A mother and a little boy in a hallway with Classic by Elfa storage with Artic sliding doors in grey. A mother and a little boy in a hallway with Classic by Elfa storage with Artic sliding doors in grey.

A child-friendly hallway

Easy for everyone to keep order

Perhaps you sometimes suck over your messy hallway, with children’s clothes and gadgets scattered everywhere. A customised wall-mounted storage solution makes it easier to keep things tidy. Also for adults.

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Three ways to help children keep the hallway tidy:

  1. Everything in its place
    Give each child a special place for their shoes, jackets and small items. Place hooks, shelves and baskets within reach of the children. Just like in preschool and school. 

  2. How do the children themselves want to feel?
    Ask the children how they want their things and let them help put everything in place. If they have had the opportunity to influence, they feel more responsible for keeping things tidy. 

  3. Keep it simple
    Baskets and shelves must be accessible without standing on your toes. Mark what should be where, or let the children make their own name tags. Makes laying easier and more fun.

A little boy puts his boots back in an open storage unit from Classic by Elfa. A little boy puts his boots back in an open storage unit from Classic by Elfa.

With a gliding shoe rack, it’s easy to reach and put back all your shoes.

Hallway with Classic by Elfa storage in white where children’s clothes and shoes are stored. Hallway with Classic by Elfa storage in white where children’s clothes and shoes are stored.

Shelf for helmets and caps, hooks for jackets - all at the right height.

Boy hanging his clothes in a Classic by Elfa wardrobe in the hallway. Boy hanging his clothes in a Classic by Elfa wardrobe in the hallway.

Move the shelves up as the children grow.

Hallway storage that fits three children and two adults

1. Personal zones for everyone
 • Give each family member their own place with jacket and outerwear hooks
 • Shelves or drawer boxes for shoes keep the floor free of chaos
 • Baskets for hats, mittens and small items make it easy to find the right one

2. Space-optimised layout
 • Vary the height of hooks and bars to fit both large and small
 • Use the entire floor-to-ceiling area for optimal storage
 • Combine open solutions with hidden storage behind sliding doors for a clean look

3. Smart solutions
 •  Double rows of hooks, high for adults, low for children, for order and easy access
 • Shoe shelves with pull-out drawers save space and make it easy to keep things tidy
 • A bench with storage lid provides both seating and extra space

Hallway with wardrobe from Classic by Elfa where a little girl hangs up a backpack. Hallway with wardrobe from Classic by Elfa where a little girl hangs up a backpack.

 

A woman and a girl at a Classic by Elfa hallway wardrobe with Grace sliding doors in white. A woman and a girl at a Classic by Elfa hallway wardrobe with Grace sliding doors in white.

Pull-out shoe shelves from Classic by Elfa in grey. Pull-out shoe shelves from Classic by Elfa in grey.

Storage with wire club and all-purpose hooks in the hall

Tips for a child-friendly hallway

  • Give everything a special place: jackets, mittens, the bike helmet, the school bag and the training gear.
  • Place the items so that the children can reach them. Organise like in kindergarten or school.
  • Adjust the storage so that it grows in height with the children.
  • Use both walls and doors to make room for everything you need.
  • Involve the whole family, so that everyone feels a shared responsibility.
  • Make room for guests and friends, with many hooks at different heights.

Frequently asked questions about storage for the child-friendly hallway

What is a child-friendly hallway storage solution?
A child-friendly storage solution in the hallway makes it easy for children to keep their clothes, shoes and accessories tidy. This means using hooks, shelves and baskets placed at their height so that they can easily hang up jackets, put back shoes and find their belongings themselves.

How can I best organise the children’s stuff in the hallway?
Organise the children’s stuff by giving each child their own place for shoes, jackets and accessories. Use wall-mounted systems with shelves and hooks at different levels so that both children and adults can easily reach their belongings.

What kind of storage works best in a child-friendly hallway?
Wall-mounted storage systems with gliding shoe racks, shelves for helmets and caps as well as jacket hooks work particularly well. Use shelves, drawers and baskets to create clear zones for different types of items.

How do I make the storage more accessible for children?
Place shelves and hooks at children’s level so they can reach without standing on their toes. Label drawer boxes or hooks with names or colours to make it more fun and clear where things should be and encourage children to put things back themselves.

Can the storage adapt as the children grow?
Yes, a flexible storage solution makes it possible to move shelves and hooks as children grow taller. By adjusting the storage as needed, you get a solution that adapts according to the children’s development over time.

How can I make the hallway more organised for the whole family?
Create zones so that each family member has their own hooks and shelves. Combine open areas with drawers/boxes for small items such as mittens and keys. This allows both children and adults to quickly find and put back their belongings.

Why is wall-mounted storage great in the child-friendly hallway?
Wall-mounted storage utilises the entire floor-to-ceiling wall space and frees up floor space to make the hallway feel more spacious. It also makes it easier to adjust the height of hooks and shelves according to the children’s needs.

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