Shoe cabinet for shoes in the hallway

An entrance hall is a visiting card of any home, be it a country cottage or an apartment. The overall impression of the owners of the house will depend on how correctly its space will be organized. And to help in arranging the area where the guest or the owner of the house gets, having crossed the threshold, such a piece of furniture as a shoe cabinet helps.

A shoe rack, or it is also called a shoe rack, is an open or closed locker for storing outdoor and indoor shoes. By the way the shoe box looks, one can judge the character of the owner, his taste and wealth.

Initially, the shoe cabinet was designed to store only shoes such as galoshes. According to one version, they were invented by the Indians to walk in them in wet weather. They made them from rubber.

According to another version, galoshes appeared in England. They were invented in order to wear expensive shoes in wet and slushy weather. When these products became widespread, there was a need for a piece of furniture for storing them - a galoshes or galoshes. Since today almost no one wears galoshes, the galoshes are now used to store all types of shoes.

To put or not to put a galosh in the hallway depends on the homeowner himself.

A number of facts speak in favor of this piece of furniture:

• This furniture storage accessory allows you to create a more aesthetic appearance in the room. Numerous pairs of shoes standing in rows will not catch your eye, and if there are children in the family, the shoes can also roll around in disarray.
• A special shelf for shoes allows you to save space in the hallway, as it merges with the wall due to its shallow depth. And, if the entrance area is still small, then the shoe box will be just a "lifesaver" for such a room.
• Such furniture for storing outdoor and indoor shoes is very convenient to use. Depending on the configuration, the shoes in it can be stored both horizontally and vertically, or they can hang on special holders.
• Being in a shoe box, shoes are protected from dust and moisture. In addition, it is not available here for pets, which can rip or scratch it.

The main feature of the shoe cabinet is that it is a piece of furniture equipped with several shelves (drawers, holders), standing one above the other, so that a large number of shoes can be placed in such a cabinet.

Today furniture manufacturers offer a wide range of galoshes - from simple inexpensive models to very sophisticated and expensive ones. All variety of shoe cabinets can be conditionally divided into several groups.

In shape, such products differ in a variety of designs:

• Galoshnitsa wardrobe. Such a wardrobe is also called a wardrobe-bona. This is a rather massive piece of furniture, in which you can fit shoes for all seasons of all family members. This shoe storage system is more suitable for spacious hallways and dressing rooms. The height of the shelves in the cabinets can be adjusted to your liking. It is possible to allocate a separate section of such a cabinet for each family member. Doors here can be hinged or sliding, solid or with glass. The disadvantages of the shoe cabinet are that it is sometimes difficult to get the necessary shoes from the upper shelves, as well as the lack of ventilation.
• Galoshnitsa-whatnot is a medium-height shelving unit with open shelves. Due to its modest dimensions, such a cabinet is perfect for a small hallway. All seasonal shoes can be easily accommodated in it.

• Galoshnitsa chest of drawers or a slim shoe rack is equipped with tilting drawers, which are a rimmed tray where shoes are stored vertically. The drawers can be equipped with crossbars for storing shoes with heels and are arranged in one or two rows, depending on the width of the locker. Such chests of drawers have a shallow depth, while the drawers can be opened at 45 or 90 degrees, Slim shoe racks are an ideal solution for small entrance areas (they can even be placed behind the door). The disadvantage of such shoe boxes is the impossibility of storing a large number of shoes and the lack of ventilation.
• Kaloshnitsa-pencil case Is a slim, vertical design that can be used to store seasonal shoes on the shelves.
• Hanging shoe rack. It is a convenient, slim design that attaches directly to the wall. Thanks to this, free space remains under it, which can also be rationally used (for example, guests who come to the house can put their shoes here).
• Galoshnitsa shelf - an open structure, between the racks of which one or more shelves are placed, which can be solid or in the form of a lattice. Such furniture is suitable for storing everyday shoes, but at the same time it does not fully solve the aesthetic and functional problems facing it. Firstly, all shoes are not hidden from view, and secondly, they collect dust on the shelf and can become "prey" for pets.

• Corner shoe rack - a cabinet for storing shoes, which can be placed in the corner of the hallway. Of course, in such a design it will hardly be possible to accommodate a large number of pairs, but for everyday shoes it will be a suitable solution.
• Galoshnitsa-couch is a kind of bench with a seat, under which there are open or closed shelves for storing shoes or special shoe boxes. Another variant of this design is a galoshes-chest, when the seat rises, and under it is a box for storing seasonal shoes. The galoshnitsa with a seat is very convenient because you can sit on it, putting on shoes (this is especially true for families with children and the elderly). The disadvantage of such storage furniture is its low height, because of which not so many shoe sets can be placed in it.
• Stand for footwear allows you to store shoes open in one row. Stands are made from a variety of materials, they can be made in any design, so they fit harmoniously into any interior.

According to the degree of openness, galoshes can be divided into closed and open products.

• Open constructions. These include galoshes in the form of whatnots, shelves, stands. The undoubted advantage of such storage systems is that the shoes in them are well ventilated, dry in natural conditions, and do not accumulate odors. The shoes on the shelves do not stain the floor, and the shelves themselves are easy to clean. The downside of open shoe cabinets is that the shoes are visible, sometimes creating a sense of clutter.
• Closed constructions. These include wardrobes, chests of drawers, pencil cases, that is, all those shoe boxes, shoes in which are closed from prying eyes by doors, drawers and other devices. The main disadvantage of closed systems is the lack of ventilation, which leads to the fact that the shoes may not completely dry out and, as a result, smell bad.

Modern manufacturers of cabinet furniture offer their customers not only shoe racks in their pure form, but also combined designs, for example, with a hanger.So, in the lower part, there can be a cabinet directly for storing shoes and shoe accessories, and in the upper part, an open hanger for clothes or a closed compartment with a bar and hooks for outerwear. The galoshnitsa can also be equipped with a mirror, which will also be located in the upper part of the structure.

The dimensions of shoe racks can be very different - from tall and voluminous boom cabinets to shoe racks that take up a minimum of space. It all depends on the size of the room where the shoe rack is selected and the number of pairs of shoes that it should fit. If it is necessary to store all the family's shoes for all seasons, then the wardrobe will be quite impressive in size. If you need furniture for storing everyday shoes, then you can get by with a small shoe rack, choosing its depth and height depending on the dimensions of the room.

The standard (optimal) depth of the shoe rack is 60-80 cm.If the size of the hallway allows, then you can choose an option with a greater depth - for example 120 cm.For a usual medium-sized hallway, shoe racks with a depth of 40-50 cm are suitable, and for very tiny entrance zones you can find models with a minimum depth of 13-18 cm.

The width of the shoe box depends on the availability of free space in the entrance area. In some cases, a large volume of shoes can be placed in rather narrow and low lockers by increasing their width.

The service life of the shoe and the convenience of its operation largely depend on the material from which it is made. Now you can find galoshes made of the following materials:

• Solid wood. Products made from this material are distinguished by their good quality and beauty. They will look best in classic and ethical interiors and spacious hallways. Such furniture requires more careful maintenance. To maintain a good appearance of a wooden shoe box, you will need to regularly process it with special compounds. In addition, only clean shoes can be put in such a shoe;
• Metal. Forged metal shoe racks are strong and durable. They are suitable for minimalist or high-tech interiors. Forged shoe racks look stylish and interesting. Sometimes you have to paint them to protect the iron elements from corrosion. When choosing such products, you should pay attention to the thickness of the metal. If the shelves are too thin, they can bend under the weight of the shoe;
• Plastic. The cheapest material. Plastic shoe racks are easy to clean, but not very durable - plastic parts can break off or get scratched. Such a piece of furniture is not suitable for any interior;

• Chipboard - the most common material for the manufacture of cabinet furniture. Chipboard shoe racks are easy to maintain and available in different colors and models. The disadvantage of chipboard shoe racks is their fragility - they can deform under the influence of moisture.
• Rattan. Wicker shoe racks are well suited for country-style interiors. The advantage of such a shoe cabinet is the presence of ventilation in it, which is ensured by the structure of the material used for its manufacture. Shoes in such a shoe will always be dry.
• Glass. Glass structures look original, but are very difficult to maintain, since dirt, dust, and handprints are clearly visible on glass surfaces.

Color solutions for shoe racks are very diverse. Depending on the stylistic focus and color scheme, you can always choose the right model.

Chipboard products offer the widest choice of colors - from various shades of wood to bright colors (red, blue, green and others). Plastic cabinets also come in a wide range of colors (from white to black).A wrought iron shoe is most often of a metallic color (silver, gold, platinum), white or black.

Shoe racks are produced by large furniture manufacturers, such as Mebel Chernozemya, Dyatkovo, Vesta, Glazovskaya Furniture Factory, Shatura-mebel, Triya, Lazurit, Soyuzmebel and others, and others. small companies, and also made to order in furniture workshops.

Usually, a galoshes are purchased when the overall interior design of the room has already been completed. And therefore, this piece of furniture should organically fit into the style, color, and functional features of the room.

When choosing one or another version of the locker, you must take into account the following factors:

• Entrance area dimensions;
• The space allocated for the galoshes (width, height, depth);
• Family size, presence of children;
• Do guests often come;
• Family members' habits;
• The presence of pets;
• Shoe size.

The most difficult thing is to choose a shoe rack for a small room. After all, it will have to accommodate the maximum possible number of pairs of shoes, but at the same time the space it occupies should be minimal. For such a hallway, narrow but tall cabinets (wall-mounted) or shoe racks are suitable. A good option would be a shelf on wheels, which can be easily moved if necessary.

When choosing a system for storing shoes, you also need to pay attention to the presence of shelves for various types of shoes: for high boots, for shoes with heels.

The traditional placement of the shoe rack is along the wall closer to the front door to take off your shoes and immediately put them in the locker without cluttering the hallway space, especially if it is small. But it is also possible to place it across in order to separate the hallway area from the rest of the space.

A wooden shoe cabinet is both a seat and a chest of drawers. The structure is equipped with wicker drawers for small items and fits perfectly into a modern interior.

The original solution for compact storage. A shoe cabinet, a seat, a clothes hanger and shelves are combined in one piece of classic design.

Open shelf for shoes in the best traditions of minimalism. She also acts as a pouf for comfortable putting on shoes.

It is difficult to understand that this is a shoe storage system. Once in such a room, it seems that you are already in the ladies' boudoir, and not in the hallway.

A narrow shoe rack, mounted in the wall, does not clutter up the already narrow hallway, but at the same time it contains everything you need.

The spacious storage system, which at the same time acts as a seat, is almost invisible in the entrance area, thanks to the white color, which supports the overall color scheme of the room.

Thanks to the use of compact black plastic shoe modules from Ikea, it was possible to accommodate the shoes of all family members in a small hallway. Under the shoe box, a stool was successfully fitted for comfortable putting on shoes by children, and additional shelves were formed between the modules and above them.

In the next video, there are many ideas for shoe racks in the hallway.