The hallway often becomes a place for collecting certain things - outerwear and shoes. And if we multiply them by the number of people in the family and the number of seasons, then it turns out simply a colossal figure. All this should be stored somewhere in a compact and neat way. And if everything is clear with clothes - for this there are wardrobes, then for shoes it is necessary to get a curbstone.
Its dimensions directly depend on the size of the corridor . Well, if the hallway allows you to have a large canteen, where a lot of shoes fit. But where often have to choose narrow wall models.
But, from the point of view of the increased functionality and convenience, the version of a curbstone for footwear with a seat is much more attractive. Agree, with such furniture is much easier to remove or put on shoes, especially if it is high-heeled.
The cabinet for shoes with a seat, even a narrow one, is quite roomy, comfortable, strong and has a maximum depth for a particular corridor to sit comfortably. As for the length of the soft part of the cabinet, it can be different - or occupy its entire upper surface, or only a part. The second option is a combined, combining seat and table top-stand.
How to choose a hallway with a seat for shoes?
Modern furniture market offers a lot of options for the closed and open cabinet for storing shoes, combined with a comfortable seat. Depending on the size of the hallway, its stylistic design and other features, you can always choose a cube that will fit organically into the overall design of the room.
What you need to pay special attention to is the material for making furniture. It should be durable and wear-resistant, easy to wash, do not scratch, do not be afraid of water.
By the type of shelves, the cabinets can be open and closed. The advantages of open in good ventilation and faster drying of shoes. But in the closed it will be hidden from the eyes, dust will not fly on it. If you prefer closed shelves, then try to choose those where the ventilation holes are provided.
It is important that the pedestal is suitable for the general style of the hallway. If it's a classic, then natural wood, swinging doors and carved decor will do. Rococo and Empire require curly legs, convex sides, monophonic facade, decorative ornament. And if the hallway is made in the style of minimalism, then a simple cabinet with clear lines, drawers, a laminated facade, metal straight handles, a one-color color solution is enough.
Convenient "little things"
For the drying of shoes invented curbstones, dryers, which, in addition to the system of natural drying, there are heaters, speeding up the process. And special UV-lamps disinfect shoes and remove all unpleasant smell.
Note that in some models, instead of traditional shelves, there are drawers or hinged boxes, divided into compartments using metal guides.
It is very good, if in the pedestal for shoes the interior is represented not by one solid compartment, but has several additional parts where you can store means for the care of shoes and all sorts of things like gloves, keys and so on. Sometimes on the side there are still open shelves, where you can store umbrellas and other accessories.
When choosing a bench for shoes with a seat, also pay attention to the height of the shelves. Well, if there are shelves of different heights, because shoes can be different - shoes can be stored on a low shelf, up to 20 cm, and boots - higher, up to 40 cm. It is especially convenient if you can independently adjust the height of the shelves at different times of the year to that or other shoes.
If the cabinet for shoes with a soft seat has only one drawer, it can be compactly placed under the coat rack. And even in such a "baby" will fit up to 10 pairs of shoes.
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