Designing the Entrance Area – 3 Different Concepts

Why is the furnishing in the entrance area important?

Designing the entrance area is completely overrated? We explain to you why this is not the case. Of course, a hallway is not necessarily a room where you spend a lot of time. Nevertheless, it can play an important role. It welcomes family and friends and is the place in the apartment or house that we see first when we come home. Therefore, it should be beautiful, tidy, and inviting. Because the first impression counts.

In addition, the hallway should meet a lot of practical requirements. It must provide enough storage space for shoes, bags, jackets, and coats.Keys and the wallet also need a fixed place to avoid forgetting anything when going out.

What furnishing options are there for the hallway?

Basically, there are different furniture, colors and decorative elements in the hallway, just like in other rooms. Unfortunately, these furnishing options are often neglected, so that the entrance area usually does not look very inviting and tidy. With the following basic equipment, you know exactly how to perfectly furnish your hallway.

  1. The hallway furniture: Especially in the cold season, you need space for jackets and coats in the hallway. If you have a large hallway, cloakroom cabinets are no problem.Sliding doors can save some space when opening the wardrobe. For medium-sized or small hallways, a ceiling-mounted wardrobe or coat hooks, both of which do not take up much space, are suitable. But even for large entrance areas, clothes rails are a welcome alternative. This makes the hallway look not so cluttered and tidy - provided there is not too much on the floor or hanging on the walls. The same applies to shoes. These can be stored in a closed shoe cabinet. Another option is shoe racks or shoe benches, which can also be used as seating. This way, you can comfortably put on and take off your shoes. A stool or a chair are also suitable to complement the furnishings in the entrance area - if space permits.To ensure that keys, wallet, and other small items are not scattered around, sufficient storage and shelf space must be created. You can achieve this with a console table or a wall mirror that has an integrated shelf.
  2. The colors: There are no limits when it comes to colors. The only thing that matters is your taste. If you prefer a more Scandinavian understated style, classic white or pastel colors are suitable. This gives the hallway visually more breadth, which is optimal especially for a narrow corridor. Additionally, it appears friendly and inviting. Another plus point is the flexibility in furniture selection, as you can combine a lot with these colors.Of course, you also have the option to equip the entrance area with strong colors, as this is a space where one spends little time, so more daring is allowed. Whether it's vibrant yellow, green or blue, half-painted walls, patterned wallpapers or contrasting block stripes - everything is allowed. In addition, you can make a statement with a strong color.
  3. The Decor: Depending on the type of entrance area you have, you have different decor options. You can perfectly turn a long hallway into a photo gallery or a library, if space allows. Plants on the floor or a bouquet on the dresser create a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
  4. The Lighting: Usually, the entrance area is not supplied with natural daylight, so the lighting plays an important role.Bright spots provide enough light and do not require space in the form of wall lights. The latter can of course also be installed, provided there is enough space available. Spot lighting can create a great ambiance.
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Find your own style with one of the 3 furnishing concepts for your hallway

As different as the respective entrance area can be, so are the furnishing wishes and preferences of each individual. With our 3 furnishing concepts, you will find the right one for you.

  1. The unusual entrance area: The unusual hallway offers room for experimentation.Basically, anything goes. You can work with bright colors, resort to extravagant patterned wallpapers, or stage special pieces of furniture. A darkly offset ceiling can also achieve a special effect.
  2. The classic hallway: The classically furnished hallway shines through few objects. This makes the room appear larger because it is not so cluttered. Light and gentle colors like white or pastel tones bring calm and do not overwhelm the eye. In addition, different pieces of furniture can be combined. To prevent it from looking too empty, a few pictures can be hung up.
  3. The practical hallway: When designing the hallway, the focus is primarily on utility. Many storage spaces and storage rooms are essential.A narrow cabinet suitable for winter and autumn jackets is recommended. Additional storage should also be planned for bags. A shoe rack is also essential in a practical hallway. This can not only be used as storage for shoes, but also provides a seating area to comfortably put on and take off shoes. Before leaving the house, one can do a final check in the mirror, which provides a storage area for keys and wallet.

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With these pieces of furniture, you are prepared for the trend of 2022/2023

Are you already well prepared and know exactly how you want to design your hallway? To be fully on trend in 2022/2023, you definitely need a wardrobe with ceiling mounting. It is a real eye-catcher and very space-saving. It doesn't stand in your hallway and instead offers space for other things. If the wardrobe is too minimalist for you, you can resort to a wooden panel wardrobe. The wood exudes coziness and is inviting.

With a few pieces of furniture, the right wall color or wallpaper, and a few decorative elements, you can add shine to your entrance area, which is often neglected. Whether extravagant, classic or practical - there is something suitable for every taste and every hallway.

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