The hallway should be functional and comfortable. There should be places to store outerwear, accessories and shoes. This will keep the room in order. Shelves for shoes are an important element of the room. They place boots, slippers, shoes. About the types and choice of designs described in the article.
Features
To choose shelves for shoes in the hallway, you need to consider the area and interior of the room. The design must be reliable and easy to use. It is necessary to determine the estimated number of shoes that will be stored on it.
Product benefits include:
- Space saving. Since the shoes are placed on different tiers, there will be free space in the corridor. Particularly relevant are small shoe cases that will look harmonious in the interior.
- There may be places to store accessories - umbrellas, keys, bags.
- Shoe racks with a seat are convenient, especially for children and the elderly.
- Easier cleaning as shoes will becollected in one place.
If you install a hallway with shelves for shoes, then additional construction is not required. Usually compartments for boots and shoes are located at the bottom of the cabinet. They can be with or without doors.
Features
When choosing shelves for shoes, you need to pay attention to some of the nuances that the product must match:
- Strength. The reliability of the product affects the service life.
- Moisture resistant. After all, shoes are often wet and dirty, so it is important that the designs do not deteriorate from this.
- Easy maintenance. Not all housewives often wipe hard-to-reach shelves and purchase special cleaning products.
- Matching style. A shoe rack should organically fit into the interior of the room.
There are many products for storing shoes, boots and slippers. It can be both simple hanging shelves and special cabinets. Each owner can find a suitable option for his premises.
Pull-out shelves
These designs are convenient due to the fact that the shelves are fixed to individual rollers, with which they move along the guides. The products are easy to use. They slide out easily and silently.
Shoes will be on the surface, so you will not need to constantly get them out of the closet. This makes it easier to find the right pair. Retractable shoe racks are elegant in shape, colors, so they are suitable for different hallways or dressing rooms. But they also have a minus -self-assembly and fastening of the structure. In addition, you will have to look for component parts - rollers and guides.
Flip-down
This is a handy kind of folding shelves for people who don't want to bend down for shoes. The design saves space in the room. This is ensured by the fact that all the shelves are fixed in the cabinet. This furniture has a small size in height and width, has a closed format, which protects all contents from dust and dirt.
Other species
As you can see from the photo, the shoe racks are original. In addition to these types, there are others:
- Doors-shelves. They have a special mechanism with which the opening is carried out without noise. All content is well fixed and does not deform.
- Stationary. This is the simplest and most affordable type of shelves. They are made from different materials - plastic, wood, metal. They are very easy to clean with the help of improvised means and do not need special care.
- Wall hanging. Such shelves will be the best option for small apartments. They can be separately attached to the wall or combined with shelving, hangers. They are also combined with hangers, benches, seats. For example, a banquette for the hallway with a shelf for shoes will be a convenient option, because the design includes a special seat.
- Shoe cabinets. Products are suitable for those who like to keep everything out of sight. The designs are compact and roomy, can be used for a small corridor. The content will not collect dust. Only dry boots and shoes should be placed in the cabinet.
- Boxes, baskets, boxes. Products are compact and mobile. Boxes, baskets can be removed on the mezzanine of the cabinet.
Materials
In the manufacture of shelves for shoes in the hallway, different materials are used, which are used in the manufacture of furniture. Each has its pros and cons.
Sustainable structures are wood, but natural wood is very expensive. The resulting products very easily absorb moisture and odors, so boots and shoes should be dry and clean during storage. Due to the nature of the material is not suitable for the street. Plywood shelves are more affordable. It is easy to process, but is heavier and absorbs moisture.
Shelves made of furniture boards are in demand because of the affordable cost. They have a protective coating against moisture, besides they are resistant to temperature changes, and they do not need additional painting or polishing. The disadvantages include fragility and rapid wear if there is no appropriate care. If cracks or peeling of the protective film appear, the products quickly become unusable.
Metal coasters are among the most durable. They cannot bend, and besides, they are easy to wash, since no additional detergents are needed. But due to moisture, the material is subject to corrosion, so a special composition must be applied. With it, the structure is protected from rust, and the service life is also extended.
Connoisseursoriginal gizmos can be purchased with metal stands with shelves. Shelves for shoes of this kind often have forged parts. Openwork forging fits perfectly into any style - from loft to Provence. If there is a protective coating and proper care, metal coasters can be installed not only indoors, but also outdoors.
Plastic designs are one of the cheap ones. They are considered universal, are lightweight and easy to operate and maintain. Plastic does not deteriorate from moisture, it is easy to clean, it does not need additional processing. In such stands there are several shelves located one above the other, creating a bookcase. They break only under strong mechanical stress or overload.
Colors
Banquettes with a shelf for shoes come in different colors. Thanks to a large assortment for each room, you can choose a stylish and versatile option. Wooden furniture is usually varnished, which allows you to emphasize the texture of wood. These models are often chosen by connoisseurs of natural shades. They are ideal for country houses and cottages.
White coasters are great for different interiors, dissolve in the environment and do not weigh down the space. If the corridor is not very lit, then it is advisable not to choose dark shoe racks. It gives gloom to a small space. Metal stands are painted black. The shade is suitable for a restrained interior. It can be used for apartment and office.
Plastic is painted in different colors. Whichchoose depends on the preferences of the owners and the overall style. Monochrome and pastel colors are in demand. But in the hallway you should not use a lot of shades. Bright and colorful options are not suitable for a small space.
Sizes
Banquettes in the hallway with shelves for shoes and individual supplies may vary in size. This parameter must be selected according to the expected number of stored boots, shoes, slippers. Moreover, it must be borne in mind that there will have to be located approximately 3-4 pairs per season per person.
When choosing a size, you must consider the area of \u200b\u200bthe space. For a narrow corridor, a large stand will be inappropriate. It is advisable to purchase a small, neat, closed shoe cabinet.
Choice
To select a suitable shelf, you should determine what area will be allocated for this design. You should take into account the size of the hallway, the amount of furniture located. Since the desired model will be selected from the calculations of the area. If the room is small, then you need to choose a one-piece design, which will consist of a mirror, hangers, a small cabinet. This is convenient for small spaces.
For a large room or dressing room, it is better to choose wall and hanging products, cabinets to the ceiling and small soft islands - poufs. This is a bench, which is decorated with soft material or leather. The pouffe may include additional storage spaces where shoes can also be placed. An excellent option would be to have an additionalseating.
Brands
Shoe racks are offered by many brands. To make it easier to choose, you need to familiarize yourself with the range of products. The most popular firms include such as:
- "Alternative".
- "Master".
- Sheffilton.
- Grand Quality.
- Primanova.
- Mitte.
- Ikea.
The products of these companies are high quality and original. They can be installed in any room. With them, shoes will always be in order.
How to do?
Some owners prefer to make such designs on their own. This does not require you to be a master or have a special education. The stand can be made from improvised materials. To do this, you need a pencil, hammer, screwdriver and saw. The article will help.
The most affordable material is cardboard. This product does not take much time. Work is done with:
- scissors;
- superglue;
- cardboard - it is advisable to take corrugated cardboard used in the manufacture of boxes;
- adhesive tape;
- industrial stapler.
On a piece of paper you need to draw a design layout, dimensions and the desired number of shelves. Then the drawings are transferred to cardboard. With a pencil on cardboard, markings are made on which blanks are cut out. Boxes are created from the created elements, which should be fastened to each other. All parts are fixed with a furniture stapler.
Use tape to secure the final version of the shelf. The product is fixed to the wall. Delivery can be paintedpainted or pasted over with adhesive film to create an imitation of any material - marble, stone, wood. The disadvantage of the structure is the insufficient strength of the material, as the cardboard deteriorates from moisture.
Plywood is considered a more practical and affordable material. It is lightweight and easy to manufacture. Plywood is used to make high-quality coasters and whatnots. You can create a lockable cabinet. To work, you will need:
- plywood sheets;
- pencil and ruler;
- screwdriver;
- hammer;
- glue;
- jigsaw.
The created sketch must be transferred to plywood. An electric jigsaw cuts out the desired shape, which can be any. A drill drills connecting holes. Then the prepared parts are connected with screws. Paint is applied to the finished structure, and then varnish for protection. Wheels can be attached to the finished structure to facilitate the transfer of the stand.
With a large room, you can make a round shoe rack on wheels. For its manufacture, a chipboard is required, on which the diameter of the product should be drawn. The thickness of the chipboard must be chosen 12 mm, you will need parts to secure the shelves, screws, caps that will cover the connection areas.
Installation is quite simple, you just need to be careful and accurate. A circle of the desired diameter is applied to the chipboard. The required number of parts is cut with a jigsaw, the edges are polished with a machine. Sandpaper can be used instead. Two diagonal perpendicular lines are drawn on the finished circles. Then you need to drill two holes forbaffles.
You will need a circle, which will be as a base, fix four partitions on it. Then the next tier and partitions are attached. Then the top circle is fixed. The resulting product is painted in any color, and varnish is applied at the end. If desired, make furniture wheels and a seat. It is made of foam rubber, a piece of material and fastened with a furniture stapler. This shoe rack will last for many years if cared for regularly. Some craftsmen create metal coasters, but they need a welding machine, and not everyone knows how to use it. An anti-corrosion compound must be applied to the material.
Conclusion
Shelves for shoes - practical things for the home. The design installed in the hallway will keep the room clean and tidy.
