And again about shoes in the dressing room: learning to save time and effort

Preparation for storage

Before putting away your favorite boots or shoes, you need to carefully prepare them. After all, they will be in the closet for a long time. It is very important to organize this process correctly:

Things must be washed and cleaned of any dirt. It is advisable to do this with a soft sponge or brush. If not all the dirt has come off, you can use soap or a special detergent. Perform the procedure carefully so as not to damage the surface.
After washing it must be dried. To do this, it is better not to use high-power heat sources. Special dryers with ultraviolet radiation, which also disinfect, are perfect. If they are not available, you can use plain paper, which absorbs moisture well. You can also let the boots dry naturally.
It is necessary to inspect the shoes, if repairs are required, then take the boots to the workshop. Leather items should be lubricated with Vaseline-based cream, and suede items should be treated with a special product.

By providing good storage conditions, you can significantly extend its life. And when you take it out of the closet, the appearance of the boots or shoes will pleasantly please you.

Shoe storage racks

The stable frame is equipped with special blades and tongues for fixing shoe products. Summer shoes can be stored on compact spatulas, and boots can be stored on high ones. Most of these racks involve vertical placement of shoes, so you should carefully monitor the condition of your shoe soles.

Other models have a lattice surface and look like a wide shelf. There are also open and closed racks, which are made in the form of a high and narrow structure from the floor to the ceiling.

The photo shows the interior of the hall with an open floor shoe rack.

Closet ideas

For an ordinary family of three to four people, storing shoes in the dressing room will be the most convenient.
For this purpose, open cabinets with a large number of shelves are usually allocated. Retractable shelves or drawers, as well as entire modules, will also be convenient. It is necessary to create suitable conditions in such a room, normal temperature and humidity. Otherwise, shoes can be damaged by moths and fungus. It is important to place high women's boots correctly, otherwise there is a risk of damaging them yourself. They cannot be folded in half; the leather may crack. They need to be placed evenly. It is also possible to hang them on clothespins.

You can store shoes in the dressing room on special shoe racks, which can be made of various materials (metal, plastic or wood). The advantages of metal stands are undeniable:

open shoe racks allow natural ventilation;
metal stands do not get wet, and therefore do not rust, they are durable in use;
they do not absorb shoe odor;
can be decorated with decorative elements.

By making a wall structure, you can save a lot of space. But such shelves also have some disadvantages:

they have significant weight and dimensions, which allows them to be installed only in a large room;
if the option is open, dust will settle on the shoes.

Currently, stores have a very large selection of open shelving. For those who like a minimum of things, the option of several plastic shelves is perfect. And if you use your imagination, you can make a wooden triangular rack with your own hands.

Where is the best place to store shoes?

Where is the best place to store shoes? Choosing the right and at the same time accessible location is very important. In this article we will dwell on this issue in more detail.

What you can use:

Shoe boxes. The most common and proven storage method is packaging from the same shoes or similar ones. You can put a soft cloth or wrapping paper between the boots. This method of separating shoes with fabric will be good in cases where you store several pairs of shoes at once in a large box. With this storage method, each shoe must be packed in paper or cloth. This will preserve the color and shape of the product.
Wardrobe shelves. If space permits, shoes can be lined up according to season so they can be easily found.
Space under the bed. In a small apartment, where every centimeter of space is worth its weight in gold, beds can be used as storage space. But this method is suitable if the design of the bed allows such storage. If the boxes can be easily pushed under the bed and they will not interfere with sleep, then use this life hack. To prevent shoes from becoming deformed, homemade or industrial supports must be inserted inside the boots. They will help maintain the original shape of a suede or leather product.
Organizer. If there is very little space in the apartment, and the closet is filled to capacity with things and bedding, then you can purchase a special fabric or polyethylene organizer designed for storing shoes. They come in different sizes and different colors. Organizers can be hung on the wall and each pair of shoes can be stored vertically in an individual compartment. You can also purchase a special floor bag for storing shoes, which can easily fit under the bed. A box for storing bedding and things, which is found in modern models of double beds or in a sofa, is also suitable for these purposes.
Staircase openings. Owners of private two-story houses, the area of which is much larger than small-sized apartments, can make maximum use of the space between floors. The stairwell can serve not only as a lift to the upper floor, but also as a place to store shoes. A skillful owner can make drawers under each step of the stairs, which will serve as a storage place for winter shoes in the summer and vice versa. They will always be hidden from prying eyes and will not take up additional space.
Shoe rack. This useful special chest of drawers for shoes can be purchased at a furniture store, or you can make it yourself at home. In a shoe store, the design is thought out to the smallest detail. It is made in such a way that it is very convenient to store the shoes that all family members are currently wearing. Dressers come in a variety of sizes, from small and compact to taller and more spacious. You can select a shoe rack depending on the dimensions of your room. The shoe chest can easily accommodate women's, men's and children's shoes. You can also store moccasins, sneakers, sneakers and sandals there.

The advantage of a shoe rack is that the hallway will always be clean and tidy. The shoes will not get in the way and will not become covered with dust. At any time you can easily find the necessary sneakers or shoes. In addition, pets will not be able to damage the shoes, since they will be out of reach. Before purchasing such a useful chest of drawers for shoes, decide how many shoes you are counting on to accommodate the shoes of all family members.

The storage location can also be a garage, attic, basement or storage room. It is necessary to make room for this purpose and get rid of unnecessary trash. In a small apartment, you can periodically inspect the closet and empty the shelves of things that you no longer use.

“General cleaning” of the closet can be very useful and helps to free up quite a lot of space in it. If you don't remember the last time you raided your closet, now is the time to do it! It is necessary to remove every single pair of shoes from the mezzanine or from the dressing room and sort them. Send in one pile those copies that are too small for you or your children. You can also add there too frayed, torn and worn items that you are unlikely to wear. You can do with this pile of shoes as you wish. It can be thrown away, or it can be distributed to those in need. With such a useful revision, you will free up some space for new pairs of shoes. The rest of the shoes can be returned, sorted in a way that is convenient for you.

Before starting the process, you need to group the shoes based on similarity. For example, winter boots and boots can be stored in one large box, and summer shoes can be stored together with open sandals. Agree, it won’t be very convenient if the package with your winter shoes contains the beach flip-flops that you have been looking for for a long time throughout the summer before going on vacation at the seaside. For products that you just can’t choose a place for, you can allocate a special box on which some kind of mark will be indicated, for example, “all sorts of things.”

One grouping of shoes by season is not always enough. To ensure proper storage of leg clothing, appropriate conditions must be provided. For example, suede or leather shoes should not be left in a damp place or in direct sunlight. For individual specimens, it is necessary to ensure good air circulation. All these points should be thought through at the stage of preparing shoes for the new season.

In the closet

To store shoes in a closet, you must first choose a convenient place in it. Ideally, it should not be located too high so that you can easily reach the required box. In extreme cases, you can stand on a chair, since mezzanines that are too high will require a ladder, which is not always convenient.

To store the shoes of all family members, you can use a wardrobe for clothes, freeing up suitable space in it. If there are no free shelves in it, and the space in the apartment allows, then you can purchase a separate closet for storing shoes. Handymen can transform grandma's buffet or bookcase into a handy shoe closet. Such an antique will not only gain a “second life”, but will also become the subject of admiration for your friends. Moreover, significant costs will not be required to transform an antique item. All you need is a can of paint or stain or some other materials.

In a special closet you can arrange your shoes in the order that is convenient for you. It can be arranged according to the “mother-father-children” principle. You can also distribute shoes on the shelves depending on the season. For example, all winter shoes are placed at the very bottom, and autumn shoes are placed on the shelf above. The next shelf will be for sneakers, sneakers, shoes and sandals. If there are not so many shelves in this closet, then you can install additional ones between them, on which summer shoes will fit.

Another original way to store autumn and winter women's boots in the closet can be hangers with two clips, designed for men's trousers. These clothespins are used to clamp shoes on top and hang them in the closet. For delicate leather and suede products, it is worth placing a small piece of cloth under the clamp so as not to damage the structure of the shoe. If there is no free bar for hangers in the closet, you can attach it yourself. It is sold in a furniture store or at the market.

You can order a wardrobe for your apartment or private house according to an individual project, based on the dimensions of your room. It can be as high as the ceiling. The large height of the cabinet will allow you to store a lot of things and shoes in such a huge wardrobe. At your request, specialists can equip the wardrobe with special drawers and crossbars designed for shoes.

You can read about other ideas for storing shoes in the next section.

Homemade devices

To store a lot of shoes without a box, you can make homemade devices for these purposes. There are many ideas for creativity on the Internet. We have selected for you the simplest and most affordable options that you can use.

All you need is a little effort and ingenuity, some available material - and that’s it, your miracle shelf or cabinet is ready! In the photo you can see some options for devices and make the same ones at home.

What can be made:

Railing. This device is more suitable for those ladies who have a lot of pairs of high-heeled shoes in their wardrobe. This storage method saves a lot of space that women's shoes take up. How to make it can be found on the World Wide Web. The railing is attached to the wall in the hallway or to the dressing room door. Women's shoes must be secured to this shelf by the heel. With this method of storage, objects of female pride will “sit” stably, without requiring additional supports.
Fabric organizer. If a woman knows how to use a sewing machine, then it will not be difficult for her to sew a special organizer from fabric with her own hands. In the previous section we already wrote about the finished device. You can easily sew it at home using the same principle by looking for interesting ideas on the Internet.
Galoshnitsa. This unusual word is usually used to describe an open stand for shoes, which has 1 or 2 shelves. If you wish, you can do more if you have a family of 3-4 people. Most often, the shelves themselves are made slightly at an angle, using a variety of materials that you have in your arsenal. It is only suitable for temporary storage of the shoes you currently wear.
Rack or wall structure. These homemade devices are very convenient. Firstly, a large space is saved in the apartment, which can be used wisely. The structure can be mounted both on the wall of the wardrobe and on the inside of the pantry door. You can also assemble shelves directly in the hallway itself. But if you don't like having all your shoes on display, you can always cover the rack with a nice blackout curtain. Instead of shelving, you can use old wooden boxes. If you repaint them in some fancy color, you will get a nice exclusive handmade design.
Transformable ottoman. Such a comfortable and at the same time very useful soft stool, upholstered with foam rubber and beautiful practical fabric, can serve not only as a comfortable seat in the hallway. Once you lift the lid of the pouf, you can see space for storing summer shoes. You can make such a “miracle” yourself by looking for ideas on the Internet, or order it from a furniture store.

As you can see, in order to competently and compactly store a lot of shoes in your apartment, you don’t have to be the owner of a huge mansion. With the right approach and skillful use of space, you can place shoes so that they do not cause discomfort to loved ones and can be found without difficulty.

Closed cabinets

The advantages of a dressing room are very great, but the size of the apartment does not allow everyone to allocate a special room.
This is why many people prefer storing shoes in a closet. Some owners put their shoes in the boxes in which they bought them, considering this the best option. But the sizes of such boxes are large; they are intended more for a store.

In closed cabinets it is either placed on shelves or hung on hangers using special clothespins. As an option, you can purchase any small closet or closed shelves, then you can provide compact shoe storage.

As an idea, you can hang an opening shelf on the wall, which is perfect for storing sandals or slippers.

Options for placement in the hallway

Wherever shoes are stored, there is always a large amount of them in the hallway.
To save more free space, it is important to fold it beautifully and compactly. If space allows, you can put a set of a mirror, clothes hangers, shelves for shoes and space for accessories. The simplest and most common option for a hallway is a shoe rack or a shelf in several rows.

A good idea would be to make your own stand in the form of pegs on which to hang your shoes. They can also dry on it.

You can adapt the shelf to a bench or ottoman. To do this, you need to cover its top with soft fabric, leather or dermantine. The result will be a unique piece of furniture, which will be comfortable to put on while sitting.

In stores you can find comfortable and multifunctional shoe stands for hallways. They take up minimal space and everyone can find a suitable option for their apartment.

Storing shoes made from different materials

To learn how to store shoes, you need to take into account the characteristics of the materials. If your product is made of patent leather, it must be treated with glycerin or petroleum jelly before storage. Insert spacers into the shoes and wrap them with special paper.
In most cases, leather products need to be treated with cream. The composition must be rubbed in with a soft brush. Finally, the shoes are polished with flannel cloth. Store the product flat with spacers.
If you decide to store rubber shoes, you must first thoroughly wash and dry them. Then rub with a sponge soaked in glycerin. This way the shoes are not at risk of delamination.
Suede products must be handled with care. Wash your shoes and wait to dry. If necessary, clean the coating with a special brush.
To preserve fabric or sports shoes, they need to be washed in a soapy solution. After drying, the product is placed in a bag with mothballs. The substance must not be used for rubber shoes.

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Some creative ideas

To properly and compactly ensure the safety of such an important element of the wardrobe as shoes, it is not necessary to purchase special cabinets and stands. There is an opportunity to use your own imagination. Some creative placement ideas:

Wall moldings can help make shoes part of the design. They can be mounted in a dressing room or closet not only on the walls, but also under the ceiling.
The shoe wheel will look compact and creative anywhere.
A pouf is a very convenient accessory that you can make yourself.
From old unnecessary plastic and wooden boxes you can make hanging shelves in the hallway. If you paint them in bright colors, the interior will be transformed.
You can also hang shoes on regular clothes hangers. Moreover, they can be of any type, both metal and wood. The main thing is their strength.
You can make your own shelf from plastic pipes. It is important to consider their diameter. For children's shoes it is smaller - 10 - 12 cm, and for adults - about 20 cm. Cut the pipes into separate sections and glue them with PVC glue.
Heeled shoes can be hung on stairs.
Ballet flats and moccasins can be conveniently stored in a box under the bed.
Those who have several floors in their house can build a drawer at each staircase threshold.
Cut triangular wooden shelves in the free corner of the room.
It is very convenient to store it with elastic bands that are pulled over the pegs. Shoes will be placed along the wall.
A circular rack will be an excellent accessory for a dressing room; it can easily accommodate a large number of pairs.

Boxes

Seasonal shoes are most often stored in boxes on the lower section of wardrobes and dressing rooms. Store-bought cardboard packaging remains after purchasing another pair of shoes or sneakers. It’s better not to throw them away, but to put your favorite boots or shoes there until winter. Boxes are stacked in rows on spacious shelves under the cabinet wall. It is recommended to label the packages to make the shoes easier to find. You can also cut out identical windows through which the contents can be easily seen. Another interesting option is photographs of the filling of the boxes, pasted on the ends of the packages.

The pictures on the boxes correspond to the shoes inside. You can identify a pair of shoes by the photo on the box.

A box storage system is suitable if you have free space and large closets. If space is limited, clear plastic boxes are used. One container is enough to accommodate 8–10 pairs. Using homemade cardboard dividers, you can organize the contents so that boots or shoes do not damage each other.

Organizer functions

In addition to various accessories, there is a special accessory designed for storing shoes - an organizer.
It looks like a suitcase with several compartments (usually 6 or 8). You can purchase it ready-made or make it yourself. The advantage of making it yourself is that the departments can be of certain sizes, selected for specific shoes. The walls of the organizer are padded with cardboard to maintain their shape, and the top is transparent. This is necessary in order to clearly understand where and which pair lies. It fastens with a zipper.

You can place the organizer anywhere, it won’t take up much space. And if it turns out to be temporarily unnecessary, it can be easily rolled up and put away. By storing your shoes in it, you can make your life much easier.

Care and preparation for use

Even if the dressing room is maintained in ideal conditions, shoes must be inspected periodically.
This is especially true for winter boots and boots, which are stored in the closet for almost seven months. They need to be taken out, dried, if necessary, lubricated with cream and put back in place. If the cabinet is open, be sure to wipe off the dust. Clean suede shoes with a brush. If necessary, treat with an antiseptic.

When the time comes, the shoes need to be prepared for use. The first thing you need to do is inspect it externally to see if there is a need for cosmetic repairs. It is stored in dry conditions, so before putting on your shoes, moisten it naturally. To do this, you just need to take it out a few days before wearing it and put it in the hallway. Thus, it will gain a natural level of moisture, which will allow you to wear it without compromising its integrity and will not harm your own health.

Each person decides for himself where and under what conditions to store shoes. But by following simple rules, you can extend the life of not only winter boots, but also ordinary slippers. When choosing a cabinet or shoe stand, you should first of all be guided by the area of the room and the place where it will be stored. The modern assortment is very diverse, and everyone can find a suitable option.

Storing seasonal shoes

Remove the insoles and laces in advance. Get rid of debris and wipe down your shoes with any disinfectant solution. Rinse the soles of dirt, clean the shoes with a brush or rinse if necessary. Dry, lubricate with cream taking into account the material of the product.
There is no need to allocate separate space for storing winter or summer shoes. The main thing is to make sure that there is a box or container for each pair.
Place newspapers in the cavity of winter shoes with fur so that the products do not lose their shape. Mothballs are also placed inside to repel moths if the inside of the shoe has fur.
To prevent dust from settling, shoes and other types of dress shoes are placed first in covers, then in boxes. Over the knee boots and long boots should be placed in a case and hung (can be laid out) in a straightened form. No need to fold the boot.
The storage location is chosen without sudden changes in temperature, dampness or excessive dryness. It is also necessary to check your shoes several times a season (every month) to prevent possible damage.

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