7 effective tips to fix a narrow hallway

A narrow hallway brings many problems for studio and small apartment owners. To place everything you need without overloading the already tight space, you need to be resourceful.

We've prepared seven simple and effective recommendations that will help make your hallway more convenient.

1. No heavy furniture

Storing all outerwear in the hallway is a big and very common mistake. It's better to keep only seasonal items there and hang them on hooks in several rows. This way, you won't need a bulky wardrobe.

Design: Yevgeniya Rakhval'skaya

2. Space for small items

Often, there's no place to put a chest of drawers or console table. In this case, you can hang a mini shelf to store glasses, phone, keys and other small items.

Design: Julia Vlasova

3. Shoes in a wardrobe

A pile of shoes scattered on the floor blocks the passage. Organizing boots, shoes and sneakers can be done with chests of drawers or shoe racks. Even a shoe organizer that fits up to eight pairs will work.

Design: Eva Romanova

4. Multi-functional furniture

The most ergonomic storage solution for a small hallway is a console table with additional drawers. It allows you not only to put on shoes comfortably but also store cleaning supplies, umbrellas and gloves in a safe place.

Design: Viktoria Vishnevskaya

5. Free floor space

A console table on tall legs will save space in the hallway. You can place everyday shoes, boxes with accessories and even a mini footstool under it.

Design: Denis Tarasenko

6. Lighting

The lighting in the entrance directly affects its functionality. The light should be even so that bright rays don't reflect off mirrors or blind the eyes. It's best to hang wall sconces and track lighting systems.

Design: Daria Tsimbriko

7. Play with reflections

You can make a hallway visually twice as large using mirrors. It's better to buy one large, shatterproof mirror or a couple of portable floor mirrors.

Design: Elizaveta Volovich