Getting a shoe rack to fit beautifully in this small space while offering the storage space we need to hold all of our shoes may be a challenging task for many of us, and simply choosing one with a spectacular design that catches your eye will not work.
With so many different sizes, heights, door types, designs, and other features to pick from, how can we narrow down our options to just one shoe cabinet? Here are some pointers and things to consider when selecting a shoe rack for your home.
The Ideal Shoe Cabinet Size
A proper shoe cabinet should have a depth of at least 20cm to allow for the storage of most shoe types without the shoe protruding out of the cabinet. This requirement, however, will vary depending on your shoes’ size. As such, it is important to know the length of your shoes before shopping for your shoe cabinet.
Most shoe cabinets are used to store shoes without shoe boxes; If you also want to save your shoe boxes, you may want to consider other solutions, such as installing shoe racks in the room to properly organize all shoe boxes. The size of an ideal shoe cabinet also depends on the number of shoes you need to save.
Choosing The Right Shoe Cabinet For Your Home
1. The Available Space You Have
Before you head to the stores in search of a new shoe cabinet, you need to know how much available realty you have to fit the storage unit; can you fit a large four-door cabinet or do you only have room for a shoe rack?
Shoe cabinets, like shoes, come in a range of styles and sizes. Narrow shoe racks with downward sloping shelves are perfect for small spaces, while large shoe racks with traditional shelves may come with sliding doors, eliminating the need for extra space to open the doors.
In addition, there is a multifunctional shoe rack that allows you to save various items and even serve as a seat for you to sit down and wear shoes.
If none of these are suitable for you, you can consider buying a shoe rack. Due to their portability and compactness, they can be placed in small spaces.
2. How Much Shoe Storage Space You Need
The number of shoes you own will ultimately determine how much storage realty you need. If you only need to keep four sets of shoes, a single level shoe shelf will suffice. However, if you own more than 20 sets of shoes, you will need a proper shoe cabinet or a larger storage unit.
A typical two-door shoe cabinet in Singapore can hold between 10 and 15 pairs, whereas three-door shoe racks may hold up to 24 pairs and four-door shoe cabinets can hold up to 32 pairs. This is also dependent on your shoes ‘ size and how well you organize them.
Many shoe cabinets include removable shelves, allowing you to rearrange the boards to accommodate the height of your heels, high-cut boots, and high-cut sneakers. Such features allow you to make the most of your shoe cabinet by minimizing the amount of redundant air ambient. For example, reducing the height between each board to save flat shoes, and using the extra ambientto hold heels.
Some shoe cabinets even come with tilted shelves to maximize the number of shoes you can keep and allow you to effectively hold your high heels.
3. Which Material Is The Best
While there are numerous materials for you to choose from, wood is the finest choice for shoe cabinets because of its versatility and durability. It does a great job of protecting your shoes from moisture and sunlight, looks just like any other regular piece of furniture and can complement a variety of home decor styles. You can keep the wood natural for a Scandinavian, contemporary and rustic interior or paint it dark for modern and industrial interiors.
Metal shoe cabinets are uncommon in Singapore, but some cabinets include metallic accents for aesthetic purposes. They are popular in modern and industrial interiors, as well as in fold-down designs.
Fabric and plastic are less durable solutions, but they do the job and are less expensive than wood. Fabric is often used to cover the sides of metal shelving structures and is excellent for ventilation.
These tips will help you in better understanding your needs and the key features to look out for while shopping for a shoe cabinet. Before you go shopping, make a list of these features and figure out the size of the cabinet you can afford to get for an easier experience.
