Standard hallway cabinet
A typical hallway cabinet means a classic shelving unit closed with doors. The internal content of an object can consist not only of simple shelves, which can vary in volume.
- This includes compartments with a rod for hanging clothes. The closet may contain compartments without additional equipment, allowing you to store large items.
- In modern models, the functional content has expanded even further. In addition to classic devices, there is equipment with ready-made shoe racks, baskets and nets.
It will not be news to equip the structure with a retractable ottoman or a folding bench for changing shoes. There may be a mirror, open shelves, coat hooks, hat holders and much more.
Such multifunctional cabinets are convenient to use, but are more often called furniture walls. In addition to the complex, interesting technical content, manufacturers of modern furniture offer a lot of new things in the design and structural design of cabinets.
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.
New cabinet designs
There have been many changes in hallway cabinet design. Now manufacturers offer not only products in classic wood tones. This is not even just a division into dark and light options.
- You can find bright unusual colors of furniture design. The doors can be made not only of wood or plastic, but also of glass.
- Mirror variations are popular, but there are specimens with an unusual design. Facades made from a combination of materials are in demand.
- Design and functionality can be complemented by the presence of built-in lighting.
Unusual options include cabinets made using contrasting colors and having different textured inserts. An original idea would be a product with facades in the form of slate boards, which allow children to draw and leave messages for adults to each other.
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.
Hallway cabinet format and configuration
Classic hallway cabinets are a rectangular shelving unit closed with doors. Usually this is a straight model, installed along one of the walls. Such variations have not lost their relevance, but other models have appeared. First of all, these are corner structures that are great for equipping small hallways.
A modern version of such a cabinet is the radius version. Another popular idea is the built-in design. This cabinet is incredibly practical.
Furniture can be a compact set or stretched over a considerable area of the room. The cabinets that conveniently surround the doorway deserve special attention.
One-piece cabinet options have not lost their relevance, but typesetting modular systems also deserve attention.
Shoe stand
Often a metal, plastic, or less often a wooden stand is used as a functional item in many hallways. This type of furniture is great for apartments where there is little space.
It can be installed under a bench or in a wardrobe.
There are several types of shoe cabinets, photos of which give a clear idea of the furniture:
- thin wardrobe (slim) - has high capacity, has hinged doors. The depth of such a shoe cabinet is small, designed for the length of shoes and boots;
- cabinet-bona is a special display stand that is closed with doors. Has good ventilation properties;
- wardrobe - a special sliding wardrobe for shoes;
- Whatnot is an open stand designed for storing everyday furniture.
Dimensions of cabinets in the hallway
Modern designs do not adhere to certain standards. Each individual option can be performed differently. This applies not only to the appearance, functionality and content, but also to the size of the product.
- Any unusual options that differ from classical norms can easily be made to order.
- Sometimes original models can be found on open sale.
- According to traditional standards, the depth of cabinets usually falls within the range of 40-60 cm, the height ranges from 200 to 230 cm, and the length corresponds to 60-200 cm.
When choosing, focus on the size of the room. It’s stupid to put an overly compact model in a spacious room, and try to squeeze a large cabinet into a cramped hallway. It would be a good idea to assess the needs of the residents.
Types of furniture for storing shoes
Storing shoes is a perennial problem. Hallways are usually not as spacious as we would like, so everything needs to be placed compactly, but so that access is free. Shoe racks of different types and types help to cope with the task. If we try to give a definition, we can say that a shoe rack is an open or closed shelf for shoes. Closed ones are called shoe chests or cabinets, open ones are called “shelves” or “stands.” If the design is not specified, the general concept of “shoe rack” is used.
The shoe rack for the hallway can be open or closed
A closed shoe storage system can be made in different ways. All models can be divided into several groups:
- With folding shelves. A shoe rack in a hallway with folding shelves usually has a shallow depth; they vary in height and width - low and wide, narrow and high. Their distinctive feature is a shelf attached to the door, and this structure is fixed on rotary hinges. When you pull the handle on the door, it rotates on its hinges, allowing access to the contents of the drawer. This is how a folding shoe chest works
- With hinged doors. This is an ordinary shoe cabinet, of a wide variety of sizes, for different numbers of shoes. Hinged doors are familiar, but not very convenient
- With sliding doors. These models are good if the hallway is very narrow and open doors will get in the way.
Such furniture for storing shoes is called a chest of drawers or (cabinet) for shoes. There is no clear division. Everyone uses the name they like best.
Closed models
Closed models of shoe racks are called a shoe cabinet or chest of drawers. They vary in size. Height - from 50 cm to 220 cm, width - from 30 to 120 cm, depth - from 17 to 55 cm. Next, we will consider how tall a shoe rack in the hallway can be. It is this factor that is considered first.
Wardrobes or chests of drawers for shoes - this is the name of closed-type shoe boots
Low boots
Low overshoes are made up to 50-55 cm high. They usually have only one shelf, on which one person’s seasonal shoes can be placed. And only if he is not very keen on buying new shoes/sandals/boots. Occasionally, two low shelves are made in a low shoe rack. Only summer or autumn shoes without heels can be placed normally. Boots and even boots will no longer fit on such shelves. Unless you put them sideways.
Low shelves for shoes are often equipped with a seat
With attached drawer for small items
The advantage of a low chest of drawers for shoes can be the seat. That is, in your hallway there is not just a bench/banquette for putting on shoes, but furniture for shoes with a seat. Rational use of all available space is what this option also provides.
Medium height
With a height of 60 to 120 cm, the shelves are already enough to accommodate the shoes of a family of 3-4 people. In this segment there are chests of drawers for shoes with open shelves, which are placed on the sides of the shoe shelves. Most often there is a long and narrow section for storing an umbrella. Ladies can adapt this section to high boots.
The average height is optimal: everything is at hand. There are different styles, you can choose them to suit any interior.
Several options: with and without shelves for small items. There are not only tall and narrow ones.
There are models of chests of drawers for shoes in the upper part of which there is a shelf for small items; there are also drawers for storing gloves, keys, etc. To make efficient use of space, you can hang a mirror or a wall hanger above the shoe cabinet.
Tall shoe cabinets
Perhaps the most interesting category. It makes sense to take these shoe racks in the hallway at the same height as the closet (if you have one in your hallway). Even though not all shelves can be easily reached, you can put off-season or weekend shoes on the top ones. In addition to traditional shoe cabinets with hinged doors, there is a narrow shoe cabinet with pull-out shelves. This option is good if you have a small distance - 30-40 cm - between, say, a closet and a wall. It is in such niches that you can put such narrow and deep shoe cabinets. They are also called “shoe cases”.
A cabinet for shoes of small width is called a “pencil case”
A closed shoe rack in the hallway is good because the doors reliably hide order or disorder. The second positive point is aesthetic. Many people like these models better than open shelves. Closed models also have disadvantages. The first is that shoes dry in them longer, the second is that their price is higher, since more material is required.
Shoe racks in an open hallway
The design of a shoe rack in an open corridor is simple: two sidewalls to which shelves are attached. In height, they are usually either low - up to 50 cm high, or medium in height - up to a meter. High ones are extremely rare. There are also several typical models in this category:
- A regular shoe rack. Height - up to 80 cm, width - from 50 cm, depth - from 35 cm, otherwise large men's shoes will not fit in it. A simple shoe stand has from two to five shelves, depending on the height. Some models have closed shelves on the sides. They can be used for storing shoes and other things.
Shoe racks are one of the most practical options. The downside is that dust settles on the shoes... well, and the fact that you have to maintain order
Homemade wooden shoe rack
Metal models are not too expensive, but practical and durable. Combination of wood and metal.
Shoe rack with seat. The height of this furniture for storing shoes is small - around 50-60 cm. Otherwise, it is uncomfortable to sit. Their width starts from 60 cm, depth - from 40 cm. When purchasing such a model, pay attention to the strength of the frame: it can withstand the weight of a sitting person.
If the shoe rack is divided into cells, make sure that they are rectangular - square ones are inconvenient... The cheapest - plastic shoe shelves Shoe shelves made of chipboard and metal of medium height
They can be made of wood, MDF, metal and a combination of these materials. If we talk about the choice of material, then it makes sense to match the furniture that is already in your hallway. If you cannot find the same material or color, look for a similar one. Simple metal models look neutral. This shoe rack will fit into the hallway of any style.
Shoe shelves made of wood, chipboard or MDF look more interesting. Even a simple wooden shelf can look good. It benefits from the texture of the wood. It doesn't have to be hidden behind a door.
Shoe rack in the hallway made of wood: even a simple model benefits from the beauty of wood
There are also open shoe racks, which are called racks or shoe stands. They don't have shelves; the blades on which the shoes are placed are made of wire or plastic. A very convenient and compact way to store summer and autumn shoes. These shoes can fit up to 36 pairs in a small space. There is a special model for “installing” boots. The number of pairs is smaller, but the problem with creases in the tops has been solved. A worthy solution.
Unusual hanger
They look good and are made from chipboard and MDF. They are usually laminated with wood-like films, which gives them solidity. Next to the open shelf there may be a couple of closed ones. This option is not bad: you can store in open ones those pairs that you are currently wearing, in closed ones you can rarely put on shoes or until the time has come for them.
Features of choice
When choosing a cabinet for the hallway, first of all, they evaluate the appropriateness of the product you like in the existing space.
Attention is paid not only to the size of the room and the needs of the residents.
- No less important will be the correspondence of the model to the interior. They think about the features of appearance, style, size, color and other characteristics.
- Even the type of doors or the way the structure is placed, as well as the shape and decorative design may be important.
- Everyone understands that a cabinet suitable for a loft style can rarely fit into a modern or Provence room.
Shoe shelf
If the owners of the house often receive guests, a shelf will become a shoe cabinet in the hallway - irreplaceable furniture in the hallway. This is a one- or two-level shelf made of light metal.
However, a plastic shelf with a height of 1.2 meters, which can accommodate up to ten pairs of shoes, is in great demand. It is easy to clean and dries in half an hour.
Along with such a cabinet with shelves for shoes, a display shelf that can hold up to 20 pairs is gaining popularity.
In spacious houses and apartments, you can afford a built-in rack - a special metal cabinet for shoes.
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This system allows shoes to dry quickly, but has its drawback - with infrequent use, things become covered with dust.
Combination of cabinet with interior elements
Hallways are rarely large in size. This leads to the fact that there is no need to combine a large amount of furniture here. This design feature of this type of room simplifies the task.
The central attention in the room is usually given to the closet. This is the largest item. It usually doesn’t seem difficult to pick out various little things for it.
Often, a closet, as a furniture system, contains everything you need; no other additions need to be made.
Cabinets
This is a series of shelves placed in small and low cabinets. Designed for storing everyday shoes. They are usually installed in the corner of the hallway. In this case, they do not take up significant space, and the upper part plays the role of a small table on which you can keep various small things like keys, combs, notebooks and lighters.
How to beat the lack of a closet in the interior
The presence of a closet in the hallway interior is not always appropriate. This feature can be dictated by the size of the room and the nuances of its design. If there are no significant restrictions, then they prefer not to give up the cabinet.
This is a convenient, functionally necessary item in this room. Sometimes preference may be given to a smaller product or a particularly designed option. Instead of a closed closet, it is appropriate to install an open shelving unit, a clothes hanger, a separate shoe rack, a chest of drawers, and shelves.
- The wardrobe in the hallway is considered a popular and functionally necessary item. The interior of this room is rarely complete without it.
- The modern variety of functional and decorative design options for this piece of furniture provides a wide choice.
There is sure to be an option on sale that is ideal for a specific room.
If necessary, your cabinet can always be custom-made according to individual parameters.
Popular shoe rack models
As you can see in the photo of the shoe racks in the hallway, such sets according to the type of design are divided into several main groups:
- Open. As a rule, they consist of two side panels on which shelves are attached for storing shoes. The number of shelves may vary. The back can be either open or closed.
- Closed. They are equipped with doors that allow you to hide the contents so that a large number of shoes does not spoil the interior. Thanks to a wide selection of facade designs, you can choose the ideal product to suit the style of the room. Typically, such structures have ventilation holes for air circulation.
- Retractable. The design is similar to a cabinet with drawers. The shoe rack can be combined with a high compartment for storing clothes.
- Narrow. They are distinguished by their small width and, as a rule, large height. A narrow shoe rack in the hallway saves space, which is especially important for compact rooms. Such furniture is often placed in niches.
- Folding. Equipped with a petal mechanism, due to which each shelf can be easily tilted for easy placement of shoes. In such models, shoes are usually stored in a vertical position. They usually take up little space and are produced in a minimalist design.
Combined and transformers. Equipped with additional modules to expand functionality. This could be a shoe rack with a seat, pouf, mirror, hanger or even a chest of drawers.
Photo of the ideal placement of a closet in the hallway
Rack
The peculiarity of this design is the complete absence of shelves. Shoes are hung on blade holders, which ensures their ventilation and drying. Extended holders allow you to place even ladies' boots in the design.
The undoubted advantage of racks is their visual appeal and airiness, combined with large capacity.
Dryer
When returning home in inclement weather, you need to take care of drying your shoes. A common mistake is placing wet items in front of radiators or electrical appliances.
Temperature changes have an extremely negative effect on wet shoes, causing their deformation, leading to individual parts peeling off and cracking of the leather.
The simplest way out of this situation is to build a simple dryer. Anyone can make it.
- A tray is placed in a small cabinet (preferably with a door).
- Sand, pebbles, and crushed stone are poured.
- Shoes that are cleaned and wiped on the outside are placed.
Boots, shoes, boots will dry naturally and will not lose their shape or original appearance.
