How to Create an Organised Hallway Space
Maximising hallway space is a sensible decision for any busy family!
Not only does this space create a warm welcome for any visitors, but it sets the tone for how you’ll feel every time you get home. Even if the hallway itself is compact, there are so many ways to maximise space and keep things looking stylish. If you’d like some help creating an efficient and tidy hallway, see our top five tips below.
1. Assess your space
You should start by evaluating the layout and size of your hallway. Look for any dead space or areas that could be given a new, more useful purpose.
Measure your hallway with a tape measure if you have one. If you’ve got a piece of furniture in your hallway that takes up space but doesn’t bring your family any practical benefits, it could be time to remove it. Take note of the shapes and angles of your hallway, especially if it’s an irregular shape or leads onto a porch.
2. Install functional furniture
Once you’ve got an idea of the shape and dimensions to work within your hallway, it’s time to buy and install appropriate furniture.
If you live alone or with a partner, stylish console tables with drawers could provide all the functionality needed to streamline your daily routine. Busy families might need a little bit more space and flexibility, though. Consider sturdy benches with hidden storage compartments to keep all the essentials tidy.
3. Utilise understairs storage
Don’t overlook the space underneath the stairs! Colourful and stylish bespoke understairs storage solutions could be the missing piece to help you and your family get more organised than ever before.
Understairs storage units could include built-in cupboards, pull-out drawers, empty shelves or a combination of all the above. If you’re working remotely and need a dynamic setup, your built-in furniture could even serve a dual purpose as a fold-out home office.
4. Maximise vertical space
If you’re lucky enough to have beautifully high ceilings in your house, there are so many ways to make the most of them. DIY floating shelves, for example, can help you easily store bags, hats, and decorative items like family photos.
Hooks are ideal for storing umbrellas and coats or perhaps for hanging smaller items like your car keys and office lanyard. It makes a lot of sense to store that you need to use frequently – and find quickly – on hooks in and around your hallway. If you like to hang up sticky note reminders, consider a pegboard or row of miniature hooks.
5. Add the finishing touches.
Finally, don’t forget to make the hallway feel like your own.
You can enhance its overall look and feel with little touches like baskets for smaller accessories. Perhaps you’ve collected seashells from different beaches, or maybe you have a favourite crochet decoration. These could find a home poised on furniture in your hallway.
You could also add a mirror to make the space feel much larger, brighter, and more inviting for family and guests alike.
