Your hallway shoe cupboard: perfectly fitted and unique
Design your custom shoe cabinet
Matching shoes for every outfit? Yes, please… or maybe not? The joy of having a large shoe collection is quickly dampened when there’s not enough space to store your precious footwear neatly. But it’s easy to give your shoes the perfect home: the solution is a custom shoe cabinet. With the Furnfab.com configurator, you’ll be guided through the simple steps to design your custom furniture piece, and in under ten minutes, you can configure your shoe cabinet. Whether it’s sneakers, high heels, or boots – every pair will find its perfect spot. Promise! Here’s what you should keep in mind:
• The perfect custom shoe cabinet
• Interior features
• Exterior design
• Keeping your shoe cabinet organised
The perfect custom hallway shoe cabinet
Before you begin planning, it’s important to answer two key questions: 1) How many pairs of shoes need a new home? 2) Where will the shoe cabinet be placed? Here’s a little tip: the first idea isn’t always the best solution, because a custom-made shoe cabinet can be placed almost anywhere. That’s the great advantage of custom-made furniture. The possibilities are endless, and often previously unused space can be transformed into a storage marvel for shoes. How about a niche in the wall, that awkward space under a window, or under a sloping roof? A ceiling-high shoe cabinet could also be worth considering. Once these questions have been answered and a decision has been made, you’re ready to start! The first step in the configurator involves entering the external measurements.
Here you can find everything you need to know about measuring. With this guide, taking measurements yourself becomes a breeze.
Interior features of the custom shoe cabinet
In the next steps, you’ll adjust the elements and the interior design. A custom hallway shoe cabinet can be perfectly tailored to your shoe collection. A cabinet with mostly flat shoes will require a different layout than one holding ankle boots or even tall boots. That’s why adjustable shelves, which can be repositioned quickly and easily thanks to a peg system, are ideal. This way, your custom shoe cabinet can evolve along with your shoe collection. Shoe shelves are particularly useful for this. Thanks to the holes drilled along the sides, you can easily adjust the tilt of the shelves. This tilt can be adjusted in two directions, either 20° or 35°. To prevent shoes from sliding out, the shoe shelves are finished with a sleek edge at the front. Drawers at the bottom of the cabinet are perfect for storing flip-flops, slippers, and mini-sandals.
A battery-powered LED light can significantly brighten up the inside of the custom shoe cabinet. With a motion sensor, the light switches on automatically when the doors are opened. You can position the light exactly where it’s needed, and high-quality adhesive pads allow for easy removal without leaving any residue. This means you can reposition the light effortlessly even years later.
Make your custom hallway shoe cabinet a real eye-catcher
The next step involves designing the exterior of your cabinet. Not only can you configure the cabinet frame in your choice of décor, but there are countless creative possibilities for the doors too. First, you need to decide whether you want a cabinet with doors or an open shoe rack. This decision depends entirely on your personal preference: while doors provide a neat, tidy look, an open shoe rack allows for a quick overview. You can choose from hinged, mirrored, and glass doors. Each option can be configured with a right, left, or double-door opening. You can also choose between overlay doors or inset doors. Overlay doors sit on the cabinet frame, while inset doors are positioned between the cabinet sides. This reduces the usable interior depth by the thickness of the door. However, for small and narrow spaces, this is an ideal solution as it also reduces the overall depth of the cabinet.
Additionally, there are numerous design options to choose from: with glass doors, you can opt for clear glass, frosted glass, grey or bronze-tinted glass. The glass panels are 6mm thick and can be combined with 21 different cabinet décors. As with the classic hinged and mirrored doors, this option can also be combined with a frame front to create a sophisticated Passepartout effect. Like the cabinet itself, the doors can also be painted in one of over 190 RAL colours. The back panel of the custom shoe cabinet can also be in a contrasting colour. In addition to the RAL colours, there are 21 uni and wood décors to choose from. To add the final touch of individuality, you can now select the handles. Alternatively, you can opt for a handleless design with a “push-to-open” mechanism.
Keeping your shoe cabinet organised
To ensure your custom hallway shoe cabinet keeps chaos at bay and maintains order in the long run, good organisation is key. Shoes that are frequently worn should be placed at an easy-to-reach height. For the rest of your shoes, it’s helpful to group them by theme. For instance, group casual, office, and event shoes together. If you have children, it makes sense to reserve lower compartments for them so they can easily access their footwear.
With these tips and tricks, nothing should stand in the way of your custom shoe cabinet. We look forward to seeing your unique configuration!