Modern hallway design is hard to imagine without such a piece of furniture as a shoe rack. It is no longer considered a purely practical thing that serves only to store the shoes of all household members. Stands now harmoniously complement the interior of the hallway, attract attention with their original design and pleasant appearance. The range is quite wide both in terms of configuration and in terms of material of manufacture. The shoe rack must be selected individually. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the design of the hallway, the number of shoes and personal preferences. What models of this piece of furniture are available to us today, we will consider later in the article.
Classic shoe stands
They are two- or three-level open structures, consisting of holders and shelves placed on them (perforated or lattice). Such coasters are good because they do not take up much space, they fit a fairly large number of shoes, access to which is always open.
Wooden coasters look aesthetically pleasing andtraditionally.
If you want to create an unusual atmosphere and an original interior in the hallway, then a metal shoe rack will help you fulfill this desire.
Forged "guardian" shoes - it's not only easy to use and easy to care for. This is a stylish design element that will emphasize the originality of your thinking and your sense of beauty. High-tech style metal stand will give a modern touch to your hallway, make this room functional and fashionable.
The disadvantages of this type of coasters are that the shoes placed in them remain unprotected from dust, mechanical stress and insects.
Shoe rack with hinged doors
Such furniture perfectly combines practicality and beauty. Shoes in it are hidden from prying eyes, which creates the effect of cleanliness and order. Stands are usually equipped with additional drawers for storing shoe care products. However, there is also a drawback. There is much less space in such a stand than in the classic model.
Hanger holders
This is a new development that is designed to save precious space in the hallway. Such a stand for shoes is located on any surface with the help of special suction cups. It is easy to remove and clean.
However, this model is not suitable for storing high-top shoes.
DIY wooden shoe rack
If you want the furniture in the hallway to be not just beautiful, but exclusive, then make a stand for your shoes yourself. In this way, you can make a model that will have ideal parameters and the right size.
To create the simplest two-level structure that will be attached to the wall, you will need the following materials: metal corners (8 pieces), self-tapping screws (8 pieces), screws (8 pieces) and 4 boards (2 wide and 2 narrow).
Fix the corners on the boards with screws. Make holes on the wall for fixing the boards with a puncher. After that, fix the corners on the wall surface with self-tapping screws. Narrow boards are fixed from above, wide boards from below. This applies to both the first and second levels. That's all! Your two-tier stand is ready.
