Arrangement of storing shoes in a closet

Shoes are a seasonal wardrobe attribute. With warming, it becomes necessary to compactly place bulky winter shoes, with a cold snap - the opposite situation. The appropriate place must be equipped, and it is necessary to think over everything to the smallest detail. We will analyze how to store shoes in the closet and other issues later in the article.

Shoe storage options

There are tons of ideas for storing shoes. Your attention is invited to familiarize yourself with the most popular:

1. Shoe cabinet. This is a separate place specially designed for storing shoes. A clear advantage is easy access to shoes.
2. Vintage style sideboard. The shelves in such products are able to provide comfortable storage of shoes and the convenience of removing them if necessary.
3. Shoe shelves. This is a separate structure that can be placed along the wall in the hallway at a convenient height. Among the shortcomings - the lack of doors, and accordingly there is no protection from dust.
4. Shelves in the closet. This is perhaps the most optimal and common storage method. It involves placing shoes in special boxes for compactness.
5. Homemade containers. A lot of different designs can be made from scrap materials that can ensure the safety of shoes.

Each method is good in its own way, it has both advantages and disadvantages. In addition, the above list is supplemented.

Note! You shouldn't get rid of old interior items. They can serve as an excellent material for homemade, exclusive designs.

Varieties of shoe cabinets

There is a conditional division of shoe cabinets depending on size, volume and shape. When choosing a place to store shoes, you need to focus on the interior and functionality of this type of furniture.

We bring to your attention several options for furniture cabinets:

1. Roll-out model. This is a classic wardrobe look. It can be positioned even in small spaces. The design can be either independent or combined with a wardrobe.
2. Hanging cabinets. Saving space forces you to use all the possibilities, including the area on the walls. The height is determined on a situational basis. For example, under the ceiling, structures are located for long-term storage of shoes. And for everyday use, low-lying models are better suited.
3. Bench cabinet with shoe rack. Spaciousness is the main principle by which this model is chosen. It is convenient to store shoes or boots that are not used every day. The ottoman wardrobe is similar in terms of operational features to this model. But it takes up much less space.
4. Swivel cabinet with rotation function. This model will fit well into a modern interior. Most often, the presence of doors in it is not provided, everything is open, and bags can be additionally placed on the shelves.
5. Double-leaf pedestals.Wooden or plastic models are selected depending on the type of interior. The top cover of such a model is quite convenient for storing small items (keys, cosmetics, etc.). The spaciousness of the cabinet allows you to place a fairly large number of shoes in it.
6. Convertible wardrobe. This variety is quite popular for storing clothes or shoes. The design feature is the presence of a large number of compartments.

There are really many varieties. But you need to choose your option based on the features of the subsequent operation, the type of interior.

Note! First you need to decide on the area, because this is the most important thing for making the right choice.

How to choose a shoe cabinet

Shoe storage is a seasonal issue. Therefore, in order to choose the right furniture, in which comfort will be combined with practicality. Several useful recommendations will help you make the right choice:

• calculate the space (it is better to measure everything several times so that the furniture fits correctly into the available area);
• consider the amount of shoes that can be stored at one time;
• location (it is advisable to place furniture in such a way that it is convenient to get shoes for all family members, including children);
• features of the internal design (everything inside must be arranged in such a way as to be able to sort the shoes).

It's not difficult to think over everything in advance. And the taken measurements will help in a furniture store when choosing the desired interior element.

How to make a shoe cabinet with your own hands

With minimal skills in handling woodworking tools, you can try to design a shoe cabinet yourself. The main advantage of making your own hands is that you are limited only by your own imagination:

• any design and shape is available;
• it is possible to use decorative inserts;
• self-adjusting the size and much more.

A significant advantage is that homemade cabinets are assembled mainly from scrap materials, fragments of old furniture, and so on. The product can be decorated, painted, pasted over with decorative wallpaper in every possible way. With the right preparation, the job gets done quickly.

Drawing and diagram

The preparatory stage also includes drawing up an assembly diagram, a drawing. Now there are a lot of schemes in the public domain. They can be used if there are some problems with drawing and imagination. The drawing should show:

• the dimensions of the components (the number of shelves, doors);
• sometimes the parts necessary for fixing / fastening are applied;
• additional data (if there is a need for them).

You need to start the drawing when the free area is known exactly and the nuances are taken into account. For example, a shoe rack with doors located in the hallway should not interfere with opening / closing the front door, etc.

Note! You should not try to do wood carving, trying to create something exotic. This is an occupation that requires certain skills, which are acquired in practice more than once. However, the question of experiments is a purely personal matter for everyone.

Choice of tools and material

To complete the work, you will need to arm yourself with special tools and parts. Without them, the work will not work. The list of materials and tools is an individual question. The standard set (the most common in practice) looks like this:

• the main material (can be natural wood, fiberboard, chipboard, etc.);
• fasteners (screws, wooden holders);
• if the design assumes the presence of doors, then handles will also be needed;
• door hinges;
• screwdriver.

A drill, awl, screwdriver, tape measure can be used as additional tools. It is important that the measurements are correct. If fragments need to be cut, make sure the markings are correct. It is best to use a jigsaw for cutting.

Note! If you don't have a jigsaw, use a regular small-toothed saw. The process is long, but accuracy can be achieved. After cutting off a part of the workpiece, you need to walk along the cut with a grinder or sandpaper.

Manufacturing process

Within the framework of one article, it is impossible to disclose all possible options for making lockers. As an example, consider the most popular shoe cabinet, where plywood and chipboard are the main materials. This is a classic version that can be made even without doors.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

1. Take measurements to create blanks. Cut off excess, polish, cover with protective materials (for example, paint or varnish) the cutting area.
2. Sequentially fix the housing elements to each other. You can use screws or metal corners. Sometimes it is appropriate to just glue the products together.
3. The inner side walls are drilled at the same level, parallel to each other. The main thing is not to overdo it, the hole should not be through.
4. Wooden holders * (cylindrical shape) are inserted into the existing holes (two for each inner wall). They will hold the shelf. To make the fixation more reliable, you can grease the holders with glue, and then drive into the holes.
5. Prepare the legs. It is best to purchase the same as for the refrigerator. After all, they can be adjusted, and the unevenness of the floor will not in any way affect the location of the shoe cabinet.

This shoe rack can not only be placed on the floor, but also hung. To do this, you will need additional fixing elements (metal corners, plates with holes).

Where can I put the closet

There are not so many options for the location of the shoe cabinet. Basically, this is a corridor, an entrance hall, a terrace. The most important question is how much space you have and what the shoe cabinet is for (long-term or short-term storage).

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