The entrance hall meets and escorts the household and guests of the house every day. The hallway set is no less important than the furniture in the bedroom or living room. An original cabinet or chest of drawers in the hallway will allow not only to organize the space, keep it clean, give comfort, but also give the house or apartment individuality.
Peculiarities
When planning a house or apartment in the hallway area, they try to save money, not paying due attention to the functionality of the room. It is in the hallway in a limited area that is stored a large number of things: shoes that are used daily, outerwear, small items that should not be forgotten when leaving the house (gloves, keys, wallet, umbrella in rainy weather, bag, etc.).
Properly selected furniture with a large number of storage compartments will help organize the space of the hallway and put things in order in it.
Furniture options for the corridor are diverse and, depending on the area and nuances of the room, have their own characteristics. Comfortable and ergonomic furniture options are a hallway cabinet or chest of drawers. It is these pieces of furniture that most often decorate the hallway due to their functionality:
- Placement of a large number of shoes: the shelves in the cabinet and chest of drawers for the hallway are designed in such a way that it is easy to place both high boots and sports sneakers in them. Even the most compact models with inclined shelves allow you to place up to 10 pairs of shoes in individual compartments;
- Self-ventilated shoe storage compartments: after daily wear, shoes must be aired. For this, provision is made ventilation holes, convenient open shelves, the ability to open shelves for ventilation, sometimes cabinets are supplied with forced ventilation;
- Comfort when putting on and taking off shoes: the cabinet can be equipped with a special place to sit, you can lean on a tall chest of drawers for stability when putting on shoes;
- Aesthetic appearance: hallway furniture is made of various materials of various colors with decorative elements or inserts;
- Multifunctionality: in addition to storing shoes, the cabinet and chest of drawers have shelves and drawers for storing the necessary things (keys, umbrellas, hats, jewelry, indoor slippers, children's toys for the street and the like). The kit often comes with hangers for outerwear and mirrors. There is enough space on the surface of the cabinet or chest of drawers for decor items, souvenirs;
- Long term services: materials for the production of furniture in the hallway are selected taking into account ease of care and safety in operation, so durability is guaranteed;
- Compact dimensions: even for the hallway itself small apartment or narrow corridor at home, designers have developed options for bedside tables and chests of drawers that are not inferior in functionality and spaciousness to large-sized models.
Original and unusual models of cabinets for shoes and chests of drawers give the room an individuality, they are easy to pick up for a corridor or hallway of any size and style, while maintaining usable space and functionality.
Models
Furniture sets for hallways are equipped with either a cabinet for shoes, or a cabinet-chest of drawers, or a chest of drawers and a cabinet. In cases of buying furniture for a hallway or a corridor, you should separately choose the right models of cabinets and chests of drawers in order to save as much usable space as possible and organize the hallway functionally.
Models of furniture for the corridor or hallway are diverse in size, materials, colors, style. By the form and type of placement in the room, cabinets and chests of drawers can be very different:
- Direct: installed along the wall, well suited for long narrow corridors;
- corner: quite roomy options that save space in the hallway;
- original forms: semi-circular, polygonal, triangular with rounded edges and so on. Such models are very original and functional, but their choice may be limited by the area of the room;
- Cabinets or chests of drawers as part of the set hallway furniture: a one-piece set will allow you to immediately furnish the room with all the necessary components in the same style.
in the furniture market and construction stores The following cabinet models are available:
- With closed or open shelves: models with open shelves provide good ventilation for shoes, and are also durable in use, as there are no additional fittings that can wear out from constant opening and closing. Flaw open shelves is that dust accumulates on the shoes. Curbstones with closed shelves look aesthetically pleasing, prevent dust from entering the stored shoes;
- With hinged, hinged or sliding doors: sliding doors move along the guides along the product. Sliding doors can be left open as an additional source of shoe ventilation. Flap doors open and close;
- With forced and natural ventilation. More expensive cabinet models are equipped with electric hood for better aeration of shoes. Natural ventilation is carried out with the help of holes and a special rack design shelves in the cabinet;
- Cabinets-slim: the most compact and at the same time capacious model in which shoes are stored in an upright position, and the doors open at an angle of 45 degrees;
- With extra storage space th: with drawers, open shelves at the end of the product for decorative ornaments.
Separately, a shoe cabinet is rarely made, more often it is combined with additional elements for greater functionality: a chest of drawers or a cabinet as part of a furniture set for the hallway. The top of a low pedestal is equipped with soft upholstery, thus, a pedestal-shop, a pedestal-ottoman are obtained, which significantly save space in the hallway and corridor.
For spacious hallways, along with a cabinet for shoes, you can choose a chest of drawers of the following models:
- With sliding or hinged doors;
- With drawers or fixed shelves;
- Traditional rectangular shape or chest of drawers.
According to the method of fastening and installation, the following models are distinguished:
- Suspended: cabinet or chest of drawers are attached to the wall, creating the effect of hovering above the floor. Interesting hanging models with backlight;
- Floor: on open legs or with supports closed by a decorative panel.
For convenience, cabinets and chests of drawers can be equipped with additional seating furniture: soft poufs, a couch, a bench with drawers or legs. Cabinets and chests of drawers can also be combined with necessary elements for the hallway: an open hanger, hinged shelves for decor items or storage of hats, a mirror with a built-in lamp. For convenience and aesthetic appearance, cabinets and chests of drawers can be supplemented with various types of shelves, drawers, doors according to the type of opening.
The largest amount of furniture can be accommodated by shelves located at an angle, and for drying and airing casual shoes, it will not be superfluous to have several open shelves in closed model dresser.
materials
Long service life, ease of care for the product and the aesthetic and decorative appearance of furniture for the corridor and hallway are provided by the materials from which cabinets and chests of drawers are made. The main materials for the production of cabinets and chests of drawers for hallways are the following:
- Wood A: Natural material, strong and durable, environmentally friendly. Solid wood can be sanded to a matt finish, while wood lacquer and protective impregnations give the surface a glossy sheen. Used for the production of expensive models;
- Plastic: a fragile material from which open models of cabinets for storing shoes are most often made. Plastic furniture is wobbly and won't last long. artificial material does not accumulate dust and does not absorb unpleasant odors;
- Metal: heavy, wear-resistant material for the production of furniture. Often combined with other materials. Metal gratings as shelves easy to care for, provide additional ventilation;
- Varieties of wood-based panels (chipboard, fiberboard, MDF): pressed sawdust with various types of coating make it possible to produce furniture with beautiful facades that imitate solid wood natural wood. Furniture from chipboard and MDF is more affordable than from solid wood. The disadvantages of wood-based panels include a short service life, odor absorption, instability to moisture, an unpleasant chemical odor in the first weeks of use.
Modern tendencies in furniture design dictate the fashion for combining materials for the production of furniture in the hallway and corridor. Metal, glass, plastic, leather inserts serve as beautiful decorative elements.
Mirror inserts on the fronts of the cabinet and chest of drawers not only decorate the product, give it lightness, but also allow you to clearly see the shoes in the mirror.
As a material for the shelves, a metal mesh, wooden slatted bases of the shelves, and monolithic plastic have proven themselves well. Metal grid and wooden slats provide additional ventilation of the sole, easy to care for. Plastic is also an easy-to-clean material, but fragile and short-lived.
Dimensions
Depending on the size of the room, the dimensions of the furniture for the hallway are also selected. In mass production, the width, depth and height of the cabinets and chests of drawers in the hallway varies within the following limits: 40-160 cm, 20-60 cm, 60-150 cm, respectively.
For narrow and long corridors, models with the smallest depth 20-25 cm, but the height of the original pedestal models can be over one and a half meters. Such dimensions will allow you to place the largest number of shoes and save free space in the hallway.
Chests of drawers with a depth of more than 30 cm will fit perfectly into spacious square hallways. Deep models are convenient with hinged doors and drawers. High and deep pedestal complete with hanging hanger and a large mirror will make a complete set for the hallway with enough space to store all the necessary things. Deep models make it possible to experiment with the shape of the chest of drawers, which allows you to create exclusive options.
Optimal Width for a cabinet or chest of drawers - 70 cm. Such a model will not tightly close the wall and leave free space for additional furniture (wardrobe, pouffe).
And the smallest cabinets in size, and shallow chests of drawers with great height will be roomy, subject to a well-thought-out design of shelves and drawers, so you should not clutter up the hallway, which is limited in area, with overall furniture. But in the spacious square hallways even chests of 160 × 60 × 150 cm in size will fit. Bulky and massive furniture options will look airy and light thanks to the glossy mirror surface of the door facades. By individual orders can be made original models dressers custom sizes, for example, 24 cm deep or more than 1.5 m high, which will cover the entire wall from floor to ceiling.
Color solutions
Color palette furniture for hallways and corridors is presented from white to black colors in all sorts of shades and textures.
Natural wood furniture looks noble and expensive:
- Ash;
- Nut;
- Pine;
- Larch;
- Red wood.
patination of solid wood, artificial aging surface, the use of metal and glass decorative elements gives the design sophistication and elegance. Cabinets and chests of drawers made of solid wood are always relevant in the interior and are in demand among buyers and designers.
Hallways and corridors are often dark rooms without windows. Therefore, it is preferable to choose white furniture or in light colors. Cabinets and chests of drawers of blue, pink, milky colors, ivory on a matte or glossy surface look original and modern. Cabinets and chests of drawers in light colors are easy to match to furniture sets maintaining the integrity of the kit.
Popular furniture for hallways in dark colors which is matched to the color floor covering, plinths or doors. Dark wenge, combined with light inserts, the colors and texture of mahogany looks organically in massive models for spacious rooms. Miniature wenge color models look aesthetically pleasing and elegant.
Styles and design
The design of the hallway and corridor is carried out according to general style at home or selected individually:
- Often used to decorate hallways and corridors. classic in the interior. Small corridors save usable space with roomy corner models or compact dressers and pedestals with rounded corners. The design of classic models is discreet, solid wood or solid wood is used as materials. wood boards. The color palette of classic cabinets and chests of drawers gravitates towards natural shades with the preservation or imitation of the texture of natural wood;
- Light and weightless look cabinets and chests of drawers in style country, provence. These styles are characterized by the use natural materials. Patination and aging of the surface add originality to the model of chests of drawers and cabinets;
- For modern interior designers offer original cabinets and dressers interesting shapes and flowers. Semicircular chest of drawers fits perfectly along the wall spacious entrance hall, and triangular pedestals are compact and indispensable for miniature corridors. Modern models are made in the most daring colors, which are matched to the color of the walls, wall panels, floor, plinth;
- Minimalist and high-tech style complement cabinets made of metal and plastic rich colors. Cabinets made of pure metal without coating look original;
- Manufacturers offer models in vintage style decorated with original designs. In the furniture markets in the premium price segment chests of drawers with decorative antique handles in saturated muted colors or painted with snow-white paint are presented.
Overview of the best manufacturers
The main manufacturers of cabinets and chests of drawers for hallways in the Russian furniture market are represented by companies from Russia, China, Malaysia, Belarus, and Ukraine. Russian manufacturers offer the greatest variety of models in various price categories.
The most popular and well-established manufacturers of cabinet furniture from Russia are Soyuz Mebel (Tula), Meridian Group of Companies (Moscow), PK " Furniture technologies"(Chelyabinsk), "MuroM" (Murom), "ECO Style" (Perm), "Marimbo" (Krasnoyarsk), "Northern Architecture" (Arkhangelsk), "Leader" (Kazan). Each factory has a long-term reputation in the production of cabinet furniture, in particular furniture for hallways. The assortment of Russian manufacturing factories presents the whole variety of models: from classic and exclusive to original and unusual. Large factories introduce bold design projects, follow the novelties at the world furniture exhibitions.
There is an opinion that the chest of drawers is the closest relative of the chest. He came to his modern look, having gone through several stages of transformation from a cabinet to his current original look.
And all thanks to the French, it was they who worked on his transformation. A chest of drawers in the life of a modern person is an almost irreplaceable thing in the interior, as it fits any style, as well as comfortable and functional.
In this article, we will look at the color scheme for a chest of drawers, what you need to know when choosing, as well as a photo of a chest of drawers in the hallway.
Compact chest of drawers for the hallway.
The current chest of drawers is a kind of mini cabinets with drawers that move forward.
Some types are equipped with additional hidden shelves. All existing options chests of drawers are convenient, there is not even a doubt about it, so they will be in demand for more than one year.
The chest model is not deep classic with a certain number of drawers. They are located parallel to each other. smallest chest of drawers includes two boxes.
The positive aspects of such a chest of drawers are that:
- The height of such a chest of drawers is minimal. It is 85 centimeters. If it is higher, then turn from a chest of drawers into a cabinet.
- The width of such a chest of drawers is not more than fifty centimeters.
And only thirty centimeters is its depth. It's simple great option which is suitable for the hallway. But to these dimensions you need to add another two centimeters, which go to the body with a facade.
For the hallway, it is ideal, and for other rooms, the benefit from it is minimal. Because the place is small, and a large number of clothes will not fit into it.
Dresser with a mirror in the hallway
Exists big variety chest of drawers that will please any person. They can be with or without a mirror, have a variety of color scheme, have different kind options, be large, small or wide and narrow.
Before choosing a chest of drawers, you need to decide what it should be, or correspond to a certain stylistic direction, or stand out from the general interior.
If, consider as an example a chest of drawers in black brown scandinavian style, then it is suitable for individuals who like to experiment.
For such stylistic direction a chest of drawers that is quite roomy in bright colors is suitable. It will perfectly fit into the created atmosphere. Only the mirror should be placed on the chest of drawers, and not hung on the wall.
A large mirror will go well with this style of chest of drawers, and will also increase the area.
Color scheme for chest of drawers
The choice of material for the manufacture of a chest of drawers is not easy enough, first you need to think about how much money you are ready to invest in a chest of drawers, and what requirements will be presented to it.
For example, you can experiment with the shape of a chest of drawers, because you can compensate for this through a color scheme. A chest of drawers with the right color will become bright accent, among all other furniture and in the existing interior.
If the chest of drawers in the hallway will be given a central role, then it is better to choose the colors in accordance with the overall decor.
The most popular colors are:
- Dark tone, such as black, brown, dark grey. This color scheme will give the hallway value and splendor.
- Pastel shades such as beige, milky, light brown;
- Bright colors such as red, yellow, orange. Such a chest of drawers will stand out from the general interior.
You can also use photo printing to give originality to the chest of drawers. Such a chest of drawers will be a highlight for the hallway.
As you can see, the variety of chests of drawers is quite large. Therefore, you can choose almost any interior and with any functionality.
It all depends on the purpose for which you want to buy a chest of drawers, and for which room you need it.
Photo of dressers in the hallway with a mirror
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 a number of 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 keep it for a long time. appearance and serviceability;
- 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
There are not so many external design features that distinguish a chest of drawers from a cabinet. And yet they are:
- The ratio of width to height. Any cabinet will be lower than a chest of drawers. Of course, 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 a 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 a special soft seat that allows 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 dresser is supplied with soft upholstery. 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. Most frequent way equipment. 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. A set of beautiful pieces of furniture that do 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 are usually made up to 80 cm. But the front values \u200b\u200bare rarely exceed 60 cm. All corner models features an 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 a 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.
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 are very popular in the modern world for several 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 ideas, you can choose one-piece or separate furniture.
One-piece chests of drawers with a mirror imply a monolithic construction of 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 next to it. standing 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 in the corridor are selected large mirrors 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).
A long mirror will be a great opportunity to look at yourself from all angles, also this one 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. Length up to 1.5 meters will allow you to visually raise low ceiling, creating the illusion of an elongated room.
Graceful mirrors in an unusual frame look best when small sizes up to 1 m. They can have forged, wooden and other decorative designs 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 with 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 for decorative purposes. small elements in the form broken glass, drops or mosaics perfectly complement the style of furniture.
- Faceted. Also used as 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, which allows you to examine yourself or the room from different angles. These shapes include the famous fisheye effect.
The mirror is based on simple glass, which is covered with a special layer that does not transmit Sun rays and creating a reflective surface. As such a layer is used:
- Silver - a metal solution is applied to the glass, then coated 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. Veneer is a thin sheet of wood used in broken or striped form. 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 the 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 chest of drawers suitable for certain features 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 into a 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 well mechanical damage. 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 cover unaesthetic legs or as independent support together 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 chests of drawers are popular for storing shoes or small items and create a feeling of lightness and airiness while 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 - an open type of storage for 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 them with a hinged or sliding sash from unnecessary 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 the 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, furniture hinges of various configurations are used.
