Entry #58, April 6, 2010
Hallways in the home never get thought of as a room, until you have your carpets cleaned, and they charge you as though they ARE a room! Hallways have unused potential for storage, display, and even as mudrooms. Let me show you how
Hallway tables are great for display of collectibles and pictures
you can maximize your hallway usage, and count them as an ‘extra’ room!
Display: Hallway tables can act as a wonderful display area for collectibles, pictures, lamps, and other items that would clutter another space. A front hallway table is a great place to drop your keys, and know where they are tomorrow!
Book shelves in a hallway utilize a forgotten space
My Deco has an article on how to make a hallway bigger and brighter. Remember hallways don’t have to be just a corridor to another space. Make it an experience on the way.
Storage: Maximize vertical space by putting shelving, and drawers to house books or display trophies and childhood memorabilia. Apartment Therapy has a post on hallway storage and how to maximize it. Have a hallway located beside a laundry room, that can fit cabinetry? Consider putting cleaning products, and laundry cleaners out-of-the-way, and out of sight.
Mudrooms: Remember our post on mudrooms? Large hallways and foyers make great mudrooms. A place to drop your things, store your coats and hats, and take a seat while putting on your shoes.
Seating, Storage, and Space... simple, yes?
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