When purchasing furniture for the hallway, many owners want to put a sofa in the hallway. A small model will not take up much space, will allow you to put on your shoes comfortably, relax after work and will complement the interior with an elegant item.
Sitting on the sofa makes it much more comfortable to put on your shoes. You can put a bag or packages on it, or just sit down to take a breath
Pros and cons of sofas
Upholstered furniture in the hallway should be compact and solve several problems. Models are equipped with drawers and shelves for shoes or are made complete with bedside tables for small items.
A beautiful mini-sofa will create coziness and become an effective element of the hallway interior
The main thing when choosing a sofa is versatility, small size and consistency with the design of the corridor.
Advantages of installing a sofa in the hallway:
- Creating comfort. A small model installed along a wall or corner of a room will soften the severity of the interior of the room.
- Functionality. A small sofa in the hallway will replace the ottoman. It will look harmonious and aesthetically pleasing. Internal drawers and shelves can be used to store excess shoes, bags and umbrellas.
- Decorative. Compact furniture, in addition to its main function, transforms the interior.
- Convenience. A prolonged reception of guests or waiting for family before leaving the house will be comfortable.
There is only one downside to installing a sofa in the hallway: choosing the right sofa. If the room is less than 6 sq. m, then it is better to purchase mini models or corner options that take up less space and leave free passage.
Hallway sofas differ in design, size, shape and color
Types of sofas
As you can see in the photo of sofas in the hallway, there are several types of similar furniture, differing from each other in color, size, purpose, and design features.
According to their shape, sofas are divided into:
Sofas-bedside tables. This is a unique variation of a shoe rack. These sofas are equipped with shelves and drawers, and are also equipped with a comfortable seat. They can fit even into the smallest room.
Sofas-benches. Such products also include a place for shoes, designed in the form of a metal grid located under the soft seat.
Banquette sofas. They are compact benches with or without backrests. The same can be used to store things. Carvings or forged inserts are usually used as decoration.
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In addition, mini sofas can be designed for one or two people. They may or may not have a backrest and armrests. Interesting frameless models are models of unusual shapes, for example, semicircular.
If you decide to make a sofa for the hallway with your own hands, it is worth remembering that the optimal solution for a small space would be a narrow model with the most spacious storage system.
Choosing the size of a sofa for the hallway
When choosing furniture, base it on the shape of the room and its area. In large rooms 10 sq. m. or more, you can install a full-fledged sofa or corner furniture options.
When choosing a sofa for a spacious hallway, more attention is paid to the appearance of the furniture, because it must match the design of the room
For a square-shaped corridor, it is better to choose a soft bench or banquette that will occupy 1/3 of the length of the wall. The free part will accommodate a wardrobe, a hanger and a shoe rack. Pay attention to the sets that include a wardrobe, a sofa, shelves and a mirror, made in the same style.
Furniture in the same style looks attractive and speaks of the good taste of the owners of the house
Mini-sofas and corner models of smooth shapes are installed in the oblong corridor, which will visually smooth out the narrowness of the room. To expand the space, hang a large mirror opposite the upholstered furniture.
A narrow sofa will not get in the way in the aisle, and the drawers built into it will be useful for storing shoes
If there is a niche in the hallway, this is an ideal place for a sofa. But you need to choose the length of the sofa; if the dimensions are non-standard, you will have to make the furniture to order.
The main thing when choosing is that all the furniture in the room should not occupy more than 1/3 of the usable area. Otherwise, the corridor will be cramped and uncomfortable.
By installing a sofa in the hallway, you can create a cozy atmosphere when entering the house. A beautiful and sophisticated model will add charm and sophistication to the room.
Forged
Sofas of this type have the appearance of a regular bench, but there are additional twisted legs made of forged metal. As a rule, forged sofas do not have additional shelves or drawers.
Thus, forged sofas in the hallway serve only a decorative function.
Photos of examples of the interior of a hallway room with a sofa
Dimensions
Interesting design of a small shoe rack with a seat.
When choosing the size of a sofa for the hallway, you will have to look at the size of the hallway itself, and not at your own preferences. There are a number of recommendations, classified by the type of room itself:
- Square corridor - oblong-shaped sofas are suitable, possibly with a folding mechanism;
- A rectangular corridor is usually narrow, so it is important to maintain space for free movement. Sofas with narrow seating areas are suitable; you can choose uneven lines for the shape of the backrest;
- Curved corridors with arches - here the walls are usually rounded, so a long rectangular sofa will be out of place. In this case, you can pay attention to poufs - you can also store things in them. There are also frameless sofas - they will also find their place in corridors of interesting shapes.
Designer banquette in Empire style for the hallway.
Tip: Sometimes there are models of corner sofas. If you think that a corner should be in your hallway, but you haven’t found such an offer in stores, you can buy a corner for the kitchen.
Ideal colors for the hallway
The decorative decoration of the hallway occupies an important part of the overall interior of the apartment. According to the advice of designers, the most harmonious shades are:
- All shades of white: from cream to pale blue. These colors visually increase the volume of the room.
- Black furniture. You can most often find such furniture with sharp contrasts in the High-Tech style, where the entire interior is built on the principle of contrast.
- All shades of brown and red. The rich, saturated color looks great in the Baroque style for decorating an apartment.
- Green, blue and floral motifs are ideal for Provence styling.
Bright and colorful furniture components are available today to every buyer in furniture hypermarkets, which greatly facilitates the search and purchase of accessories and designs. For example, finding Ikea furniture in the hallway is a common occurrence and popular among apartment owners.
Style
All of the above types of hallway sofas are made from various materials - they can be wooden, metal, even designer with the inclusion of several elements. When choosing a particular sofa, it is important to remember the interior of the hallway, so that a forged, even small sofa does not look awkward in a very modern hallway.
Forged
Forged sofas are distinguished by their elegance of execution. Decorated with twisted legs, these benches are reminiscent of exterior items from Renaissance parks.
This is not to say that they will suit any interior. They will look best, as the photos show, in hallways whose style corresponds to classic, country, Provence, and baroque.
As a rule, such models are presented without drawers or shelves, serving only as a seating area. Therefore, their function here is purely decorative.
The price of forged interior items due to their style of execution is slightly higher than that of ordinary banquettes.
Wooden
Such furniture will fit perfectly into a classic interior, as well as eco-style and modern. The choice of wooden sofas for the hallway is obvious if there is other similar furniture made from natural wood material in the room.
Wooden banquettes can have drawers and shelves. In addition, today there are a variety of options - from a modular sofa with a side table attached to a mini-hallway with a table and a mirror above it.
Banquettes of such configurations require more space, so when choosing them, you should take into account the area of your hallway. The cost of wooden banquettes depends on how the wood was processed.
Budget options - chipboard, veneer, expensive - natural wood without special treatment.
Metal
These mini-sofas are quite common and look like a small banquette with a soft leather-like seat, as well as shelves for shoes. They can also have an umbrella compartment and hooks for bags.
Expert opinion
Mikhailova Maria Vasilievna
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This type of furniture, depending on the color of the top, is suitable for almost every living room, regardless of what style is in the room. Their cost is quite affordable and starts from 700 rubles.
Designer
These sofas represent a completely new type of furniture for hallways. As a rule, they are made to order and consist of several materials - for example, the bottom is made of forged metal, the top is upholstered in genuine leather, the connecting parts can even have Swarovski rhinestones.
In addition, in numerous photographs, the shape of their execution is striking - they can look like a sofa that has its continuation on the wall or have a model of an inverted dressing table. Despite the originality of the design, designers offer absolutely excellent functionality of a designer sofa in the hallway.
There are drawers for storing small parts, wardrobe items, a niche for an umbrella, and a side table for a vase. Not everyone can afford such a piece of furniture - this is the most expensive option among those presented.
Let's summarize
Modern upholstered furniture for arranging the entrance area can make it not just beautiful, but also as comfortable and cozy as possible. But first you need to make calculations, select a model or order an individual one.
Also, do not forget that everything in the room should be harmonious. This means that furniture, backgrounds, and decorative accessories are selected in such a way as to create a unified design concept for the entire house.
In addition, it is important that the design of the hallway does not contrast with other rooms. Remember, the stylistic direction for the entire space of the apartment is the same.
Hallway furniture shape
The shape of the furniture must certainly fit into the overall interior of the room. Therefore, if the hallway is made in the form of a narrow corridor, then the furniture should have a compact shape.
It is worth placing furniture in such a way that it is more functional and does not interfere with movement in space.
For rooms with many corners, the furniture should have radius doors; they can be of various shapes. If the room is made in the form of a square, then the furniture should be angular.Preferred hallway furniture
Looking at the photo of a soft hallway, you involuntarily feel the desire to purchase this option for yourself. First of all, you need to assess the scale of the room. If the space is large, it needs to be used functionally to create places for storing things.
Often the layout of the premises is not spacious, so you should not overcrowd the room.
Modern furniture manufacturers offer a large number of different design options that will certainly decorate your room and create a cozy atmosphere in it.
Choice of colors and style
The material, color and shape of the furniture are undoubtedly related to the design style of the room. The most interesting author's ideas with a combination of design approaches can be found in magazines on interior decoration.
Storage elements
This section in the hallway in the classic version is represented by the following furniture set:
- One or two closets. Models do not matter - high, built-in, coupe or low chests of drawers.
- Bedside tables for storing shoes, umbrellas, bags and other small items.
- Shoe shelves.
- Hangers for outerwear.
In modern furniture stores, customers are presented with a wide selection of cabinets specially equipped for hallways.
