Types of Shoe Cabinets – The Diversity of Shoe Cabinets
Shoe cabinets have been around for a long time, but when they were invented and became popular is not known. In Japan, shoe storage has a long tradition – here, shoes are always taken off directly in the entrance area and exchanged for slippers.
Shoe cabinets are also called shoe racks or shoe chests – always referring to a piece of furniture in which shoes can be stored. They can be open or equipped with sliding doors, tilt doors, and regular cabinet doors.
A special feature of shoe cabinets is the ventilation: Ventilation holes at the back, side, and in the shelves are designed to prevent damp shoes from starting to smell or even starting to mold.
These are the most common variants for shoe cabinets:
- Open shoe rack: An open shoe rack is a simple and common way to store shoes in the entrance area. The advantage is: You can see at a glance where your shoes are. The disadvantage is: You can see all the shoes. Too many and old shoes do not look inviting in the entrance area. Therefore, open shoe racks are suitable for everyday shoes in the entrance area. The remaining shoes are better kept in a closed shoe cabinet.
- Shoe rack with bench: If the shoe rack has a seating area, you can comfortably sit here and put on and take off your shoes.A disadvantage: The shoe rack can only reach the normal seating height and therefore only offers limited storage space.
- Closed shoe cabinet: If you don't want to see your shoes, choose a closed shoe cabinet or a closed shoe rack. With sliding doors, this variant is also suitable for narrow corridors.
- Wall-mounted shoe rack: A wall-mounted shoe rack is attached to the wall. If the shoes are placed vertically in the rack, this type of shoe rack can be very narrow and is therefore also suitable for narrow entrance areas. The wall-mounted shoe rack is usually equipped with tilt doors.
- Tall shoe rack: If you own many shoes, a tall shoe rack is the right choice. Due to its height, the tall shoe rack offers a lot of storage space in the hallway.Disadvantage: There is no seating area and you need accordingly much space for the piece of furniture.
These types of shoe cabinets are available in a wide variety of designs - for example, as an open metal shoe rack in industrial style or in a more traditional country style. There is a suitable shoe rack for every style of decor and taste.
Shoe Cabinet Guide: How to choose the right shoe cabinet
Are you looking for a modern shoe rack? To make the right choice, you should consider these points:
- Space in the hallway: The most important point first: Measure the space in your hallway.In a small entrance area, you may not be able to place your desired shoe cabinet. However, a narrow wall-mounted shoe cabinet fits behind the entrance door. If there is a storage room nearby, this room is an alternative location for a larger shoe cabinet. Then a small shoe bench in the entrance area would be sufficient.
- Required storage space: As a minimalist, the storage space of a small shoe rack is sufficient for you - as a maximalist, you probably need more. As a compromise, you can store frequently used shoes in a minimalist shoe rack, while shoes out of season or shoes for special occasions can be stored in shoe boxes in the wardrobe. Simple metal shoe racks are particularly decorative, as you can also find in our range.
- Height of the shelves: Boots require more space - or they will be squashed in the shoe rack. For your boots, it is best to choose a shoe rack where you can adjust the height of the shelves.
- Type of shoe cabinet: The type of shoe cabinet you choose depends not only on the available space and the required storage space, but also on your taste. Simply put: Choose what you like.
- Ventilation: Ventilation is a must for every shoe cabinet. So make sure that your shoe cabinet is equipped with ventilation holes, or choose an open shoe rack. If you store shoes in shoe boxes in the cabinet, make sure they are already aired out and dry.
- Material: A shoe bench in white, made of metal, wood, or a combination of different materials? Again, anything that pleases you is allowed.
- Design: Shoe cabinets are available with metal elements in industrial design, in classic country style, as a vintage version, in Japandi style, in Scandinavian style, and many other designs. When choosing a shoe rack for your hallway, make sure it visually harmonizes with the immediate surroundings.
You see: You have many options when choosing a new shoe cabinet. At
