Choosing an ottoman in the hallway with a shoe box

Arranging the hallway is not an easy task. This small, often geometrically complex room requires a lot of functionality. There is usually a large wardrobe or wardrobe with swing doors, where clothes for all seasons are stored, a mirror must be hung, in which you definitely need to look before going out, fix your hair or make-up. Also here we dress, undress, put on and take off shoes, here we meet and see off guests. Functionality and comfort are the main criteria for a hallway. Both can be achieved by choosing the right furniture. This article will focus on ottomans in the hallway with a shoe box.

Poufs are lightweight versions of armchairs, they do not have a back and armrests, they belong to upholstered furniture. This element was very popular in palace halls at the time of balls. The ottoman did not allow the ladies and their gentlemen to spread out like in an armchair, they had to keep their posture and dignity.

In a modern interior, poufs have a number of characteristics - they are neat, compact, have different stylistic attachments, are functional, affordable and can be made of various materials.

Ottomans are different in shape - round, cylindrical, square, rectangular, angular. The choice of shape depends on where this object will be located in the corridor. In the hallway, square or rectangular models are usually used, since they fit perfectly along the wall, do not hide the space.

Modern products are equipped with a functional feature - a shoe storage box. It can have a different design depending on the model and dimensions.

A narrow pouf can have one reclining edge. This sector can store up to 6 pairs of shoes and care products. Only you will know about such a secret of your ottoman, since in the closed state everything will be reliably hidden.

The pouf can also open like a chest. Hollow inside, it will allow you to store one or more pairs of shoes. Such storage space can also be considered secret.

Now designers are proposing to simplify the design, not to hide the shoes, making them more accessible. To do this, they simply combined an ottoman and a shoe rack. The upper edge of the shelf itself is either draped with fabric and made soft thanks to foam rubber or synthetic winterizer, or simply put pillows on top.

The last option is very fond of hand-made lovers. It turns out that such an ottoman is very easy to make. The design is based on building pallets or wooden boxes, from which a shelf for shoes is assembled, and on top there are beautiful pillows that can also be sewn by yourself. If you have a furniture stapler, you can generally cover the upper part, make the product complete and beautiful.

Instead of shelves inside such a cabinet, you can arrange square baskets that match the height. Of course, the capacity will be lower. You can't put autumn shoes with street mud on top of each other, and only 1 pair will fit, but in summer a lot of slippers, sandals and shoes can fit in such baskets.

Another combined furniture ensemble is a regular bedside table or open shelving with a stand, which has a place to sit.Thus, there is storage space on the side of the nightstand, as well as under the seat itself.

The ottoman is upholstered furniture. The body consists of a sturdy frame made of solid wood, MDF, chipboard or veneer and woven fabric.

There are models fully upholstered in fabric. Such products are made mainly from Chipboard... This material is lightweight, strong enough, durable, but cheap.

Ottomans, in which only the seat itself is covered, can be made of solid natural wood, MDF or veneer.

Wood - it is always elegant and luxurious. The soft pouf can be made with elements of carving, in different styles, with a variety of draperies.

Veneer there are natural and artificial. These products differ in production method and price.

1. Natural veneer is thinly cut sheets of wood glued together with glue.
2. Artificial veneer is lumber that has undergone more complex technological processing.

Outwardly, it is very difficult to distinguish between materials in a finished product, it is necessary to check with the manufacturer what the desired pouf is made of.

MDF - this is wood dust glued with a special glue according to a certain technology. Plates are decorated with laminate, laminate, veneer, filled with a special polymer. At the moment, MDF is a very popular material, it is strong, reliable, has moisture-resistant properties, is resistant to mechanical stress, and is also affordable.

Wrought iron The poufs are presented as a shoe rack with a padded seat upstairs. Such products are easy to care for, do not have blank shelves, therefore, shoes should be placed dry on such a shoe rack so that water and dirt from the street does not drip onto the lower rows. The frame can be completely black, bronze and with gilded elements. Thin forged rods give the product weightlessness and transparency.

Homemade ottomans from boards only at first glance may seem to be something too simple, but competent wood processing, unusual design, color combinations of the base with the upholstery can make a hand-made design product. Do not be afraid to try to make furniture with your own hands, this process is very exciting and creative, and the result will surely please you.

Whatever the base frame, the seat upholstery always attracts attention. If your choice is pillows, then the material can be absolutely anything - from thin cotton or linen to leather and leatherette.

All records for wear resistance, ease of maintenance and attractive appearance beats eco-leather... This is a very common material that has gained its popularity due to its properties and a huge selection.

Eco-leather is synthetic. A microporous polyurethane film is applied to a natural base (cotton, polyester) by special embossing. In the furniture industry, eco-leather with a thick layer of film is used, since the performance properties of the material depend on its thickness.

Unfortunately, over time, the embossing can "stiffen" and start chipping off from the base. But before that happens, you have time to enjoy the product and already start thinking about dragging the seat with a material of a different color or quality.

Velvety and soft to the touch will be an ottoman, covered flock... This material is relatively inexpensive, but its price can vary depending on the thickness of the canvas. The thicker it is, the higher the wear-resistant qualities of the fabric. Flock is easy to care for, practically does not wipe off, retains a decent appearance and beauty for a long time.

Velours Is a very popular material both in the fashion world and in interior design. As a rule, it has a monochromatic pattern, but their colors are varied: from very bright to pastel colors. The pleasant fleecy surface of the ottoman will perfectly complement any interior, create a special chic and comfort.

One of the most expensive and not out of fashion for more than one century material is jacquard... Thanks to a very complex technique of weaving of threads, of which there are more than 24, a unique, very precise and multifaceted pattern of any complexity is obtained. Basically, jacquard has a relief structure, where a convex pattern is applied to a smooth base.

For an eco-style interior and for those who plan to create their own pouf with a shoe shelf, their attention should be paid to such material as matting... This simple fabric in natural colors looks very natural and natural.

An ottoman with baskets and cushions on top fits perfectly into an eco-style hallway. Vine weaves, which form square-shaped shoe baskets, are in perfect harmony with carpet-mat and matting cushions of natural color

A convenient mechanism with a folding edge will help to hide shoes and create an atmosphere of complete order.

An elegant ottoman with legs also has a cavity for storing shoes. Soft upholstery fabric, solid wood legs and metal rivets add chic and luxury to the product.

Forged ottoman draped with jacquard fabric has a very light appearance.

For information on how to optimize the space in the hallway, see the next video.