Hall for shoes with a mirror in the hallway, an overview of possible models

An important part of the interior of not only the hallway, but also of the apartment, office is the cabinet for shoes with a mirror in the hallway, because it is in the first steps that the guests, visitors or business clients have the impression of the situation in this room, of the owner. Thinking over the interior of the hallway, correlate it with the design style of the apartment, house or office, decide whether the modern modern style suits you, or the solid retro better, or maybe you prefer the romantic or empire style; whether the interior of your home or business space will give the impression of lightness, flight, as made in the style of modern design - or, on the contrary, will captivate guests with its solid, reliable thoroughness.

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There is little space in the usual entrance hall, therefore its rational organization is a special concern for both the owners of the house and the designers who plan the decor. It is the shoe cabinet with a mirror located in the hallway that allows you to conveniently place the shoe items needed in everyday life, to avoid confusion, the impression of scattering at such moments when you need many different pieces of shoes: in the rain, on dry weather, slippers for home use, sneakers for sports. In addition, such a design often creates additional amenities - a mirror helps to finally assess the appearance of a person before going out.

If the shoe rack is equipped with a seat or an additional shelf - then, having arrived home, you can in a comfortable position, sitting take off your shoes or comfortably place the bags that you just held on your shelf. Shoe cabinets often have small boxes for small items - keys to a house or a car, a driver’s license, and other documents, they also often store hygiene products designed to care for clothes and shoes - creams, sprays, dyes, brushes, and other devices.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of the design include:

multifunctionality;
a combination of several storage elements;
visual expansion of space using a mirror;
profitability.

A mirror cabinet can be very convenient precisely because you do not need to separately place a mirror on the wall in the hallway, or choose a mirror cabinet for clothes. The mirror cabinet is multifunctional, it can be combined with a slim shoe rack, or with a bench for seating, with lockers for storing small items. The mirror visually expands the hallway and makes it lighter. Among the advantages are the cost-effectiveness, relatively low cost of such furniture.

However, if you already have mirror objects in the interior, an excessive number of mirrors can turn out to be a drawback, redundancy. In addition, mirror cabinets, as a rule, are designed for sufficiently voluminous spaces, they may not be suitable for a narrow corridor.

Using a mirror requires good lighting throughout the hallway. For a room where sunlight does not reach, and also there is no way to place sufficiently bright lamps - the use of a mirror cabinet is impractical.

Varieties

Models of shoe stands are very diverse, they vary in several different ways:

in size - height, length and depth. Narrow shoe racks are slim, usually with a shelf for the phone and a mirror section. Wide cupboards represent an elegant, representative version of furniture; on their shelf often not only telephones are placed, but also cosmetics, deodorants, various auxiliary trifles. Such a mirror cabinet is often combined with a comfortable seat or bench, which allows you to place bags, wallets, a small hand luggage. Deep cabinets allow you to store shoes horizontally so that the socks do not deform during storage, while the shoes are ventilated in accordance with sanitary standards. For small rooms, a depth of 20-25 cm is sufficient for convenient storage;
by type of construction - open and closed. Open structures can have a mesh structure, the back wall is most often made of chipboard;
by the presence of additional elements - seats (banquets), UV lamps for drying shoes, sections for shoes (boxes);
by type of drawer - retractable or swivel. Closed constructions can be rotary, creating the impression of lightness of such furniture, or contain a spacious box that will allow you to place not only shoes, but also other items (brushes, creams for shoes, cleaning products for clothes and more);
by type of door - swing or hinged. In some designs, there are no doors - the design for shoes in the hallway is an open rack with a mirror;
according to the location of the mirror: it attaches to the wall or forms the surface of the door. Some models have a mirror only on the top drawer, some facades are completely mirror-like.

As for color, here the possibilities are very diverse: aluminum, white, gloss white, beige, oak, cherry, walnut, cappuccino, brown, black, gloss black and many other shades. The color of the noble wood gives the room the impression of quality, solidity, this design is often used in men's wardrobes. On a white background, especially glossy, shoes of different color shades will look great, which may be relevant for women, teenage girls. Black gloss in combination with mirrors will give the room a special charm with its unusual “anthracite” shine.

Materials for the manufacture

Curbstones also differ in the material from which the base is made (the actual rack or shelf) and the facade material:

the base can be made of LSDP - this is the most budgetary, but not quite practical material, in rooms with high humidity it can quickly become worthless. For sensitive people with allergies, this material may also not be suitable;
MDF is very popular in the modern market, it is more practical and reliable, not sensitive to humidity and pollution, easy to maintain;
solid wood - elegant, representative, but expensive material, suitable for lovers of solid retro, will produce a feeling of quality and reliability in the interior. The metal base is dynamic - it can produce a feeling of lightness, swiftness of construction, this material is often used for furniture in the modern style;
for the facade can also be used LSDP covered with plastic (this is a budget option, not the most optimal), as well as the more popular MDF, which allows a variety of color and design solutions. The facade of MDF is convenient and practical; it will fit into both the modern interior and the classic one. Facades of solid wood are solid, solid, but not cheap. In addition, the facade can be completely mirrored.

Posting Rules

In order to save space, choose and place a cabinet under shoes with a mirror as compactly as possible, take into account the location of other furniture in the hallway - for example, make sure that the shoe cabinet fits snugly against the outer wardrobe.Particularly popular are corner pedestals with a mirror. They allow you to take the place of "blind" corners, usually not used rationally, and significantly improve the perception of space.

As for the placement of the shoes themselves inside the cupboard, usually only shoes for the current season are placed in it, which is worn almost daily. Inside the cabinet, it is recommended to store shoes in store boxes so that their deformation and abrasion do not occur. An open shoe rack will require more care for shoe hygiene, as dust will accumulate on it during prolonged storage. At the same time, an open-type shoe rack will allow seasonal shoes to dry better, which is important for a humid climate or the fall season: it is recommended to dry it before putting it into a closed box.

The nuances of choice

The choice of a particular cabinet, by design and other parameters, depends not only on the general design concept, but also on a number of psychological aspects. Decide whether it is important for you that guests can conveniently sit down right in the hallway, or, without stopping, quickly pass into the room. If there are pets in the house, choose a closed shoe box: this will protect your slippers or street shoes from their teeth and claws. Think about whether you need the ability to place on the shelves of massive drawers "1000 little things":

cosmetics
brushes;
shoe and clothing care products;
significant souvenirs and accessories for you.

When choosing a box of a closed type, the surrounding space will not be perceived as cluttered, will not create unwanted visual accents.

To illuminate the hallways of an ordinary lamp at the top of the corridor, it is often not enough; you may need to equip a lighting system for shoe shelves. It can be compact lamps or small sconces, placed directly above the shoe rack or attached to the wall.

Combine mirror effects with fashionable “flight” lights, which can be conveniently attached or located on the floor on legs, they will not take up much space, are quite mobile and can be moved. At the same time, they will create new lighting effects, an original play of light. Determine if you only need a mirror on the top drawer, or if a completely mirrored front surface gives the entrance hall additional charm, creates a special sense of spatiality and some mystery.

The choice of a particular model of a shoe cabinet with a mirror will inevitably reflect the tastes and style of its owner, in some way predetermining the nature of his communication with households and visitors. Therefore, try to think through all the little things as much as possible before making the final choice.