As the theater begins with the wardrobe, so the house begins with the hallway. For each hostess, comfort and cleanliness are indispensable, and in order to order shoes, there are special furniture elements that can be chosen for every taste. A bedside table for shoes in the hallway is what you need!
Bedside table for shoes - a variety of options
The hallways differ from each other both in layout and in size and in styling, so when choosing furniture, you need to take into account a lot of other nuances and make sure that the pedestal for shoes, the shoe, in other words, harmoniously fit into the general interior of the room, and ideally - looked also stylish, becoming an interesting accent in the hallway.
When choosing furniture for shoes, you need to determine the material from which it will be made.
- Plastic, for example, the most budgetary option, but not very durable.
- The most common options: metal, MDF and chipboard - they are inexpensive, and look good.
- Of the expensive materials, natural wood is the leader, but it is worth considering what will happen if you regularly put wet shoes on wooden shelves? The tree will quickly become unusable if it is not pre-treated with special mixtures that protect the material from external factors.
Choosing the color of the product, you should start from practicality, design of the hallway in general and the role in the interior, which will be endowed with this object. For example, the shoe cabinet for wenge is in harmony with many shades and does not stand out against the general background, but the same exact white pedestal for shoes will attract attention and can become a key piece of furniture.
Open shoe cabinet
A special rack with shelves for shoes is a necessary piece of furniture, which can look extremely simple, and can become a stylish thing and decorate the hallway. A bedside table for shoes can be made of a variety of materials, have interesting color solutions and decor. A bedside table for shoes in the hallway of an open type is purchased for small rooms, when there is no extra space to buy a product of a closed type, requiring additional space for flinging the door. Such a piece of furniture has its advantages and disadvantages.
Among the advantages:
- Ventilation of shoes, which contributes to rapid drying, especially in bad weather.
- Thanks to the free access of air, the shoes are ventilated, which protects it from the appearance of unpleasant odors and fungus.
The minuses of the open cabinet:
- Shelves open type contribute to heavy dusting of shoes, which is one of the main reasons for refusing this option.
- Not always furniture has an aesthetic appearance.
Corner cabinet for shoes
This option is considered if necessary to save space or simply rationally use the free space. A corner pedestal for shoes in the hallway is more often made in a closed version and is sold complete with a hanger, the same, corner type. Among the advantages of this model is an interesting exterior and ergonomics. The disadvantages are not exactly the convenient location of shoes inside the cabinet.
High pedestal for shoes
This option is often chosen by those who have a large family. If you need a roomy pedestal for shoes, the height is just that parameter, increasing which does not have to steal space, changing the width of the shelf. Such bedside tables can be of any type: both closed and open. If everything is clear with open options, then closed models may be of interest for more detailed consideration.
- Among the high shelves, the leading positions are occupied by cabinets in the form of a column, which can be hung or hung if necessary. Particularly interesting are the models, the shelves inside which are located under the slope.
- Very popular and cabinets, pencil boxes , thanks to the spaciousness and the possibility of installation on the facade of the mirror. Plus such a pencil case - the ability to make shelves for a large number of high shoes.
Shoe cabinet with mirror
Among all the variety of furniture for shoes, not the last place in the rating of the most purchased models is a pedestal for shoes with a mirror in the hallway. It can be minimalistic and multicomponent - it all depends on the possibilities of the premises and the purse. A bedside table for shoes in the hallway with a mirror has many advantages:
- Practicality (you can evaluate your appearance before going out).
- Attractive appearance and the ability to visually increase the space .
- Multicomponent and functional (if desired, you can add such a cube with other elements, for example, a banquet).
Shoe cabinet for shoes
This version of the shoe is closed, therefore it perfectly harmonizes with other furniture items and looks aesthetically pleasing. A big plus is spaciousness, despite the fact that there is not much room for a cabinet-curbstone. More often, a bedside table for shoes in the hallway in this version is used for long-term storage of shoes, since there is no ventilation in it, and its operation in bad weather will lead to spoilage and shoes (fungus, mold, unpleasant odor), and the product itself (the negative impact of moisture on the material , of which it is made).
Soft pedestal for shoes
This option is very practical and convenient - putting on shoes can sit down, which is especially convenient if you need to carry out additional manipulations (for example, soak shoes with water repellent or fix it). A soft element will add comfort, warmth and comfort to the interior. When choosing a product, you need to remember that the bedside tables for storing shoes are often used furniture elements, so the materials from which it is made should be practical and durable. It will not be very pleasant when the curbstone will remain intact after a while, and its soft part will become unusable.
Cabinet for shoes with a seat
This is the kind of product that we just looked at. The difference is that the bedside table for shoes with a seat in the hallway does not have to be equipped with soft elements, and the seat itself is properly decorated and often contains a backrest and armrests, and not simply implies the possibility of sitting down, as in the version with a soft pedestal for shoes .
Very often, these pedestals (benches) are made with several seats, which makes it look like a mini-sofa. It is very convenient when a large family or a house is often visited by guests. In addition, such products have interesting design solutions and can become real zest of any hallway, decorating themselves with extremely modest headsets.
Pedestal for shoes in the hallway
These cute items are not so practical and rational as they are an adornment of the hallway, because they look very home-like and make the room more cozy. Variations of performance in the bedside tables for shoes in the hallway in the form of a pouf set, so fit this detail into the overall design is not difficult. Particularly pleased with the color solutions of these products and versions of materials from which they are made - from real leather to plush. This pedestal for shoes is low, so you can safely place it under some hinged elements, for example, under a hanger or a housekeeper.
Cupboard with shelves for shoes
If we consider this option, then the first thing to say about it is the opportunity to choose both a closed and an open version, which is cheaper, although it loses in aesthetics. The curbstone in the hallway with shelves for shoes is made of a wide variety of materials: metal, plastic, MDF, particle board, wood. A wooden shoe cabinet for an array of shoes or a closed-type shield is a good option for off-season storage, more budgetary options, especially of an open type, are suitable for everyday use.
Choosing any option, it is worth remembering that the bedside table for shoes in the hallway must meet certain parameters and if you do not take them into account when choosing, you can get not a useful and quality thing, but a complete disappointment. To do this, follow the criteria described below.
- The number of pairs of shoes that will be placed in the pedestal and a variety of shoes.
- The presence of additional features to expand the functionality and modification, or the availability of ready-made additional functions (locks, sliding systems, mirrors and so on).
- The quality of the fittings and the material from which it is made. This figure affects the cost of the product, but it depends on the reliability and durability of the cabinet.
- Appearance, which determines the harmony of the hallway interior in general. This also applies to practicality, when it comes to choosing colors.