DIY shoe cabinet

The hallway of each house is undoubtedly the face of its owner. Shoes scattered everywhere will cause surprise to the unexpected guest. A shoe pedestal is designed to help avoid such incidents.

Its function is not only to sort and store shoes, but also to extend their life. After all, shoes stored in special furniture are less susceptible to external factors. Dust does not settle on the shoes; pets and small children will not reach them.

But, unfortunately, it’s quite difficult to choose a shoe stand that fits well with your interior design. Therefore, it makes sense to make it yourself.

ATTENTION! Before proceeding with the assembly of the cabinets of your dreams, you need to determine its type.

In the modern world, there are many different options for a shoe shelf. They can be made from a variety of materials and are limited only by your imagination. We list only a few of them:

• Sliding wardrobe (Great option for small apartments);

• Showcase (Interesting, but unstable design);

• Slim wardrobe (An interesting design, where the shoes are located at an angle. As the name implies, it is usually very thin);

• Kaloshnitsa (Classic design, the appearance of which is more suitable for a loggia or balcony than for an entrance hall);

• Shelving (The simplest, but unstable design. Moreover, it is unlikely to fit into any design).

Drawing up a drawing for creating a pedestal

Having decided on the type of future design, you need to choose the material for manufacture. In creating a cabinet for shoes, you can use plastic, metal, wood and plywood.

REFERENCE! In a shoe cabinet, in the manufacture of which metal or plastic is used, it is extremely necessary to provide ventilation! It is best to make open structures, as the materials presented do not pass well air, thereby harming some types of shoes.

It is most convenient to use wood or plywood as the main material for the manufacture. They breathe great. From them it is easy to make all the necessary details, even independently.

TIP! The drawing is best applied to the inside of the material from which the shoe shelf will be made. This will help you in the subsequent assembly! And also it is necessary to mark each detail!

Now, taking into account all factors, it is necessary to create a drawing of future furniture. The drawing takes into account:

• Width, length and height of the future shoe shelf (taking into account the thickness of the material of manufacture!);
• The number of shelves and their size;
• Other construction details, if any!

ATTENTION! On the Internet you can find a huge number of ready-made drawings! However, before you start working on them, you must adjust the dimensions of the structure to your requirements. Measure the width, height and length of the place in the apartment where you want to install the shoe rack, and then adjust the dimensions of the drawing for it!

Procurement of necessary parts

Now you need to make parts for the cabinet under the shoes with your own hands. Having a ready-made drawing on hand, it will be easiest to go to the store where parts and units of the structure are made. However, all this can be done with your own hands. To create the parts and the subsequent assembly of the nightstand, we need:

• Roulette and a simple pencil (marker);
• Conductor (tool for processing holes on a drilling or milling machine);
• Drill;
• Hammer and nails;
• Confirmation drill.

So, you need:

1. Following the scheme and observing the dimensions, draw a cutting map with a simple pencil or marker. Every detail must be clearly visible!
2. Using a jigsaw, cut parts, shelves, walls and risers. Paste the edge of each part.
3. Purchase confirmations, leveling legs, shelf holders, guides and other necessary accessories.

Rules for assembling cabinets for shoes

The assembly of different furniture models does not differ from each other in principle. It is recommended that it be carried out in a well-lit room. And it’s also worth equipping the workplace, and conveniently positioning the tools. For a successful build, you must clearly follow the following order:

1. With a drill, we drill the places provided for in the drawing in detail. This will speed up and simplify the build process.
2. We fix the metal corners and install the guides for the boxes.
3. We establish the tightening confirmations.
4. Measure the thickness of the material used. Drill two holes in a line 6 mm from the edge. At least 50 mm must be retreated from the back wall.
5. We calculate the position of the holes for the inner rack using the formula - material thickness + width of the proposed shelf + 50% of the material thickness.
6. We drill holes for the shelf holder. It is necessary to calculate their location according to the formula: rack height - wall thickness, and then divided by the number of shelves to be installed.
7. We install metal corners on the covers of the cabinet.
8. We collect the boxes, following the drawing.
9. We collect for confirmation. We install racks.
10. We fix protective covers on each corner.
11. We install shelves and drawers on guides.
12. Build completed successfully!

Interesting options for homemade cabinets

Do-it-yourself shoe cabinet is unique. There are hundreds of add-on options that can emphasize the individuality of your product. So, for example, a homemade furniture handle can become a memorable design feature in your interior. Design elements such as:

• Additional side shelves for storing shoes of different seasons;
• Mirror or carved curly insert;
• Countertop for things.

Craftsmen often paint doors and glass inserts. They put transparent or mirrored doors. Often they take up the curbstone itself, painting it. Decorating your product, you can use rhinestones or wallpapers with a wide variety of patterns. Man-made furniture is a worthy decoration for the home, the beauty of which is limited only by your imagination.