How to choose a shoe rack?
Main selection criteria:
- First of all, you need to pay attention to the height and size of the shoes intended for storage.
- The features and size of the hallway are also taken into account. In a small room it would be better to use a thin slim model or a stand-up shoe rack.
- For a large corridor, a modular design combined with a wardrobe, bench or mirror is suitable.
- In a large family, it is appropriate to use a shoe shoe rack in the form of a rack under the ceiling or, if there is free space, to install a separate shoe structure for each family member.
Combination of sofa and shoe cabinet
This is definitely an interesting duet. In such a product you can not only store shoes, but also sit quietly to try them on.
In this case, the price will be significantly influenced by the choice of seat design and the presence of a backrest. Choosing leather will raise the cost by 20-30%, which makes the already expensive model not the most popular.
Types of shoe racks
The following varieties are distinguished:
- Open. It may be distinguished by the presence of two side walls with shoe shelves attached to them, or it may be a frame in the form of an open box with the back part closed by a panel.
- Closed. Products with doors not only allow you to hide the contents of the shoebox, but also, due to the specific design of the facade, harmoniously complement the appearance of the hallway. This model has additional holes that create additional ventilation to keep shoes clean and fresh.
- Retractable. Such a design can be low, quite high, or even combined with a wardrobe.
- Folding. This model, equipped with a petal mechanism, is distinguished by large folding inclined shelves with divisions, suggesting a vertical arrangement of shoes. These fan shoe boots have a very stylish design, neat design and shallow depth.
- Transformer. It is a modular design that can be combined with a chest of drawers, ottoman, hanger or bench.
The photo shows a three-section folding white shoe rack in the hallway interior.
Slim shoe chest
This type of shoe rack came to us from England; the design looks like a narrow chest of drawers with an opening door. Such chests of drawers are quite convenient, as they do not take up much space from the wall, they contain many shelves, and are suitable for small apartments.
The width of such a shoe rack can vary, but most often it does not exceed 30 centimeters.
An important point when choosing a shoe rack: give preference to a shoe cabinet in which the distance between the shelves themselves varies. Thanks to this, there will be an excellent opportunity to store not only shoes and slippers, but it will also be convenient to place high boots.
The constant lack of space in the hallway pushes us to look for a functional, small shoe rack. You can see a hanger complete with a shoe rack in IKEA and a full-fledged wardrobe; this, as a rule, allows you to save money by purchasing the necessary furniture in one set.
Relatively recently, furniture manufacturers came up with a shoe dryer at the same time. Its design consists of shelves in the form of grids, which allows air to pass from all sides; the main feature is the presence of ultraviolet lamps, which effectively neutralize unpleasant odors from shoes.
Such a shoe rack must be kept plugged in all the time, which is not always convenient, and not all shoes can be dried with such a strong light.
A photo of the shoe rack in the hallway can be seen in this article. The designs were developed keeping in mind the size of the space as well as the design of the space.
Location in the hallway
Several placement methods:
- Wall-mounted. The mounted model is quite practical, stylish and original. These designs can be used both in single and multiple versions with a chaotic or ordered arrangement on the wall.
- Floor-standing. It is distinguished by its mobility, which allows you to move it and place it in any part of the corridor, thereby freeing up space. In addition, these products are often equipped with special trays for wet shoes, which helps protect them from dirt.
- Built into furniture. Such overshoes can be combined with other furniture or built into a niche or wardrobe. With this solution, it is possible to achieve significant space savings.
The photo shows the interior of a hallway with a wall-mounted shoe rack.
Thanks to the wide variety of designs, you can complement the interior of any corridor with a beautiful, functional and convenient element for storing shoes.
The photo shows a shoe rack combined with a hanger and a mirror in the hallway interior.
Open type
The main advantage of this design is that the shoes quickly dry out and are ventilated. This leads to the fact that an unpleasant odor does not accumulate in it.
If you look from the other side, it is obvious that dust will always settle on the shoes, and the smell from the shoes will disperse throughout the apartment. It’s nice to show off when shoes are new and clean, but when they are already pretty worn out, it’s extremely unsightly to show them off.
If there is a separate room for shoes, then an open shoe rack is perfect; in a small apartment or house such shelves are inappropriate.
Sizes and shapes of shoe racks
A low shoe shoe, which most often has one or two shelves separated by a partition or a compact small shelf, are a completely acceptable and comfortable option for decorating a hallway in an apartment for a small family. Also, these sectional products can be equipped with a seat, which allows you to add additional coziness and convenience to the room. Particularly practical and spacious are high multi-level shoe racks up to the ceiling, which easily fit even into a narrow corridor with a minimum amount of free space.
The photo shows a hallway with a narrow wall-mounted shoe rack, made in black.
A large and wide shoe shoe that looks similar to a chest of drawers or a closet and allows for the placement of even high boots. Such designs are sometimes distinguished by the presence of drawers in which various accessories can be conveniently stored.
The photo shows the interior of a corridor with a corner shoe shelf placed on the wall.
An oval or round radius model that visually changes the appearance of the room is considered a creative and interesting design idea. The rounded design, equipped with wheels or having rotating mechanisms, looks especially original and modern.
The photo shows a small open white shoe rack in the hallway interior.
Material
For the manufacture of overshoes, materials are used that are no different from the raw materials from which cabinet furniture is produced:
- Metal. It is not subject to deformation and getting wet, and due to treatment with anti-corrosion compounds, it does not imply the appearance of rust. Iron structures are highly durable and can be designed in the form of forged elements, which undoubtedly become the main interior decoration.
- Plastic. It is lightweight, portable and easy to maintain, is moisture resistant and has an affordable price. However, plastic does not allow air to pass through well, so it is better to choose open-type models like this.
- Made of wood. Aesthetic, environmentally friendly and versatile solid wood structures have a fairly expensive price, which is justified by their long service life.
- Glass. For its manufacture, especially strong glass is used, which has a lot of weight. Such overshoes have an original appearance, but are considered not very practical, since dirt quickly appears on the glass surface.
- Chipboard. It is a fairly inexpensive option that is not afraid of moisture and can have a different color scheme that will complement any hallway.
In the photo there is a corridor with a compact white shoe rack made of plastic.
When choosing material for a shoe rack, you take into account your budget, interior style and personal taste preferences.
Color options
With the help of a black model, you can endow the environment with special elegance, style and originality; to create a calmer and more sophisticated interior composition in the spirit of minimalism, you can use furniture in white, gray or beige tones. Products with a glossy shiny surface, characterized by aesthetics and special smoothness, are a very effective solution.
The photo shows a narrow white shoe rack on the wall in the interior of a modern hallway.
A shoe shoe of dark brown or rich wenge color with an interesting texture will undoubtedly attract attention. This shade is universal, creates great combinations with other colors and harmoniously complements almost any hallway. In order to create an unusual and original design, colored shoe designs in bright colors are perfect. It is best to use such products in a more miniature design, since large models will add excessive diversity to the interior.
In the photo there is a corridor with a wooden shoe rack in a brown shade.
Photos of shoe racks in various styles
Corridor design options in different stylistic directions.
Classical
For a classic interior, the traditional solution is furniture made from natural solid wood: beech, ash, walnut, bleached oak or wenge, which have a truly luxurious, stately appearance. These products can be complemented with a variety of forged or carved decor.
Loft
In the loft style, it is assumed to use more strict and slightly rougher structures made of wood, metal, MDF or chipboard, which have a clearly visible antique texture. Also, a hallway in this style can be complemented with a bench, a model made from pallets or a full-fledged shoe shoe with a soft leather seat.
The photo shows the interior of a loft-style hallway with a metal shoe rack combined with a hanger.
Provence
Light vintage designs with a simplified design are especially appropriate here. These can be wooden or wicker rattan shelves, decorated with patina, textile inserts, forging or carving.
Country
For rustic country, retro overshoes made of natural, rough-hewn wood in light colors or forged metal stands of simple geometric shapes are perfect. The main thing is that the furniture is as comfortable and functional as possible.
The photo shows an open-type forged iron shoebox in a country-style hallway.
Scandinavian
In Nordic design, ergonomic, comfortable, easy-to-use and roomy models with a laconic, ascetic design and strict straight lines are welcomed. In the manufacture of such structures, light wood, frosted glass are used, or combined options of metal and wood are chosen.
High tech
Metal, glass or plastic, laconic, geometrically designed and multifunctional shoe racks with chrome parts will especially harmoniously complement a high-tech corridor and create a stylish interior.
Design of shoe racks in the interior of the hallway
A rather interesting and functional solution is a shoe shoe with a mirror, which not only decorates the hallway, but also provides an opportunity to evaluate the appearance before leaving the house. A folding structure with a seat, which, in combination with comfortable pillows, becomes an accent detail of the entire room, or a model with a carriage tie, made of leather or expensive textiles, perfectly complements the interior space. Such furniture items have a refined appearance and add a certain status to a corridor in a classic or art deco style.
The photo shows the interior of the hallway and a shoe rack with a seat, decorated with pillows.
Products with drawers and shelves used for storing various small items, such as shoe polish, sponges, keys, wallets and other things, are considered quite convenient. Also a very stylish and fashionable solution is a rotating, rotating shoe rack, mainly of an open type, which is even suitable for placing bags.
The photo shows an open wrought iron shoe rack in the hallway.
Products with drawings or photo printing on the door, which can be distinguished by an extravaganza of colors and a special mood, significantly enliven and transform the space.
Closed type
A closed shoe rack often looks like a cabinet or bedside table, as well as a bench or pouf. Dust will not get here, shoes will not smell, they will be carefully hidden and residents will not be ashamed, for example, of not washing their shoes again.
On the other hand, that same unpleasant odor will accumulate in a closed shoe rack, so most often small holes are made in them for ventilation. A shoe cabinet with a mirror is popular.
Photos of children's shoe racks
First of all, children's shoe boots should be safe, reliable, and not have sharp corners, mirror or glass elements. Such products are mainly made in bright, accent, yellow, green, pink and colorful shades.
The photo shows an interior with a children's white shoe shoe with shelves decorated with multi-colored drawings.
Children's shoe models are equipped inside with multi-colored drawers, baskets, boxes, plastic containers or shelves with rubber mats, and the outside is decorated with colorful decorative stickers, interesting prints or designs.
Examples of unusual shoe racks
Non-standard shoe cabinets, in the form of a wine cabinet, ordinary horizontal crossbars, on which you can fix several pairs of women's shoes with heels, or ottoman models and chests with a lid, look quite original.
The photo shows a shoe rack made of white plastic pipes in the interior of the hallway.
An equally interesting solution would be a shoe rack made of plastic pipes, which has an unusual shape and is a fairly spacious design, or a shoe rack made of pallets and high-strength cardboard, suitable for any pair of shoes.
Galoshnitsa
This model is a completely open structure in the form of several shelves that are located directly on top of each other. Typically used as a temporary solution.
It will be suitable if you have a suitable cabinet in your hallway, which will allow you to turn an open structure into a closed one.
