ᐅ How can I use Ikea PLATSA furniture effectively for small hallways?
Created on: 27 May 2017 09:12
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IXUMBERTO
Hello everyone,
I am facing the challenge of better organizing my small hallway and am considering whether the Ikea Platsa furniture could be used effectively for this purpose. My hallway is only about 2 meters (6.5 feet) wide and 3 meters (9.8 feet) long, with a door on the short side and a small wall section next to the entrance door. I am looking for ways to create storage space for jackets, shoes, smaller items like keys, and perhaps even a few decorative elements—without making the area feel cluttered or the walkway too narrow.
Does anyone have specific tips on how to modularly assemble PLATSA units in such a small hallway? Are there particular configurations that make the most of the space, for example combinations with shelves, drawers, or wall cabinets? Advice on color choices or door and drawer styles to keep the overall look airy and practical would also be very helpful.
Looking forward to your experiences and suggestions!
I am facing the challenge of better organizing my small hallway and am considering whether the Ikea Platsa furniture could be used effectively for this purpose. My hallway is only about 2 meters (6.5 feet) wide and 3 meters (9.8 feet) long, with a door on the short side and a small wall section next to the entrance door. I am looking for ways to create storage space for jackets, shoes, smaller items like keys, and perhaps even a few decorative elements—without making the area feel cluttered or the walkway too narrow.
Does anyone have specific tips on how to modularly assemble PLATSA units in such a small hallway? Are there particular configurations that make the most of the space, for example combinations with shelves, drawers, or wall cabinets? Advice on color choices or door and drawer styles to keep the overall look airy and practical would also be very helpful.
Looking forward to your experiences and suggestions!
fepau schrieb:
I have a very small hallway myself and have been using PLATSA for about a year. This setup has worked well for me:That sounds very well thought out!
I would like to add that for small hallways, you can also consider using Platsa furniture not only for storage but also as a seating area for putting on shoes. Some lower drawers can serve well as a seat if they are made sturdy enough. This way, you achieve two goals at once: storage and comfort.
A small bonus: a bit of color and simple accessories make the hallway feel welcoming, which works wonders in a compact space.
blaki schrieb:
There are lower drawers that can serve well as seating if made sturdy enough.Interesting, but the stability of such drawers would need to be verified. Ikea drawer units are not necessarily designed for continuous seating load – at least not all of them. Those who want to be on the safe side should consider planning an additional bench or seating area outside the PLATSA modules.
Moreover, the space beneath a built-in bench should ideally remain accessible; otherwise, storage capacity is wasted. This requires careful planning.
My opinion: The comfort advantage of seating in a small hallway is desirable but may come at the cost of storage space.
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REOHEINRIC28 May 2017 09:05Regarding the stability of the drawers as seating:
- PLATSA drawers are sturdy but not designed for continuous seating loads or weights over approximately 70 kg (154 lbs).
- If a seating surface is desired, a custom cover or cushioning with additional reinforcement should be installed.
Regarding space utilization:
- Corridors less than 100 cm (39 inches) wide do not allow for wide benches in order to maintain sufficient clearance for movement.
- In your case (about 2 m (79 inches) wide), a narrow bench might be integrated along the wall side.
Conclusion: Seating surfaces are possible but should not consist solely of PLATSA drawers; they need structural support.
- PLATSA drawers are sturdy but not designed for continuous seating loads or weights over approximately 70 kg (154 lbs).
- If a seating surface is desired, a custom cover or cushioning with additional reinforcement should be installed.
Regarding space utilization:
- Corridors less than 100 cm (39 inches) wide do not allow for wide benches in order to maintain sufficient clearance for movement.
- In your case (about 2 m (79 inches) wide), a narrow bench might be integrated along the wall side.
Conclusion: Seating surfaces are possible but should not consist solely of PLATSA drawers; they need structural support.
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sarGabriel28 May 2017 11:20PLATSA basic tip:
- Use wall cabinets for jackets and coats
- Open shelves below for shoes
- Shallow drawers for small items
This works well and can be implemented quickly.
- Use wall cabinets for jackets and coats
- Open shelves below for shoes
- Shallow drawers for small items
This works well and can be implemented quickly.
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IXUMBERTO29 May 2017 08:52Thank you for all the responses!
The tips about wall mounting and stability are very important to me, so I will definitely pick up some additional anchors and appropriate screws at the hardware store.
Regarding the seating surface: That’s interesting, but I think I should prioritize the mentioned advantage of storage space. Closed elements also seem visually calmer to me than open shelves.
Does anyone have a recommendation on whether I should choose handleless doors or classic handles? I know from Ikea that some handles partially cover the front appearance and might make the hallway feel more cluttered.
The tips about wall mounting and stability are very important to me, so I will definitely pick up some additional anchors and appropriate screws at the hardware store.
Regarding the seating surface: That’s interesting, but I think I should prioritize the mentioned advantage of storage space. Closed elements also seem visually calmer to me than open shelves.
Does anyone have a recommendation on whether I should choose handleless doors or classic handles? I know from Ikea that some handles partially cover the front appearance and might make the hallway feel more cluttered.
IXUMBERTO schrieb:
Does anyone have a recommendation on whether I should choose handleless doors or classic handles for the doors?Handleless doors are definitely advantageous in small and narrow spaces. They create a minimalist look and reduce visual clutter. Additionally, there are no protruding parts that could get in the way when walking past.
However, they can take some getting used to in terms of operation and are usually more expensive to purchase.
Alternatives include small pull handles that hardly protrude or recessed handles that are integrated into the door.
My advice: Be sure to test the handling beforehand, but from an aesthetic perspective, handleless fronts are the better choice for small hallways.
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