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25 Clever Shoe Storage Ideas You’ll Actually Want to Try in Your Home
You'll love these space-saving solutions!
Unless you have a Pinterest-worthy walk-in closet, organizing every pair of shoes you own feels near impossible—especially if you're living in a small space. To the shoe-obsessed readers, we're here to help with clever shoe storage ideas that'll effectively declutter your space in style. Trust us, you've likely never realized that you have a shopping mall–sized collection until you're forced to organize them all one by one (this is a judgment-free zone),
Container Store 24-Pocket Mesh Over-the-Door Shoe Bag
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The following shoe storage ideas are for those of us who need space-saving solutions in our closets, entryways, and even under-bed storage options. Suze Dowling, co-founder and Chief Business Officer of Pattern Brands, believes a great way to maximize space and ensure your shoes look intentional, is to place them in heel-to-toe direction, so they're facing in. Set up each pair side by side and alternate them with one toe out and the other toe in. Gone are the days of tossing your shoes just anywhere! Ready to begin? Dowling advises, "Make sure that your shoes are clean before storing them; wipe with a soft cloth and insert a shoe deodorizer remover baggie (which can easily be found) to keep things fresh all year long."
Clean up your home with the best shoe storage organizers of 2022. Finally, you can open your front door without tripping over your shoes!
Dotted Line 8 Pair Shoe Rack
Go for a contemporary shoe rack that'll keep your spotless kicks on display. There's even a slot for umbrellas!
You can fit a tiered shoe rack right under your staircase making it a great way to save space.
Container Store 24-Pocket Mesh Over-the-Door Shoe Bag
If you need something basic that can fit a lot of shoes, the Container Store's over-the-door shoe organizer is a bit of an upgrade on the usual canvas pocket option.
Go vertical and place stands anywhere in your home without taking up too much floor space.
TUHOME Wall Mounted Shoe Rack with Mirror
TUHOME Wall Mounted Shoe Rack with Mirror
What better way to stow shoes away than in a sleek closet that doubles as a full-length mirror when closed?
Show off a select few pairs (or other knickknacks!) along the side of Wayfair's shelving unit, and store the rest behind closed doors.
Unassuming and stylish, this compact bench can store your roommates' shoes and work as a seat when you're sliding on heels or pulling off boots.
Bring this adjustable rack to your entryway for the cool weather to hold your rain or winter boots. It will allow your shoes to dry and keep your floors dirt-free.
"Make a statement upon entry!," Dowling shares, "The shoe rack tiers are spaced vertically and horizontally to perfectly fit bins and baskets, so you can also hide away any more unsightly items. If a pair doesn’t fit on the rack, it’s time to put a few pairs away into the closet.”
Design Within Reach Corrugate Shoe Tray
Design Within Reach Corrugate Shoe Tray
Our next shoe tray rec keeps it simple but with a cool industrial design twist. Just double up if you need more space!
Container Store White Elfa Décor Shoe Wall
Container Store White Elfa Décor Shoe Wall
Go all out with a closet system that designates space for every single pair in the most organized way possible.
Urban Outfitters Stackable Bamboo Shoe Rack
Urban Outfitters Stackable Bamboo Shoe Rack
When in doubt, stack them all up on Urban Outfitters' stackable bamboo rack.
Pottery Barn Temple Street All-In-One Organizer
Pottery Barn Temple Street All-In-One Organizer
Whether you're headed in or out, rely on Pottery Barn's multifunctional rack. The modular shelves make space for shoes, mail, accessories, keys, and a mirror.
Willa Arlo™ Interiors 27 Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet
For the shoe lover who can't quit adding to cart, this glamorous cabinet will make a cozy home for your favorite shoes. It even features dust-proof storage and flip, pull-down drawers.
From your kids' soccer game to unpredictable weather, you can count on a tray to keep your floors mud-free. This beautiful copper gem features a 2-inch lip to hold water and prevent spills.
Or angle your shoes with a minimalist, artisan-made steel rack. The steel is not only moisture and stain-resistant but available in various colors! You can also use the rack as a bookshelf!
Wayfair Cade Modern 18-Pair Shoe Cabinet
Tuck shoes away in a cabinet, and pull down the drawers to reveal all your favorite pairs.
If you can't resist shopping for heels, give your favorite stilettos extra height with a shoe slot pedestal and arrange them however you want!
Kiss your days of struggling to reach for your boots at the top of your closet goodbye. Thankfully, this hanger set will keep your boots in perfect shape and crease-free.
Some of your favorites can be hard to take off. So relax, take a seat, and store them away inside a generous-size bench.
Brittney Morgan is a noted land mermaid and a Virgo with a penchant for crafts, red lipstick, and buying way too many throw pillows. Her work has also been published at Apartment Therapy, NYLON, HuffPost, Hello Giggles, Elite Daily, and more.
Medgina Saint-Elien covers everything your home needs. She writes about exciting new product launches, hands-on reviews, and the "lightbulb" moments in every maker's story. In overseeing key HB editorial franchises, including the Live Better Awards, Saint-Elien champions the work of BIPOC entrepreneurs in the design and beauty industries. In addition to House Beautiful, her work has been published in Byrdie, Snapchat, and more. Outside of work, the writer and poet can be found documenting her travels on social media and saving memes for future use.
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