How to make a shoe rack with your own hands: a step-by-step guide.

Simple 2-shelf shoe rack

The simplest open design of a shoe rack for the hallway consists of side racks and shelves located between them. Such a piece of furniture can be created from any materials, but it is simpler and cheaper to make it from wood. The design fits well into the interior of corridors and verandas in any style. It can also be supplemented with metal hooks on the wall.

To create a shoe rack, you will need the following materials:

• wooden board (1 cm thick);
• wooden bars (with a square section of 4 * 4 cm);
• black paint;
• stain (any color that is available);
• transparent acrylic varnish;
• universal screws 6 * 60 mm.

Stages of making a shoe rack for the hallway with your own hands:

1. Cut the blanks: 2 boards measuring 90*30 cm, 4 bars 30 cm long and 4 bars 32 cm long. Sand the parts thoroughly.
2. Paint the bars black and the boards with stain. Dry well and apply a layer of waterproof (acrylic) varnish on top.
3. Assemble 2 side posts. First, connect 2 long bars with a short one to form a U-shaped structure (as in the photo). Make a second such post.
4. Install the top shelf between the planks (as shown in the photo). Fasten to the frames with screws.
5. Fasten the second board to the bars, placing them along the edges.
6. Fasten the structure between the posts, placing it closer to the free ends. This will be the bottom shelf of the shoe rack.

Assemble 2 side posts. First, connect 2 long bars with a short one to form a U-shaped structure (as in the photo). Make the second such post.

Install the top shelf between the planks (as shown in the photo). Fasten to the frames with screws.

Fasten the second board to the bars, placing them along the edges.

Fasten the structure between the posts, placing it closer to the free ends. This will be the bottom shelf of the shoe rack.

Asymmetrical

When making a shoe rack, an open structure can be complicated by giving it asymmetry. This will allow you to make several options for pockets (sections) that will fit shoes of different sizes. In addition, such a design looks original and is similar to stylish design solutions.

The following materials are required for the shoe rack:

• boards (about 20 mm thick);
• waterproof stain (or acrylic paint);
• screws with countersunk heads.

Stages of work:

1. Prepare a drawing of the shoe rack in advance. Plan where the pockets for home and outdoor shoes (low and high) will be located. Provide a back wall if desired.
2. Cut the blanks according to the drawing instructions.
3. Sand the blanks.
4. Assemble the blanks into parts according to the drawing requirements. Apply glue to the joints (as shown in the photo), fasten the elements with screws.
5. Dry the parts.
6. Coat everything with primer, then stain (or paint) and varnish.
7. Proceed to the main assembly: first connect the bottom and side parts of the structure.
8. Gradually complete the assembly (it should turn out as shown in the photo).

Cut the blanks, following the instructions in the drawing.

Sand blanks.

Assemble the blanks into parts according to the drawing requirements. Apply glue to the joints (as shown in the photo), fasten the elements with screws.

Dry the parts.

Coat everything with primer, then stain (or paint) and varnish.

Proceed to the main assembly: first connect the lower and side parts of the structure.

Gradually complete the assembly (it should it will turn out as shown in the photo).

Shoe rack made of a profile pipe

An open shoe rack made of a profile pipe looks very original and unusual. It is not easy to make such a piece of furniture at home, but it is possible. To understand the nuances, watch the step-by-step master class on making an open structure, presented in the video.

The main materials and components of the shoe rack:

• profile pipes (20 * 20 mm, 10 * 10 mm, 8 * 8 mm, 20 * 10 mm);
• metal mesh;
• plywood (2 sheets 4 mm and 8 mm thick);
• sheet foam rubber (20 mm thick);
• artificial leather;
• spray paint for metal;
• grout (cement grout);
• M4 screws.

metal mesh;

plywood (2 sheets 4 mm and 8 mm thick);

sheet foam rubber (20 mm thick);

artificial leather;

spray paint for metal;

grout (cement grout);

M4 screws.

Stages of making a shoe rack:

1. Create a detailed drawing of the shoe rack in any program or on a piece of paper (whichever is more convenient for you).
2. Prepare profile pipes with a square cross-section of 20 * 20 mm. Their surface should be clean and shiny without traces of rust, scale, technical oil.
3. Make markings in accordance with predetermined dimensions. Use a scriber with a hard alloy tip.
4. Cut out the required number of blanks. Make cuts not along the marked lines, but parallel to them with an offset to the side from the future part (as shown in the photo).
5. Mark the corners on the corresponding blanks using a marking protractor.
6. Cut the corners. Make sure that their parameters correspond to the drawing.
7. Fold the parts of the upper frame of the frame and fasten them with magnetic corners (as in the photo).
8. Fasten the components of the unit with tack welds. Make sure that the geometry of the structure corresponds to the drawings, and weld it.
9. Clean the welds with a grinder (with a petal wheel).
10. Sequentially build up the frame, following the drawings.
11. Clean the seams with a grinder. Roughly strip with a 6 mm wheel, and finish with a petal wheel.
12. Weld the holes in the legs. Clean and sand the seams.
13. Cut and sand the ends of the 10 x 10 mm profile blanks so that they fit easily into the corners of the side frame frames (as shown in the photo).
14. Cut one of the 2 parts of each crosspiece in the middle so that the resulting parts can be positioned and welded.

15. Weld the crosspieces to the side frame frames. Clean the seams.

16. Cut the 8 x 8 cm profile pipes into pieces that will be used to make the shelf frames. Before doing this, it is recommended to measure the dimensions of the frame and make sure that they correspond to the parameters indicated in the drawing.

17. Assemble the frames, tack and weld them. Then sand them.

18. Make pins for fastening the shelves from M4 screws with countersunk heads (as in the photo).

19. Immediately make recesses for the screws on the frames.

20. Cut the metal mesh into pieces corresponding to the size of the shelves. Weld.

21. Drill holes in the frames of the lower shelves, with which they will be securely fixed.

22. Make holes for the pins using a homemade jig (make it in advance). Cut the M4 thread.

23. Weld all the crosspieces.

24. Sand the surface of the structure to ensure reliable adhesion of the paint to the metal.

25. Degrease the surface of the frame. Cover with paint and dry in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging.

26. Prepare the edging elements: saw a rectangular profile pipe 20 * 10 mm lengthwise into corner strips. Cut the parts into 4 parts corresponding to the sides of the frame (2 long and 2 short). Drill holes along the entire length, through which the elements will be attached to the frame.

27. Place the corners on the upper frame (where you plan to make a decorative coating). Fix with welding clamps and weld through the previously drilled holes.

28. Clean the surface. Sand hard-to-reach places with a drill with installed carbide cutters.

29. Saw off a piece of 4 mm thick plywood, the dimensions of which correspond to the dimensions of the frame to be decorated. Sand the surface.

30. Make side inserts from corner metal strips, place plywood between them.

31. Prepare the mosaic tiles: cut into strips, the length of which corresponds to the width of the plywood base.

32. Glue the mosaic on top of the plywood using liquid nails.

33. When the adhesive base dries, grout the tiles with cement grout. Pay special attention to the seams. After a few minutes, remove excess mixture with a damp sponge, and after it dries completely, wipe it with a dry cloth.

34. Cover the decorative surface with polyethylene film (fasten it with masking tape) and paint the frame black. After drying, remove the protective coating.

35. Cut a piece of 8 mm thick plywood, the dimensions of which correspond to the dimensions of the frame intended for fixing the seat.

36. Cut 2 pieces of foam rubber, the size of which corresponds to the dimensions of the seat.

37. Cut a piece of artificial leather (for upholstery) with a 10 cm margin on each side.

38. Apply markings to the material (artificial leather) with a gel stick, according to which sew with a simple stitch. You can make any design.

39. Assemble the seat: place the imitation leather on the table, then 2 pieces of foam rubber and plywood. Fold the edges of the imitation leather and secure with staples (be especially careful to fold the corners). Place the black fabric on top and also secure with a stapler.

40. Remove the markings with alcohol.

41. Drill holes in the frame and secure the seat with screws.

42. Secure the shelves to the frame. Screw the lower ones to the frame, and install the upper ones on the pins.

Prepare profile pipes with a square cross-section of 20 * 20 mm. Their surface should be clean and shiny without traces of rust, scale, technical oil.

Make markings in accordance with the predetermined dimensions. Use a scriber with a carbide tip.

Cut the required number of blanks. Make cuts not along the marked lines, but parallel to them with an offset to the side from the future part (as shown in the photo).

Mark the corners on the corresponding blanks using a marking protractor.

Cut off the corners. Make sure that their parameters correspond to the drawing.

Fold the parts of the upper frame of the frame and fasten them with magnetic corners (as in the photo).

Fasten the components of the assembly with tack welds. Make sure that the geometry of the structure corresponds to the drawings and weld it.

Clean the welds with a grinder (with a petal wheel).

Sequentially build up the frame, following the drawings.

Clean the seams with a grinder. Perform rough stripping with a 6 mm thick wheel, and final stripping with a petal wheel.

Weld the holes in the legs. Clean and sand the seams.

Cut and sand the ends of the 10*10 mm profile blanks so that they fit easily into the corners of the side frame frames (as shown in the photo).

Cut one of the 2 parts of each crosspiece in the middle so that the resulting parts can be inserted and welded.

Shoe storage cabinet

You can also make a shoe rack in the form of a cabinet (wardrobe) with sliding doors (made of wood or glass). If desired, they can be mounted on hinges. Prepare a detailed drawing with all dimensions in advance.

The main materials for a shoe cabinet:

• chipboard panels;

• sanded plywood (6 mm thick);

• narrow slats (for guides);

• timber;

• paint (2 types);

• self-tapping screws (confirmats);

• furniture plugs;

• furniture hinges (if the design requires their use).

Stages of manufacture:

1. Be sure to prepare a drawing indicating the dimensions of all shoe rack elements.

2. Cut the chipboard panel into pieces measuring 80*40 m (sides, 2 pcs.), 120*40 cm (lid, 1 pc.) and 120*30 cm (internal shelves, 3 pcs.). Cut 2 pieces of sanded plywood measuring 764*600 mm and 764*700 mm (sliding doors).

3. Drill holes for fasteners in the side walls of the cabinet, taking into account the dimensions of the shelves.

4. Drill holes in the ends of the chipboard shelves as well.

5. Make guides for the sliding walls: a 120 cm long bar. They will later be attached to the bottom of the cabinet.

6. Cut strips of plastic that will be placed between the guides and ensure easy sliding of the doors.

7. Make holes (handles) using a Forstner drill with a diameter of 32 mm.

8. Sand all wooden parts.

9. Paint and dry both doors.

10. Paint and dry the guides and legs.

11. Start assembling the cabinet: attach the legs to the bottom using liquid nails. Then fix them with confirmats using a screwdriver. Screw them carefully, holding the parts.

12. Install 3 guides. Glue strips of plastic between them. Repeat the operation on the cabinet lid (in this case, you don’t need to glue the plastic strips).

13. Glue the stops (narrow slats) to the side panels.

14. Install the shelves between the side panels. Then connect to the bottom.

15. Install the doors, then the cabinet cover.

16. Install the plugs.

17. Move the cabinet to the wall and place the shoes on the shelves.

Shoe rack (galoshnitsa)

It is better to make a shoe rack for dirty shoes in the form of a construction set, including several benches. The elements of such furniture can be arranged in such a way as to accommodate shoes of different sizes.

The main materials of the shoe rack:

• MDF furniture board (or chipboard);

• 30*3 mm bars;

• water-resistant stain;

• corners (metal);

• self-tapping screws (confirmats).

Stages of making a galoshnik with your own hands:

1. Take the necessary measurements and draw up a drawing of the furniture. Be sure to record the height, width, depth of the structure, taking into account the size of the internal pockets for shoes.

2. Saw the furniture board and bars into pieces according to the drawing. Sand the blanks.

3. Paint the furniture front and racks with stain (or acrylic paint).

4. Attach metal corners to the bars, with which they will be connected to the boards.

5. Assemble the structure according to the drawing.

6. Install all parts in a pre-prepared place. Place your shoes on the shelves.

Cabinet with a folding drawer

You can make a more complex shoe rack with your own hands. For example, in the form of a small cabinet (wardrobe) with a folding drawer (with or without a rotating mechanism). It turns out to be very roomy.

The main materials of the shoe rack:

• MDF (or chipboard) furniture board;

• melamine tape (edging);

• fasteners (screws, dowels);

• furniture fittings;

• rotary mechanism (if necessary)

Stages of self-production:

1. Create a detailed drawing of the product. Pay special attention to the components of the drop-leaf drawer: side strips and shelves. Specify their length, depth and thickness. If you want to make a drawer with a rotating mechanism, be sure to write down its dimensions as well.

2. Saw the furniture front into pieces (according to the drawing): side, bottom and back walls. Sand the blanks (including the edges).

3. Cover the edge of the side panels of the furniture front, bottom and back walls with melamine tape with an adhesive layer. Place on the cuts and fix with an iron.

4. Mark the places where the internal shelves will be attached to the sides and drill pocket holes in the furniture front.

5. Drill holes for dowels in the ends of the shelves.

6. Proceed to assemble the drawer structure. Attach the front part to the side strips. Only after this, install the remaining shelves, securing them with screws.

7. Proceed to assemble the cabinet (wardrobe), connecting the top and back walls (install the stops for the drawer door on top).

8. Gradually assemble the entire structure.

9. Install the fittings on the furniture front. When finished, place the shoes on the shelves.

Vertical rack (stand) for storing shoes

A good solution to the problem of organizing home shoes is a shoe rack in the form of a rack (vertical stand), on which holders for plastic containers are attached instead of a shelf. It does not take up much space.

Main materials:

• plastic containers (for storage);

• jointed wooden panel;

• bars (or board trimmings);

• stain.

Stages of making a shoe rack:

1. Select shoe storage containers of the desired size. Only then prepare a drawing of the stand (support).

2. Cut the material into blanks according to the drawing.

3. Make the legs and make grooves in them to fix the vertical part of the stand. Sand.
4. Carry out a test assembly: fix the vertical stand on the legs, install bars on the sides (acting as holders). Hang the containers and make sure that all the dimensions are optimal. If necessary, correct the geometry of the structure (height, arrangement of elements).
5. Disassemble the structure and modify the vertical stand. Adjust the height, round the top, drill a hole (it will function as a handle).
6. Paint the blanks with stain.
7. Assemble the frame and install the containers in place.

Make the legs and make grooves in them to fix the vertical part of the rack. Sand.

Carry out a test assembly: secure the vertical post to the legs, install bars on the sides (acting as holders). Hang the containers and make sure that all the dimensions are optimal. If necessary, correct the geometry of the structure (height, arrangement of elements).

Disassemble the structure and modify the vertical post. Adjust the height, round the top, drill a hole (it will function as a handle).

Stain the blanks.

Assemble the frame and install the containers in place.