It doesn’t really matter what size apartment you have, you still want more living space, air, organized space so that things don’t put pressure on your energy. An excellent solution in this situation is a wardrobe. In this way, you can intelligently distribute the room space, making it more comfortable, because even a small room is perfect for equipping a dressing room in it, for example, a corner one, with mesh shelves and baskets, instead of bulky chipboard shelves.
Sliding wardrobes are a convenient and modern element of the interior; they are ordered for hallways, bedrooms, and children's rooms. Often, a closet is designed according to the size of the room, resulting in an original and stylish room design.
Closet storage
A full-fledged design with hinged doors or a wardrobe with many compartments is quite spacious furniture, which is suitable not only for storing seasonal shoes, but also for a complete family wardrobe.
The photo shows an option for storing shoes in a closet with transparent glass fronts.
Roll-out cabinets in the form of a narrow or low design will fit perfectly into a small hallway. Small models allow you to store shoes compactly and do not take up much space.
Storing shoes in the hallway
The first impression of a house begins from the entrance, and the accumulation of things creates an atmosphere of general chaos.
In case of high humidity, you can use a tray with animal filler.
Ideas for compact shoe storage will allow you to harmoniously introduce elements that will become the highlight of the entire decor:
- Ordinary plastic water pipes are cut into equal cylinders and joined together with glue. It won’t be difficult to build a pyramid, a cube, or make a diamond-shaped organizer. The honeycombs are filled with shoes, sneakers and even boots.
- In case of high humidity and precipitation, you can put a shallow box with a grate and a double bottom and add regular animal litter. It perfectly absorbs water, keeping the floor clean.
Shoe shelves
Shoe shelves are an almost necessary element for the interior of any apartment or house, since this device provides a very neat organization of shoe storage.
There are a huge variety of different single-tier, multi-tier, floor-standing and hanging models. The main advantage of open horizontal or vertical structures is their large capacity.
The photo shows the interior of a dressing room with open shelves and shelves for storing shoes.
Retractable or folding shelves look very elegant in the interior. Such closed systems meet all storage conditions. They perfectly protect shoes from dirt, dust and sunlight.
How to properly store shoes
There are no special rules for storing shoes. The main thing is that your shoes don’t get damaged while they’re gone. At the same time, remember about comfort and convenience - this should not interfere. Here are some tips for storing shoes properly.
Find a place where it is dry and there is no sunlight. It should also not accumulate a lot of dust. These factors have a significant impact on shoes and quickly lose their appearance and practicality - the material cracks, colors fade.
Such a place must have a stable temperature regime. A place that is too cold or too hot (less than 15 or more than 25 degrees) will ruin the appearance of the product.
Ensure constant air circulation. If indoor humidity is high, mold may develop.
Don't forget about the moths. They can ruin a pair of shoes in one season. To prevent this from happening, treat your pair with a protective agent. Special balls (which are found in boxes with shoes) and the oil of certain plants (for example, citrus) help against pests. If you do this correctly, your shoes or boots will not deteriorate even after several years of continuous storage.
All kinds of organizers
Basically, organizers are convenient fabric products that fasten with a zipper. This functional element has reinforced cardboard walls to maintain its shape and a transparent top that allows you to see the internal contents. Thanks to this, you won’t have to waste time searching for the right shoes or boots.
There are floor-mounted and wall-mounted models. A hanging door organizer is perfect for small spaces. Such a compact product with roomy pockets can easily be placed on the door leaf in the hallway or in the dressing room. However, please note that you cannot put dirty shoes in organizers.
The photo shows a compact fabric organizer for storing shoes.
Open storage methods
- The first option that comes to mind is storage on open shelves or racks. He is the most traditional.
The shelves can be located either in height across the entire wall from floor to ceiling, or along the perimeter of the dressing room - at the bottom.
This storage will look even better if each pair has its own compartment.
- Barbells.
They are attached using special parts to elements of the general wardrobe structure or directly to the wall. Such rods can be adjustable.
This is convenient because in winter you need to increase the distance between the shelves - for high shoes or boots, and in summer - for ballet flats, sandals and sneakers - there will not be enough space.
- Hangers with bar clamp.
This is an option for boots.
The bars can be adjusted to the desired height, depending on the length of the boots. But in this case, you need to carefully consider the choice of clamp. It should not damage the skin.
- Metal checkered lattice for heeled shoes.
The design is a mesh surface installed at some distance from the wall.
The shoes hook onto the cells with their heels, the soles against the mesh, and do not fall off.
- Sloping shelves.
The advantage is that the structure will protrude from the wall at a shorter distance than a shoe cabinet.
Moreover, if the angle of inclination is turned towards the wall, then the shoes will be slightly hidden from view, but if on the contrary - away from the wall - they will be in plain sight.
But you will have to install special sides or metal strings to keep the shoes on the shelves.
With open storage methods, it is important to remember that this is part of the interior. In this case, shoes should always be clean and arranged neatly. And also do not forget that in the listed options the shoes will quickly dry out and gather dust. Therefore, this type of storage is temporary, for everyday shoes that may be needed at any time. Or suitable for a closed, ventilated dressing room.
Boxes and boxes
For organized storage by season or sorting shoes for each family member, use transparent boxes, which not only provide a quick search for the right pair, but also make the room functional and very stylish. Such products can be located in a closet or on open shelves.
No less original and convenient are plastic boxes made of polypropylene, which does not emit unpleasant odors. These systems are sufficiently thick and do not deform under the weight of footwear. Most boxes are equipped with special openings for high-quality ventilation.
The photo shows a method for storing shoes in a cardboard box.
An unusual solution for storing shoes would be wooden boxes that can be painted, varnished and fixed in the desired order on the wall. Wicker models made of rattan or wicker are distinguished by easy cleaning and high moisture-resistant qualities.
Boxes and crates are quite compact and mobile. Therefore, they can be laid out even on mezzanines.
Benefits of mesh shelves
Easy installation and light weight
Compared to shelves made of chipboard, mesh shelves have less weight and, accordingly, create a small load on the base of the cabinet body. Also, mesh shelves allow you to organize a convenient structure inside the cabinet, since the shelf is attached to the wall or partition with special convenient fasteners:
- clips,
- support brackets,
- pockets,
- brackets.
Mesh shelves are environmentally friendly and durable
The metal mesh allows air to circulate freely, things do not cake, they are ventilated, maintaining a fresh smell. This is important for knitted and woolen items. You don’t have to put special fragrances on your closet shelves.
Dust will not accumulate on such a shelf and is easy to clean.
To produce the mesh element, metal wire and steel are used with a durable polymer powder coating.
High-quality structural steel provides the shelves with the necessary elasticity, resistance to deformation phenomena and other damage.
Versatility and Durability
Mesh shelves are universal, as they can be used for both clothes and shoes. If the shelf is installed horizontally, then any clothes or linen can be perfectly stored on it. Installed at an angle, the mesh shelf serves as a shoe rack.
Long service life, wear resistance, anti-corrosion, thanks to the high quality of the material, make the mesh shoe rack a practical and inexpensive solution.
Shoe racks
Oversized storage system equipped with horizontal shelves. Shelving structures are mainly installed in a spacious hallway, in a separate storage room, dressing room or in a niche.
Open shelving allows you to neatly store shoes neatly arranged in a row. Such models are well suited for children's shoes, as everything is at hand and provides an excellent overview.
The photo shows tall shoe racks in the interior of a dressing room.
Suspension systems
It would be appropriate to put small soft shoes in the hanging pockets. These models have a flat design, which allows you to significantly save space. Pockets are sometimes decorated in an original way and turn them into an unusual decoration of the entire interior.
The photo shows storing shoes in fabric hanging items inside the wardrobe.
Hidden storage systems
Hidden storage space makes the surrounding space much more aesthetically pleasing, keeps the room tidy and solves the problem of saving usable space.
In the interior of the home, numerous shoe items can be stored in cabinets under the stairwell or in hidden pull-out shelves in the steps. This solution is suitable not only for storing shoes, but also for seasonal items or other necessary little things.
The photo shows a roll-out tray for storing shoes under the bed.
It would also be appropriate to use the space under the bed. Shoes can be stored in special wooden pallets, transparent containers or organizers.
Ottomans
A compact and neat pouf with a special folding seat not only allows you to store summer shoes or winter boots, but also provides the most comfortable process for changing shoes. In addition, the ottoman, due to its specific stylistic design and upholstery made of different materials, becomes a bright accent of the entire interior.
Multifunctional bench chests or structures in the form of sofas and banquettes fit perfectly into the design of any corridor. Many designs are equipped with containers or textile covers with cells.
The photo shows an ottoman equipped with textile cells for storing shoes and boots.
Varieties
Shoes is a general concept, by which we mean both summer and winter collections, women's, men's, high, low, leather, suede, and this list can be continued for a long time. Each pair is individual and requires proper care and certain storage conditions that will extend its wear life.
The ideal option would be to equip a separate niche in the closet to store all the shoes at the owner’s disposal. As a rule, this is its lower part, and the larger the family, the larger the size of this niche. For one person, one or two small shelves will be enough, but for a family of 3, 4, 5 or more people, a whole wardrobe is already needed.
Naturally, an ordinary bookcase in the hallway is practical and convenient, but there is not always free space for it; it is much more practical to install several shelves in a closet, and if you calculate everything correctly, these shelves can easily fit your entire shoe wardrobe, and not just everyday shoes socks, as is customary in most cases.
The following types of shelves are distinguished:
- Standard.
- Folding.
- Retractable.
- Rotary.
Standard shelves are no different from an ordinary clothing shelf; they are also called stationary. The main advantage of using such a shoe rack is the ease of installation if you decide to make a niche yourself, but the disadvantages include the lack of mobility. You could say this is the same bookcase, but inside a closet.
A folding shoe cabinet is a slightly improved stationary shelf, for which there are a huge number of different design solutions. In the standard version, it resembles a drawer that opens at an angle using a special mechanism. The size and depth of the shelf should be taken into account so that the shoes do not become jammed when closing. As for noise, modern locking mechanisms are equipped with special closers that prevent sudden slamming. The price of such a mechanism is no longer as high as it was several years ago.
The retractable (roll-out) mechanism for a shoe stand is the most comfortable from the point of view of operation, but has one significant drawback - it is difficult to install it yourself. Roll-out cabinets can have different designs (in the form of a double shelf or in the form of a basket).
A rotating storage mechanism is a more expensive solution that combines the stationary placement of shelves and a swing opening mechanism. A kind of shoe organizer mounted on a metal frame that opens like a regular door. That is, you pull the handle, and a high niche appears in front of you, where all the shoes are located vertically. You can provide not just a rotary opening mechanism, but also equip the niche with a roll-out mechanism for easy removal.
Well, don’t forget about such an important detail as the angle of inclination of the shoe rack. Ideally, the shelf should be tilted a few degrees toward the wall. This is necessary for the convenience of getting shoes and boots, and to save space.
Baskets and buckets
For a hallway or dressing room in Provence or classic style, shoes can be stored in eco-friendly wicker baskets. Similar products, distinguished by high decorative properties, are placed under a bench or placed on shelves.
The photo shows wicker shoe baskets located under the bench in the hallway interior.
An interesting idea for storing shoes would be to use bright buckets. In these containers, intended for completely different purposes, you can store compact shoes.
Shoe rack with mirror
What do you think of the idea of equipping a shoe rack with its own mirror? Practice shows that it is better to place a mirror on the outside to make it convenient to inspect your appearance. If you want to get serious, you can install a compact mirror at foot level on the inside, and then, when you open the shoe rack, you can inspect the appearance of your shoes, as they say, without leaving the cash register...
True, it is unlikely that a small mirror at the bottom of the cabinet will fit into the overall interior; it is better to immediately buy a cabinet with a mirror that covers the entire door.
Photos of design options can be seen below.
Hangers, clothespins, hooks
In order to store high-top boots, hangers with two clothespins are used, which can be hung on a bar in the closet. Thanks to this life hack, creases will not appear on the shoes and they will retain their original appearance for a long time.
The photo shows the design of a wall in the hallway equipped with hooks for shoes.
Children's and men's lace-up shoes or high-heeled shoes can be stored on hooks on the wall. Shoes hung with laces tied with a bow will look original.
The photo shows special hangers for storing boots.
Basic elements of a sliding wardrobe
Internal filling is an important factor in choosing this design, and it is certainly divided into three important parts:
- lower part designed for storing different types of shoes;
- the middle compartment, which has the largest dimensions, and also provides free space for storing outerwear and shelves for various things;
- the upper part, represented by mezzanines, on which the largest and rarely needed things are stored.
Almost all sliding wardrobes are divided into the same three parts, for which you can view the corresponding photos below.
Upper
Lower
Medium
Required content includes:
- a rod designed for fixing special hangers with outerwear, suits, dresses, trousers or shirts;
- small drawers, usually used to store underwear, not only women's, but also men's;
- retractable baskets used to store various small items or even act as a stand for umbrellas;
- numerous shelves, the distance between which can be different, and they are used for storing various folded clothes, and this storage method is used only for wardrobe items that can be folded without the possibility of compromising their quality;
- a special narrow compartment located at the bottom of the closet and used to store numerous shoes, and a special mesh is often installed, so shoes can be stored even when wet.
Since a sliding wardrobe is installed in the hallway, it is necessary to use all the free space, so it is considered optimal to independently attach various hooks, hat holders or corner shelves, which are used for bags, keys, umbrellas, souvenirs and other small items.
Pull-out hanger
Baskets
Drawers Rod
Pantograph
Cornices
You can use a curtain rod with curtain rings to store bright shoes and boots in an unusual way. Thanks to this creative approach, the interior acquires an individual look.
Shoes hung on mounts on the ledge are always within easy reach and allow you to free up useful space in the dressing room or hallway.
Dimensions
Expert opinion
Smirnova Ekaterina Anatolevna
7 years of experience in interior design, professional architect
The width and depth of the cabinet opening imposes restrictions on the dimensions of the shoe rack. When calculating, do not forget about the size of the boots. The vertical distance between the shelves should provide freedom of access to each pair of shoes.
It is necessary to include the dimensions of the shelves in the calculation, taking into account the maximum number of pairs of the largest size.
I recommend sticking to the following parameters:
- width – from 600 mm;
- height (distance between shelves) – 150 mm;
- height for boots – 400 mm;
- depth – 350 mm.
Original homemade devices
An old stepladder or ladder will serve as a shoe rack. The structure is decorated and fixed to make it more stable. Shoes and boots can be stored on the steps, and the rungs can be supplemented with hooks for hats and other accessories.
The remains of PVC water pipes represent a budget-friendly, but at the same time original shoe storage. The independent process of creating such a system does not take much time.
For indoor slippers or ballet shoes, it is appropriate to mount several aluminum jars on the wall. Such products have a neat, stylish and less bulky appearance, unlike plastic pipes. This design will fit perfectly into a small corridor in an industrial loft style.
The photo shows the idea of storing shoes in plastic pipes.
A simple metal lattice on which you can store shoes by hanging them by the heel will look impressive in the interior. In order to construct a shelf, scraps of pipes or an old battery are suitable.
Designs in the form of a shoe rack made from ordinary boxes, wire baskets, wooden packing boxes or a compact cardboard rack will help you organize storage correctly.
Sneakers and sneakers can be stored on shelves made of skateboards, and a memorable pair of shoes, such as a wedding, can be covered with an elegant glass cover and made the central decoration of the dressing room.
Examples of filling
Cabinets are designed to store a large number of different items, so when choosing them, take into account what their internal contents are, since their functionality and spaciousness depend on it.
The content depends on the size and design of the cabinet, so initially the dimensions of the product are taken into account, and then all the storage systems in it.
The most popular examples of filling are:
- two-door wardrobe - its design and dimensions may vary, but usually the height reaches 2 meters, and the width can vary significantly in different models. If you choose a simple and standard model, then it will certainly be equipped with one large compartment for storing things on hangers, large compartments separated by shelves and designed for storing ordinary clothes or linen, as well as drawers moving along guides, and their sizes are usually not large , so they can only store small items. Two-door wardrobes are considered not very comfortable and spacious, so filling them correctly is quite difficult. Free space is limited, so before making a decision regarding the location of an item, it is recommended to carefully analyze the result. If you successfully install different drawers and open shelves, then arranging all the necessary items in such a product with standard sizes will be quite simple. It is recommended that you independently install retractable fittings, special small elevators and other accessories for cabinets inside such a product;
- three-door wardrobe - this option is chosen by many people for a large hallway, and usually a lot of things are stored in it, so there is no need to additionally install another wardrobe in any room in a residential property. Two sections are usually used to form a large compartment intended for hanging clothes. The other is represented by open shelves and drawers. It is allowed to use other storage systems for this compartment design;
- four-door wardrobe - such cabinets are chosen for long hallways, but the room should not be too narrow, otherwise the piece of furniture will take up too much space, so it may create difficulties with the process of moving around the room. A photo of such a large product is located below. It is incredibly spacious and comes with numerous storage options. You can store outerwear or regular clothes, bed linen, blankets, pillows, suits and many other items in it. Some furniture companies offer such products without any internal equipment, so customers choose it independently, and they can use various unique systems that increase the comfort of storing and searching for various items in the closet;
- corner cabinet - it is usually used for small spaces, but its design fits well in any hallway. It is represented by a corner part, on both sides of which there are side elements. They can have different widths and depths, since these parameters are selected depending on the installation location. When choosing internal elements, the ease of use of the design is taken into account.
Angular
Two-door Four-door Three-door
These options are considered the most popular and in demand, and they can be equipped with different shelves, drawers and other elements. In this case, certain recommendations are taken into account:
- There must certainly be a special large compartment in the closet, equipped with a crossbar, with the help of which outerwear, shirts, suits, trousers and dresses are stored in optimal form;
- the central part of the closet is usually equipped with large shelves where numerous knitted items are stored that do not wrinkle or deform when folded, and the width of such a compartment is usually 50 cm;
- Often cabinets in the hallway are even used to store books, and shelves with a height of 30 cm are considered optimal;
- Large sections with a height of 50 cm or more are made under the ceiling, where it is advisable to store travel bags, pillows, bed linen or similar household items;
- At the bottom of the closet, narrow compartments are made where shoes are effectively located, and their height is usually 30 cm;
- Drawers are an indispensable element of large wardrobes, and they are filled with linen, household items or other small items, and it is desirable that they be equipped with small and convenient handles for opening and closing.
Thus, the filling options are considered numerous, so the most optimal option for the hallway is selected. The number of people who will use the product is taken into account.
Selection of storage accessories
As a useful accessory, a stand for shoes and boots is used, which is designed for two pairs at once. This method of storing shoes allows you to save useful space inside the closet or on the shelves.
The photo shows a plastic stand for storing two pairs of shoes.
In order to store shoes without boxes, you can purchase or sew bags made of thick but breathable fabric yourself.
Instead of using bulky boxes and containers, a pair of shoes is simply held together with an elastic band and packaged in airtight organizers that can be hidden under the bed or placed on the loggia.
The photo shows storing shoes in multi-colored sealed bags.
Shoe storage
For everyday shoe storage, it is recommended to allocate a small wardrobe. The room should have good ventilation and shelves. If you do not have the opportunity to allocate space, use wardrobes and shoe boxes.
To store seasonal shoes without consequences, you can use cardboard boxes, organizers or special containers. When choosing, be sure to look for the presence of ventilation holes, absence of odor and sufficient volume.
Organizer
Box
Boxes are convenient and practical for storing any shoes. The only downside is that you won’t see what product is there. However, you can sign. Modern models have a viewing window. You can buy it online.
Containers
A plastic container has a number of advantages over a classic cardboard box. This product has sufficient strength and transparency.
Make sure you have containers or boxes for each pair of shoes in advance. In this case, it is unacceptable to put sneakers, demi-season shoes, going out shoes and work boots “in a pile.” Otherwise, scratches and other damage will appear on the surface of the products.
