Shoe Cabinets

A shoe cabinet is a practical item that should be in any home or apartment.

Models can be very different - open, closed, large or miniature, plastic or made from natural materials. In such closets, it is customary to store shoes that are not useful to you in this season or holiday shoes that you rarely wear. However, sometimes everyday shoes are much more convenient to store on a shelf than just on the floor - this minimizes dirt in the hallway, creates a sense of order and comfort.

Before deciding on a purchase, it is worth considering the various models of shoe cabinets.

Shoe racks differ in size, shape and capacity. You can choose the ideal option for almost any interior - the main thing is to decide what exactly you need.

The following models are worth considering:

• Roll-out shoe cabinet - This is a classic model that can be placed even in a small hallway. This option resembles drawers. In this case, the cabinet itself can be either low or high enough. Sometimes a roll-out shoe rack is combined with a wardrobe for storing clothes. The door of such a cabinet can be with a mirror, which will make the most efficient use of all available space.

• Hanging closed cabinets - This is a popular option for a narrow hallway, although they are often placed in spacious rooms. The wall cabinet can be located both low enough and high under the ceiling. The first option is more convenient for storing shoes for every day. If you plan to fold in shoes that will come in handy next season, the mezzanine right under the ceiling is also fine.

• Roomy bench-cabinet with a shoe rack - This is a practical option for shoes or boots that you don't need too often. A wardrobe with a seat is popular both as the main and as an additional place for storing shoes. It is difficult to conveniently organize shelves inside the bench so that you can get your shoes out of there every day, but for long-term storage, this is a very convenient option that does not take up extra space. You can also buy an ottoman wardrobe - it will be even more miniature. It is worth starting from the area of ​​the hallway and the number of your shoes.

• Swivel swivel cabinet with storage for shoes - This is a fashionable and convenient option, suitable mainly for modern interiors. This is usually an open version with shelves that can also be used for bags.

• Double-leaf pedestals - This is a fairly traditional shoe rack, which is relevant absolutely for any interiors. Now these cabinets are made of wood or plastic with a variety of designs. You can conveniently place any shoes here - a spacious hinged cabinet will always be convenient, and on the countertop you can store any small items you need in the hallway. In addition, the filling of the cabinet can be anything: in addition to shoes, many people place other things, accessories or household items there. Such cabinets are available with a decorative or real lock.

• Convertible wardrobe equally well suited for outerwear and shoes. This is usually an option with many compartments that you can use as you see fit. Individual drawers can be pulled out and fixed in this position, while others, on the contrary, can be closed.

The dimensions of the cabinet in the interior are important. It is good if it is roomy, but at the same time it will not take up extra space in the hallway. When choosing a size, it is worth focusing on the number of shoes and the footage of the hallway.

Consider the following nuances:

• Miniature narrow cabinets suitable for small families and will be a good option for additional storage of shoes. By carefully placing such models along the wall, you do not have to worry that the hallway will become too crowded - usually such models are not too noticeable even in small rooms.

• High shoe racks - these are spacious wardrobes that can serve exclusively for storing boots and boots, or have other compartments for clothes and accessories. Most tall models are massive enough that their placement in miniature hallways should be carefully thought out. As one of the options, designers now offer corner cabinets - they have a lot of space, and they also allow you to use the space in the corners as efficiently as possible.

• Large shoe cabinet They are usually placed in a spacious hallway or even in a separate dressing room. Buying a shoe rack makes sense if you need to store a lot of pairs of shoes - this is usually the case for large families. Large shoe cabinets can be varied in design, but they are rarely combined with storage space for clothes or bags.

The color of the furniture is of great importance in the interior - it should be in harmony with the decoration of the room. Modern shoe racks can have almost any color scheme.

Consider the following trendy options:

• White shoe racks - these are not the most practical products, because in the hallway they will probably get dirty very quickly. At the same time, in small rooms, many people choose exactly light finishes and white furniture - this will visually expand the room, making it much lighter and more spacious. White cabinets should be chosen with a glossy surface - it will be easier to clean it from dirt.

• Dark brown and black wood cabinets predominantly made of wood. Such models will perfectly fit into country, modern or eclectic style. Dark furniture looks relevant in spacious rooms and in medium-sized hallways, the main thing is the right lighting. Also, under dark furniture, wall decoration should also have dark or rich colors.

• Bright colored shoe racks will appeal to lovers of unusual original interiors. A rich color scheme is mainly typical for miniature shoe cabinets - large furniture in bright colors will look too colorful. If you lack bright accents in the hallway, you can always purchase a small cabinet or bench-bench in red, orange, blue or green colors.

The materials of modern shoe cabinets are also very diverse - in stores you can find both completely traditional and very unusual models.

• Wooden cabinets Is a classic that always remains relevant. Most often, such shoe racks are made of walnut, beech or oak - the type of wood will determine the color of the product. At the same time, wooden cabinets can be painted in any color, varnished or artificially aged, so that even familiar wooden models can look extremely unusual. In general, wood is considered a practical natural material, perfect for such a cabinet.

• Wicker shoe racks lately they are also in demand.Most often they are made from flexible rattan rods, although there are also synthetic analogues. Often, wicker-decorated wardrobes resemble a basket - it will be interesting to look in original simple interiors.

• Modern plastic cabinet models often look quite impressive. It is generally accepted that plastic is a short-lived material, but such products can last long enough if you choose a quality product from a trusted manufacturer. It is plastic models that often have the most interesting modern design - it is easy to work with plastic, so they give it the most bizarre shapes. Connoisseurs of modern unusual interiors will be able to find a plastic shoe rack to their liking.

• Mirrored shoe cabinets also very popular - usually these are tall cabinets, which are often combined with compartments for storing outerwear. A mirror is essential in any hallway. If you integrate it into the surface of the cabinet, you can significantly save space.

• Cloth shoe cabinets - these are ottomans, chests and other modern unusual models that can be used to store shoes. Such options will look interesting in almost any interior - from classic to minimalism. In this case, it is better to choose options from leather or fabrics that can be easily cleaned. Silk and wool fibers may look great, but caring for such a product in the hallway will take a lot of time and effort.

Interesting design solutions will allow you not only to purchase a wardrobe for storing boots and shoes, but also to diversify the interior of the hallway. You should choose a shoe rack design based on the current situation in your apartment. The following design options are worth considering:

Carved wooden shoe cabinets can look very interesting in continental, country and modern styles. Often in stores you can find a variety of wooden shoe racks decorated with embossed ornaments. At the same time, now you can find more interesting models on which whole paintings, realistic images of animals or plants will be cut. This design usually fits perfectly into the hallway.

Antique vintage shoe racks can also look very original in many modern interiors. Various technologies and finishes are available to give new models a vintage look. This is usually done on wood products, but leather and textile models with similar designs can also be purchased.

Wicker models in oriental style will fit into almost any interior. Weaving can be simple or include interesting patterns. Miniature cabinets can be completely covered with rattan or other flexible fiber weaves, while large cabinets usually combine a wooden base with braided decorative elements. If you want to combine wooden furniture of different shades in the hallway, this design is perfect for you.

Shelves for shoes combined with a table can look interesting. This is usually made of wood or plastic, and sometimes you can find metal options with glass, resin or acrylic stone inserts. Such a fashionable and unusual design model is a coffee table for the hallway, under which there are two or three rows of shoe shelves.

Often, storage compartments for shoes can be built into the arch from the bottom, so that they will not take up extra space.

If you have a staircase in the hallway of your house or apartment, you can also integrate shoe shelves into it - from the side or back, depending on the specific layout. It will also look very original and will significantly save space.

Shoe cabinets are placed in different rooms - they are often chosen in the hallway, in the corridor, in the dressing room or just in the room. In order for a thing to be at the same time practical, of high quality and serve for a long time, you need to carefully prepare for the purchase.

According to customer reviews, it is worth paying attention to models from Europe - in Germany, Italy, Belgium and Finland, they produce durable and stylish shoe racks from a wide variety of materials. Inexpensive and high-quality products can be purchased from Belarusian and Russian manufacturers. The goods from China should be approached with caution - they are often inferior in quality to other manufacturers.

To choose a shoe cabinet, follow these tips:

• If you choose a wooden cabinet, pay attention that the wood is absolutely smooth both inside and outside - it can be sanded or varnished. If chips remain inside the cabinet, they can damage your shoes.
• When choosing painted products, also pay attention to paint evenly on the inside and outside.
• Be especially careful when choosing plastic models - make sure that the walls of such a cabinet are strong enough and that the plastic does not have any smell.
• Choose models that are fastened with nails over glue - these options will always last longer.
• If you are choosing a product made from textiles, make sure the seams are straight and strong.

Lockers are usually purchased for more compact storage of shoes - boots, slippers and shoes that used to take up a lot of space in the house can be folded into it. So that the cabinet really turns out to be functional and does not take up unnecessary space, it is very important to place it correctly in the hallway or any other room.

Large cabinets are usually placed along the side wall. This allows you to free the passage as much as possible and organically fit the cabinet into the environment. It is good if on one side the cabinet can be attached to the corner. On the other side, you can attach a pair of hanging shelves to it or put an ottoman next to it to make the most of the available space.

For the smallest hallways, a corner cabinet is perfect. This is a narrow and tall model in the shape of a triangle, which takes up a minimum of space, but at the same time will be quite roomy. This shoe cabinet can be placed in any free corner of the room.

A low cabinet-stand can be placed almost anywhere. If you have a small space, it is better to place it closer to other cabinets and furniture so as not to crush the space too much. If the hallway is spacious, it is better, on the contrary, to arrange the furniture as evenly as possible - in this case, the curbstone can be placed against a free wall.

The shoe cabinet should harmoniously fit into the decor of your apartment. If you are placing a shoe rack in the hallway, a logical solution would be to combine it with compartments for clothes and accessories.

Large monolithic wardrobes for everything you need look good in both small and spacious hallways. It's good if you can select several open shelves for shoes at the bottom - so it will be convenient for you to get those shoes that you wear every day. For the rest of the shoes, you can use closed shelves.

If you do not want to purchase a large shoe cabinet for the hallway, but at the same time you need to store many pairs of shoes for the whole family, you should purchase several compact shoe racks. For example, on the mezzanine you can store shoes for the next season, inside a bench, chest or ottoman - festive elegant shoes, and you can easily place casual shoes on the open shelves of the curbstone. For a dressing room, the simplest and most stylish option is a wardrobe rack.

Rotating models are also suitable for a dressing room. They are compact enough, they look stylish and modern. With such a cabinet, the interior will be much more diverse.

If you intend to store your shoes in the living room, close cabinets should be preferred. Often, convertible wardrobes, dressers with shoe compartments or double-leaf cabinets are suitable for this. You can also purchase several ottoman shoe racks, place them in the living room and store your shoes there.

To make the furnishings look harmonious, open shelves with shoes in living rooms and in the hallway are recommended by designers to be placed from below. Also, there should not be too many of these open shelves, otherwise daily wet cleaning will be required - especially for the hallway, where dust most often accumulates: only the most necessary things should be placed on open shelves. Tall shoe cabinets without doors are typical only for the hallway.

With the help of miniature shoe racks, you can place bright accents in the interior of your apartment or house. For example, you can choose a bright ottoman or an unusual curbstone that will refresh even a boring traditional setting. At the same time, if you purchase a large wardrobe, it is better if it is in a restrained color scheme.

For an overview of the shoe cabinet, see the following video.