The entrance hall creates the first impression of the owners of the apartment. That is why it is necessary to choose the right furniture for this room. Basic furniture (cabinet, hanger, chest of drawers) is not the final arrangement. You can use auxiliary parts such as pedestals, galoshnos, shelving. Poufs and banquets with a box for storing things will be useful. They will be able to simultaneously act as a stool and a place where you can place a sufficient amount of shoes. Also, such furniture will become especially important in small rooms, where every centimeter counts.
Hallway ottoman with shoe box
Now the market is full of different types of poufs. The main ones are:
- A pouf cabinet with a storage box in leather upholstery. The appearance of the furniture is very interesting and neat, so this type is very popular. The skin can be light, chocolate and green. Such a decision will only emphasize the graceful taste of the residents. The legs are usually made chrome. The pouf itself can be either square or round.
- A pouf with a storage box that extends thanks to a roller mechanism. Often, such storages are too small for shoes, so they are perfect for documents, glasses, cosmetics, keys, etc.
- Pouf with reclining seat. It is convenient for use under shoes, ankle boots and boots, because it has a hollow design.
In addition to the above options, there is a pouf on castors with a storage box, with side doors, with a wooden and wicker base, with fabric and leather upholstery. Any of these models will fit perfectly into the interior of the hallway, bring coziness and comfort to it.
If the room is designed in a classic style, then a wooden pouf made in dark colors is ideal. When the design is already bored by the owner, I want variety, you can buy a leather pouf. It will make the room brighter and more interesting. Wicker models with original metal colors are suitable for those who appreciate creativity and courage.
Practicality and comfort with ottomans in the hallway
In the hallway, the pouf with the storage box should be small, roomy and slightly below the height of a regular chair (no more than 45 cm). Depth is selected depending on the preferences of the owner. It can vary from 30 to 60 cm. The shape also does not play a special role: square or round, semicircular or oval - it is up to the buyer. In very tight spaces you can buy poufs with complex bends or order a similar model from the manufacturer.
Banquets
As a rule, classic models of banquets are made without backs. Until recently, they were the leaders in the markets, but now they have been replaced by more convenient and modern options. An analogue of a banquette can be called a pouf (with or without a storage box). The difference in them is that the latter is slightly lower, but also somewhat more functional than its predecessor. They are folding and transforming.
The bench is ergonomic, functional and attractive. Being upholstered furniture resembling a chair, it perfectly plays the role of a small curbstone. The variety of species is huge, so you can choose a model that fits exactly in one or another hallway. It is important to consider the dimensions and not to be mistaken with the dimensions. There are options with soft pillows, also double and with a back.
A pouf with a storage box (it is not difficult to make such furniture with your own hands), unlike a banquette, takes up much less space, significantly saving space, but it is unlikely that two people can fit on it at once.
Where to install the pouf?
As a rule, 90% of purchased poufs are installed in the hallway. They are very convenient, as they allow you to sit down, dressing, or seat a guest who has briefly rushed in. Great attention should be paid to models with a hinged lid, as it is easier to store some things in them, for example, items for shoe care. In addition, a pouf with a storage box made of leather will be the best choice, as it will rub more slowly.
The use of banquets and their analogues in the interior is the prerogative of European countries. They can often be seen near the foot of the bed. They put clothes on them or use as a chair for a
dressing table. In the living room it is better to choose low models. Use them as a footrest.
Tough and bulky pouffes are useful for those who want to buy a coffee or small coffee table for themselves. You can choose the soft version, but then you have to equip it with a spacing.