A hallway in your home can function as much more than just a way to get from Point A to Point B. In fact, when done right, hallways can serve as highly functional storage areas for your family’s stuff. This article from BrightNest offers some helpful storage solutions on how to do it right.
More coat hooks. Coat hooks running all the way down a hallway is a great way to increase storage and keep coats and umbrellas off of the floor. Plus, this will open up extra closet space. You can also add a shelf above the coat hooks for books and decorations.
A bench with storage. Adding a bench to your hallway, particularly around the entranceway, is a great multi-purpose furniture move. You can use the bench to take shoes on and off, and the bench can become additional seating during a party. If you get a bench with some cubbies underneath, you can fill it with shoes, pet gear, umbrellas or living room blankets.
Slim bookshelves. Remember, bookshelves aren’t just for books. You can hide less pretty things like cleaning products and rain gear in cute bins on bookshelves. You can put up framed photos, which are a much more economical solution to displaying art than a large oil painting.
Upgrade your key ring to a flexible wall organizer. A good principle for hallway storage is to expand up and not into the room. So upping your wall organizer game will help keep your daily necessities off the floor and out of the way. A hanging mail organizer can hold keys, sunglasses, running gear and purses.
