The owners of large apartments never have problems with the choice of furniture. But those who have a small living space have to calculate every centimeter of it. It is especially difficult to find them furniture for the hallway. Standard options in this close space will interfere. The ideal option for a small hall is a narrow shoe cabinet, which, occupying a minimum of space, will allow you to carefully fold sneakers and shoes so that they do not lie under the feet.
Types of furniture
There are two types of shoe cabins: slims and structures with horizontal shelves. Slims have a 45-degree angle of inclination, compact and spacious. Products with horizontally located shelves resemble ordinary models, only in a reduced version.
And the cabinet for shoes can be open or closed. To say for sure which of these options is better is quite difficult — each person picks up furniture for himself. The plus of closed shoe cabinets is that the shoes will be hidden from the eyes and protected from dust. Open options are good because shoes and boots are better ventilated there.
Rules for the choice
When choosing cabinets for shoes, pay attention to the height of their shelves. It should be about 20 and 40 centimeters — for shoes and boots, respectively. Having chosen the product that is suitable for you in design and size, do not forget about its depth. If the cabinet is quite deep, its shelves can be low, because you can store boots there in a horizontal position.
Design features
Closed cabinets in the hallway are equipped with folding or swing doors. Many models have several rolling boxes where you can store cream for shoes, brushes and other similar accessories. Stepflies from MDF, plastic or metal are made. They are decorated with varnish, veneers, various kinds of prints and mirrors. Classic cabinets are created from natural wood. So that this material does not dry out and serve for many years, it is processed with special compositions.
Advantages
In addition to convenience and ergonomics, cabinet cabinets can boast of a variety of models. Using various colors and styles allows people to choose furniture that perfectly harmonizes with the interior of their hallway. Since the cabinets have compact dimensions and are made of inexpensive materials, they are extremely cheap.
Thanks to the shoe cabinet, your hallway will look respectable and accurately, there will be more free space. In addition, such furniture provides ideal conditions for storage of shoes, as a result of which it serves much longer.