture made in light colors (beige, white, milky) makes the room warmer and more comfortable;

• models with a mirror visually increase the space;

• for small corridors, choose dressers with a hanger, which will significantly save free space;

• in a room with light walls, it is better to choose furniture in contrast - dark or walnut;

• dressers made in the style of minimalism are suitable for modern styles;

• in corridors decorated in a vintage style, antique designs, decorated with patterns and curly handles, are suitable.

There are several types of dressers according to the method of placement.

• Wall mounted. Models that are mounted to the wall on their own support.

• Attached. Products that are part of a monolithic structure are connected to other pieces of furniture (bench, hanger, and so on).

• Suspended. Chests of drawers that are hung on fixtures installed in the wall.

• Island. Models that are located in the center of a room or, for example, are used to divide a room into zones. Rarely used for hallways.

Products with legs are of two types: stationary and mobile. The former are placed in a certain place without the possibility of movement. The latter are equipped with wheels, with which the chest of drawers can be easily moved from one place to another.

We offer you to familiarize yourself with several options for narrow dressers for different styles of the interior of the hallway:

• stylish black wood model, made in retro style;

• a loft-style chest of drawers made of wood, decorated with veneer and metal elements;

• white dresser made of chipboard, made in Art Nouveau style;

• narrow chest of drawers made of dark wood with a mirror;

• hanging cabinet made of dark wood in the Art Nouveau style;

• model with a hanger and a mirror;

• Pedestal with walnut seat.