Dresser for shoes in the hallway: varieties and subtleties of operation

Shoe chests are used to organize shoes and small items stored in the hallway. Products can be of different designs, types, shapes, dimensional characteristics. The choice depends on the tastes of the owners, the interior and the area of ​​the room.

Compact, stylish, roomy and comfortable chest of drawers does not take up much space in the hallway. Most often it consists of several niches. It can be open or closed shelves, drawers. Niches allow you to distribute shoes by season or to allocate an individual shelf to each family member. A variety of modules perform the function of keeping shoes in a place hidden from prying eyes and increasing the operational life of shoe pairs. Advantages of this shoe furniture:

• space saving in the front room;
• convenience and ease of use;
• the presence of ventilation;
• the ability to store any kind of shoe;
• drying shoes, shoes, sandals and other shoes.

There are high designs with minimal and sufficient depth, low wide and deep products. With a small footage, a low narrow stand can be used. Classic items with available seating are very popular. The reduced model is similar to a pedestal. The surface of the product often serves as a countertop.

The main function of the dresser for the hallway is the convenient placement of shoes. For this purpose, various departments are used. Products are as follows:

• with drawers that allow you to put your shoes in order, group them according to the seasons, provide each family member with their own department or arrange them on a different basis (domestic, men's, women's, children's shoes);
• with shelves that use whole or use small cells that hold a separate shoe pair;
• with grids or grating devices that provide ventilation, which prevents the absorption of moisture and dirt;
• with niches for folding sponges, brushes, creams for cleaning shoe products;
• with hinged shelves having sections mounted on them for storing pairs with a very convenient retractable system;
• with additional compartments used for storing keys, gloves, umbrellas, handbags and other accessories.

Most often, models have an open or closed facade.

• Open chest of drawers with shelves Includes comfortable niches. Shoes are ventilated from all sides, which protects shoe pairs from the formation of fungus. Shoes, shoes, sneakers, boots dry quickly and do not exude a pungent odor. The disadvantage is the rapid dusting of steam. Regular cleaning is also necessary because all the shoe products are in full view. It’s easy to make open shelves with your own hands.

• Door Lockers protect shoes from dust, prying eyes, sharp claws and teeth of your favorite pets.

Doors can be with a conventional traditional swing, pull-out system or can be opened in a folding way.

• With the swing system, the door is hinged. Sipping the handle on itself makes it possible to open the door, and by pressing close the sash. A reliable method has a drawback: additional space is required to open the doors. In a cramped room, full swing openings are not always ensured.
• The hinged system involves a gas stabilizer, which allows you to open the door by dropping it. Reliable and durable mechanism is used easily and without squeaks. The design is ideal for small apartments. The width of the module is usually not more than 20 cm. Shoe sections are fixed on the hinged doors. The disadvantage of this product is the vertical arrangement of shoe pairs. For this reason, boots can only be placed along the shelf.
• The drawer drawer opening system works by means of rollers and balls guiding the drawers in and out.
• There is furniture with a combined system: swing, folding, pull-out method. Often open shelves are added to a mixed system.

Sometimes the design is complemented by a hanger or a mirror. A variant of the product, supplemented by a mirror insert, is well suited for rooms with a limited footage, so reflection visually increases the space. The shoeing process is accelerated by dresser models combined with the seat. A bench is usually made of processed wood, brushed metal or made in the form of pillows with backs:

• as a seat fit the countertop of a low chest of drawers with shoes;
• fix a bench to the side of a tall shoe;
• make a folding chair, mounted on one of the walls of the dresser.

Most often, structures are made of a material that can withstand moisture. Caring for such furniture is easy. Coating with varnish, paint or veneer can protect the product and provide a decorative finish. Sometimes for decoration use a print, various stained glass and mirror inserts.

• Wooden models differ in durability and reliability. Wood is an environmentally friendly material. Such a dresser harmoniously fits into any room. It gives the room respectability. Complemented with carvings and varnished cabinet looks very elegant. But such furniture requires more careful care due to the ingress of moisture and dirt from the shoes into the dresser, which negatively affects the life of the product.

• Structures from chipboard and MDF are popular. They are convenient to operate. It is strong and light, but short-lived furniture. Tiles crack and delaminate due to moisture.

• Plastic dressers They are very practical. They are easy to care for. The quality of the material is not affected by moisture, dirt, frequent cleaning.

• Metal commonly used for making shelves, nets, drying and various additional items.

There is a classic version of a square or rectangular shape. Universal chest of drawers fits into any hallway. The corner option saves a lot of space. Ideal for miniature rooms. The model is not inferior in capacity to classic designs. The narrow, high module with hinged shelves is the ideal solution for a compact corridor. Narrow white shoe racks with open shelves are especially popular. They are very convenient in operation and occupy a minimum of space.

Designers recommend paying attention to the style of design. High-tech, Scandinavian, classic style is ideal for a shoe chest.

• High tech associated with metal structures. Aesthetic appeal, elegance and transparency are often achieved by interspersing glass elements. Style does not accept frills. Products have clear straight lines without rounding. Sometimes furniture is trimmed with leather inserts. Usually used in black and white, gray colors. A metallic reflection is popular.

• In the trend shoe Nordic chest of drawers. Scandinavian style is characterized by simplicity, naturalness, functionality, convenience. Designs are made mainly from natural raw materials: pine, spruce, birch, bleached oak. Laconic decorative elements of the model attract with its beauty and unpretentiousness. Furniture of this style is characterized by light color. White color is most often used, often pale tones of pink, emerald, green, yellow, orange, sand, beige shades are used. Small fragments of bright decor may come across to focus on the chest of drawers or some parts of it.

• Classic style impresses with harmony and nobility. This direction is filled with refinement, luxury and grace. Products from natural expensive materials are decorated with decorated stucco, wood carvings and gilding. Attention is drawn to the accuracy of geometric shapes and smooth lines. Symmetrical designs with strict, clear lines often have mirror inserts and very interesting fittings. Light shades prevail, often complemented by red, burgundy, purple tones.

When purchasing a chest of drawers for the hallway, you need to attach importance to the versatility and practicality of the product. When choosing furniture, you should take into account the area of ​​the room and the amount of shoes available. For a narrow corridor, they look for shallow furniture that allows shoe pairs to be placed very compactly. It is not necessary to clutter up the furniture with furniture, block the passage to the main room. There should be no obstacles to opening niches.

In a spacious apartment, a tall cabinet looks good, accommodating a large number of shoe pairs. Most consumers prefer mixed types of chests of drawers with an equipped drying system and the ability to process with ultraviolet rays to disinfect.Such furniture provides the most convenient storage of shoe pairs. Be sure to focus on the shape of the shoe chest, its capacity, the strength of the frame and the material from which it is made. Shoes tend to get dirty quickly, easily absorb moisture. In winter, it is affected by chemicals.

Furniture should be easy to use. You must consider whether it is convenient to quickly find the right pair, is there a device for storing guests' shoes. It is best to choose a product equipped with drawers and various shelves, so that there is the possibility of separating home and street pairs. Equally important is the product design style. The dresser should fit well into the interior of the corridor, and the color scheme should be combined with the surrounding objects. Perfectly decorate the room with lockers with benches and mirror inserts. Subject to cleanliness and order on the available area, the shoe chest of drawers gives the hallway special comfort.

Impeccable shoe care help to implement certain storage rules:

• shoe pairs are thoroughly dried before being placed on shelves or in drawers;
• the sole and the products themselves are carefully wiped, cleaned of dirt;
• in order to eliminate unpleasant odors, bags with salt and soda are used, as well as specially designed products for this purpose;
• when placing shoe products in a chest of drawers for a long period there is a need for its distribution in bags or boxes.

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