When arranging any home, the owners aim to make all the rooms in the apartment or in the house as cozy and comfortable as possible. As for hallways or corridors bordering the exit, furniture that is designed to store necessary clothes and shoes plays a fundamental role in comfort. In the latter case, attractive and functional poufs with free space inside deserve special attention.


Advantages and disadvantages
Even such small pieces of furniture as poufs can make the interior of the room not only as functional and concise as possible, but also vice versa. In light of this, these design elements have positive and negative features. The advantages of poufs include the positions described below.
- In the hallway, equipped with any stylistic solution, such furniture is guaranteed to become a useful and attractive accent - it is only important to thoroughly approach the issue of choosing a pouf.


- A pouffe-shoe is a small-sized, but roomy option, which is able to hide from the eyes of more than one pair of shoes, while occupying a minimum of free space in the room, which will become especially relevant for small and narrow corridors.

- Manufacturers of such products today offer a wide selection of diverse models that are made, taking into account the stylistic orientation, color diversity, variations of materials used for manufacturing. Also, poufs with a shoe box in the hallway can be ordered according to an individual sketch.


- Manufacturers of such products today offer a wide selection of diverse models that are made, taking into account the stylistic orientation, color diversity, variations of materials used for manufacturing. Also, poufs with a shoe box in the hallway can be ordered according to an individual sketch.


- Their multitasking deserves special attention: poufs can be used not only for storing shoes, but also as a comfortable seat. This option will be useful in apartments and houses where there are small or elderly family members.

- Poufs with shelves inside are not scarce products, so if necessary, you will be able to purchase such furniture in any specialized store or department. As a rule, their range is represented by products of many well-known brands.


- The cost of shoe poufs is distinguished by its democratic nature, which makes such a piece of furniture affordable for any category of citizens.

As a rule, most of the presented models stand out for their comfort and convenience during operation.



However, pouffes, cabinets are not without some drawbacks. For instance, The disadvantages of such furniture include the criteria presented below.
- The interior space of the ottoman is not able to accommodate a large number of pairs of shoes, which may be an unsuitable option for large families. Seasonal shoes are usually stored on shelves, and they are replaced only with the onset of another season.
- Closed shoes dictate their rules regarding the placement of shoes. For example, before putting this or that pair inside, you need to make sure that the shoes are completely clean and, most importantly, dry. For this reason, it may be necessary to install an additional open shelf in the hallway and corridor for the rest of the shoe range.


Material Overview
A modern range of shoe poufs is represented by products from a variety of materials.
Forged metal
This variety is notable for its external appeal. Usually, the products will contain on the case a number of curls made of various alloys imitating unusual shapes. Type of products stands out for its high strength. In addition, such models during operation demonstrate reliability. The seat of such a pouf can be square, round or any other shape. Inside or below there are several shelves for shoes.


Leather furniture
As the main raw material for the manufacture of a shoe pouf, natural leather materials or eco-leather, no less in demand, can be leatherette. Thanks to modern technologies used for production, designers offer customers the most diverse products in stylistic areas. The upper part can be made in the form of the usual square or round shapes. There are rectangular and custom exclusive seat options. The texture and color may be different.

Wooden
This is a fairly popular type of ottomans, which stands out for its versatility, in light of which it is compatible with any interior. Wood is an environmentally friendly and attractive raw material. Besides, wooden models can be made from valuable elite wood species in a single copy. Poufs made of wood are convenient and durable in terms of operation.


In addition to the above-mentioned popular materials used for sheathing the frame of shoe poufs, some manufacturers offer models made of knitted or natural yarn of large size, as well as products in the style of patchwork or puffs decorated with faux fur.


Variety of shapes
Shoe pouffes, based on the form, can be divided into several groups.
Triangular
This model is considered to be angular, therefore, it is suitable for installation in suitable places of hallways at the joints of walls.
Thus, it is possible to harmoniously and functionally place the selected furniture, adhering to the style of the room. Such variations of forms will be more convenient for storing shoes.


Round
Most often, such products are forged, while the upholstery on the seat is made of leather or other raw materials with an additional soft layer. Such models are notable for their exquisite appearance. In addition, they are no less functional during operation.


Square
Such poufs are considered classic variations of furniture of this category. They can be successfully placed in small and spacious corridors and in the hallways, choosing a model in accordance with the rest of the design of the dwelling.
Shoe pouf can be stationary or mobile. In addition to standard forms of furniture, exclusive variations of poufs are also on sale, for example, a pouf-couch, where the top cover will be slightly larger in size than the internal space for storing shoes. Also, furniture models can have a different back height, which will positively affect the convenience during operation. On sale you can find curbstones-poufs, in which you can place not only shoes, but also other additional things of small sizes.




Design options
As for the stylistic trends, adhering to which furniture products are manufactured, the options presented below can be noted.
Classic poufs for shoes
They are purchased most often, since it is precisely these areas in the interior that are used in most residential premises. Such models are in good harmony with the general decoration, functional and roomy. In most cases, such products are made of wood.

High tech
Models designed to equip rooms in a modern style. Among the distinguishing features of shoe poufs in this direction, it is worth highlighting the severity of forms, as well as the presence of decorative elements represented by chrome components, curved legs and other decor.



Eco puffs
These are popular puffs. The raw material for the production of their frame is natural bamboo, rattan and vine. To use such furniture, you will need to design a corridor or hallway in a similar design.


Ethnic shoe racks
The external design of such shoe poufs will be distinguished by the presence of folklore components. Such models are appropriate in private houses, where the design in the style of a chalet or a Russian log house from a log house prevails.
In addition, among the assortment of pouffes with drawers, there may be varieties with a combined stylistic design, exclusive design options.



Care and maintenance tips
Unlike clothes, shoes during operation require a slightly different approach to care, which includes storage. In order for the poufs, inside which the shoes will be located most of the time, to fulfill their functions, it is worth considering the recommendations regarding its use.
- Shoes that are planned to be stored in closed shoe racks should only be put in dry and clean form. This moment has a positive effect not only on the state of the furniture, but also on the shoes themselves.
- It is recommended to wipe the inside walls of the pouf and the shelf regularly with a soft rag. Additionally, the use of disinfectants is allowed, which will reduce the risk of multiplication of various bacteria and fungi.
- If the shoes will be stored inside for a long time, it is worth additionally placing each pair in a soft case.
- To eliminate unpleasant odors on the shelves, you can use special sachets or bactericidal lamps, air fresheners.
- The surface of the padded stool should be cleaned only with specialized means intended for one or another raw material. For some materials, contact with water will be extremely undesirable.
- Do not put too heavy things on the pouf - this can reduce the operational life of furniture.



Beautiful examples
Dark classic leather - a versatile and stylish option for decorating hallways. Such a model of pouf will be useful in terms of placing seasonal shoes, as well as guaranteed to decorate the interior.

Square poufs on legs will be the right solution for bright hallways in apartments or in country houses. The presence of such a model will add coziness to the room, as well as hide unused shoes from sight.


To complement the interior, even a small hallway, you can use rectangular pouffe-shoe models. A similar option will be not only decoration, but also a useful item in the room.


An overview of the opening ottoman with a storage box in the video below.