The Best Oak Shoe Cabinets for Flats with No Hallway
When a flat has no hallway, the front door opens straight into the living room, kitchen or a short landing, and shoes quickly end up spread across the floor. The oak shoe cabinets that work best in this situation are slim, closed and good looking enough to sit in a living space: typically shallow tilt out designs, low cabinets that double as a console, or tall narrow units placed on the hinge side of the door. In this guide we explain which oak cabinet styles suit open plan flats, how to judge depth and height when there is no corridor to hide them in, and how to position a cabinet so it defines an entrance without blocking light or escape routes. We also look at how oak finishes sit alongside living room furniture, how to add a mirror and hooks to create a sense of arrival, and how to keep the area calm when several people share a small home....
