Shelves for shoes in the hallway: what are they and how to choose?

Each hostess tries to make the impression of her house pleasant. The first thing that catches the eye of the guests is the entrance hall. Accordingly, there should always be order here. It is quite difficult to achieve this (especially in a large family), since a huge number of shoes accumulate in the corridor. Whatnot will help to solve this problem.

A bookcase is a small cabinet that may not have doors or walls. It has several shelves, which can be from 3 to 5 pieces. Custom-made models can have an individual number of shelves.

First of all, one cannot fail to note its convenience. It is especially necessary to use whatnot in hallways with a small area. It is compact, therefore, does not take up much space, which is very important when space is limited.

The bookcase consists of shelves on which shoes are placed. It should be noted that some models are designed in such a way that the distance between the shelves is different, so here you can place different shoes, and ordinary shoes, and high boots.

Plus, the shoes are always easy to reach. You don't have to hide it in a rack or put it away in cabinets located in other rooms. This is especially convenient when the time for getting ready is limited. Also, being not in a closed cabinet, but on open shelves, will benefit the shoes themselves, because they will be better ventilated without taking up extra space.

Among the disadvantages is the fact that some models have the same and not very large shelf heights. Accordingly, putting boots or even ankle boots there can be problematic without wrinkling them. In addition, the consumer needs to be more careful when purchasing, since the shelves are of different sizes, and the selected option may not fit into the intended place. In this case, it is better to take measurements in advance.

Shelves for storing shoes are also called shoe racks. They can be closed and open. The former are a cabinet or cabinet, while the latter look like ordinary shelves.

As for the closed whatnots, they can also be divided into several subspecies. They can have hinged or sliding doors. Models with hinged doors represent an ordinary small wardrobe. It usually contains shoes designed for different seasons. Shoe racks with sliding doors are more often used in narrow hallways, since the doors in the open state would take up unnecessary space and interfere with the tenants of the apartment.

Another subspecies is a shoe rack with folding shelves. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that if the depth is not too great, you can choose other parameters based on your own needs. There are both low and high models. They also vary in width.

As for the open type shoe shelves, their design is much simpler. It represents the side bases on which the shelves themselves are fixed. The height ranges from 50 to 100 cm. Tall models are usually not provided, as they will not look very appropriate.

The groups into which shoe racks can be divided depend on the material of their manufacture and the number of shelves.

Most often, consumers opt for traditional models. They are rectangular in shape and may somewhat resemble a chest of drawers. However, this is not a prerequisite - the configuration may vary. There are shapes such as square and oval.

Corner models are also popular. They are suitable for various types of hallways, are convenient for placement in any corner and are available on the market in a wide range. In this case, the main task is to determine the required size so that the selected model fits appropriately into the room. In addition, the hallway will be significantly transformed.

Both traditional and corner shoe racks can serve different purposes, not always limited to shoe storage. They are sometimes used for other purposes as well. For example, very comfortable models with a seat appeared on sale, acting as a chair in the hallway... They can easily replace the ottoman, which helps apartment owners to save money on buying it.

Combined models can be used for large rooms. They can combine various elements, for example, a table or elements for storing useful little things.

Also, whatnots are divided according to the material of manufacture. Basically, the models are made of plastic, metal-plastic, metal, stainless steel or wood.

Plastic shelves are budget friendly. Most often they have a simple design, so they are great for a minimalist hallway. They are not afraid of moisture, which is especially important in bad weather, when the shoes are wet. Caring for them is pretty simple.

Also there are shoe racks, the design of which is based on pipes made of metal-plastic... They make up the frame. The shelves are made of a special material that is also stretched on the sides.

Metal can also be used as a material for the frame. Despite the fact that it will come into contact with wet objects, there is no need to be afraid of rust. The fact is that a metal product is treated with special protective compounds even at the production stage. The shape of such models can be any. Both elementary and beautiful forged models are popular.

but a significant part of consumers cannot imagine a bookcase made of any material other than wood... Such models are very stable and reliable, suitable for most interiors and look very appropriate in the hallway. In addition, some owners from time to time prefer to change or update the color of the product. This is not difficult, because wood can be easily painted or varnished.

The choice of furniture for any room is a very responsible matter, because if a mistake is made, it is possible to spoil the interior design and worsen the appearance of the room. For this reason, there are recommendations on which points to pay attention to.

Size is one of the most important issues. The product must be of such a width and height that it is not inconvenient to place it. You also need to decide on a place where it will not interfere. Then you should calculate how many shelves are required to place as many shoes on them as needed by those living in the apartment.

It is important to pay attention to the material of manufacture. It should not violate the style of the room, since, for example, a wooden product will look inappropriate in high-tech style. Reliability is also very important. The bookcase will have to be used quite often, so it must be durable.

For information on how to make a shoe rack with your own hands, see the next video.