Easy hallway closet ideas

Stepping into a calm, organised hallway doesn’t have to be a dream. If yours feels neglected or you’re just not sure what to do with this busy space, welcome! Here are our suggestions for a hallway closet to help keep things running smoothly whether you’re heading out or coming home at the end of a long day.

A round table and a blue KYRRE stool in a hallway, in front of a storage combination with SKYTTA/HOKKSUND sliding doors.

Hide your closet behind curtains

If you have a nook or alcove in your hallway, use a curtain to create a closet. Simply add the shelving and hanging rails you need and hang the curtain across the nook with a curtain rail. It’s a smart style refresh, that, as well as being pretty simple, adds a cosy touch – always a winner in our book!

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A pair of light beige MOALINA curtains hang across a nook filled with clothes storage. Four NYMÅNE ceiling spots are above.

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Create a closet with a door

Of course, you could always add a door to turn your nook into a closet. Choose one that enhances the existing style or sets a new look for your hallway. It’s the perfect place to keep all your outdoor essentials hidden away – or to store those bulky belongings you don’t know what else to do with.

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A BOAXEL wardrobe combination in an alcove holding various items, and a SKYTTA/HOKKSUND sliding door combination in front.

A white round DOCKSTA table with a BLÅSVERK pendant lamp above it beside closed SKYTTA/HOKKSUND sliding doors.

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Customise it!

If your hallway leads straight into the living room, it’s still possible to have a hallway closet and a separate entrance space. Choose a mix of open and closed storage like our PLATSA system that fits your space and suits your needs to create a tailored solution near the front door. Want to keep the front door out of sight when you’re in the living area? Here’s another situation where a trusty curtain or two can work their magic.

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A PLATSA open wardrobe with sliding doors by a front door holds clothes, toys and headphones. A blue KYRRE stool is nearby.

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Take your cabinets higher

If you’ve got high ceilings and not much floor space, look up! Make the most of vertical space with our flexible storage options like the PAX system. They’ll help to expand your storage horizons, giving you lots of new ways to create handy homes for things like seasonal coats and things you only occasionally use.

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A door of a dark grey PAX wardrobe combination is open showing clothes and HEMMAFIXARE and TJENA storage boxes inside.

CHILISTRÅN plant pots hang on one side and PAX wardrobes are mounted on the opposite wall, with a large mirror inbetween.

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Always in view

See-through or open storage is a good option if space is on the limited side. It keeps the look airy and the feel spacious. Choose to go all out with a full display or keep some of your stuff slightly covered (but not hidden) – either way, having things in sight reduces search time when you’re ready to go out.

A NORDKISA wardrobe with sliding door is against a wall, with neatly folded clothes and shoes on its open shelves.

Small space? Big possibilities!

If your hallway is on the small side, but there’s still space under the stairs, a mix of freestanding storage furniture and accessories in various sizes – like a PLATSA wardrobe, or shoe storage with drawers – can create lots of organising options. Small storage boxes in the drawers can also be your new best friends – they’ll create tiny homes for last minute grab-and-go essentials like keys, sunglasses and scarves.

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A white PLATSA wardrobe with 6 drawers and 3 drawers is under a stairwell, with a VAMDRUP rug on the red checked floor.

A PLATSA wardrobe with 6 drawers and 3 drawers with one open drawer, where NOJIG inner trays store sunglasses and small toys.

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Small hallway equals spacious closet!

Is your hallway too small for its own closet? Then turn it into the closet! Find some handy storage accessories like a shoe bench, a coat rack and a trolley on wheels to open lots of possibilities for keeping daily necessities just where you need them. Finish the look with a bold colour and quirky accessories for a welcoming space brimming with fun.