Fridge 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 uncomfortable place, because nothing should interfere with the movement of people and the location of things.

Due to the limited number of places where you can put a 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 with it both positive and negative points.

Pros:

• freeing up space in the kitchen or in the room;
• unusual design decisions and the ability to apply more creative ideas that would not fit into the style of the kitchen;
• less contamination of the refrigerator due to the fact that food is prepared away from the device and there will be less spots 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 complicated, because you will have to go to the kitchen or bathroom to get water and the necessary detergents;
• cooking may become less convenient, because you will have to first transfer all the products from the refrigerator to the kitchen or you will need to go after them several times;
• a pile of things and equipment in the hallway, which significantly reduces free space.

Despite all the shortcomings, a creative approach can turn an unusual solution with the placement of equipment in the hallway into something original.

• The corridor opening or some niche - The features of the corridor can be an excellent option for placing a refrigerator. Also here can be attributed the location of cabinets in the hallway, into which the apparatus will fit.

• Storeroom - a convenient option in which the refrigerator will not interfere, and the pantry will be often used. But there is a drawback - it is opening several doors and increasing the time when accessing the device.

• Special cabinet made to order, protects the refrigerator from shock and unwanted effects, makes the device more stylish and allows you to fit it into any interior.

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

• In a row with a closet 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 features of the hallway for residents and guests.
• The shape and dimensions of the refrigerator. Depending on the characteristics, it is usually decided to fit the device into a cabinet, put it in an accessible corner or in a row with the furniture.
• Corridor capacity. The height of the ceiling, the width of the aisle and other characteristics are the main criteria by which it becomes clear whether it is worth taking the unit to the hallway at all.
• The presence of unwanted elements. Heating or frequently used devices and things, sockets or a window should not be 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 in this case give some advice.

• The refrigerator is better to adapt to the design of the hallway.
• First of all, it is worth considering the option with built-in appliances. This will save a lot of space, and in the presence of light tones, the visual space will seem even larger.
• For those who place a refrigerator outside the cabinet, it is recommended to build a “window” between the corridor and the kitchen for the convenience of moving products.
• The unit must be placed so that it does not interfere with normal activities and does not impede 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 in the colors of the corridor.
• For a high-tech style hallway, a fridge with a touchpad of metallic gray color is best suited, and the presence of additional equipment in such a hallway will only be out of place.
• The height and color of the unit should not be out of the general style of the interior.

To hide the refrigerator in a cupboard, you need to perform a few simple steps.

1. It is necessary to choose a cabinet of the appropriate dimensions for the unit.
2. Remove excess shelves and partitions from the cabinet.
3. On the lower part of the cabinet, make fixators with a rubber coating. This is necessary for the refrigerator to stand reliably.
4. Put the refrigerator in the cupboard.

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

• The unit fits better into the interior of the hallway.This allows you to make 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 fridge 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, such a technique can be transformed into an art object. To better fit into an unusual place for herself, You can choose a color scheme or make the refrigerator brighter. You can glue it with self-adhesive paper or film, stick stickers or a surface on which you can then draw.

For an overview of the closet with built-in refrigerator in the hallway, see the next video.