Racks for shoes in the hallway

Acquaintance with the house always begins with the hallway, and therefore each hostess tries to keep her as neat as possible. Various interior items help to put all 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 wardrobe, in which there is no way to arrange all the things.

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

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

A bookcase, as a piece of furniture, has many advantages:

• For small hallways, the shoe rack is a real godsend. It is not always possible to place large objects in rooms with limited space, and for a compact shelf you do not need a lot of space, a few centimeters are enough.
• Thanks to the presence of shelves, shoes will always stand neatly on them. In addition, in some models, the shelves are located at different heights, and therefore in the whatnot you can put not only low shoes, boots and sandals, but also high boots.

• Any shoes stored on shelves are always in the public domain, there is no need to look for the right pair for a long time, which is especially important when you are in a hurry. Open storage also has a beneficial effect on shoes. In closed cabinets, it is impossible to dry wet shoes, and putting them at the door to dry means taking up space, so the presence of a bookcase in this case will come in handy.
• Many models of whatnots, in addition to storing shoes, are equipped with special holders for small items: brushes, spoons and other shoe accessories will always be at hand.

All shelves are subdivided into different groups according to their shape, material of manufacture and the number of shelves:

• Traditional models of this piece of furniture have a rectangular shape, which is somewhat similar to 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 shape. There are also models that fit almost any hallway - these are corner options.

• Corner shelf thanks to its shape, it will fit in any corner, since the choice of these models is very large today and you can choose the size that exactly fits in the intended space. Thanks to this shape, you can not only use the corner space with benefit, but also transform it.

• Lately, there have been many models with seat... Without a doubt, a convenient thing that allows you to save not only space, but also money to buy an ottoman.
• Another interesting shelf option is model on wheels... The presence of wheels, unlike stationary products, allows you to move this piece of furniture to any free place. This property is especially important during cleaning.

• Combined options Shelving units have been gaining more and more recognition from buyers lately. Here are options with a table in the upper part, and models with special devices for small things, and many other products that have different sizes and are made of different materials:
• The most affordable are plastic models... The plastic model will perfectly fit into the interior in a minimalist style. A simple and comfortable model made of this material is not afraid of moisture, and therefore you can safely put wet shoes on it.

• The varieties of plastic models include structures based on metal-plastic 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 fabric. In appearance, the bookcase resembles an organizer.
• In addition to plastic, whatnots are also produced made of metal... Do not be afraid that over time a shelf made of this material may rust, today such a surface is treated with special means. The metal model can have a wide variety of shapes. Forged products are very beautiful, which perfectly combine graceful form and thoughtful functionality.

• Models with simpler shapes will perfectly fit into any modern interior. Some options stainless steel are telescopic. Their design provides for the possibility of installing additional modules. A very convenient function: you can either remove or add shelves at any time. There are both narrow and wide configurations on sale.
• The most traditional models are shelves made made of wood... The wooden structure is reliable, durable and stable. They look great in any interior, be it eco-style, Scandinavian direction, Provence or classic. If desired, the color of the model can be changed, because painting a wooden surface does not require special skills, and changing the shade can help to significantly revive the interior of the hallway.

Any hand-made thing claims to be an exclusive and original model.

The whatnot is no exception, all the more so it is quite simple to make it:

• 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 a suitable size. It is not necessary to buy new boards, old ones will do, the main thing is to process them correctly.
• For the manufacture of whatnot, you can use construction pallets or obsolete interior items (wardrobe, chest of drawers).

• The basis of such a shelf is a box that can be made of any width and height. The choice of the dimensions of the model depends on the original dimensions of the material and the availability of free space in the hallway. You can make any number of shelves, the main thing is that it is convenient for you. The structure can be stationary, located both on the floor and on the wall, or it can be mobile with two or four wheels.

Any piece of furniture, including whatnot, 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, you need to measure the place of the proposed installation, namely the width, and calculate the height of the proposed option. If the installation site is directly under the hanger, then it is better to stay on low models, since there is a possibility that the tall structure will come into contact with things on the hanger.
• With a very limited space, it is better to stop at angular or narrow multifunctional models.When choosing a model, it is worth considering the number of shelves. The more people live in an apartment or house, the more shelves you will need.

• When choosing a model, it is worth considering the material of manufacture. Whatnot belongs to pieces of furniture that are intensively used every day, and therefore it is worth opting for wooden or metal structures. They are more reliable and durable compared to plastic models.
• And no less important aspect when choosing whatnot is its compatibility with all interior items.

For how else you can store shoes at home, see the next video.