5 Most Convenient Mini Entryways from Projects

Today we've compiled a review of five small entryways, the sizes of which didn't prevent designers from making them convenient and easy to clean. Save your favorite solutions and use them for decorating your own hallway.

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Apartments: 52 m²
Entryway: 4.9 m²
Design: DEUS OF HOUSE

Design: DEUS OF HOUSE

This Moscow two-room apartment was designed by the studio for a single man to live in. Hence, the entire interior is styled in a strict and severe style. For outerwear in the entryway, built-in wardrobes and an open wall rack with hooks were planned — this is an optimal solution for any hallway. Since the apartment will be occupied by one person, there won't be much overload on the rack from wet clothes from outside. And it’s also very practical to hang damp clothes directly from the street into a closed wardrobe.

The main storage system in the form of a wardrobe was supplemented by a shelf on the side for various small items. A small footstool fit comfortably underneath it. The wall was decorated with posters, and a stylish tray was used for small items to create a tidier appearance.

2.

Apartments: 66 m²
Entryway: 4.74 m²
Design: CARMINE HOME

Design: CARMINE HOMEDesign: CARMINE HOME

In this hallway from a two-bedroom apartment project for rent, built-in wardrobes were arranged in the entryway. Between them, a monolithic structure was created with a seat and mirror in the center. Another storage compartment is a drawer under the seat. There are no open shelves, racks, or other furniture in this hallway, but everything is quite ergonomic and functional for temporary housing.

3.

Apartments: 29 m²
Entryway: 2.8 m²
Design: Anna Vorobieva

Design: Anna Vorobieva

In this small hallway, the main storage spaces were moved to the living room area. On an accent wall decorated with a nice slatted panel, there are barely noticeable hooks. Next to it is a hanging shelf with a spacious drawer for small items. Additionally, there's a drawer under the seating area for storage. For convenience and to increase space in the entryway, there is a full-length mirror.

Pay attention to the floor: in most projects it's matte ceramic granite, which is durable and hygienic. In this project, a colorful pattern helps mask sand from the street if not cleaned up on time.

4.

Apartments: 26 m²
Entryway: 2.3 m²
Design: TOTASTE STUDIO

Design: TOTASTE STUDIO

This very narrow entryway in the apartment was skillfully played by designers, in our opinion, excellently. Right at the entrance, they slightly expanded the space by using a bathroom to create a convenient niche. There, wall racks for outerwear and a small spot for bags were placed.

Pay attention to the top shelf that runs along the entire wall and visually unites different zones. According to the concept, it can be used to store boxes with items and live plants.

To make the entrance area more original and interesting, a diagonal layout of ceramic granite with wooden planks was used. However, the floor rack-stand in the passage is a questionable solution in our view. There's a risk that it will be bumped into while passing by.

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Apartments: 120 m²
Entryway: 3.2 m²
Design: Masha Gulbekyan

Design: Masha Gulbekyan

In our opinion, expensive built-in storage systems are not the only ideal option for setting up a comfortable entrance zone. Designer Maria Gulbekyan demonstrates this in her hallway of a four-room apartment. She used ready-made furniture that was well integrated into the room’s dimensions. It also turned out very budget-friendly: a cabinet, rack, and boot tray from IKEA. All closed wardrobes were placed in one of the passageways.