Stylish hallway storage for a clutter-free entrance
If asked to tell of our 'dream house', many of us would describe a large entrance hall, complete with soaring ceilings. At its centre we would wish for an imposing round table, framing a flower filled vase.
Unfortunately, what most of us actually have is a very narrow hallway that is little more than a spruced up corridor. Despite this, there is no reason we can't still make this space a welcoming and impactful zone. After all, it is the first thing guests see when crossing the threshold from outside.
Whilst it would be nice to have a clutter-free space, the reality is that the hallway is essentially the motorway of the house with visitors, relatives, children, animals and deliveries all coming along this highway. With this in mind, the aim is to find the balance between pretty and practical, stylish and serviceable.
Scroll on to see our favourite pieces of hallway storage, to make that equilibrium a little easier to find.
Looking to furnish your hallway from door to door? We've rounded up lovely hallway lights to brighten up your passage, as well as smart hallway benches to sit underneath a stylish hallway mirror.
1/18Hallway Q, beige, £486 from String Furniture.
Clever and dynamic storage is the name of the game at Scandi furniture company String Furniture. The Hallway Q comes in two parts, so you can adjust the height and use the two pieces according to your hallway's specifications.
2/18Country Water Hyacinth Umbrella Stand, £35 from John Lewis & Partners.
This pretty umbrella stand is rather self-explanatory. Umbrellas can be otherwise difficult to store, especially when wet, so having a dedicated spot for them is a wise move.
3/18Pavia, double shoe storage, natural rattan and black wood effect, £279 from Made.com.
This triple layered unit has ample room for a family-sized shoe collection. It opens out at an angle, meaning you don't need a great wide hallway to use it at capacity.
4/18Southwark, six drawer chest of drawers, acacia, £599 from Swoon Editions.
A chest of drawers is always useful and this one is particularly spacious. Just think, each member of the family could have their own section!
5/18Krossing Shelving Unit, small, £400 from The Conran Shop.
Why not line the wall of your hallway with a floor to ceiling shelf? This one from the Conran Shop can have dedicated sections for different items.
6/18Hübsch, FSC oak storage units, £85 from Smallable.
Handy for post, documents and more, this unit is compact and pretty.
7/18House of Doctor, baskets, set of 2, natural, £115 from Smallable.
These baskets can be used for shoes, dog leads and toys or umbrellas, depending on your needs.
8/18Umbra Pillar Coat Rack & Stool, £140 from John Lewis & Partners.
A coat rack is particularly useful in English climes where it can begin to rain at any moment. This one has a built in stool, too, which is great for when you're putting on shoes.
9/18Empire Kitchen Cupboard, double shelves, natural, £679 from Scumble Goosie.
Although this is shown as a kitchen cupboard, there's no reason it couldn't sit neatly in a hallway. The baskets are a good size for shoes and the top two drawers could be used for post, keys or wallets you don't want to leave lying about.
10/18Cranesbill Upholstered Ottoman, soft charcoal, £1,595 from Oka.
Although an ottoman may not be considered the most traditional hallway furnishing, if you have a hallway that's wide enough, it can provide a great place for storage. This Oka one is hollow and has good storage capacity.
11/18Kitt bamboo 2 shelf shoe rack, green, £25 from Habitat.
This two tiered shoe rack would add a nice pop of colour to any hallway.
12/18Jenson Storage Bench, oak, £279 from Made.com.
This midcentury inspired bench has a padded top for comfort when tying up ones shoes and a handy storage box.
13/18Gio Plinth, £110 from Ceraudo.
If you're really limited for space, lining the wall with two or three of these plaster plinths can add shelf-like storage without compromising on style.
14/18Kornsjo storage bench, black, £70 from Ikea.
This neat little storage box can double as a single seater bench, making it a compact solution to two problems.
15/18Solomon, hall stand, black, £299 from Made.com.
This hall stand is sleek and stylish, as well as practical. It provides hooks for coats, a shelf space and a useful cupboard in one single unit.
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17/18Hiba, hallway coat rack and bench, £132 from La Redoute.
A three in one storage solution, like this one, is always a great space saver. You have a storage bench, coat hooks and shelf space in one compact item.
18/18Solid Oak Coat Rack, heritage oak, starting at £38 from Off The Grain.
A neat shelf and hook combination is a tidy way to keep your hallway clutter free.
