The problem of storing shoes is very relevant. This point interests many people. Proper organization of the system for maintaining and saving leg clothing items solves many problems. Firstly, it allows you to increase the service life of the product. Secondly, it helps to save free space in a house or apartment. Thirdly, it helps to find the right model for a specific case.
For large families, families in which several generations live, and owners of small-sized housing, the issue of storing shoes is very acute. The ideal solution is to arrange a separate dressing room. If this is not possible, do not despair, a way out can be found in any situation.
Different types of shelves
Manufacturers specially install shoe shelves in closets, which differ in their appearance and functionality:
- standard ones have a simple design, no motor mechanisms, strong fixation with bolts;
- in retractable ones - there are design elements, there are fastening elements in the form of rollers, they move silently, it is easy to find the desired item here;
- in folding ones there is a convenient location, and a special mechanism allows you to carefully remove the model.
Install straight or corner hanging shelves into cabinets. They do not take up much space, the height of the structure is adjustable, allowing you to hide several pairs of boots that are not needed at the moment. Such furniture is used in small families without children, in one-room apartments with a modest hallway. Although hanging shelves may not be a problem in a home with a small child, they are safe and there are no sharp parts. Compact compartments store various property.
Unused buckets
If you have a lot of unnecessary buckets in your house, you can store shoes in them. To make the organizer look more attractive, it needs to be decorated.
For this you can use stickers, labels, tags. Each bucket can be used to store a specific type of shoes, so finding the right pair will be much easier.
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.
Basic storage rules
The storage conditions of shoes significantly affect their properties, appearance, and durability. Its safety depends on many factors: exposure to sunlight, dust, humidity, room temperature, installation method, protection from moths and rodents. Having decided to organize a special maintenance system in your own home, you should adhere to certain rules:
- Initially, you should collect all the shoes, wash them, clean them of dirt, and dry them.
- The next step is to sort the items by season. It is necessary to separate spring, winter, summer, autumn models.
- Each pair must be carefully inspected. If defects are found, they will need to be corrected. If necessary, repair, glue the sole, replace the heel, insert the insole.
- Products that cannot be repaired should be disposed of. This step will save space and not clutter it with useless junk.
- To avoid deformation, delamination, and cracks, you need to straighten things out, put pads, paper, and plastic bottles inside.
- It is recommended to treat surfaces with softening cream and special substances appropriate for the material. This will prevent drying out and loss of shine.
- An important step is choosing a location. It should be dark, dry, and have good ventilation. Sunlight can lead to fading, high humidity can lead to the appearance of mold and mildew. It is also worth taking care of the distance from heating devices to avoid things from drying out.
- Perform zoning of space. Make room for men's, women's, and children's models. Provide for seasonal division.
- The ideal option would be to use a separate box for each pair.
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.
What materials are they made from?
Shoe racks in the hallway are made from the following materials:
- Closed shoe chests or cabinets are most often made from laminated chipboard or MDF. The second option is better, as it is not afraid of high humidity. But shoe racks made of MDF are much more expensive. But you will use them for a long time. Shoe rack made of chipboard or MDF - the most common type
- The open type is assembled from: metal pipes and wire (stainless, powder-coated, nickel-plated), shelves can be wire, plastic, laminated chipboard and MDF.
- plastic;
- from laminated chipboard and MDF.
All these varieties may have different shelves. The usual solid ones - plastic, chipboard, MDF - are not very convenient. Dust and dirt accumulate on them, they impede the movement of air, which is why the shoes dry worse. The best option is made from metal wire or several pipes/pins on which the shoes are placed.
It is convenient if the distance between the shelves and/or their number can be changed. For the summer you can put more shelves, for the winter you can remove a couple of shelves - longer distances are needed for shoes and boots.
Pull-out shelves are a great idea...the main thing is to implement it
The shelves can also be not only stationary, but also retractable, which is also very convenient. Especially if the shoe rack for the hallway has great depth. We need to get to the last row of shoes - we pulled out the shelf. And there is no need to bend over or look while standing in an awkward position.
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.
Picture frame
If you manage to find an old picture frame, you can use it as a shelf. All you have to do is put your shoes in a frame and put them under the bed.
This design will help save space in the house, and will not disturb anyone. Removing the shelf from under the bed is also easy. Now all the shoes will be in one place, and choosing the right ones will not be difficult.
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.
Cargo pallet
If you manage to find a wooden pallet, do not throw it away. It can serve as a shelf for shoes.
Note!
The pallet must first be cleaned with sandpaper and painted. And after that you can display your favorite shoes on it.
