A Hallway That Keeps Up With Family Life
The hallway is where everyone passes through at speed, children included. A few practical changes can turn that narrow stretch of wall into a system that sorts coats, toys and outdoor gear without a daily scramble.
A pegboard that adjusts as children grow
What needs to be within a child's reach changes constantly, and a fixed row of hooks rarely keeps up. IKEA's SKÅDIS pegboard solves this by letting you move hooks, clips and containers up or down as height and habits change. One day it holds a school bag at toddler height, the next it is rearranged for a taller child's jacket and bike helmet. It suits flats and townhouses alike, since the whole system sits flat against the wall and takes up no floor space, which matters in a narrow entrance.
SKÅDIS pegboard combination
SKÅDIS clip, white, 2x8 cm, 2 pack
SKÅDIS container, white, 7.5x8x9 cm
SKÅDIS storage basket, set of 3, white
SKÅDIS pegboard, black, 76x56 cm
SKÅDIS 7-piece accessories set, white
Quick decisions for busy mornings
A hallway shared by adults and children works best when sorting does not require thought. A diagonal rail for kites, bats and umbrellas keeps bulky outdoor items off the floor and out of the way, while a sturdy FLISAT storage box gives toys a single, obvious home. The box is light enough to pull out for playtime and push back once the games are over, which suits compact Maltese homes where the hallway often doubles as the only free floor space in the house.
FLISAT children's table, 83x58 cm
FLISAT children's stool, pine, 32 cm
FLISAT doll’s house/wall shelf, 58x59x22 cm
FLISAT Children's desk, height adjustable/green, 97 cm
FLISAT children's bench, height adjustable/green, 61x47x36 cm
FLISAT open storage combination, light white stained pine/white, 88x38x117 cm
Shared rails, private corners
Not every item needs its own labelled spot, and trying to assign one to everything in a busy household usually slows things down rather than speeding them up. A shared clothes rail, such as IKEA's MULIG clothes bar, works well for jackets and bags that come and go daily, while smaller personal compartments can hold the odds and ends that belong to one person only. This balance of shared and individual storage suits family homes of any size, from a Gozo farmhouse to a Sliema apartment.
MULIG clothes rack, white, 99x152 cm
MULIG clothes bar, white, 60-90 cm
MULIG drying rack, in/outdoor, white, 173x57 cm
Ready for sudden downpours
Malta's weather swings between long dry stretches and sudden winter rain, and a hallway that copes with both is worth setting up properly. Hanging umbrellas, bike locks and wet jackets on hooks near the door, rather than leaving them in a heap, keeps the rest of the house dry. Choosing a water-resistant wall panel for the area nearest the door protects paintwork from drips and splashes, and it wipes clean easily once the weather passes.
A well-organised hallway saves time every single day. Browse the range online and have your chosen pieces brought to your home in Malta or Gozo.