A hanger in the hallway with or without a mirror has long become a familiar element of the interior. It not only performs the function of storing outerwear, but is also a key accent in the design of the hallway. A variety of models allow you to harmoniously fit the hanger into any room decor style.
A hanger with a cabinet is a rather convenient piece of furniture designed for storing frequently used clothes and shoes.
Features and advantages of a hanger with a cabinet for the hallway
A coat rack with a cabinet in the hallway is comfortable and multifunctional furniture. Compared to a classic rack or wall-mounted hallway, it has a number of advantages:
- Versatility - in fact, this is a multi-tier storage system with a shoe rack, hooks for clothes and a shelf for hats.
- Compactness - the design combines the functions of a whole set of furniture, but takes up relatively little space. Therefore, such a hanger will fit well into a small hallway.
- Organized storage - the cabinet helps to maintain order in the hallway, since all shoes can be placed in a separate place. And when stored this way, shoes last longer and retain an attractive appearance.
- Mobility – floor structures are much easier to move and place in the desired location.
Types of hangers for the hallway
Depending on the design features, hallway hangers can be divided into several popular types:
- A hanger with a cabinet is a classic floor option with a shoe rack and a place where you can hang clothes.
Traditional model of an open hanger, made in the same body as a shoe cabinet - Corner furniture is compact furniture that does not require much space and is not inferior in space to other models. A corner hanger in the hallway is the best choice for a small apartment.
Corner model with leather upholstery, chosen to contrast with the color of the walls in the hallway - A hanging wardrobe is a full-fledged cabinet furniture with side facades. Depending on the type, such a cabinet can be open or closed. But a wardrobe hanger will not fit in a small hallway, as it visually makes the room even smaller. And in the case of a closed structure, additional space will be required to open the door.
A hanging wardrobe is best suited for spacious hallways
Cabinet with hanger in the hallway - features and benefits
When choosing a model, first of all you should look at the design features.
- One piece. In this case, the hanger and the cabinet are one item. Depending on the developer’s approach, it can be a solid box or through planks.
- Headset element. In this case, such a hanger turns out to be part of the furniture. As an addition, a bedside table, ottoman, shoe rack are used, and sometimes mirrors are added. Each part of the headset is independent.
Regardless of the design features, a cabinet with a hanger in the hallway has advantages.
- Allows you to restore order in the corridor. And not only with shoes, but also with any outerwear.
- The furniture is quite stylish. It will fit very well into any interior.
- Thanks to its small size, you can choose a bedside table for any hallway.
- Large selection of models and shapes.
- Makes cleaning much easier.
- The hallway space is used more efficiently.
- You will always know where things are. This is especially true for small things.
Design options for hangers to suit the style of the room
The appearance of the hanger with a cabinet should match the overall interior of the hallway room
Modern style
This concept includes several style trends that are popular today. These include:
- loft;
- high tech;
- Scandinavian;
- minimalism and some other styles.
The design of the furniture corresponds to the characteristics of these areas. For example, a Scandinavian or eco-style hanger should be made of natural wood in light colors. White color is welcome. There should be no excesses in decor.
Black wall hanger complete with white shoe rack in a Scandinavian style hallway
Extreme simplicity is also suitable for high-tech style, only here the key element should be metal.
Hanger with a hanging cabinet in the interior of a high-tech style hallway
And in a loft-style hallway, the hanger can be made of untreated wood. The choice of colors is quite wide - gray, terracotta, brown.
You can make a loft-style hanger with your own hands from old pallets
Classical
As with modern eco-styles, classic ones prioritize natural tones. A hanger with a cabinet for a hallway in a classic style can have decorative elements in the form of gilding or carvings. A soft leather bench or pouf or a massive mirror in a gilded frame would look appropriate. But moderation must be observed, otherwise classics will turn into kitsch.
Traditionally, classic-style furniture is made of expensive wood and decorated with soft upholstery and carriage binding.
Provence and country
Popular styles are those that imitate the interior of a country house. To decorate your hallway in Provence style, you can choose furniture with an imitation of aging - artificial scuffs. The priority is warm shades and light designs.
Furniture in the Provence style is reminiscent of the classics, only in a simpler version
Country, despite the similarity, is distinguished by greater simplicity and rough finish.
A country style coat rack has a more rustic look and is almost always made of wood.
If you plan to decorate in Provence or country style, you should not buy a hanger with shiny fasteners that imitate gilding. This is a modest style direction that does not tolerate shiny elements and pretentiousness.
Types of hanger designs
Depending on the type of design, the hanger can be separate, integral with the cabinet or part of a furniture set
Open
This design option does not include front facades or a door. The open model is a system of fastenings that are held on a base - angular, round or linear.
The photo shows an open hanger with a bench for sitting and a shelf for shoes
The advantages of open hangers include:
- saving space;
- ease of use;
- Possibility of installing additional seating or a mirror.
The disadvantage of the design is that all things are in plain sight. In addition, it is designed to accommodate outerwear and shoes that are used every day. And to store out-of-season jackets you will need a full-fledged closet.
The photo shows an open hanger with a comfortable sofa and shelves for shoes
The photo shows an open hanger, complemented by closed cabinets for hats
Closed
A closed hanger is a closet with hinged or sliding doors. All hooks and clothes rails are located inside. Sometimes you can find a combined version - with several external hooks.
The photo shows a closed hanger placed behind the doors of the built-in wardrobe
The advantage of a closed model is that things are securely hidden from prying eyes. But placing such furniture in a small room is not always convenient.
Wall hangers
Hangers are an integral part of the corridor interior. They are presented in a large assortment and many styles. According to the installation method, they are divided into built-in cabinets, wall-mounted and floor-mounted.
Depending on the material of manufacture, the following options are available:
- Metal. Capacious designs, characterized by good stability and large mass. They are made mainly from chromed aluminum.
- Forged. Original models that decorate any hallway. Characterized by a long service life.
- Wooden. They look appropriate within many style concepts. Particularly suitable for loft and country style. The products are durable and go well with metal structures. In budget options, chipboard is used instead of wood.
- Plastic. They are characterized by low cost and low stability.
In addition to those listed, there are hangers made from unusual materials, deer antlers, for example.
Among the existing options, the hanger-cabinet has the best functionality
Types of hangers
Table 1. Common types of structures
| Variety | Description |
Tripod | It is a stand with a large number of hooks. Designed for storing clothes, umbrellas and bags. The lower part is flat or has 3 legs. |
Costume | The most popular model for jackets and trousers. Allows you to store your suit in neat condition. Suitable for both men's and women's clothing. |
Rack | The U-shaped device is convenient for placing things on hangers. |
Chair | The hanger is made in the shape of a chair with a high back. Suitable for shoes and outerwear. Ideal design for older people. Available in both monolithic and folding varieties. |
Tree | Invention of Scandinavian designers. The unusual design came into fashion in the late 70s of the 20th century. It is a tree on whose branches clothes are hung. Contains a distinct artistic element. |
Hanger-stand | A convenient model that allows you to store the main part of your outerwear in one furniture module. There are floor and wall options. |
Advantages and disadvantages of a hanging cabinet
This design has many more advantages than disadvantages. The most significant advantages are the following:
- One 150 cm wide hanger holds a family seasonal set of clothes. This allows you to save on purchasing a cabinet.
- Thanks to the open design, clothes dry quickly.
- The cabinet is a shoe rack, which allows you to avoid cluttering the space.
- If the dimensions of the structure are calculated correctly, clothing will not stain the wallpaper.
- Low cost.
Hanging cabinets are highly stable
- Stability and ability to hang heavy things.
- The optimal storage mode for outerwear, which implies good ventilation.
- Simplicity of care activities.
- Wide variety of design solutions.
This piece of furniture is relevant in small rooms where it is not possible to install a cabinet.
These models have only one small drawback related to wall structures. When updating the interior, there is a need to redecorate the hallway, since hanger mounts spoil the finish of the walls. This does not apply to floor-standing models.
Floor structures are characterized by mobility
Materials for making hangers
The material used in the manufacture of the hanger greatly affects the cost of hallway furniture
Tree
This is a classic version of furniture. A hanger made of solid wood looks beautiful and lasts a long time due to the strength of the material. The most commonly used tree species are ash, beech, pine and oak.
The high price tag of solid wood models pays off with a respectable appearance and long service life
A budget analogue of natural solid wood is storage systems made of veneer, eco-veneer and MDF. Modern materials are not inferior in appearance to natural wood, and have an affordable price.
Furniture in a modern style is often made from chipboard. Such models require careful handling
A hanger with a cabinet made of MDF - a quite presentable look for little money
Metal
The most durable material from which both racks and wall shelves are made. Metal structures look elegant and make the interior of the room elegant.
Hangers with artistic forging look especially elegant in the interior of the hallway
Some styles cannot exist without metal. For example, the optimal choice for a high-tech hallway would be a metal wall hanger, decorated in contrasting colors. And for a classic interior, a forged stand with a massive bottom and curly hooks is good.
Hanger with leather
Hangers with inserts made of natural or eco-leather are always in demand. Leather with figured embossing looks impressive in a classic interior.
A hanger with decorative inserts made of genuine leather looks expensive and respectable
However, you need to remember that this material requires care - natural leather should be rubbed with oil about once every six months to prevent cracks from appearing. Too dry air has a detrimental effect on it, so you should always maintain a balance of humidity in the room.
Hangers with leather inserts are best placed in a hallway without natural light. Sunlight causes the skin to dry out and lose its beautiful appearance.
Thus, a hanger with a cabinet for a hallway can become not only an everyday item, but also constantly please the owner’s eye.
Manufacturing materials
The market for modern materials used for furniture is rich and varied. When making hangers with a cabinet, natural solid wood, chipboard and MDF are used - these materials have impeccable decorative and performance characteristics. In order for a product to serve for more than one year, it must be made of high-quality material and equipped with reliable fittings. Properties and advantages of materials for making hallway hangers:
- solid wood models. Wood is an expensive material, so product manufacturers offer solid wood furniture to order. The products belong to the category of luxury furniture, but the decorative properties of natural wood do not allow installing a hanger in the hallway with a shoe cabinet in any interior style. The advantages of natural material include durability, high quality, and exclusive design. The products are decorated with carved elements, varnished, and decorated with rich decorative fittings. Hangers with a cabinet made of solid wood look most attractive in retro style, in a classic interior, in vintage style (artificially aged furniture);
- hangers made of chipboard and chipboard. In production, chipboards of the usual type or with a laminated coating are used. Products made from chipboard are a universal option for a hallway in any style. An extensive palette of shades allows you to choose a model of light, dark, natural, bright or combined color. The main advantage of the material is the optimal ratio of price, quality and durability. Hangers with cabinets for shoes made of chipboard are lightweight structures that are easy to maintain and install. The laminated coating preserves the original appearance of the furniture, does not allow contact with moisture, and you can hang outerwear wet from snow or rain on the hooks.
- products made from MDF. The wood-based material is highly durable and reliable. MDF boards are widely used in the manufacture of modular hallways and sections with hangers equipped with cabinets for shoes. The advantages of furniture structures made from MDF are environmental friendliness, resistance to moisture, a large selection of colors, smooth coating (PVC film, plastic, enamel). Due to the ease of processing, finished products can be given rounded edges and smooth shapes. Products made from MDF do not require special care and are easy to install and operate.
Chipboard
MDF
Wooden
Metal
Plastic models for the hallway cannot be classified as practical and durable. Due to daily use, plastic quickly becomes unusable; in addition, such hangers will not be able to withstand the weight of heavy clothes.
If you use wall hangers with free-standing cabinets when equipping a hallway, the combination of metal and wood materials looks interesting. The top is a forged metal shelf with decorative elements, and the bottom is a wooden box.
Photos of design ideas for a coat rack with a cabinet for the hallway
To choose a truly suitable storage system for the hallway, it is very important to familiarize yourself with how the furniture looks in the interior. Examples of bright hanger designs with or without a cabinet can be seen in the photo.
