Features and Benefits
Shoe racks have a fairly simple design and are designed for compact storage of shoes. They can be made in the form of a closed cabinet and chest of drawers, or have the form of a shelf or stand.
Depending on the layout of the hallway, you can choose the most successful model, but most modifications can boast at least three advantages:
- the ability to place all items compactly in a relatively small area;
- ergonomics and the ability to fit into the interior of even a small hallway;
- functionality - use not only for its intended purpose, but also as a comfortable seat, stand, or decorative element.
Beautiful shoe racks in the hallway will add sophistication and originality to the room. In this case, the storage principle may differ slightly:
With a folding shelf that is attached to the door. The structure itself is mounted on hinges. To open, you need to pull the handle, after which the door will unfold on the hinge mechanism.
Swing products designed for different numbers of shoes and having various modifications.
Shoe racks with sliding doors on special guides are convenient for use in narrow hallways.
Varieties
Shoe storage can look like a modest miniature chest of drawers, where only a few pairs can fit, or it can be a full-fledged large wardrobe. The shape, internal structure, and design of products also differ. A modern manufacturer takes into account all the preferences of potential furniture owners as much as possible, offering a wide variety of models to choose from:
- Bona is a capacious product in the form of an elongated cabinet of an open or closed type (in this case there are vertical hinged doors). Inside (usually at an angle) there are solid or perforated shelves at different heights. The dimensions of the cabinet can vary, as can the number of doors. The furniture allows you to store low and high shoes for children or adults, provides good ventilation, and prevents deformation of shoes.
- Slim. A very narrow wardrobe for hallways of modest size, takes up little space, but can accommodate a large number of shoes. Shoes, boots, sneakers are placed for storage in special cassette boxes that are attached to the doors. This is a folding design: to get your shoes, you need to pull the door towards you (the tilt angle is 45–90 degrees). To ventilate the contents, the cabinet must be kept open. Other disadvantages: it is not possible to store tall shoes here; it is also not advisable to place dirty, wet boots or shoes here.
- Coupe. Shoe rack with sliding doors. The shelves in it can be pulled out, located straight or at an angle; some models have provisions for placing high boots. Here you can store various accessories and useful little things. The closet is large enough to accommodate shoes of different styles and sizes. Even clothing can be stored in combined products. Sometimes the furniture is complemented by a mirror and lighting.
- Cabinet. Usually this is a small cabinet, it is used for shoes that are worn every day. It will not be possible to store pairs for different seasons here at the same time - there is not enough space. The bedside table is equipped with only a few shelves; it can be open or with doors. The main advantage: such furniture can be used as a bench for putting on shoes.
- Galoshnitsa. Design without doors, all shelves are open, their number may vary. This is a narrow, compact model of varying heights. Shoes for every day are stored here, which do not require frequent wet cleaning. You can use a closet in the hallway as a drying rack. It is very easy to make such furniture yourself.
The advantages of modular furniture for the hallway, its main dimensions
The shoe rack can be located along the wall (linear models) or fit organically into a suitable niche (corner, built-in products). There are floor-standing options and wall-mounted cabinets that are attached to the wall in any order, at different heights. Many people will like the original, yet very convenient rotating designs that can be installed in a corner to save space. A compact, assembled transforming wardrobe can easily turn into a multifunctional, spacious dressing room, where it is convenient to store everything you need - from shoes to accessories, there is also room for clothes. It has many mobile sections that can be arranged at your discretion.
Bona Galoshnitsa
Slim Cabinet
Closet
Varieties of design
Interiors of different styles require the selection of appropriate design of storage areas. The size and layout of the corridor also play a role.
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Open structures
Such products consist of two sidewalls to which shelves are attached. The shoe rack does not have doors, and the shoes are in plain sight. The height of the model, as a rule, does not exceed 1 m. There are such varieties:
Shoe shelf no more than 800 mm high. The ratio of depth and width ranges from 350 and 500 mm, respectively. In such a stand, the number of shelves can vary - from 2 to 5, and sometimes there are closed sections for accessories on the side.
Shoe rack for the hallway with a seat up to 600 mm high. The width and depth parameters range from 600 and 400 mm. An important characteristic is the strength of the frame.
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Shoe shelf
If the owners of the house often receive guests, a shelf will become a shoe cabinet in the hallway - irreplaceable furniture in the hallway. This is a one- or two-level shelf made of light metal.
However, a plastic shelf with a height of 1.2 meters, which can accommodate up to ten pairs of shoes, is in great demand. It is easy to clean and dries in half an hour.
Along with such a cabinet with shelves for shoes, a display shelf that can hold up to 20 pairs is gaining popularity.
In spacious houses and apartments, you can afford a built-in rack - a special metal cabinet for shoes.
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This system allows shoes to dry quickly, but has its drawback - with infrequent use, things become covered with dust.
Material selection
The product must not only be aesthetically attractive, but also durable and ensure long-term operation without breakage or deformation. And this depends on the quality of the material. For production use:
Tree. Such designs look natural and natural, but at the same time quite massive. Before placing shoes, they must be wiped, and the shoe rack itself should be regularly treated with protective impregnations.
Plastic is a relatively durable and cheap material. Such cabinets can last quite a long time, but the fragility of the plastic creates a risk of deformation of the structure. And the appearance is not compatible with all interior design styles.
Metal. Such products are strong and durable, as can be seen in the photo of the shoe rack in the hallway. But an anti-corrosion coating of the frame is required, and the metal shelves themselves can bend under the weight of the shoes.
Glass - structures made from this material will look weightless, but the product is not entirely practical. After all, traces of dirt or fingerprints will remain on its surface.
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Chipboard - allows you to create compact and lightweight cabinets that do not require effort to maintain. But getting wet can lead to cracks or peeling.
Wicker samples made of rattan or wicker look original, provide excellent ventilation, and are combined with Provence or country styles.
Purpose
According to the designers, the secret to the ideal hallway interior is to hide as many things as possible from view. It is optimal when you can organize several sections for storing shoes - for everyday use and for seasonal long-term storage of winter boots or summer sandals. The main function is to ensure order. Having placed your favorite pair on the shelf, you don’t have to worry about it being damaged by pets or causing injury to a small child. It is convenient and practical when a shoe locker can perform additional tasks:
- helps store bags, accessories and shoe care items, for example, in small drawers or on open top shelves;
- provides a small seat on which it is convenient to put on shoes;
- a mirror placed on the doors visually increases the size of the room, fulfills its direct functions and saves space in the hallway for other useful things;
- The highlight of the interior can be cabinets with an unusual design or with interesting DIY decor.
Modern product models
Shoe racks can be more spacious and compact, used in small hallways and free corridors. For example, you can choose a “overshoe” type design. It may be simpler or have an original design. The advantage is excellent capacity and ventilation, although all items will be open to view.
The wardrobe is suitable only for spacious apartments. There are many shelves here, you can place all your shoes regardless of their size. The doors can have a swing or sliding mechanism, and the frame itself can be made of a variety of materials.
But the slim design is aimed at small-sized apartments. These cabinets are shallow and equipped with folding shelves. You can put such a shoe rack in any place in the hallway, but not all of your shoes will fit in it. A sliding wardrobe can save you space with stationary or pull-out shelves.
Seasonal shoes can be stored in special cabinets. They have convenient shelves and compartments for storing care products.
A special bench can be equipped on top. A functional solution would be a bench-shoe rack in the hallway, and a model combined with a hanger will allow you to use free space more efficiently.
A modern shoe rack can be adapted to any hallway interior style. It is possible to choose the desired model based on dimensions, appearance and design features. The apartment will receive an original and functional solution that will save space.
Accommodation options
Typically, most people store all their shoes in the hallway. Of course, this is the most convenient, because this is where you have to constantly take off your shoes and put them on. Therefore, you can place rotating shoe shelves in an existing wardrobe or wardrobe.
Another practical solution would be to organize a shoe storage system in the dressing room, if you have one in your apartment or house. That is, you can keep one or two pairs that are worn daily in the hallway, they will not take up much space. But it is better to keep seasonal and weekend shoes separately. In addition to the dressing room, a rotating shoe cabinet can be located in the pantry, and even on the loggia, provided that it is glazed and insulated. It is worth noting that this option is especially relevant for small-sized apartments, because many people are accustomed to using the balcony space to store unnecessary things, so why not make a full-fledged dressing room out of it.
If you look again at the photo examples, it becomes obvious that if desired, it is always possible to find a practical solution for storing even a large number of pairs of shoes. A rotating cabinet is a piece of furniture characterized by amazing functionality, which has a place in any apartment.
