DIY shoe rack. Shoe shelves - ideas for narrow and wide hallways Do-it-yourself high shoe rack

Finishing the plywood theme for myself, I decided to make a shoe stand. Through Pinterest I came across an interesting store where I spotted an idea.

At the time of writing (October 2016), 720 New Zealand dollars is 32,088 Russian rubles.
True, the design had to be slightly adapted to the realities of a family of four, three of whom are girls.


First, I sawed blanks from waterproof 18 mm birch plywood

The stand parts are attached to dovetail. To do this, I made grooves in the appropriate places using a 15.9 mm milling cutter.

And using a special device (which you can read about here:) I made the appropriate spikes at the ends of the blanks.

The dovetail connection is one of the strongest and is not prone to loosening.

Using a 19 mm straight cutter, I made grooves to connect the parts into half a tree.

The sawing and milling stage turned out to be quite short. The cabinet parts are almost ready for assembly.

An important step is sanding. Sanded with 180 and 240 sandpaper.

The outer walls of the stand were assembled using 10 mm beech dowels. To accurately adjust the drilling sites, I used small nails sharpened on both sides.

We hammer nails into one part, position the second one on top and hit it with a mallet. The photograph clearly shows the marked places for drilling.

The fit is quite accurate, although not perfect.

Thus we get the outer box of the stand,

into which we insert internal partitions. This time, due to the simplicity of the design, I decided to do without dry assembly. It turned out to be in vain. Although the dovetail fit perfectly on the test bars, they were too tight on the cabinet pieces. Therefore, the part with the glue already applied had to be assembled using pipe clamps and then the tool had to be walked again along the edges of the remaining parts.

After the glue has dried, final sanding of the edges. After all, they are the whole point of plywood furniture.

Cover as always with four layers of leftover varnish from the previous project. You can read about the equipment used and the procedure for preparing materials in earlier articles on my blog.

Sanding between layers was done with a 180-grit abrasive sponge.

Putting furniture on wheels instead of legs is not unique to this project. Judging by the same Pinterest, this is a trend that many furniture designers are following. In general, this great idea- collecting dust in the hallway will be much easier.


Ready product has a length of 1.6 m and a height of about 0.5 m. The internal useful volume of the cells is 18 cm high, 25 cm wide, 35 cm deep. Winter men's low shoes size 45 fit perfectly.
I chose the sizes according to my needs and the capabilities of the hallway. Therefore, despite the seemingly monstrous size at first glance, it fits perfectly into the space intended for it.

I must say that we were not able to organize our shoes into separate cells even in such a large stand. And this despite the fact that all the summer shoes have already been put away in the closet. I had to put several pairs in some cells. It’s difficult to say who the only six cells in the prototype were designed for.
In any case, our hallway has become much more organized.

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Making a stylish shoe stand with your own hands

A beautiful shoe rack can become not only a place to store shoes, but also a full-fledged element of the hallway interior. The choice of options in stores is extensive, but the prices are often overpriced. To make a spacious and compact shoe rack that fits perfectly into the look of the corridor, you need to put in a little effort and imagination. Let's consider options for making shoe racks from available materials with your own hands.

Types and purposes of homemade shelves for the hallway

Before installation, be sure to measure the space where you plan to place the shoe rack. For a small hallway, the ideal option would be a narrow (20-30 cm) and high shelf; in a larger room, a closed cabinet with a width of 60-90 cm would look good.

Should the shelf be closed? If you want the hallway to look more aesthetically pleasing, this is a good option. Do not forget to regularly ventilate closed shoe racks, otherwise you will not be able to avoid unpleasant odors. This problem can also be solved by installing a lamp inside for drying and disinfecting shoes.

The advantages of homemade shoe shelves are obvious:

  • you can use eco-friendly materials;
  • the cost of a homemade shoe rack is several times less than in a store;
  • You can make a shelf for a hallway with a non-standard layout.

The design of a shoe rack directly depends on its purpose and the number of residents. Here are some popular and practical options:

Shoe shelf design

Description

Classical

Shoe shelves of this type are popular due to their simple and convenient installation. It can have a regular rectangular or asymmetrical design.

Hanging

The shelf is attached to the wall using slats, straps or cables. Conveniently folds when necessary (for example, if you need to carry furniture into a narrow corridor).

Corner

Fastening is carried out on adjacent walls. Great space saver.

Floor

The support in this design is on the floor. Suitable for spacious hallways, but can also have compact dimensions if the sections are distributed not in width, but in height.

Closed

This option looks more aesthetically pleasing. Doors can be made of plywood or frosted glass.

Cassette

Shoes will be stored vertically here; there are 2 or more cassette-type drawers on the door, which slide out when opened. Good for small corridor(width 20-25 cm).

There are many options for making shelves. The interior can be decorated with shelves made of metal, in particular aluminum; processed clay shelves, dense oak, and glossy plastic look very beautiful. The material of manufacture can be anything, as can the configuration of the elements. Based on the type of installation, shoe racks can be divided into several types.

Materials and tools for making shelves

The selected material for making a shoe rack determines its service life and ease of use. For example, it’s easier to make a shelf out of a cardboard box, but it won’t last long. But as a temporary option it will work great.

When choosing wood as a material, you should take care of the final treatment of the wood with varnish or paint so that the attractive appearance is preserved for a long time. There is no universal set of tools, due to the peculiarities of installation and material. But you will probably need the following tools:

You will also need varnish or paint, the color of which is selected to match general interior hallway

How to make a shelf with your own hands

Before starting work, it is worth drawing an approximate layout of the future product, where you also need to indicate the dimensions. After this, they begin marking on the material, where they indicate the location of the fasteners (if any), the required length and width. Here are a few useful recommendations:

  1. When creating a simple shelf for shoes, you can do without using metal fittings - all elements are fastened with self-tapping screws.
  2. The doors are easy to install if you use awnings.
  3. Materials should be treated with varnish or painting before assembly. If you do this after, the layer will be uneven, and the procedure itself will be problematic. The process of assembling a shelf for shoes depends not only on the design, but also on the complexity of processing the material, and the features of working with it.

Wooden shoe rack

First of all, the shoe rack should have small dimensions, but at the same time contain sufficient quantity pairs of shoes. This is its integral feature. There are many materials from which this structure can be constructed, but the main one is wood. Unlike chipboard and MDF, it will not unstick or swell when exposed to moisture. To do this, the wood should be varnished or painted.

What will you need?

Basic kit for making: wood, glue, screws, glazing beads, varnish or paint. Tools you will need: saw, screwdriver or screwdriver, hammer, sandpaper, drill. Beads, screws, and drills are selected in accordance with the size of the structure. Self-tapping screws need to be small, but capable of being firmly fixed in the structure. Please remember that wood may crack or split if wrong choice screw size.

Assembly of the structure

A depth of 35 centimeters will be sufficient. This distance is enough to accommodate almost any shoe. This will be the length of the sides of the structure. You need to saw off 6 elements of 35 cm each. You can determine who in the family has the most big size shoes, and measure the distance along it, leaving 1 cm in reserve. Then you need to distribute 4 bars on one of the elements and make a cut to the depth of the bars. The bars must be spaced evenly.

Each shelf should be able to accommodate 3 pairs of shoes, so its length must be determined based on the 3 largest pairs of shoes in the family. 4 pieces of this length will go on each shelf. To connect the elements, it is necessary to cut out recesses. These places must be secured with self-tapping screws. For a more aesthetic appearance, you can drill holes and use glazing beads and glue that will hold the shoes without any problems. This operation is similar for each shelf. After this, sand the tops of the side panels with sandpaper.

Any height can be set, but a reasonable limit is no higher than 80 cm. High shoes should fit in one of the compartments of the structure. The distance between the shelves (between the floor and the first shelf) should be 30 cm. All connections are made in the same way.

Practical shoe rack made of chipboard

To make a simple shelf for shoes from chipboard, you need to take two sheets of canvas (the dimensions are determined based on the space in the hallway). Will need fiberboard sheet for the back wall. The assembly algorithm is simple:

  • We attach the bottom and the shelves themselves to the two side walls. For the screeds, use a drill (8 mm drill); at the end, use a drill with a diameter of 5 mm.
  • The folding element is secured with medium-sized self-tapping screws;
  • The upper part is attached to 4*30 self-tapping screws;
  • The shelves are mounted inside;
  • Secure the back wall of the product.
  • This is a budget and uncomplicated option that can be used in any hallway layout.

Beautiful laminate shoe rack

If after renovating your apartment there is unused laminate, you can use it to make a stylish and compact shelf that will fit seamlessly into any design. For production you will need laminate sheets, the number of which depends on the tier and metal pipes with slots. They can be made using a metal grinder. If desired, the structure can be made to any height; for safety, the edges of the tubes are sealed with plugs.


From profile

An interesting option are shelves for shoes made of profile and tempered glass (or wood). For manufacturing you will need the following tools:

  • glass cutter;
  • jigsaw;
  • Bulgarian;
  • level;
  • electric drill for metal;
  • screwdriver

You can use a regular colored profile or a galvanized one; the second option will be more reliable, as it is resistant to moisture.

Step-by-step instruction

  • The profile is attached to the wall with one self-tapping screw;
  • Using a level, check the horizontalness of the markings;
  • Screw in the remaining screws;
  • The frame is assembled;
  • Already cut shelves are attached to the frame.
  • This option will look good in a Hi-Teck design.


Simple shoe rack made from boxes

The presented design can withstand a lot of weight, despite the fact that the cardboard is quite flexible material. To make it, it is advisable to use boxes from household appliances. Depending on the height and width, take required amount boxes The structure is attached with glue, tape, a stapler or another method. The finished shelf can be decorated as your imagination dictates. There is one drawback - such a shelf is only suitable for summer shoes.


Corner shoe stand

Most suitable material to create a corner wooden shelf for shoes - larch. It tolerates dampness well and is easy to use.

First, we decide on the size and design of the shelf, draw a diagram and calculate the required amount of material.
For creating corner shelf necessary following materials and tools:

  • two boards up to 2 m long (the ends of the boards can be rounded or cut with a wave);
  • shelves cut from the same board (in this case, the shelves can be cut different sizes and forms);
  • jigsaw for cutting;
  • plane and sandpaper for leveling;
  • corners and screws for connecting parts;
  • level to check the accuracy of the design;
  • antiseptic;
  • varnish or paint.

The boards must be sanded and treated with an antiseptic, varnished or painted. Varnish is chosen if you want to emphasize the naturalness and structure of the wood, paint - if you prefer rich colors and if you decide to use special design techniques with a play of color.


Construction connection

To create a lightweight structure, the two main boards are not attached to each other: they are installed at an angle and connected using shelves. First, the lower shelf is attached, then the upper one, the structure is installed vertically and its evenness and stability are checked. Then the remaining shelves are installed.

The space between the shelves must be sufficient, otherwise there will be a feeling of crampedness and congestion.

Decorative elements

To further decorate the shelf, you can use thin decorative slats cut out yourself. Or purchase a decorative wooden lattice partition, and after sawing it, decorate the shelf by adding carved stops.
Using decoupage or aging techniques in painting will also add a fresh touch to the interior of the hallway. Bright color solutions may be relevant to complement the interior.

How to do

Blanks in the form of circles and quadrangles are cut from fiberboard. Using a compass and a strip, markings are made for the pins.
Discs for stands are fixed with discs of smaller diameter, which are placed at the desired height.

Prepare the bottom, on which quadrangular blanks are installed, attached with a corner. The bottom circle is conventionally divided into 3-4 parts (space for 3-4 pairs of shoes on the “floor”).

To make a shoe shelf, you can use your imagination and then the most interesting ideas come to mind. unexpected decisions. Here are a few ideas that will be of interest not only to independent use, but also as a gift for loved ones.

On video: DIY shoe rack from an old closet

Photo gallery

The photo gallery presents original solutions shoe shelf.

What will you do with shoes in the hallway when their chaotic placement is simply annoying when entering the front door? That's right, you need it DIY shoe rack! Of course, you will have to show a little imagination, stock up on some materials for work, and also pick up necessary tool, but the result will clearly satisfy you.

It's a funny thing, but this project is highly customizable to your design and needs. You can make this shoe rack to fit perfectly to the size of your shoes and the place where you intend to put them.

Materials

To build a shelf for shoes you need:

  • a large piece of thick plywood;
  • self-tapping screws;
  • 4 furniture casters;
  • drill;
  • roulette;
  • file

We measure and decide

We start by studying the dimensions of the area where the shelf will be placed and determining how long it will be. We measure the longest pair of shoes to get the depth. A tape measure and pencil are simply irreplaceable at this stage.

Cut and sand

After all planned measurements have been carried out. With the length and depth carefully marked on our sheet of plywood we proceed to cut out the two boards. We used circular saw, but in general you can just use a file here. Then sand the uneven edges using sandpaper.

Inner size

Next, we measure the height of the boots and by adding a few centimeters we transfer these dimensions to wooden rounds. Cut off four equal parts. After the highest rounds are ready, we begin to work on internal part shoe rack. We would like shoes, sneakers, and sandals to fit inside the shelf. Thus, by measuring a pair of high-heeled shoes and booties, we obtained the required height and determined the length internal shelf. It will be placed inside, between a pair of high boots at either end.

Cut parts

We cut the shelves to a certain length and the dowels to a certain height. You can see everything we got in the photo below. What you get depends only on the desired length and height of your shelf. And of course from imagination.

Drill and screw in screws

We pre-drill holes at each end of the dowels and at the four corners of each board. It is necessary to drill, because without preliminary holes you run a very high risk of splitting the wood when you screw in the self-tapping screw.

Then we screwed self-tapping screws into the boards and dowels. We start the connection from the inside and end with the highest dowels and long boards.

Here it is, an almost finished shelf. All that remains is to screw on the wheels as desired, or you can leave it like that. We thoroughly sand all uneven places and also remove burrs.

Our four wheels are bolted on. For each wheel, you need to drill four holes for the bolts in the bottom board. We tighten the nuts of the bolts using a suitable wrench.

Finished shelf

Did you tighten the wheels? All that remains is to install it in its rightful place and fill it with shoes! You can, of course, also cover the top board with a soft backing, which will turn the shelf into a comfortable bench, but this is already a solution for aesthetes.

Leaving the wood on top will make the shelf more versatile. This way you can always place your shoes there, or use it as a stand for a bag of groceries. Or maybe paint it? In general, it's up to you!

What a shelf, you can make a whole closet with your own hands. If you know how!

The issue of placing shoes in the house remains relevant both in summer and winter. Often the hallway is filled with shoes, especially in the evening, when the whole family has returned home from work or school. To avoid such a problem, you can make special shelves for shoes in the hallway, which will help not only decide on the issue of storing things, but also decorate the room. Every housewife knows that such a useful item is necessary in the house, since the durability of shoes depends on both proper care, and proper storage, which a well-designed shoe rack in the hallway can provide.

This piece of furniture should be characterized by versatility and compactness, because the hallway usually has a small square area. Shelves for shoes in the hallway can be made in various options execution. Among the varieties that you can make with your own hands, the following are popular:

  • Models for walls. Perfect option V small hallway where it is impractical to install a cabinet. It is easy to create such a shelf yourself using wood as a material. If you wish, you can find many photos on the Internet and make the product according to the picture;

  • Shelving. Most good choice to design free space. The upper part of the shelf plays the role of a bench or is used as a stand for various useful items;

  • Slim cabinet. Such shelves are practical and convenient, as they hide shoes from prying eyes. To open, the product is turned 45 degrees. You can make any shoe rack in the hallway with your own hands: straight, rounded or angular;

  • Stands. The most common type of floor shelves. In production, you can use the usual bottom of a cardboard box, cover it with some material that does not get wet, and add pebbles.

What materials can it be made from?

From large quantity various materials you can choose the one that suits your personal preferences and financial capabilities. Among the materials in demand: profiles, slats, laminate, metal, wood, even cardboard.

Plywood

Plywood is no less popular, from which you can build a convenient and practical bookcase. This type of shelves is attached to the wall, taking up a minimum of space, saving free space in the room. Plywood must be cut into even pieces rectangular shape, for example, 20x30 cm. The blanks are sanded, and then the assembly of the parts begins. You need to form structures from sheets U-shaped and invest in each other.

In the hallway you can hang any required number of blocks.

The shelf is attached using wooden pins, as well as pre-prepared holes in the plywood. As a result, the product will look approximately like this:

Chipboard

You can make a shoe rack from chipboard. Here it is advisable to make narrow or corner models, with straight or rounded ends.

The process is quite simple and looks like this:



Drilling holes in the chipboard

This is a very economical and simple option for making a shelf, since the cost of chipboard is very low.

Tree

Wood is considered the most convenient to process, does not emit toxic substances and is considered absolutely safe.

Wood is the easiest to work with, as it lends itself to various processing processes, and it is not difficult to find. A variety of tools are used to process the material:

  • plane;
  • hammer;
  • paper (machine) for sanding;
  • screwdriver;
  • saw;
  • pencil or tape measure.

Tools needed for woodworking

DIY making

The easiest to make are shoe racks. You can easily make them yourself using ordinary tools, materials, visual photo for example.

Do-it-yourself ready-made shoe rack

To create such a piece of furniture, just take:

  • 6 wooden blocks;
  • practical self-tapping screws with a diameter of 3 mm and a length of 25 mm;
  • self-tapping screws for wood processing;
  • special varnish for coating.

Creating a shelf with your own hands should start with the sides. The depth should be approximately 33 cm, which is quite sufficient for various sizes shoes First you need to saw off 6 even bars, 33 cm each. Next, you should evenly distribute four bars on the workpiece material and make cuts corresponding to their depth.


Bars - blanks for the sides of the shelf

The optimal width of the shelf is at least 62 cm in order to accommodate at least several pairs in one compartment. Each shelf involves the creation of four blanks of a certain length. After this, pre-made blanks are inserted into the prepared recesses and fastened together with the structure with self-tapping screws. Do the same with the remaining shelves, then carefully sand the sharp elements of the side parts with special paper. Each individual shelf will look like this:


Assembling one shelf section

The height of the self-made shelf is approximately 80 cm. The lower part is mounted at a distance of 25 cm from the floor to accommodate tall species shoes The stands are made from wooden planks, 80 cm high. To create them, a special cut is made to the thickness and depth of the timber (16 mm) at a distance of 25 cm from each other. It is recommended to leave 10 cm at the top for the top of the shelf. You should prepare four identical racks, and then insert the finished shelves into the pre-cut areas.


Connecting sections to each other with sidewalls

Using this technology, you can also create a wall shelf with your own hands, which is especially suitable for hallways with a small square footage. It’s easy to find ready-made options with photos on the Internet and choose the appropriate option.

From the remaining material it is necessary to make top part shelves. To do this, special blanks of 33 cm are cut out. The top of the bars is carefully cleaned using sanding paper, but if possible, it is better to use a grinding machine. The finished product is coated with several layers of varnish, and parts of the shelf are secured with self-tapping screws.

It is necessary to use 4 self-tapping screws for each shelf and 2 top fastenings.

You can create almost any shoe rack yourself. There are many photos on the Internet ready-made options, but if you wish, you can experiment and make an exclusive piece of furniture. The main thing is to have a little imagination and all the materials necessary for the work.

Unusual shoe rack made of plastic pipes

For any housewife, the hallway is business card apartment that is beginning to get to know you, given this fact, you should carefully and responsibly approach its design. To save space in the hallway, you should take care of purchasing items, among which in the first place is a shoe rack, which will allow you to neatly arrange your shoes and store them for a long time without damaging the appearance, which will make it possible to save on buying a new pair.

Everyone has individual ways of storing shoes in the hallway so that there is still free space. The shoe stand should be reliable and easy to use, and fit into the overall interior of the home.

Metal products or their imitation are considered the most versatile and functional.

Modern manufacturers delight their customers with a wide range of hangers according to affordable prices. But not only can you create store-bought shoe shelves with a “twist,” you can also create something charming with your own hands, and a homemade shoe rack will be in no way inferior to its factory-made counterparts. A shoe rack is made, it can be made of any material, but the strongest and most durable shelf is made of metal.

Such shelves have a number of advantages:

  1. Natural ventilation when open;
  2. Durability of the product (metal will last you much longer than its chipboard counterpart);
  3. Does not leave any odor from wet and dirty shoes;
  4. If the shelf is properly decorated, it will delight every member of the household and guest.

There are floor-mounted shoe shelves, and there are wall-mounted ones, wall shelves for shoes are convenient because they save your space, but they also have disadvantages: they are heavy, they can break and fall at the most inopportune moment, and they are more likely to collect dust.

DIY shoe stand: ideas for implementation

Today, buying a shoe rack is not difficult; in any store they are presented in different variations. But it is much more pleasant to use what is made with your soul and with your own hands. These products are very popular.

Note! If you make a shoe stand from ceramic or glass, then it should fit into the interior and stand so that no one gets hurt on it.

When making a shoe rack with your own hands, you can take any material; it’s worth considering some of the most popular options.

Among them:

  • Tree;
  • Plastic;
  • Glass or ceramics;
  • Metal and its imitation.

In most cases homemade shelf for shoes - this is an open structure at the base, which contains three horizontal shelves with stylish sidewalls.

Shoe stand in the hallway: unusual solutions

For those who feel like there is not enough space in their home unusual solutions shoe storage.
You need to consider each option, because it can be easily implemented in any room, and can be an excellent alternative to a free-standing structure.

The options are as follows:

  1. Wardrobe. The most logical solution to all problems is to place the shoes of all household members in the dressing room, provided that they exist at all. There, every pair of shoes will have a place to “live” comfortably, but, unfortunately, not everyone has the opportunity to “settle” their clothes and shoes separately.
  2. Snow-white shoe racks. The light color scheme generally looks amazing, but there is a minus here, these are our weather conditions. In the autumn, it’s enough to walk even a couple of steps and your shoes will turn from clean into a total piece of dirt. Of course, you wouldn’t bet such shoes on such beauty; they need to be washed after every time you go outside; you don’t always have the time and energy for such procedures.
  3. Postal racks. There are racks for shoes, which appearance very similar to mailboxes. This great option for placing and keeping shoes in order. This The best way organize systematic storage of shoes for all household members; even a small hallway can accommodate such small shoe racks. The depth of the cells is approximately 35-40 cm, and this is quite enough to place shoes conveniently and comfortably.
  4. Open wooden shelves for shoes. Most convenient way Placing such shelves involves attaching them to special holders that will help adjust the distance between them. Retractable system wooden shelves Excellent space saver, which is very important in small hallways. In addition, the undeniable advantage of such shelves is their availability; every man can make such shelves with his own hands, so there is no need to waste time and money on going to the store. You can ask them individual parameters, which also save space; safety lies in the fact that you know exactly what you made the wooden shoe racks from.
  5. Combined shelves. These shelves are good because they combine two necessary functions: a shoe rack and an ottoman. This is especially convenient for those who have small children or elderly parents who find it difficult to put on their shoes while standing.

It is logical to arrange all-season shoes in the dressing room on convenient racks or open shelves, in cabinets or special cabinets - this is the right solution.

It is very important that any design matches the overall idea of ​​the interior.

If you have space for a dressing room in your home, be it a house or an apartment, it will not be difficult to equip it with a system of shelving for storing shoes.

Shoe stand in the hallway with a seat: a functional element of the interior

U modern people Things that combine several functions are especially popular, and a shoe rack for the hallway is no exception. Increasingly, in stores, customers pay attention to a shoe stand that looks like a bench, a kind of object with a seat or bench.

The main advantage of these shoe racks is the increased level of comfort.

And naturally, depending on the manufacturer, cost and class of furniture, it will be made of different materials.

Among them:

  1. Chipboard is the most affordable option;
  2. MDF - costs a little more, but differs in higher quality from chipboard;
  3. Fiberboard is the most popular material in furniture making;
  4. Wood is quite expensive, especially if valuable species are used;
  5. Metal – you can choose elements to suit any budget.

Of course, a shoe rack can be standard and not attract attention, but now real works of art are increasingly in demand. This is due to the fact that everyone wants to stand out, and general perception The interior is made up of little things.

Beautiful shelf for shoes in the hallway (video)

To summarize, it must be said that if a person has enough time, there are possibilities and imagination. Then it won’t be difficult for him to make a shoe stand for the hallway himself. In this case, you can be sure that no one will have such a piece of furniture. However, if this is not possible, then you can go to the nearest store and buy a shoe rack you like, or order the production of an element from a designer.