Hallways are often limited in size, so the issue of storing things, especially shoes, is acute. It is acceptable to put seasonal things far away in the mezzanine, and those used need to be kept "at hand". A shoe rack equipped with a petal mechanism with guides can cope with the storage task. In order to choose the right option, you need to familiarize yourself with the device of the item, the mechanism of operation.

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Shoe racks are now the most popular piece of furniture for the living room or hallway.
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Thanks to such furniture you can ensure cleanliness and order in your home.
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These shoe cabinets are a wonderful piece of interior design for your hallway and will also allow you to conveniently arrange your shoes on the shelves of the cabinet.

An ordinary chipboard cabinet can easily become a convenient shoe rack if it is equipped with a special mechanism with guides. It is a set of 2 plastic parts, fixed with a rotary sleeve to the furniture body from the inside.

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Shoe racks are very useful for families with three or more members.
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Adult and children's shoes can be conveniently placed on shelves with a slope, where the shoes will be perfectly preserved and will be able to dry.

On the sides of the mechanism there are openings for fixing the guides to the cabinet front. The central part of the device contains grooves for the placement of petals (shoe stands).

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Today you can choose the most suitable shoe rack that will be in harmony with your hallway and its decor.
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You can order a custom-made shoe rack that will fit into the interior of your room.

Depending on the number of shoe rack holders, the mechanism can be:

  • Single;
  • Double;
  • Triple.
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The most varied shapes and designs of shoe racks will satisfy the tastes of even the most demanding customers.
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Shoe racks can be made in the form of regular cabinets, which are equipped with special pull-out shelves with an oblique slope for easy storage of shoes.

Dividers are usually made of chipboard of small thickness (up to 1 cm). Options made of plywood are possible. Thin shelves allow free placement of things.

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Shoe cabinets come in open and closed types, and can be made from materials such as MDF, fiberboard, or chipboard.
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Currently, the most durable and suitable material is MDF.

The system is fixed not only to the cabinet front, but also by guides on the sides of the case. The mechanism is then able to rotate along the horizontal orientation axis. This rotation of the guides is performed at a certain angle. The principle of operation of the product is simple. Such movement, thanks to the guides, allows you to freely open the front and use the shelves.

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The shoe racks are distinguished by their high quality of execution and ease of use.
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These elegant shelves will hold all your shoes and free up floor space.

The center of gravity shifts slightly when the mechanism is attached to the shoe rack, allowing the system to be fixed in the closed position. A correctly installed design with guides reliably holds the unused cabinet door even with heavy shoes.

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Universal folding shelves will allow you to find the necessary pair of shoes at any time.
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In addition, you can purchase a shoe rack that will harmoniously fit into the interior of the hallway.

How to choose the right option

To calculate the capacity, the volume of the cabinet with guides and a folding mechanism, you need to think about what kind of shoes will be stored in it. The average value is 9 pairs. The capacity will depend on the dimensions of the things that are going to be stored there. If you choose a design with 2-3 shelves, the figure will increase.

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A closed shoe rack is suitable for people with pets. It will help protect shoes from any damage from their pets.
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Recently, slim shoe racks have become popular. They are tall, narrow or elongated pieces of furniture that are ideal for small hallways.

You should also pay attention to the height of the product. Each section takes up approximately 20–25 cm. The average length and width of 1 pair are 28 and 12 cm, respectively. Based on these values, the height of the cabinet with shoe guides should be 70 cm. The width of the furniture section is determined by the manufacturer. The average value for such products with guides is 80 cm.

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A closed shoe box can have a design of a cabinet with shelves or a cabinet with doors. In this design type, shoe racks with a seat are popular.
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Modern closed-type models are equipped with built-in ventilation systems, which makes such furniture in demand and more expensive.

Pros and cons of shoe design

A petal shoe cabinet with guides is ideal for small spaces because it is compact and practical. The product is easy to use and manufacture. The more sections the design with guides has, the more capacious the item is. At the same time, the shoe cabinet is not able to accommodate high boots on its shelves.

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A shoe cabinet with a seat can be part of a furniture set, or it can be purchased separately.
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A small shoe rack is unlikely to hold all your shoes, but it will definitely cope with the current pairs of shoes for the current season.

Among the disadvantages of the design with guides, large gaps between the facades are noted. This is especially noticeable with a large number of sections. When installing a cabinet with guides of sufficient height, it will be necessary to additionally secure it from falling, since the center of gravity of such a design is significantly shifted.

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The wall-mounted shoe rack will fit perfectly into a modern interior
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Beautiful designer pieces will definitely inspire you to buy or create new furniture and transform your hallway.

Purchasing a product with guides and a folding mechanism will significantly simplify the task of storing shoes in the hallway. By purchasing fittings separately, you can make a convenient chipboard cabinet yourself.

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When choosing a shoe rack, choose one that allows you to change the distance between the shelves - this will allow you to store shoes of different sizes.
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The shoe rack creates acceptable storage conditions, which allows you to extend the life of your shoes.

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