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I asked whether this would be a useful post over on Instagram and the answer was a resounding yes. It seems to be a very common issue, no matter the type of flat or house. I count myself extremely lucky having a wider than average hallway and I can honestly say it is a complete game changer compared to homes I have lived in before this one. I recently did an interiors consultation for a family who live in a five bedroom house but their hallway is the width of the front door and it was driving them all mad so we really focused on how to solve the storage issues that come from having an extremely narrow hallway.<\/p>\n

Obviously the decor of a hallway has a huge bearing on how it looks and feels but I won\u2019t be focusing on that here other than to say that the lighting is absolutely key to how well a hallway works. If it is badly lit and gloomy it makes functioning in the space so much more difficult i.e. not being able to find shoes, keys, tie laces, see into bags etc. I would say that the first thing to do is really assess your lighting and whilst you don\u2019t want it to be harsh and too bright as that feels unwelcoming, you do need to have a well balanced, even lighting from different sources \u2013 a pendant or two combined with wall lights is ideal (make sure they are on different circuits so you don\u2019t have to have them all on at the same time as sometimes in the evening, for example, it\u2019s nice to have lower lighting for just passing through the hallway) or a table lamp if you have space for a table and don\u2019t have wiring for wall lights. A dimmer switch for hallway lights is also a good idea to help change the mood of the lighting.<\/p>\n

So, moving onto the storage issues\u2026<\/p>\n

Coats and bags<\/h2>\n

Do try to remove as many coats and bags from the hallway as possible \u2013 whether that be storing winter coats in wardrobes (vacuum packing is good for big bulky coats) during the summer and vice versa or if you live in a house what about using landing space at the top of the first flight of stairs? If you have to hang coats and bags in your hallway then a high peg rail is what you need. Try to make it as long as possible to space the coats out so they don\u2019t become a massive bunch of coats that will cause an obstacle and get dragged off the pegs as you pass. Also ensure the pegs themselves really do hold the coats to make it easier to hang them and less likely that they will slip off. I love the bespoke rail that Hannah from The Otto House<\/a> had in one of her previous homes that you can see below. The length of it means coats don\u2019t get bunched up and the shelf above can be used either to store bits and bobs or to display things to make the hallway look and feel more welcoming. Don\u2019t be afraid to hang coats over a radiator as this can actually be quite practical especially in the winter when coats are wet and soggy. Try Etsy for similar peg rails shelves<\/a>. You can go for a bigger shelf if it is high as this won\u2019t encroach on the space but can be a very handy place to store things that aren\u2019t used everyday.<\/p>\n

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Image via The Otto House<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I have found that children\u2019s coats are much better hung up at their level so that they can be in control of them and because they are generally a lot less bulky they don\u2019t get in the way ion really tight hallways or knocked off their pegs even though they are at hip level.<\/p>\n

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We hang Mimi\u2019s coats below the dado rail right next to the front door on a cheap wooden peg rail that I painted the same colour as the wall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shoes<\/h2>\n

Come to our house on any day of the week and the hallway is strewn with shoes. It is beyond annoying. Even a neat row of shoes against the wall is annoying, if you ask me. Shoe storage cabinets are really great for narrow hallways for every day shoes and slippers and they also provide a handy ledge for keys, glasses, face masks and all the other bits and pieces that build up in this space. We also make a big effort to keep shoes that aren\u2019t worn often in wardrobes and we often keep walking boots and wellies in the car.<\/p>\n

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