In many apartments, it is shoes that take up most of the space.almost half of the hallway. But these precious meters can be used for a completely different, more practical purpose. We will tell you how to “unload” the hallway, as well as how to properly store shoes and what devices are best to use for this. The hallway requires neatness and order. This can be achieved in different ways - we have already written about . In addition, you need to be able to correctly arrange both and . With the onset of cold weather, another problem appears - we do not immediately put away summer shoes in the “long box”. And in vain, because proper storage ensures a neat hallway and will extend the life of your boots and shoes. So how to properly organize storage - both short-term (for the shoes that you use almost every day) and long-term (for seasonal shoes)? You will learn about this from our article. Wall shelves This is the best option if your apartment has a very compact hallway and every meter of floor space counts. It is best to install shelves in the lower part of the room - it is more convenient. Wooden boxes, which you can paint in any color, can serve as wall shelves. Baskets and boxes Boxes and crates allowdivide the shoe assortment by several criteria at once. So, you can place shoes, ballet flats, sandals, and so on separately - by type of shoes. In addition, each family member can have their own "personalized" box - this will make the search easier. Or you can stick a photo of a pair of shoes on the box. Our opinion:— Seasonal footwear deserves special attention. If you want to put your sandals away after the end of summer, choose a container that will allow air to penetrate. That is why it is recommended to use wicker baskets. Shoe racks Shoe racks of this type are also called turbo-slim. When using this piece of furniture, shoes are placed on their toes, not on their soles. Shoe racks are very convenient in everyday life, but it is worth remembering the absolute disadvantage of such closed cabinets - shoes and sandals will not "breathe". Organizer Organizers can be used to storelight and not bulky shoes. The walls in the organizers should be thick enough so that shoes and boots do not affect each other. Shoes without heels, such as ballet flats, can be stored in a textile organizer. We recommend placing the organizer on a hook in the hallway or simply in the closet. Our opinion:— Leather shoes require careful handling. High boots, which are difficult to fit in a box or on a shelf, are best stored on special shoe hangers, which are conveniently placed in a closet. Bench or pouf A bench or pouf can be more than just a place to sit. In many cases, there is space for storing shoes under the lifting seat. Ideally, there are cells inside the piece of furniture — then the shoes will be neatly arranged.