The two drawers actually make up part of the bench seat and are very handy for placing everyday items you might need when exiting the home. Within the drawer space you can store objects such as gloves, keys, letters, stamps, torches, glasses, shoe polish tubs, suntan lotions, and various other bits and pieces one tends to use a lot when near the household’s entrance. The bench is a great place to sit and rest whilst waiting for a wife or husband to finish getting ready to go out.

Indoor benches can make great decorative features in the home. They can be situated in other areas of the interior as well such as in a bedroom where they can look good at the end of the bed or against a wall. If a bathroom is big enough they can also be situated in this particular interior. Then there are glass kitchen extensions which suit furniture pieces of this type as well. The quality crafted indoor bench will last a lifetime and offer friends, family and visiting guests an often much needed place to sit and catch their breath.

You can buy it from here: Artisan Bench With Drawers.

This bench is in light oak but a darker color can also be found.

The “At Sign” (@) is most recognised now as the symbol which is incorporated into all email addresses and symbolises the word “at”. Also known by the names ampersat, apetail, arroba, atmark, and acosta, the symbol did in fact pre-date the internet age and was, and still is, the abbreviation of the accounting and commercial invoice term “at the rate of”. When the “@” first came into being is much debated with some historians suggesting it comes from Medieval monks whilst others believe it was introduced by merchants from the Italian Renaissance.

Whatever the origins, the “At Sign” is now one of the most recognised symbols in the world. This entry hook is made from die-cast aluminum and features a circular enclosure in which to place keys and other small objects you like to keep close at hand when exiting the home. The long curving hook of the “@” allows for a couple of items to be hung, either at the bottom or over the top, depending on the object. The hook is simple yet bold and captures the fascination and omnipresence of the internet world in all our lives, whether we like it or not. For most people, it’s a fun distraction and handy resource in our day-to-day lives.

You can buy it here: At Sign Hook for a Hallway Wall.

Price $38

The hallway is an excellent place to make perfect as far as décor arrangements go. Why you may ask? In most homes, the hallway is the first interior setting your family, friends and guests will see and thus it’s important to make a good first impression. The wavy entry bench brings a modern feel to your entrance way which will particularly suit a home with a general contemporary décor scheme. The three curving seats will likely have visitors wanting to try them out especially when taking their boots off during winter snows and rains.

The entry bench with curving waves features three drawers in which a whole host of personal items can be placed. These can be anything from shoes and boots, to scarves, folded coats, dog walking accessories and hats. A warm wood veneer completes the pleasing design and will complement the majority of hallway décor styles. Elegant, beautiful and very modern, this delightfully contoured entryway bench will become an irreplaceable item of furniture in your hallway.

You can buy it from here: Wavy Hallway Entry Bench.

Glowing reviews of the bench from previous buyers.

Mirrors

Hallways tend to be narrow spaces and can feel a little cramped and dark. One great answer to this problem is the addition of mirrors. The reflection from the mirror will make the space look larger as well as add extra light to the interior. This will make your hallway more cheerful and a lot more welcoming to friends, family and visiting guests. You can either place one large mirror on the wall or alternatively, a series of smaller ones in different locations.

Be Unique

The first area of your home a guest will see is the hallway. If you want to make a good first impression, then this is the space in which to do it. Show who you are and express your personality with the décor of your hallway. Add some expressive, unique and even funny items that will get your visitors talking, smiling and even laughing. There are thousands of accent piece possibilities for the wall or small tables that will represent your tastes and interests. If you like cats, then why not find some artistic cat wall decals to attach to the walls, perhaps leading towards the staircase and up.

Storage Bench

A storage bench fulfils two roles in one. If you have long sought a way to add extra storage space to the house for blankets and towels, then an attractive storage bench in the hall is the perfect solution. Hallways with windows and a lot of light can be wonderful places to situate a seating furniture piece in which to quietly enjoy the ambiance, chat with friends or sit whilst waiting for family members to get ready. They come in a variety of materials, colors and designs, including with in-built coat racks.

Flooring

The flooring in the hallway is a highly important aspect of home décor to get right. After all, it is the place where we enter and exit the house the most and thus must withstand the daily wear and tear of outdoor shoes. Carpet is a popular choice here and this brings comfort, softness and a welcoming feel to the entryway. That said, it does have to be looked after, especially during the wet winter months. Rugs make a great addition and go a long way in protecting the existing flooring from stains, damage and scratches.

Funky Doormat

Get a funky doormat to show visitors what they might expect to see when they have entered your home. There are literally thousands of fun and interesting doormat designs, for all themes, occasions, styles and personalities. Plain versions are of course suitable for understated hallways but if you want a bit of a lift, then select one which will bring a smile to your visitor’s faces. Some come with humorous quotations or phrases whilst others are based on a theme such as animals, US states, flowers or sports teams.

Home-made Craft

Why buy something when you can make it yourself? If you’re handy with a needle and thread, then make some handmade items to adorn the walls. You can frame an embroidery piece and place it next to the front door so it can be seen when entering and exiting. Maybe you are fond of calligraphy, in which case you can create a welcome message or an inspiring quote to go somewhere in the hallway. Other home-made possibilities to be situated in this area include baskets, pottery, illustrations, textile arts, woodcarvings and of course, your own oil or watercolour paintings. Nothing says more about you than that which has been created by your own hand.

Coat Hooks

Hooks for coats, scarves and umbrellas usually fade into the background. This needn’t be the case however and with a little searching, you’ll be able to find coat hooks that almost seem to jump out at you. Like with doormats, coat hooks can be found in a myriad of styles and sizes, ranging from the classically ornate through to the wild and wonderful. Coat racks also vary in design and hooks can be found in sets of one, three, four and more. One of my favourite coat hook racks is the “Hang-It-All Wall Rack” which comes with painted circle hooks and is by one of the most famous of 20th Century design teams, Charles and Ray Eames.

Made from wood and covered with a rich cherry finish, this 3 shelf phone table will add substance, functionality and attractiveness to any setting in the home interior. Beautifully crafted so as to appear delicate and elegant, the table is in fact sturdy and built to hold a variety of objects and not just the telephone itself. A small drawer is provided in which to store small items such as keys, notes and other important bits and pieces that require safe placement.

Two more shelves allow for large objects such as telephone books, diaries, notepads, letters, gloves and even a vase of flowers to be positioned. The result is all the things you might need whilst on the phone being close to hand without the need for more furniture to be placed nearby. This style of telephone table would suit a hallway very much but it will also look perfectly in place in a living room beside an armchair or alternatively in the corner of a dining room or bedside a bed.

You can buy this table from here: Wooden 3-Tier Telephone Table.

Price: $37

Together with a connoisseur’s finish, the hall tree also come with mahogany and olive ash burl veneers which yield to the natural beauty of the materials. A variety of hooks allow for clothing and outdoor wear to be located within easy reach whilst two side umbrella stand compartments present plenty of room for a husband and wife’s umbrellas. Two shelves, one at waist height, the other at foot height, establish plenty of storage surface area for a variety of accessories one usually keeps in a hallway such as notepads, gloves and keys.

The wooden look of the grand hall tree is complimented with antique brass finished fixtures such as the hooks, umbrella holders and their cups. Intricate designs and wonderfully hand-carved details identify this hallway furniture piece as an impeccable and luxury item that will serve both in functional ways and as an aesthetically charming hall décor improvement. All one needs in an entryway such as coat hooks, mirror, umbrella stand and shelves are located in one convenient body of furniture.

You can buy this stunning wood hall tree from here: Solid Wood Hall Tree With Mirror Back.

At the time of writing this item was priced at $1,994.

The first is the basic shoe bench which is backless and has a single flat seating platform, rather like a typical garden bench but smaller. Its narrow shape and petite size means it fits in well with the porch or hallway area interior without getting in the way of entry and exit. These basic shoe benches are usually made from pine wood and are relatively inexpensive.

Next come the shoe storage benches which often appear to look like chests. Footwear storage is provided beneath the seating area for compact organisation. This style of shoe bench often has a deep width which means it is unsuitable for narrow hallways. Most benches of this style will be able to fit up to a dozen pairs of shoes. If you like to keep an area minimalistic in nature and thus your shoe-ware out of sight, then this type will be most beneficial.

Another version of the shoe bench is one with sliding and/or fixed shelving beneath the seating area. Rather like the shoe bench chests, the open shelving plan of this style provides a furniture apparatus that aids with organisation of footwear. Most shelving in this format have a small lip at the back preventing shoes from falling tipping over into the gap between the shoe bench and the wall.

The most impressive and expensive type is the Mission storage shoe bench. These large structures incorporate a variety of styles, fixtures and accessories which include coat hooks, mirrors, shelving above the bench and even cupboard space. Two dozen items of footwear can often be fitted into these types of shoe bench storage giants. As one would expect, a large hallway, porch or entry room is required for this design. They are often intricately carved and very appealing to the eye.

The final type of shoe bench is one you might prefer to place in a garage, kitchen or home gym room. The sports storage shoe bench is ideal for the placement of sport shoes, riding boots and other related footwear. Many come built with an open cage construction which allows shoes to air and dry out after a long sweaty workout or upon return from a rainy jogging session. These types of shoe bench are not usually designed with aesthetic qualities in mind.

Of course, shoe benches don’t have to be for the sole use of shoes and other footwear. They can also be great places to store towels, blankets and other bits and pieces if located in a bedroom or even a dining room. The look of the furniture piece will give you further ideas for possible uses and settings.

Like the one in the picture? You can buy that footwear storage bench from here: Quality Solid Wood Shoe Bench Storage Bench Furniture.

It’s had a lot of great reviews, as you’ll see.

The similarity of the tree to a traditional Native American tipi is immediately apparent. A wenge wood block fastens the metal poles into place creating a strong and sturdy free-standing tree capable of holding a variety of weights. The ingeniously simple and contemporary design means the tipi-shaped metal coat rack tree will compliment a vast range of existing interiors whether a hallway, bedroom, guest room or sunroom.

As well as being an ideal apparatus on which to hang coats, the chrome-plated iron coat rack tree also serves as a perfect storage piece for umbrellas, jackets, towels, sweaters, hats and bags. It can even be placed in a bathroom interior where it can act as a bath towel holder or clean clothes rack.

You can buy this coat tree from here: Segment Coat Rack Tree.

Price: $198

The solid wood construction means the furniture piece is very strong and sturdy and is built to last a long time. A black finish allows the hall tree and storage bench to merge in and compliment a wide variety of existing interior design schemes. Four large brass hooks provide strength for whatever coat or bag is affixed when entering the home. At the bottom is a lift top bench which allows for easy storage of items that might need to be accessed depending on weather conditions and weekly activities.

At the very top is a small shelf which can be used as a decorative area for small vases of flowers or ornaments. There are a number of areas in the house where this black hall tree and storage bench in one can be used and not just in the home entryway. Many people purchase such furniture pieces for their children’s bedrooms where they are placed near the door. Another location is in the kitchen, dining room or laundry room where there is often a back entry to the home.

As well as all these possibilities, the bathroom is yet another ideal location for a tree and storage bench. Visitors can use the furniture piece as a temporary storage area when they visit the bathroom or stay overnight. The possibilities and settings for this item are wide and varied.

You can buy this furniture piece from here: Black Hall Tree and Storage Bench In One.

Price: $212.99

It’s interesting to note that 100% of reviewers recommended this item to a friend.

The slim storage tower is designed to be located next to an electrical outlet thereby providing a concealing unit for those untidy wires and a hidden location for the various add-ons that often come with electronics. In the base of the electronics tower is a hole for a wire to enter into the lower compartment, perfect for a phone or iphone re-charger.

Above, smaller shelves provide ample space for little everyday items you use multiple times a day. At the very top is a mirror which also acts as a cupboard door. This is ideal for checking your appearance before exiting the house. Inside the cupboard can be placed small manuals, leaflets, bills and letters that come through the door but can be dealt with later on.

The slim vertical shelf and electronics tower is a great space saving solution for a hallway and will add a sophisticated and contemporary appearance to the overall ambiance of the space.

You can find it here: Slim Vertical Wall-Mounted Shelf and Electronics Tower.

Price: $118