How to do it?
The main secret of arranging a modern hallway is that the number of visible things should be kept to a minimum. And if earlier in the apartments at the entrance there were squat shelves-galoshnitsy, now from them there is only a name for a flat shoe cabinet, where your shoes will be reliably hidden from prying eyes.
"House" shoes
Shoes in the modern galoshnitsy is located vertically, which saves space. You can choose a locker with two, three or four compartments. A two-level shelf for 10-12 pairs is another common configuration of a "fast wardrobe" for shoes. They are usually made of plastic or metal, so they are easy to keep clean. You can buy a miniature locker with swing doors. In a separate subspecies, there are "narrow" pedestals with folding doors (open at 45 degrees). This is an ideal option for a narrow hallway. When the shoes are placed on the shelves, it does not lose shape, does not crumple, it does not collect dust. True, the capacity of such a locker loses traditional shoe cabinets. A comfortable shoe can be placed under the seat of the banquet, under the bedside table or serve as a support for the mirror. But, as a rule, such furniture is not designed for dirty footwear, and therefore slippers will stand on a rag at the threshold, and the shelf - empty. This is in Europe, the sidewalks are clean, and the landlady only offers guests to brush off the dust from the shoes in which they came. In Ukraine, shoes are usually taken off the threshold. Therefore, in each house there should be two special places for shoes and shoes. One - at the entrance - is designed for the pair that we shoot, returning from the street. The second - for off-season shoes. For storage of dirty shoes, a two-level stand with vinyl cover and a pallet is suitable, which can be easily removed and washed. The shoes on this stand dry out more quickly. You can purchase a special locker with ventilation and bactericidal lamps. Ideally, the shoe cabinet should be made of wood: particleboard and other materials do not allow natural skin to breathe and dry out. A good locker for shoes should necessarily include a boot compartment where small hangers with soft clothespins will be provided. To them attach the bootlegs so that during the "downtime" the boots do not crumple in the ascent. Shoes with a high bootleg are pulled on special pads so that it does not lose shape.
On guard of purity and health
"Purity = beauty!" - this is especially true when it comes to your own "shoe history". But more importantly, "Cleanliness = health!", Because the dust suspension in the air, plant spores, allergens and fungi can lead to allergic diseases. Vacuum cleaner AQUATIC with the filtration system "Aqua Multi-cyclone" from Samsung is created specifically to combat harmful allergens. In the process of harvesting in his unique chamber there is a strong circulation of air and water, thanks to which not only the usual dust, dirt and allergens of pet hair, but also the smallest particles of dust and spores of the fungus. The combination of the water filter and the "Aqua Cyclone" technology allows to effectively eliminate allergens and prevent their dispersion during cleaning of the camera. A unique two-stage filtration system has a higher efficiency and less clogging.
Shelves and boxes
If you want to allocate for shoes a place in the dressing room or in the closet, then this should be equal shelves approximately to the depth of the shoe box. They can be as up to the ceiling (if the shoes are several hundred pairs), and in several rows at the bottom - under the brackets with outer clothing. You can place the shoes behind the sliding doors on metal shelves. The retractable stand with holder-pads is more expensive than the stationary, but it helps to keep the shape of the shoes (although high boots can not be laid anyway). And so that during the storage the footwear is not deformed, the toes are filled with paper, use spacers, special pads or stretch marks. To protect leather shoes from dust, cover it with paper or cloth. Lacquered shoes are stored on spacer shoes - each shoe separately so that they do not come in contact. Home slippers are stored separately from street shoes. For them, you can use textile pockets, which are hung on the back of the wardrobe door. There are also special wire hanger-holders on the suckers, which can be attached to any surface. And for elegant women's shoes are good open shelves or rotating rack-showcases - fans of "treasures on stiletto heels" such an exhibition raises the mood!
The choice of a "system" for storing footwear depends not only on the size of your home, but also on the number, sex and age of the residents:
1. Such a shoe vertical - on each shelf according to the "couple" - will suit a young family, in which there are no children yet.
2. And this elegant "seasonal kit" speaks for itself - my mistress is not only a fashionista, but also a neat hostess.
3. This way of storing seasonal shoes is suitable for a dacha or a country house.
4. Everything is beautifully hidden and securely folded. Such a box is an excellent option for storing tall boots or elegant lady's boots.
5. Stylish boxes for shoes - in each fit two pairs. You can put in a spacious hallway or clean in the closet at the end of the season.
6. Convenient galoshnitsa for the hallway. And let the space for family shoes not too much, but all the "seasonal copies" at hand.