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 (locker, hanger, chest of drawers) is not the final arrangement. You can use auxiliary parts such as cabinets, shoe cabinets, racks. Puffs and banquettes with a storage box will be useful. They will be able to act simultaneously as a stool and a place where you can place a sufficient number 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:
- Bottom-pouffe with a storage box in leather upholstery. The appearance of the furniture is very interesting and neat, so this type is usedhuge popularity. The skin can be light, chocolate and green. Such a decision will only emphasize the elegant taste of the residents. Legs are usually chrome plated. The pouffe itself can be either square or rounded.
- Pouffe with a storage box that slides out thanks to the roller mechanism. Often these vaults are too small for shoes, so they are great for documents, glasses, cosmetics, keys, etc.
- Pouf with reclining seat. Suitable for use under shoes, ankle boots and boots, as it has a hollow design.
In addition to the above options, there is a pouffe on wheels with a storage box, with side doors, with a wooden and wicker base, upholstered in fabric and leather. Any of these models will perfectly fit into the interior of the hallway, bring coziness and comfort to it.
If the room is made in a classic style, then a wooden pouffe made in dark colors is ideal. When the owner is already bored with the design, you want diversity, you can buy a leather pouffe. It will make the room brighter and more interesting. Woven models with original metallic colors will suit those who appreciate creativity and courage.
Practicality and comfort with ottomans in the hallway
In the hallway, a pouffe with a storage box should be small, roomy and slightly lower than the height of a regular chair (no more than 45 cm). The depth is chosen depending on the preferences of the owner. It can vary from 30 to 60 cm. The shape also does not playa special role: square or round, semicircular or oval - the buyer decides. In a very tight space, you can buy puffs with complex bends or order a similar model from the manufacturer.
Banquettes
As a rule, classic banquet models are made without backs. Until recently, it was they who occupied a dominant position in the markets, but now they have been replaced by more convenient and modern options. An analogue of a banquette can be called a pouffe (with or without a storage box). The difference in them lies in the fact 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 cabinet. The variety of species is huge, so you can choose a model that is suitable for one or another hallway. It is important to consider the dimensions and not make a mistake with the dimensions. Available with upholstered cushions, double and with backrest.
A pouffe with a storage box (it is not difficult to make such furniture with your own hands), unlike a banquette, takes up much less space, saving space, but it is unlikely that two people can fit on it at once.
Where to install the pouffe?
Typically, 90% of purchased pouffes are installed in the hallway. They are very convenient, as they allow you to sit down while dressing, or seat a guest who has just run in for a while. Much attention should be paid to models with foldinglid, as it is easier to store some things in them, for example, items for shoe care. In addition, an ottoman with a leather storage box is a better choice as it will wear out more slowly.
The use of banquettes and their analogues in the interior is the prerogative of European countries. They are often seen near the foot of the bed. They put clothes on them or use them as a chair for a dressing table. In the living room it is better to choose low models. Use them as a footstool.
Hard and bulky puffs will be useful for those who want to buy a small coffee or coffee table. You can stop the choice on the soft version, but then you have to equip it with spacing.
