How to Fit Everything in a Small Hallway: 5 Ideas

We've selected for you projects where designers faced a complex task — creating a comfortable and functional interior in limited space.

Using unconventional solutions, re-planning, and well-organized storage systems, designers managed to make small hallways cozy and spacious.

Make the best use of space

Does your hallway look cramped and uncomfortable? Learn how to make the most of a modest area and transform a hallway into a functional and stylish space, using a project from Cubiq Studio as an example. Read more

Design: Cubiq Studio

You'll need:

• Foldable footstool with storage compartment
• Wall coat hanger for 2 hooks
• Sheffilton sideboard
• Wall coat hanger Charm with 3 hooks

Follow storage rules

Owners of studios and small apartments often face clutter in the hallway due to poorly planned storage systems. The article collects general rules and tips from professional designers that can easily solve this issue. Read more

You'll need:

• Artmoon Labrador shoe cabinet
• Closed shoe cabinet
• "Charm" mirror
• Shoe cabinet with cover

Re-planning is the solution

In a small apartment, you may want to expand the space and bring in more light. To address storage issues in a small hallway, designers at INT2 architecture installed a universal plywood and tongue-and-groove box that can also be used as shelving. Read more

Design: INT2 architecture

Use minimal furniture

See how designers Living Art Design managed to do without re-planning and created a space that is both convenient and pleasant to live in. In the hallway, they were able to fit essential items — a small cabinet and console table. Read more

Design: Natalia Suslyina

You'll need:

• Sliding door cabinet "Turin"
• Corner cabinet frame "Lyon"
• 3-drawer commode
• Cabinet frame "Lyon"

Combine the hallway with the room

In this small studio apartment, designers "20:18" decided to change the standard layout and expand the kitchen space by incorporating part of the hallway. The remaining area was turned into a wardrobe. On the island, they placed a clothing rack, shoe cabinet and even included a laundry zone. Read more

Design: "20:18"

Cover image: Design project by Olga Rudakova