Hallway furniture: how to choose for a narrow corridor
An entrance hall is almost always tight
So the main rule is to measure. Note the width, height and, above all, the depth of the space: a standard wardrobe of 55–60 cm may not fit in a narrow corridor. For such places there are narrow models 30–40 cm deep, shoe racks with tilted shelves, and coat racks. Think about how the front door and the wardrobe doors open: hinged doors can hit the wall or a neighbouring door, and then a sliding wardrobe helps.
What should be inside
- Outer clothes — a rail or hooks, and keep some height for long items.
- Footwear — a tilted shelf or pull-out units, so the floor is not cluttered.
- Small things — drawers for keys, caps, umbrellas.
- A place to sit — a bench or pouffe for putting on shoes.
- A mirror, full-length or on a door.
How it works with BlaBlaPrice
Hallway furniture is sold by makers who build to order and by shops with ready-made sets. Instead of driving around and measuring, you write one request with the sizes, and sellers reply in the chat: what they offer, for how much, when they will deliver and whether they will assemble. They can see where their offer stands and can improve their terms. It is free for the buyer, and contacts are opened only to the one you choose. The general idea is on the How it works page.
What to put in your request
- What exactly — wardrobe, shoe rack, coat rack, set, mirror, pouffe.
- Sizes — the available width, height and depth of the space.
- What is inside — mirror, shoe shelves, hooks, seat, drawers.
- Material — particle board, MDF, metal, solid wood.
- Colour or style.
- New or second-hand.
- Delivery and carrying up, assembly.
- City and budget.
Example: “I need a new set for a narrow hallway: a wardrobe up to 40 cm deep and 120 cm wide, with a mirror and a shoe shelf, white, particle board. Sydney, carrying up to the floor and assembly. Budget up to $260.”
What to look at in offers
First check the dimensions: sometimes a difference of a few centimetres decides whether the wardrobe fits. Ask how the depth is measured (with the front or without) and whether the skirting board on the wall is allowed for. Ask for a photo of the installed model and a list of parts. Look at the finish: a hallway is a zone of dirt and damp, so a tough, easy-to-wipe material is best.
Ask about how the mirror is fixed and the load rating of the hooks. If you buy second-hand, check the wardrobe in person: sometimes the doors are warped and the shelves wobbly.
Common mistakes
- Taking a deep wardrobe for a narrow corridor and leaving too little room to walk.
- Forgetting about footwear: there is always more of it than you think.
- Choosing a light front and not allowing for how often you will wipe it.
- Not checking the opening doors against the neighbouring doors.
For a built-in option, see sliding wardrobes and walk-in closets, and for a non-standard niche, custom-made furniture.
