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Easy hallway closet ideas
Stepping into a calm, organised hallway doesn’t have to be a dream. If yours feels neglected or you’re just not sure what to do with this busy space, welcome! Here are our suggestions for a hallway closet to help keep things running smoothly whether you’re heading out or coming home at the end of a long day.
Hide your closet behind curtains
If you have a nook or alcove in your hallway, use a curtain to create a closet. Simply add the shelving and hanging rails you need and hang the curtain across the nook with a curtain rail. It’s a smart style refresh, that, as well as being pretty simple, adds a cosy touch – always a winner in our book!
Create a closet with a door
Of course, you could always add a door to turn your nook into a closet. Choose one that enhances the existing style or sets a new look for your hallway. It’s the perfect place to keep all your outdoor essentials hidden away – or to store those bulky belongings you don’t know what else to do with.
Customise it!
If your hallway leads straight into the living room, it’s still possible to have a hallway closet and a separate entrance space. Choose a mix of open and closed storage like our PLATSA system that fits your space and suits your needs to create a tailored solution near the front door. Want to keep the front door out of sight when you’re in the living area? Here’s another situation where a trusty curtain or two can work their magic.
Take your cabinets higher
If you’ve got high ceilings and not much floor space, look up! Make the most of vertical space with our flexible storage options like the PAX system. They’ll help to expand your storage horizons, giving you lots of new ways to create handy homes for things like seasonal coats and things you only occasionally use.
Always in view
See-through or open storage is a good option if space is on the limited side. It keeps the look airy and the feel spacious. Choose to go all out with a full display or keep some of your stuff slightly covered (but not hidden) – either way, having things in sight reduces search time when you’re ready to go out.
Small space? Big possibilities!
If your hallway is on the small side, but there’s still space under the stairs, a mix of freestanding storage furniture and accessories in various sizes – like a PLATSA wardrobe, or shoe storage with drawers – can create lots of organising options. Small storage boxes in the drawers can also be your new best friends – they’ll create tiny homes for last minute grab-and-go essentials like keys, sunglasses and scarves.
