Usually hallways do not sparkle with space, so the interior should be thoughtful and well-organized. However, according to statistics, the least attention is paid to this room, so the situation here is most often dull, boring and dark, and furniture and things are located wherever necessary. Despite the limited area and lack of daylight, the interior can be made stylish, beautiful, cozy and even comfortable. For example, cabinets for shoes in the hallway can get rid of the unsympathetic mountain of shoes and shoes in front of the entrance. This small element of the furniture set instantly makes the corridor more neat and aesthetic.
Cupboard with seat
In the hallway, a shoe cabinet with a seat is an excellent choice, since in this case it performs two functions at once: a spacious cabinet and a soft sofa, which is comfortable for shoes on. Moreover, the design may be different: with open or closed shelves, swing doors, drawers or folding drawers. The soft seat can be stationary or folding, made using various materials: leather, velor, gabardine, satin.
In some cases, the cabinet has the shape of a bench with a hard seat. To make the atmosphere more comfortable and the shoeing process more comfortable, one or more pillows can be put on a hard seat. Also, the bedside table can be equipped with a back, such furniture looks more solid, however, it takes up more space. In small hallways, options without a back look better. It is very convenient if such a bench is supplemented with shelves or drawers for accessories, for example, gloves, keys, other trifles.
Compact shoe rack
In standard small-sized apartments, a very limited space is allocated for the hallway. For such rooms, designers have created the concept of narrow cabinets. In such furniture, folding drawers are used, which are closed at an angle of 45-90 degrees. With a width of only 30-40 cm, the narrow shoe cabinet in the hallway has good capacity, the shoes in it are located in the correct vertical position, so they retain a beautiful appearance for a long time.
Compact shoe boxes hide several pairs of shoes from prying eyes at the same time, so the interior of the hallway instantly becomes more neat, stylish and beautiful. Despite its modest size, this cabinet format is no less convenient than a traditional deep cabinet. Many owners of small apartments refuse shoe stands, mistakenly believing that in this way they save usable space. However, this opinion is fundamentally wrong: small, narrow bedside tables accommodate all the shoes, which usually occupies most of the floor, so there is more free space.
Cabinet with doors
Closed shoe cabinets look more neat, but due to the lack of ventilation, an unpleasant odor may appear in them over time. High-tech cabinets are equipped with special ultraviolet dryers, which also disinfect the surface and destroy harmful microorganisms. However, this option is much more expensive than conventional models.
In the photo there is a shoe cabinet in the hallway, equipped with blinds: special slots allow air to circulate freely, so that the shoes are dried in a natural way. Closed doors protect shoes from dust and dirt, which can settle on them during long-term storage. In order for the cabinet to fit seamlessly into the interior, the color of the facade should be selected according to the general style of the room. Light colors make the entrance hall visually wider, so in a small apartment it is advisable to give preference to this particular option.
Cabinet with open shelves
This version of the shoe cabinet is a small rack consisting of several shelves. The design provides easy access to the shoes at any time, air freely circulates between objects, so ventilation is not disturbed. Open shoes are well suited for seasonal shoes, and if things need long-term storage, it is better to get a closed cabinet: it will protect the shoes from dust and dirt, which inevitably accumulates over time.
In the hallway, a cabinet for shoes with a seat, equipped with open shelves, looks stylish and performs two useful tasks: it serves as a spacious storage and a comfortable sofa where you can comfortably put on shoes.
The size
To choose the right size cabinet, you need to consider the number of shoes that you plan to store in it. In this case, the number of storeys and size can be very different: from small models with a pair of shelves to large, spacious cabinets, designed for several tens of pairs. Each owner of the apartment chooses the necessary option independently, based on the size of the hallway, the number of family members and the size of the shoe wardrobe. It is advisable to choose curbstones with shelves of different heights so that high-heeled shoes, boots, and sneakers fit freely on them.
Most often, low nightstands are made open, and if there are three or more floors, such a cabinet is equipped with doors. In this case, it is better to prefer compact options that have impressive capacity and modest dimensions.
Design and materials
Curbstones for shoes in the hallway are made of different materials. The most common are MDF and particleboard. At a low price, these materials have a beautiful appearance. Depending on the coating, such cabinets can imitate the structure of natural wood of different species. In a modern interior designed in the style of minimalism or hi-tech, furniture with a smooth, glossy surface is in high demand. Although this option requires frequent cleaning, however, the shiny cabinets look very stylish and visually expand the space.
The cabinets for shoes in the hallway make the small and dark room more neat, beautiful and even elegant. Shoes and shoes folded on shelves take up much less space, so it becomes more spacious in the corridor. Regardless of the size of the apartment, a comfortable shoe rack contributes to the coziness and stylish appearance of the hallway, protects shoes from dust and dirt during long-term storage and allows you to competently and comfortably organize the available space.