The problem of storing and placing shoes is familiar to every family. It is especially close to those people who live in large families. Usually hallways are not large, and storing shoes in closets is not always convenient, and they take up quite a lot of space. The solution to this problem may be the acquisition of a compact and multifunctional design, and the mechanism for the shoe should be chosen based on their own preferences.
Size matters
If you have a relatively large space, your choice of shoe models is not limited.
Many designs consist of several tiers, where a part is intended for storing shoes, and the other for other items. They can also become an interesting element of decor or just an ergonomic purchase.
For owners of houses with small hallways, there are also great options. No need to chase large dimensions, because they can not guarantee spaciousness for all available shoes. There are models that, at first glance, are quite compact, but correctly selected, for example, a folding mechanism for a shoe rack, allows you to place a decent amount of shoes in them.
What is the construction of?
In stores, you can find shoes made of various materials. The most common are:
• Particleboard, wood, plywood.
• Metal.
• Plastic.
When choosing a specific model, one should take into account the fact that only the first pass air. In turn, metal and plastic can not boast of such characteristics. Therefore, shoes made of such a material can only be open, otherwise the shoes simply will not dry out and air. In this case, the mechanism for the shoe rack and other fastening elements must be made of durable types of metal. In more budget options, instead of metal structures, you can find plastic ones.
Types of shoes
Having decided on the dimensions and material, you can proceed to the most difficult task - the choice of the model itself. Today, the market for goods presents a huge number of various designs. Some have a fairly simple and classic look, and some surprise with their design decision. It is important to consider the features of the interior of the room and the functionality of individual samples.
Consider the most popular types of shoe racks.
• The most common and simple in form design is a certain rack of several sections - there is no mechanism for the shoe rack in them. In the people they are also called galoshes. This type of product is quite cheap and has both pros and cons. The positive aspects include the fact that the shoes are constantly breathing. If you place wet boots on a shelf, they will dry out after a certain time and will not block. Another plus is the ability to use the upper tier as a seat by placing a pouf or pillow on it. Such a design decision will be an interesting highlight, as well as make the lower levels and the shoes placed on them more invisible. Among the minuses is the fact that all the shoes are in sight. Sometimes it does not look quite aesthetically pleasing and creates a sense of disorder.
• Another type that is widely used in the arrangement of hallways is a shoe cabinet. It can be of different lengths and widths. From the first type, this model is distinguished by the presence of doors that hide the contents. Among the minuses, one can distinguish a rather massive design and poor air conductivity. It is strictly forbidden to place wet shoes in such a space.
• The last view is a slim wardrobe with hinged compartments. This saves space very efficiently. Depending on whether the usual 2-section, or 3-section shoe rack mechanism is used, the capacity increases. This is ideal for small spaces. But, despite the large capacity, the sections are quite narrow in space, so there is hardly a place for boots there.
To summarize
As you can see, today there is a huge selection of different models of shoe racks that are able to satisfy any wishes. But if there was no suitable option for some reason, it’s quite possible to make a shoe-rack yourself. This will require basic material for the construction, a fastening mechanism, for example, a swivel mechanism for a shoe rack and suitable fittings. When purchasing this interior detail, it is important not only to take into account its functionality, but also the external characteristics, because it is she who will meet and escort from home. Therefore, her appearance should bring only positive emotions.