Types of pedestals for the hallway and their choice

Each room has its own basic set of furniture. There is special furniture for hallways and other rooms. A bedside table for the hallway is a necessary attribute of the interior of this room, as well as comfortable furniture in which you can store the necessary things.

To choose a suitable bedside table for a small hallway, it is important to determine its main purpose. The bedside table should become not only a beautiful detail of the interior, but also a full-fledged storage for things.

The versatility of such furniture should be used wisely. You can create your own storage system for seasonal items and bags, removing them from prying eyes and freeing up space. You can put summer or winter shoes in the nightstand, pack seasonal items and accessories in it. The cabinet lid can become a spacious shelf for keys, phone and other things that should be at hand when leaving the house. A low bedside table can be a great seat if you need to change your shoes or put them on before leaving the house.

According to the type of construction, all bedside tables can be divided into two large categories:

• hanging bedside tables;
• floor models.

Hanging bedside tables can be attached to the walls, they do not come into contact with the floor surfaces in any way. These models are most often chosen for decorating small hallways. Sometimes, under such pedestals, you can additionally put a shoe shelf or ottoman. Also, under the hanging cabinet, a shoe box and other useful interior elements are sometimes placed.

The floor stands have legs, which makes these models very easy to move. Models with legs need to be lifted in order to rearrange them elsewhere.

All floor-standing options can be divided into two categories:

• bedside tables with open shelves;
• with doors covering the shelves.

Open cabinets have no doors, and the space in them is divided into several shelves or drawers. These shelves are great for storing shoes; even a wet pair of shoes or boots will dry out quickly in them. This is possible thanks to the excellent air circulation in the open bedside tables.

Models with closed shelves are most often purchased for wide corridors and are great for storing footwear and seasonal clothing. Many bedside tables are equipped not only with conventional opening doors, but also with sliding structures: sliding drawers and other functional details.

On sale you can find options with the usual design, as well as non-standard bedside tables of unusual shapes. There are asymmetric options with an additional set of compartments or with interesting design elements.

Another criterion by which bedside tables are selected is their shape. You can purchase a standard square or rectangular cabinet, or you can choose furniture in the form of a semicircle or a corner bedside table. Bedside tables of the latter type are as follows:

• triangular bedside tables;
• pedestals in the form of the letter P;
• furniture with rounded edges.

Bedside tables are made from different materials. The most popular are the products described below.

This is the classic version that ranks first in popularity. Wood is environmentally friendly, and cabinets made of it are durable. On sale you can find long wooden bedside tables with a glossy surface or with a matte finish. You can buy both a pallet bedside table with a natural wood pattern and painted models.

Plastic bedside tables cannot boast of special strength, therefore, small models are most often made from this material. Small cabinets are designed for storing shoes.

Metal has a significant weight, but it is often used in the manufacture of various pieces of furniture. Most often, metal alloys act as a structural part. Shelves, decor, the frame of the bedside table itself are made of metal.

Plates made from these materials are often used in the creation of all types of furniture, including design projects. Bedside tables made of this material are not too expensive. At the same time, the pattern and texture of the material can imitate more expensive options from natural raw materials.

Among the disadvantages of bedside tables created from compressed shavings is not a very long service life. In addition, such cabinets can deteriorate from moisture, and a foreign smell often settles on them.

Bedside tables are produced with different parameters. The size of the furniture is determined depending on the length or width of the corridor. A bedside table with a width of 30 cm and up to one and a half meters is considered standard. The height is usually between about 60 cm and up to 1.5 m. The depth of standard bedside tables is from 20 cm to 70 cm.

For narrow hallways, bedside tables with a depth of 20 cm are suitable. In this case, the height of the cabinet is usually about one and a half meters. These are the parameters that are best suited for narrow aisles. Bedside tables of this configuration take up little space, but they are quite capable of accommodating all the necessary things.

For wide corridors, deeper side tables (about 30 cm) are suitable. Bedside tables can be equipped with pull-out drawers or swing doors. High bedside tables are very relevant if the storage areas for outerwear and shoes are combined. Deep bedside tables are well suited for design experiments: combining such models with other furniture, you can create an interesting interior.

Soft small bedside tables with a small height and depth will perfectly complement the interior of the room, if they differ in spaciousness. In addition, furniture should not clutter up an already small room or become an obstacle on the way to the exit. However, even small cabinets can bring lightness and beauty to the interior if they are equipped with a mirror or have mirrored elements in the structure.

The decor in the hallway is very important, because it correlates with the design of all rooms. In addition, it is the hallway that people see only when they enter the apartment. Therefore, both the furniture and the decoration of the hallway must be selected with taste. Modern manufacturers create a huge number of bedside tables with non-standard designs. The furniture corresponds to the most popular interior styles.

Baroque cabinets or classic models have been used in design for several centuries.These styles are characterized by unobtrusive luxury and beauty. Provence-style furniture is characterized by the use of expensive materials, a variety of colors and sophistication of lines. Such furniture always looks expensive and pretentious.

Before us is an equally popular style, which has a certain rustic flavor. The use of vintage elements, natural wood is encouraged in the design. Despite the apparent simplicity, this style looks great in any interior. If we talk about the English version, then the finish usually repeats the structure of the wood.

A very popular style in which you can see unusual silhouettes and ornaments. The style can be of any direction: you can find semicircular furniture with Asian prints or African designs. The colors of nature predominate: deep green, orange or yellow. You can find many folk prints in the colors.

The European style defines modernity: black or wenge-colored furniture has a laconic design, regular geometric shapes and an unusual design. Parts made of glass, plastic or metal are often used for decoration. Metal often acts as a material for fittings. Such furniture is equipped with mirror elements.

Austerity and conciseness are the main distinguishing features of these styles. The furniture has a clear geometry, the colors are light and calm: white and milky shades prevail. Furniture should look strict and stylish, while having functionality.

The most popular furniture manufacturers in the domestic market are companies from China and Malaysia. Also on sale you can find products made in Russia and from companies from neighboring countries - Ukraine and Belarus.

The most popular manufacturers of bedside tables are the following manufacturers.

1. Ikea. This company produces interesting and unusual models at an affordable cost. The assortment includes open shoe shelves, shoe racks with several compartments. The store also provides an opportunity to choose bedside tables in different colors. Sometimes additional equipment is included with the bedside table.
2. "Falcon". It is a domestic manufacturer that specializes in modular furniture. Bedside tables often come in the same set with hangers and mirrors. Furniture is available in different sizes: you can buy both small bedside tables and more bulky counterparts. The choice of colors is wide. The cost starts from 4 thousand rubles.
3. Another very popular manufacturer in Russia is the furniture factory "NAYA". The assortment includes modular sets of cabinets, mirrors and hangers. The design is laconic, the bedside tables made of special boards are stylized to resemble a wood texture (ash, oak and walnut). The price starts from 10 thousand rubles.
4. Wooden furniture is produced by the Lazurit company. The design of the bedside tables is notable for its beauty and conciseness, so it will perfectly fit into the interior of the hallway, decorated in country or eco style. The choice of colors is huge, and furniture also has different textures (bamboo and eco-leather are often used). The cost starts from 6 thousand rubles.
5. The most budgetary options are presented in the assortment of the Stoplit company. Here you can find minimalist models and drawers of original design. Although the choice cannot be called very large, the cost starts at 1,500 rubles.

The choice of the right furniture, which will be not only beautiful, but also functional, is characterized by the following nuances.

• The parameters of the furniture are largely determined by the number of people living in the apartment. For a small family, a small bedside table with several drawers will be enough. For a large family, large-sized models with increased capacity may be required.
• Better to take models equipped with a hanger or mirror.
• Particular attention should be paid to the dimensions of the hallway itself: the bedside table should fit into the aisle, but not block it.
• Furniture design should be consistent with the overall interior of the rest of the premises.
• Even miniature furniture is often used for more than just storing shoes or seasonal items. You can place cosmetics or beautiful vases on the lid. Also very convenient options with a seat, which is located at the top of the pedestal.
• Models made of metal or wood are considered the most durable. Plastic structures are suitable only if the minimum amount of things will be stored in them.
• The functional purpose of the pedestals is of great importance. Some models are suitable for storing shoes, and some can accommodate clothes.

In order for the bedside table to look good in the hallway and fulfill its original purpose, several rules must be followed.

• It is better not to put deep cabinets (over 40 cm) in front of the door, as this can complicate the closing and opening of the doors.
• In some cases, it is better to stop at corner pedestals - they save space and practically do not block the passage.
• With a fairly spacious layout, you can install a bedside table right next to the entrance. However, in this case, you should not choose too deep models. It is best if such a bedside table is lightweight and provides a free top surface. The curbstone can always be used as a shelf or a small table on which you can put keys or gloves.
• For arranging narrow hallways, it is better to choose an open-view corner bedside table. Thanks to this design, it will be possible to easily get the necessary things.
• Both the size and dimensions of the cabinet matter. However, you should not choose models with non-functional elements.

Bedside tables with a seat look quite interesting in the interior. It is both beautiful and quite functional: you can sit on the seat when taking off or putting on your shoes. Such cabinets are equipped with spacious shelves and drawers, which are usually located along the sides. You can put the things you need in the boxes.

Tall bedside tables with classic parameters will perfectly complement the hallway, decorated in any style. These models are considered a real decoration of the interior, and are also useful in everyday life.

Closed models can also have seating with shelves and drawers underneath. Inside includes not only a minimal set of things, but also a wardrobe. In bedside tables of this type, you can hide an umbrella or remove cosmetics in them for the care of clothes or shoes.