Keeping the house organised when you have active kids, running in and out of it all day, can be a challenge! After toys, shoes are what create the biggest mess in the house. That is why having a shoe rack dedicated exclusively to your kids’ shoes is a good idea.
When building a shoe stand, keep the following points in mind!
Just like every other piece of furniture, you must figure out the area where the shoe rack would go before you build one. Make sure that the space you choose is airy, dry and spacious. If you place your shoe rack in a humid or closed space, the area can start stinking even if you keep your shoes are clean. Such conditions can also weaken your footwear, making them crack and split before time.
The materials that you choose when making a shoe rack dictate everything from its strength, style to the ease of use. The best material with which to make a shoe rack, like most other furniture, is wood. Choose a sturdy wood like pine, oak, sheesham or walnut to make the furniture robust and evergreen!
The finish of a shoe rack is important, especially when you’re dealing with a children’s room! Paint the shoe stand a vibrant colour, use a cheerful veneer or cover it with a themed over-cloth, to make it interesting for your kids.
The size and structure of the shoe stand are also important factors when building a rack for your kids’ footwear. Make sure the height of the shoe stand is not too high to be inaccessible by your kids, and that the capacity is large enough to accommodate their growing needs.
A shoe rack made for the kids’ room must be made with safety in mind. Avoid sharp corners and ensure it is stable. A wobbly shoe stand or one that is too lightweight can easily topple and become a hazard. Therefore, it’s advisable to screw the legs to a wall or other stable surface. Another way to make it more stable is by proportioning it such that it is broader than strictly necessary, for a larger footprint. Though children’s feet are small enough that a narrow shelf could suffice, make the shelves as wide as you can to increase stability and usability over a longer period.
Giving your children a dedicated shoe rack in their room or outside the front door is an excellent way of inculcating habits like discipline and organisation in your kids right from the start. You can teach them to put their shoes back in the shoe stand after every use. Get organised with a solid shoe rack for your kids and don’t just increase functionality – you can also add to the charm of the interiors of your home. Design a custom kids’ shoe stand, based on the above pointers, for a lasting and useful piece of furniture.
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