Bedside table in the hallway - ideas for use in a modern interior and the best location options (75 photos)

The hallway is a multifunctional and practical room in any house or apartment. It is here that we gather every day, dress and put on our shoes before going out; the threshold of the hallway is the first thing we cross after returning home. Due to such demand for this room, it is very important to choose high-quality and comfortable furniture, taking into account the size of the room, based on your preferences and needs.

Shoe cabinet in the hallway

The hallway is a universal room, the main function of which is to store things and shoes. Modern, high-quality and multifunctional shoe cabinets are designed specifically for this room. Open and closed shelves in these pieces of furniture have a special structure and shape, aimed at careful storage of shoes. The surface of shoe cabinets is used to place and store important small items (keys, phones, umbrellas) and to place stylish decorative elements.

Corner model

If space is tight, a corner bedside table in the hallway is suitable. It has deep compartments that will help hide all your shoes. Quite functional, it will help you use space efficiently.

The disadvantage of this model is the impossibility of attaching a soft seat.

You can make such a model yourself, provided that you have free time and desire.

Note! Even if you decorate a bedside table in a narrow hallway with an openwork napkin placed on the edge, you will be guaranteed an additional cozy atmosphere.

conclusions

If you have decided on a model, think about what purpose you need the cabinet for. After all, it can be multifunctional.

This includes simple shoe storage, additional comfortable seats, and practical mirrors.

Based on your own feelings, look at the price, quality of materials and experiment. Even an ordinary bedside table can, thanks to bright accessories, turn into a decoration of your interior.

Bedside table in a narrow hallway

Saving space in a small hallway is perhaps the main task in the process of repairing and creating an interior. Non-standard shaped bedside tables, mainly high, not deep and narrow, will help in solving this issue. Bedside tables with doors are called closed, without them - open. Narrow cabinets can be wall-mounted or floor-mounted, and they can also be equipped with additional elements: a mirror, a seat, a hanger. Design experts strongly recommend ordering ergonomic narrow cabinets based on an individual project; in this case, you can make the most profitable and economical use of the hallway area.

Down with the cabinets

Very often, for the sake of the space freed up in the interior, it is necessary to sacrifice individual design elements or even some furniture.

It often happens that the owner of a room cannot afford to put a bulky wardrobe in it for storing clothes, since it will take up most of the space in the hallway.

In this case, a small cabinet complete with a clothes hanger and, sometimes, a mirror will come to the rescue, which will not only help you admire your outfit in full every time before leaving the house, but will also visually increase the space of the hallway.

If you look on the Internet for photos of bedside tables in the hallway and see how modern designers save hallway space, very often you will see exactly the option of a bedside table with a hanger and a mirror.

The final choice of one or another cabinet model depends solely on the personal preferences of the chooser, however, relying on standards for dimensions, as well as design advice on the shape and type of construction, it will be much easier to make the right choice.

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Bedside table with seat for hallway

This version of the cabinet can also be called economical and compact. The surface of an ordinary hallway bedside table made of soft fabric easily serves as a seat - a mandatory attribute of the hallway. The lower part of the bedside table, under the seat, is usually designed for storing shoes, like a shoe rack, or for storing things, like a chest of drawers. A bedside table with a seat is often an element of a furniture set for a hallway. Such cabinets are made from natural wood, universal plastic, budget wood panels, strong and durable metal.

Why do you need a shoe rack?

Opponents of “extra” furniture in the hallway argue that the dimensions of the room do not allow installing a shoe rack. However, this opinion is fundamentally wrong. Just count the number of pairs of shoes:

• summer, sports, home;
• winter and demi-season;
• formal and festive shoes;
• spare slippers for guests;
• replacement shoes for school and kindergarten.

Multiply the resulting number by the number of family members. If all this wealth is kept on the floor or lower shelves of the hallway, the room seems cluttered and is perceived as something small and uncomfortable. A good shoe rack helps you deal with the unmanageable clutter in the world of shoes, puts everything on shelves, and it also fits harmoniously into the interior, improving the appearance of the room.

Cabinet with mirror in the hallway

This popular combination of content and structure is a cabinet with shelves and drawers in the lower part, and a mirror in the upper part. Cabinets with a mirror are presented in a wide range: narrow and wide, deep and shallow, combined and separate, closed and open. The mirror above the bedside table, thanks to its reflective ability, visually expands the space. A bedside table with a mirror can be purchased separately in the design you like or as part of a furniture set for the hallway.

How to choose cabinets for a small hallway?

One of the most important requirements for hallway furniture is compactness. Even if you are the owner of a small hallway room, you can choose narrow cabinets for the hallway individually for you.

In narrow cabinets, capacity is compensated by the number of compartments and height. This allows you to place an additional cabinet in a small space, even with other furniture.

Bench table for the hallway

A common, compact and comfortable version of hallway furniture is a bedside table with a banquette. This option consists of an open or closed bedside table equipped with a seat on the surface. Sometimes this furniture accessory can be supplemented on the side with a shelf, on the surface of which important things can be conveniently placed: keys, phone, documents, bag. You can also place decorative items or an indoor flower on the additional surface of the bench-banquette.

Why do you need a cabinet in the hallway?

In addition to its role as decoration, a cabinet is, of course, a convenient storage place. Modern people have a lot of shoes, wardrobe items and necessary accessories.

A cabinet in the hallway can accommodate all the items you need before leaving, which will relieve you of clutter in the room. Its size will directly depend on the number of things you plan to place in it.

Such a cabinet will provide comfort, rational use of space and cleanliness on surfaces. In addition, the cabinets fit perfectly into almost all hallway interiors.

Therefore, such cabinets look very beautiful and harmonious. You can verify this by looking at the photo of the cabinet in the hallway, which was taken by the owners who were satisfied with their purchase.

Hanger with bedside table in the hallway

This combination of furniture can be safely called a classic, which can be found in almost every home. The advantages of such a furniture tandem are versatility, functionality, ergonomics, and mobility. Indeed, a hanger and a bedside table combine various storage systems; due to their compact placement, they save maximum space and are easy to move.

There are also several types of such furniture. A hanger option with a shoe rack with linear placement and convenient storage of outerwear and shoes. A corner version of a hanger with a bedside table, characterized by compactness and spaciousness, located at the junction of two walls in the corner. A full-fledged one-piece furniture cabinet with closed shelves and an open hanger, characterized by convenience and a uniform design.

Materials for production

The materials for making shoe racks can be used:

• metal;
• MDF;
• laminated chipboard;
• plastic;
• rattan;
• natural wood;
• oilcloth and fabric.

MDF shoe racks are now the most in demand. They are resistant to deformation, reliable and relatively cheap. We decided to purchase a compact and lightweight model - give preference to thin chrome tubes.

The disadvantage of chrome-plated metal shoe racks is the inability to store dirty shoes in the upper section. Debris and water will pollute the lower vapors, which will cause discomfort to the apartment owner.

Let's consider the features of other materials:

• Forged corner cabinets. They are decorated in the Empire style (option - Baroque), intended for country cottages.
• Solid wood. Bulkyness and low functionality are compensated by its sophisticated appearance. Wooden shoe racks are susceptible to moisture, so storing wet shoes there is not recommended.
• Rattan. Cabinets are primarily made from this material. Rattan is well ventilated, easy to clean, and resistant to moisture.
• Plastic, oilcloth and fabric. These materials are extremely rare, since their aesthetic qualities leave much to be desired. The advantage of such shoe racks lies in their mobility, so we recommend using them in the country for storing seasonal shoes.

Examples of corner cabinets for shoes made of different materials

MDF

Chipboard

Forged Solid

Corner bedside table in the hallway

Corner cabinets for the hallway are characterized by a number of advantages and have several main types. The enviable frequency of choosing such bedside tables is due, first of all, to the main advantages: they take up little space and are very compact. The design and shape are made primarily in smooth lines, which ensures safe operation. Corner bedside tables stand out for their spaciousness and original design.

How to make a choice?

Today there is quite a large selection. In addition to the overall size, a shoe cabinet in the hallway can have a different number of large and small compartments, shelves, compartments, drawers, etc. This allows you to choose a cabinet for maximum functional use.

You can neatly place a large number of different things in it.

In addition, the cabinets differ in the method of placement. They can be wall-mounted or floor-mounted. And also closed (if there are doors in the niches) and open. Each of these types has its own advantages.

For example, open cabinets allow shoes to be ventilated and have quick access to them without unnecessary movements. As for closed cabinets, they keep shoes dust-free and look very aesthetically pleasing.

Hanging bedside table for the hallway

A hanging bedside table is an original option, characterized by its unusual placement by mounting it on the wall. When choosing such a cabinet, it is important to pay attention to the following important criteria: sufficient size of the cabinet inside with the storage systems you need, suitable dimensions, reliability and excellent quality of this furniture product, strength of the cabinet itself and fastenings.

DIY making

After you have decided on the place and method of installing the cabinet, its shape and dimensions, you need to make a detailed drawing of the future structure indicating the dimensions of all parts and attachment points.

Drawing of the bottom and lid of the cabinet

Corner cabinet drawing

We offer you step-by-step instructions for making a corner cabinet from laminated chipboard or MDF sheets. Their cutting according to your drawings, drilling and edging with edge tape can be ordered from a specialized company or in a store that sells these materials.

Note. Without special equipment, it is impossible to make an accurate and even cut of wood panels at home. If such services are not available to you, it is better to choose plywood or wooden furniture panels for making furniture. It is enough to sand their ends well.

For work you will need: a corner, a tape measure, a pencil and a screwdriver with attachments for fasteners, for which it is best to use furniture confirmations.

You should prepare everything you need for work in advance

If you order only cutting, and decide to drill holes and process edges yourself, then in addition to the listed tools and materials you need to prepare:

• drill for confirmations of suitable diameter;
• hammer;
• adhesive-based edge tape;
• iron;
• stationery knife;
• sandpaper No. 120;
• drill for hinges, if the cabinet has hinged facades.

Furniture hinges require special drills

After checking and adjusting all the elements of the cabinet, you can begin assembling it.

Step 1. Pasting the ends of all parts with an edge. To glue a paper edge, you need to heat up the iron, remove the protective strip from the back of the tape, carefully apply the edge to the end of the part and carefully iron it through a sheet of paper. The protruding edges are cut off with a sharp stationery knife, after which the ribs are sanded with fine sandpaper and smoothed with a piece of felt. It is better to finish the ends of the cabinet lid and its facades with ABS or PVC edges. To do this, glue is applied to it, then the edge is heated in small sections with a hairdryer and gradually glued to the end by pressing firmly against it through felt. But it is difficult to do this carefully at home.

Cover all ends that will be visible with edges.

Step 2: Drilling holes. You will need many different ones: for fasteners, for hinges, for shelf supports. And each type will require its own drill. It is very important to make precise markings before drilling so that the holes of the parts to be connected match. If you have an assistant, it is convenient to drill holes for confirmations through both parts at once, accurately aligning them to the working position.

Drilling holes for confirmations

Step 3. Assembling the case. The frame of the cabinet is assembled by twisting adjacent parts with confirmata, the heads of which are subsequently closed with special plastic plugs to match the chipboard. To attach the lid, it is better to use wooden dowels coated with wood glue. The fiberboard back wall is nailed down with small nails.

Assemble the body according to the drawing

Step 4. Hanging the facades, installing shelves on shelf holders, attaching handles and legs.

Complete the assembly by installing the handles on the door.

And finally, I would like to give some advice: if you want the cabinet you made to last a long time, do not skimp on the quality of the material and fittings. Take your time creating the drawing and calculating the dimensions. The slightest inaccuracy in calculations or cutting can cause damage to the material and sloppy appearance of the product.

Small bedside table in the hallway

A small bedside table is an excellent way out of a situation where a minimum area is allocated for the hallway, and the need for furniture for storing things and shoes is great. Today, the furniture industry offers us a wide range of small bedside tables for the hallway: bedside tables with a surface in the form of a seat, compact corner bedside tables, narrow ergonomic bedside tables, modular models of bedside tables. You can also combine all the advantages of the described types in the design of a bedside table for the hallway according to an individual project made to order.

It would seem that a bedside table for a hallway is a simple, not the most significant piece of furniture and interior element. But, as practice shows, a competent and structured approach to choosing the right type, high-quality materials, convenient storage systems and stylish design of a bedside table will allow you to complement the interior of the hallway with a functional piece of furniture and a bright, beautiful accent.

Types of corner cabinets

Such products are distinguished from each other according to several criteria.

Design

By design, cabinets can be open or closed.

1. Open structures are not equipped with facades and are like a rack with shelves for placing shoes and other things used every day.
   Their advantages include ease of use, but their disadvantages include the need to constantly maintain order on the shelves. Open corner cabinet
2. Closed cabinets are equipped with facades with various opening mechanisms: hinged, folding, and retractable with drawers.
   They are more functional and suitable for storing seasonal shoes that are not currently in use. Drawers and closed doors can hold a large number of things you need without creating visual clutter. Closed cabinet in the hallway

There are also combined models with open and closed sections, as well as with retractable or attached poufs, mirrors, lamps, etc.

Combined model with open shelves on the sides

Size and shape

Corner cabinets, like linear ones, have a variety of sizes and shapes. They can be small in plan, but elongated in height, or vice versa – wide and low. The back corner can be full, adjacent to adjacent walls, or cut off. And the front part can be beveled, rounded or angular. This variety allows you to choose suitable furniture for a hallway of any size, focusing on your own needs.

There is now a large selection of cabinets of various shapes and sizes on sale.

Configuration

Cabinets installed in the corner area of ​​the hallway can be made in the form of a wardrobe, chest of drawers, rack or bench with shelves at the bottom and a seat on the lid. Depending on the installation method, they can be floor-mounted or suspended. Open designs with shelves, small cabinets for home telephones, or upper modules with shelves for hats and hooks for clothes are often used for hanging.

A hanging hanger over a corner cabinet is a good solution for a small hallway

Note. Such hanging modules, together with a floor-mounted corner cabinet, become a convenient alternative to a closed massive cabinet that takes up too much free space.

Manufacturing materials

A hallway cabinet can be made entirely from one material or from different ones, depending on the preferences of the manufacturer.

Table. Materials used to make cabinets