New build homes across the UK are designed to make the most of every square metre, and the hallway often reflects that. Entrances tend to be compact and efficient, with smooth plasterboard walls and clean lines, but limited width. The upside is a blank canvas. There are no awkward period features to work around, so the right affordable storage slots in easily and keeps the space looking as fresh as the day you moved in.<\/p>\n
The aim is to add order without overwhelming a slim corridor, and to do it at a sensible cost as you settle into a new home.<\/p>\n
New builds usually have a contemporary feel, so storage with clean lines and simple finishes tends to look most at home. Handleless fronts and smooth surfaces sit well against modern walls and keep the corridor uncluttered. Choosing pieces that match this style means the hallway feels designed rather than filled, which is exactly the effect a new build suits best.<\/p>\n
As with any home, shoes are the first thing to tackle. A slim shoe cabinet keeps footwear off the floor and behind a flat front, which suits the tidy look of a new build. Our shoe storage cabinets<\/a> include affordable contemporary designs in a shallow depth, so they hold several pairs without intruding on the walkway. This single piece often makes the biggest difference to how ordered the entrance feels.<\/p>\n A narrow console table adds a useful surface for keys, post and a lamp, and it reinforces the clean style of a new build. Our console tables<\/a> include slender modern shapes that suit a shallow corridor, and many include a drawer for tucking away small items. Placed against a smooth wall, a console gives the hallway a considered, finished feel.<\/p>\n One thing to keep in mind with new builds is that interior walls are often plasterboard. Heavy wall fixed storage needs the correct fixings to hold securely. Where you would rather not drill, freestanding pieces are a reliable choice. Our coat stands<\/a> hold coats and bags without any fixing at all, which suits both the walls and the flexibility a new home calls for.<\/p>\n New builds tend to start with neutral decoration, which gives you a clean base to build on. Storage in pale or soft tones keeps the bright, fresh feel and helps the slim hallway look open. A simple palette also means affordable pieces from different ranges still sit well together, which keeps the overall look smart without extra cost.<\/p>\nA Slim Surface for the Modern Look<\/h3>\n
Mind the Plasterboard<\/h3>\n
Keep the Palette Fresh<\/h3>\n
Plan for the Long Term<\/h3>\n