Hallway Storage Furniture Blog UK – Shoe Cabinets, Console Tables & Hallway Ideas

January 22, 2016

10 Modern And Smart Hack Racks In Your Home

Hats tend to end up scattered all over the hallway if you do not take care of a special spot for them in advance. If you would like to make your hallway neat and organised, take a look at these 10 modern and smart hack racks in your home: Ordinary objects given new life If you are looking for something creative and unusual, one of the best ideas for you would be to make use of the most ordinary objects at your disposal. Darts, ninjas stars, and even old knives — all of those can be used as hooks. This amazing solution will give your hallway area a truly modern and artsy look. Classic coat stand If you think that ninja stars are a bit too much for you, why not go with the simplest, most basic coat stand? They are designed to store hats, too — and some models may also feature less usual designs. Novelty racks and hooks Next, there is a certain in between option. As of today, furniture stores feature a lot of creative wall hook designs — rain drops, birds, butterflies, office clips — even huge paint brushes and tea kettles. Neat panels with hooks Another more or less classic approach would be...

January 22, 2016

10 Attractive Bookcase Designs You Will Love

Bookcases do not have to be reserved for storing books only. Quite often, these amazing units can be used as display stands for the variety of different objects — from travel souvenirs to your porcelain collection. This, of course, means that it is possible to furnish any room, including bedroom, living room, and dining room, with a sleek, eye catching bookcase. And here are 10 attractive bookcase designs you will love: White case with bright or thematic background This is one of the best and the simplest ideas for any modern room. Simplistic white bookcase with partitioned boxes will look very unusual with a bright and colourful background. If there are more trinkets than books on the stand, you can also go with an artistic background. Narrow case to display your books Even the narrowest of bookcases can be used to display your books. Simply change the direction and let covers rather than backs face the room. Built-in bookcases for space efficiency Small niches in the room will not suffice for a custom storage unit, but they are usually more than enough for at least one built-in shelf — and what can you possible want if your books are few? Vintage dark wood for an authentic look...

January 21, 2016

9 Smart Shoe Racks For Shoe Lovers

Smart shoe racks for shoe lovers come in many different styles and assemblies. Moreover, it is not always necessary to get only ready-made shoe storage units — sometimes, a bit of effort and imagination can help you come up with customised storage ideas for your home. Here are just some of the best examples on smart shoe racks for shoe lovers that might come in handy: Start with a simple shoe cabinet While furnishing a hallway, a shoe cabinet is always a nice and logical start. Sure, to find a model that really meets your storage needs, you will have to consider a couple of things in advance. These tips pretty much cover the essentials. Display the best shoes on wall hooks/rails Whether in the hallway or in the bedroom, some of the fanciest shoes can be kept on display. Equip the wall with several ABS hooks or special rails and hang your high heels over there. Utilise space under the staircase In a house, going with a bespoke storage cabinet for under the stairs is an excellent idea. Just a little bit of time and effort — and you are set with a fantastic, spacious closet that does not require any functional space! Customise the stairs Another...

January 20, 2016

10 Creative Wall Shelves Highlighted From Organised Homes

While working with compact premises, shelves usually prove to be more efficient than cabinets. They offer more or less the same storage capacity, but visually they require little space. And, of course, there is always some room for creativity — no matter if your home is large or small. Here are 10 creative wall shelves highlighted from organised homes — they might really show you a lot of impressive solutions on home storage and decoration: Circular shelves changing their directions This is one of the best ideas for a modern living room, offering a sleek designer solution for your interior. Snake like shelves, arranged in creative ribbons will give the room an unusual look and feel. Decorative connections between floating shelves A similar approach can be used with standard shelves. Simply add a couple of wooden planks to connect a floating arrangement into a single shelving unit. This will not boost your storage, of course, but the arrangement will look more unusual. Scattered floating pattern A floating shelving pattern can do without any connections, of course. To make it more impressive, try to make the placement a bit scattered. Also, you might want to go with differently sized shelves. Mirrors in the background While working with wall shelves,...

January 19, 2016

10 Shoe Storage Benches — Perfect Solutions For An Entryway

If you are looking for shoe storage solutions that would be not only functional, but also stylish and unusual, a bench might prove to be a great idea. Perfect for an entryway, benches with storage offer not only a nice place for storing your footwear, but also a very comfortable spot to put them on. So, take a look at these 10 shoe storage benches — perfect solutions for an entryway: Low standing shoe cabinet Simple shoe storage cabinet, if made low, can be used as a perfect substitute for a bench. Plus, narrow low standing designs are great for narrow hallways. Sure, a simple cabinet will not be much of a decoration unit, but it can serve the same purpose as a bench. Antique chest An antique chest, on the contrary, will be a perfect decorative unit for an entryway. However, this is rather demanding decoration idea that calls for at least traditional setting. After all, you can have a vintage hallway and a hi-tech living room — this would be inconsistent. Rustic bench with a rack A rustic bench with a lower shoe rack is another great idea. It looks sweet and down to earth — even though it also calls for a rather...

January 16, 2016

Creative Coat Racks That Will Accessorise Your Home

One of the most common mistakes while decorating a home is poor investment into the hallway area. Sure, it is usually small, and we do not exactly spend a lot of time in there. Nevertheless, you should not forget that first impressions are everything — and it is going to be impossible to argue that this is the hallway that makes the first impression on your guests. So, pay attention to some of the most creative coat racks that will accessorise your home and help you organise the storage: Leave some room for flexibility with free standing racks One of the universal ideas on coat racks would be to go with free standing units. Sure, not all of them are that creative — but at least, coat racks like that offer you more flexibility if you would like to rearrange furniture. Stick to wall mounted models Wall mounted racks, on the other hand, are more stable and will not overturn even if you hang quite a lot of clothes onto them. Plus, most of such stands come with an extra shelves, which is quite handy. Explore vintage designs Vintage models are some of the most creative coat racks that will accessories your home in a stylish...

January 15, 2016

9 Funky Magazine Racks To Help Organise Your Home

In most homes, finding space efficient storage units is only half the problem. Another challenge is how to use these units in the most effective manner — that is, arrange and organise the things you store carefully. Here are some suggestions on funky magazine racks to help organise your home and place finishing accents in the living room — or any other room of your choosing. Go for a colourful background Even with a standard wall-mounted rack, there is still plenty of room for creativity. White wooden panels will looks astonishing on a bright wall — red one, for example. The solution does not only help to organise your home, it also accessorises it. Make it thematic Alternatively, the background behind the wooden planks can be made thematic — old newspapers or even full-sized posters are perfect to achieve this kind of effect. Use mirrors to add visual space Mirrors in the background is another creative idea. Reflecting effect will not only make your interior look a lot brighter and more cheerful, it is will also add some visual depth into room — which is something not only compact premises can benefit from. Highlight some of your ‘boxes’ If you are going to store more than just books...

January 15, 2016

10 Of The Best Shoe Storage Discovered For Your Home Hallway

Given how compact a typical hallway is, making the most out of your storage furniture is always of the essence. This is especially so when it comes to storing your shoes, which require quite a lot of space and most of them wind up in the hallway only. Here are 10 of the best shoe storage discovered for your home hallway — they should really help you make the most out of the tiniest space: A high and narrow shoe cabinet This is the first and obvious solution for any given hallway. There are plenty of shoe storage cabinets, so it is not going to be difficult to find a piece fully tailored to your needs. An extra shoe rack for big families If just one shoe storage cabinet is not enough, you might want to add another shoe rack to your hallway. A bespoke piece can even go from floor to ceiling, which is usually more than enough for you and your family. Shoe collection on the wall Some of your fanciest shoes can be displayed on walls. Use either simple shelves or soft hooks. The idea is perfect if you would like save as much functional hallway space as possible. A rotating stand Perhaps, one of...

January 7, 2016

Show Storage: Simplistic Ways To Display And Store Your Shoe Collection

There are plenty of ways to approach shoe storage in a creative manner instead of cramming all of the shoes into a cabinet. Here are just some of the best examples on simplistic ways to display and store your shoe collection. These suggestions will not only help you boost your storage capacity, but will also offer you a chance to use shoe collection as one of the accessorising elements in your home: Get a bespoke shoe storage cabinet If the shoe collection is large, one of the best ideas for you would be to go with a bespoke shoe cabinet. This is one of the surest means to ensure that you go with the best dimensions for your room, get the height between the racks right, and so on. A piece like that will be fully tailored to your needs. And, of course, you can also choose ready-made shoe storage cabinets — and here are some tips on how you can choose quality ones. Display shoes on racks Sometimes, it is also possible to get an extra shoe rack to keep some of your best shoes on display. Plus, it also gives you a chance to keep the shoes you wear most often at...

January 4, 2016

Storage — 10 Of The Most Amazing Sideboards For Stashing Your Stuff Away

Storage is a common challenge in any home — either the space is not enough, or the storage units do not seem to fit into your decoration setting. Yet, if you set your mind to it, it is going to be possible to find a lot of amazing, quality sideboards that will look astonishing in any living room or dining room. Here are some of the most impressive examples on storage — 10 of the most amazing sideboards for stashing your stuff away, to be precise: Go for the elegance of genuine wood Genuine wood sideboards are definitely one of the most impressive examples of quality sideboards that can boost your storage capacity. Plus, they are quite interior neutral and can fit into any setting that is furnished with wood — as long as the shades match. Add a touch of gloss into the interior High gloss sideboards have what it takes to cheer the room up. And, of course, they are simply essential for rooms that are already furnished with high gloss furniture. Or even make it sparkle Mirrored furniture can give the room an even more sparkling look. It is one of the most amazing sideboard examples for a modern room. To make the...