Shelves for shoes in the hallway

Acquaintance to the house always begins with a hallway, and therefore each hostess tries to have order in her whenever possible. A variety of interior objects help to put all the things in their places: cabinets, cabinets, dressers and shelves. But unfortunately, it is not always possible to arrange all the pieces of furniture you like and you have to be content with one closet, in which there is no possibility to arrange all the things.

As a rule, shoes have to be left near the door, which inadvertently affects its condition, and, of course, not in the best way affects the appearance of the hallway. K, fortunately there is a way out - buying a shelf for shoes.

Benefits

The shoe rack looks like a small wardrobe, but, unlike it, it has no doors, and some models lack side walls. It is equipped with shelves that are at a certain height from each other.The number of shelves in different models varies from 3 to 5, and in some products and more, it depends on the dimensions of the bookcase and its design features.

The bookcase as a piece of furniture has a lot of advantages:

  • For small hallways shelf for shoes is a real find. It is not always possible to place objects with large dimensions in rooms with limited space, and a lot of space is not needed for a compact bookcase; a few centimeters are enough.
  • Due to the presence of shelves shoes will always be neatly standing on them. In addition, in some models the shelves are located at different heights, and therefore not only low shoes, boots and sandals, but also high boots can be put in the bookcase.
  • Any shoes stored on the shelves are always in the public domain, there is no need to search for the right pair for a long time, which is especially important when you are in a hurry somewhere. The open way of storage favorably affects the shoes. In closed cabinets, it is impossible to dry wet shoes, and putting them in front of the door to dry means taking up space, so having a shelf in this case will be very helpful.
  • Many models of shelves, in addition to storing shoes, are equipped with special holders for small items: brushes, spoons and other shoe accessories will always be at hand.

Models

All the shelves are divided in form, material of manufacture and number of shelves into different groups:

  • Traditional models This piece of furniture has a rectangular shape, which is similar to something with a chest of drawers. But there are models that have a completely different configuration. They can be round, square and even non-standard elongated at the top of the form. There are models that fit almost any hall - these are angular options.
  • Corner shelf due to its shape it will stand at any angle, the benefit of the choice of these models today is very large and you can choose a size that fits exactly in the intended space. Thanks to this form, it is possible not only to use the angular space, but also to transform it.

Both angular and traditional rectangular shelves today are multifunctional items and, in addition to storing shoes, they can also be used for other purposes.

  • Recently, a lot of models with a seat. Without a doubt, the thing is convenient, allowing you to save not only space, but also money to buy a padded stool.
  • Another interesting option for the bookcase is model on wheels. The presence of wheels, in contrast to stationary products allows you to move this piece of furniture to any free space. This property is especially important during the cleaning.
  • Combined options shelves in recent years more and more gaining the recognition of buyers. Here and options with a table in the upper part, and models with special devices for small things, and many other products with different sizes and made of different materials:
  • The most affordable are plastic models. The plastic model fits perfectly into the interior in a minimalist style. A simple and convenient model of this material is not afraid of moisture, and therefore you can safely put wet shoes on it.
  • The types of models of plastic are designs that are based on metal pipes. The frame of such models is made of pipes, between which a special dense fabric is stretched, forming shelves.The sides are also covered with this cloth. In appearance, the bookcase resembles an organizer.
  • In addition to plastic, shelves also produce from metal. You should not be afraid that with time the stack of this material may rust, today such a surface is treated with special means. Metal model can have a variety of forms. Forged products are very beautiful, in which the elegant form and thoughtful functionality are perfectly combined.
  • Models with simpler forms will perfectly fit into any modern interior. Some options stainless steel are telescopic. Their design provides the ability to install additional modules. A very handy feature: at any time, you can either remove or add shelves. On sale there are both narrow and wide configuration.
  • The most traditional models are the shelves made from wood. Wooden construction is reliable, durable and resistant. They look great in any interior, be it eco-style, Scandinavian style, Provence or classic.If desired, the color of the model can be changed, because for painting a wooden surface no special skills are required, and changing the shade can help to noticeably revive the hallway interior.

How to make your own hands?

Any thing made by hand, claims to be the exclusive and original model.

The whatnot is no exception, especially to make it quite simple:

  • As a basis, you can take any material you like. The easiest way to work with wood, and from the tools you need a hammer and nails of suitable size. It is not necessary to buy new boards, the old ones will do, the main thing is to process them correctly.
  • For the manufacture of the bookcase, you can use construction pallets or outdated items (cupboard, chest of drawers).
  • The basis of such a bookcase is a box that can be made of any width and height. The choice of dimensions of the model depends on the initial dimensions of the material and the availability of free space in the hallway. The number of shelves can be made any, as long as it is convenient for you. The design can be stationary with the location both on the floor and on the wall, and maybe mobile with two or four wheels.

How to choose?

Any piece of furniture, including a bookcase, must be selected taking into account a variety of features:

  • First of all, you need to decide on the dimensions of the product. To do this, measure the location of the proposed installation, namely the width, and calculate the height of the proposed option. If the installation location is directly under the coat hanger, then it is better to stay on low models, as there is a chance that the high construction will come into contact with things on the coat hanger.
  • With a very limited space, it is better to use angular or narrow multifunctional models. When choosing a model, it is necessary to take into account the number of shelves. The more people live in an apartment or house, the more shelves you will need.
  • At the choice of model it is worth considering also production material. The bookcase relates to items of furniture that are intensively used daily, and therefore it is worth stopping on wooden or metal structures. They are more reliable and durable compared to plastic models.
  • And no less important aspect when choosing a bookcase is its compatibility with all interior items.

How else can you keep shoes at home, see the following video.

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