Refrigerator in the hallway: pros and cons, location options, examples

Small kitchens, features of some interior solutions or living in communal apartments - all these situations may require placing a refrigerator in the hallway. Do not be afraid of such a step, the main thing is to calculate the dimensions of the equipment and the available space in the corridor. At the same time, you should not litter the hallway or place the refrigerator in an inconvenient place, because nothing should interfere with the movement of people and the arrangement of things.

Due to the limited number of places where you can put the refrigerator, sometimes a situation arises that it is difficult to place it in the kitchen or in the room. Therefore, it is often necessary to put the unit in the corridor, and this carries both positive and negative aspects.

Pros:

• freeing up space in the kitchen or in the room;
• unusual design solutions and the ability to apply more creative ideas that would not fit into the style of the kitchen;
• less pollution of the refrigerator due to the fact that food is cooked away from the device, and there will be fewer stains on it;
• no need to carry purchased products to the kitchen or room, because everything can be laid out already at the entrance to the apartment.

Minuses:

• the process of cleaning the device will be more difficult, because you will have to go to the kitchen or bathroom to get water and the necessary cleaning agents;
• Cooking may become less convenient because you have to first move all the food from the refrigerator to the kitchen, or you will need to go to pick it up several times;
• a pile of things and equipment in the hallway, which significantly reduces free space.

Despite all the disadvantages, creativity can turn an unusual solution with the placement of appliances in the hallway into something original.

• A corridor or some kind of niche - corridor features can be an excellent option for placing a refrigerator. Also, this includes the location of the cabinets in the hallway, into which the device will fit.

• Storeroom - a convenient option in which the refrigerator will not interfere and the pantry will be used frequently. But there is also a drawback - this is the opening of several doors and an increase in the time when accessing the device.

• Special wardrobe made to order, protects the refrigerator from shocks and unwanted influences, makes the device more stylish and allows it to fit into any interior.

• In the corner of the hallway - a great option if the refrigerator fits neatly into this corner.

• Along with a wardrobe and other furniture in the hallway - an option that is suitable for spacious hallways. It looks stylish and is a pretty practical option.

But at the same time, the choice of the location of the refrigerator depends on a number of factors.

• Practicality... It should be convenient to use both the unit and all the possibilities of the hallway for residents and guests.
• The shape and dimensions of the refrigerator. Depending on the characteristics, it is usually decided whether to fit the device into a closet, put it in an accessible corner or in a row with furniture.
• Corridor capacity. The height of the ceiling, the width of the passage and other characteristics are the main criteria by which it becomes clear whether it is worth taking the unit into the hallway at all.
• Presence of unwanted elements... Heating or frequently used devices and things, sockets or a window should not be located near the refrigerator.

When you plan to install a refrigerator in the corridor, many questions arise. For example, you need to convert the device to the design of the hallway or vice versa. But professional designers give some advice in this case.

• It is better to adjust the refrigerator to the design of the hallway.
• First of all, it is worth considering the option with built-in appliances. This will significantly save space, and in the presence of light colors, the space will visually seem even larger.
• For those who place the refrigerator outside the closet, it is recommended to build a "window" between the corridor and the kitchen for the convenience of moving products.
• It is necessary to locate the unit so that it does not interfere with normal activities and does not obstruct access to frequently used things.
• If the hallway is made in a classic style, it is better to use standard models of refrigerators, you can glue them under a tree or to match the colors of the corridor.
• For a high-tech hallway, a refrigerator with a touch panel in a metallic gray color is best suited, and the presence of additional equipment in such a hallway will only be appropriate.
• The height and color of the unit should not stand out from the overall style of the interior.

To hide the refrigerator in a closet, you need to do a few simple steps.

1. It is necessary to select a cabinet of appropriate dimensions for the unit.
2. Remove unnecessary shelves and partitions from the cabinet.
3. Make rubber-coated clips on the bottom of the cabinet. This is necessary for the refrigerator to stand securely.
4. Place the refrigerator in the cabinet.

Both options are great, because in this case, there are several positive aspects.

• The unit fits better into the interior of the hallway. This allows for more manipulations with the appearance, because now you can change the cabinet.
• The technique makes less noise.
• The unit is better protected from damage.

The refrigerator in the hallway can not only fulfill its main tasks, but also to complement the interior or bring some originality and even be its highlight. For example, this technique can be transformed into an art object. So that she better fit into an unusual place for herself, you can choose a color scheme or make the refrigerator brighter. You can glue it over with self-adhesive paper or film, stick stickers or a surface on which you can then paint.

For an overview of a sliding wardrobe with a built-in refrigerator in the hallway, see the following video.