Last Updated on March 1, 2019 by Kimberly Crawford
Do you have too many pairs of shoes and not enough space on the floor? Perhaps it’s time to think hard about storage options. Luckily for you, there are many shoe storage ideas that help people keep organize their footwear no matter the size of their room. Check out the best options below.
Using Storage Racks
This is arguably the most common type of shoe storage. If you live in a small apartment or you simply don’t have a lot of shoes in the first place, a rack is a practical solution. Shoe racks are lightweight and are easy to carry around due to their skeletal frame. Note that the cheapest ones are made of plastic.
A rack has several levels, but even two or three tiers is enough for many people. It’s compact enough to be placed near the door and can also be upgraded with ease. Many shoe racks are designed so that you can just place a new rack on top for more shoe storage — and cleaning is as easy as wiping the rails.
Look for a shoe rack that has space below the lowest shelf for storage of items other than your footwear. If you don’t like how your shoes are just out there in plain sight, there are covered shoe racks that keep your shoes free of dust as well.
Multi-Purpose Benches
If you’re looking for multi-functional items, then a storage bench is perfect. As its name implies, this is a bench that allows you to sit down as you remove or tie your shoes. Plus, you can simply use it as an extra seat in your home. Some benches have panels resembling those of racks, but others are solid surfaces.
Some shoe benches have an open design — your shoes are visible at all times. In contrast, there are benches that have doors or resemble drawers for more privacy and protection. Others have a simple design wherein you pull the lid out so that you can drop not only shoes but also bigger items inside.
Storing inside the Closet
People who do not want to crowd their rooms with another piece of furniture can just use their closet. All that’s needed is more space inside, which is possible if you get the aforementioned shoe rack. The difference now is you don’t keep the rack outside on its own.
Before you store all your shoes in the closet, you should clean them first. Get rid of the dirt and wipe them clean. If you don’t have time, you can go to a shoe store and avail of their cleaning services. Some stores clean shoes for free if you got them there.
The placement inside the closet is important. Shoes that you only use on special occasions must be kept farther back — you don’t need quick access to them. Place the shoes you wear on a regular basis to the front and on a tier that you can reach with ease
Shoe Storage Ideas
Before you keep your shoes in a closet or bench, you should consider placing them in shoe storage boxes for dust protection. These are different from the actual boxes they came in upon purchase. In particular, these transparent and ergonomic boxes are easy to stack due to their uniform size.
#1. Lazy susan for shoe storage
#2. The Ladder Shoe Shelf (Pyramid Stairs)
#3. Copper Shoe Rack
#4. Organize Shoes without despair
#5. Wooden Crate Shoe Rack
#6. Under the staircase
#7. Rod Shoe Rack
#8. Adhesive Shoes Rack Wall Hanging
#9-10. Shoe Hangers
#11. Shoe Storage Under a Bench
#12. Mudroom/Entryway Shoe Organizer
#13-14. Shoe Cabinet
#15. Hallway shelves in Scandinavian Home
#16. Wire Shoe Rack
#17. Shoe Racks for family
#18. Drawers under the stairs
#19. Pallet Shoes Rack for Children
#20. Shoe Wardrobes in bedroom
#21. Farmhouse shoe storage under bench
#22. Shoe Boxes With Pictures
#23. Walk-in-closets
#24. Vintage Crate Boot Rack
#25. Shoe Hanging Baskets
#26. DIY Wooden Shoe Rack
#27. Door Hanging
#28. Wooden Crate Shoe Storage
#29. Wooden Pallet Shelves
#30. Wooden Boot Tray
#31. Metal Shoe Shelf
#32. Shoe Shelves in garage
#33. Elfa shoe storage
#34. DIY Shoe Rack
#35. Shoe Tray
#36. Shoe Shelves from skateboards
#37. PVC Pipe Shoe Rack
#38. Shoe Cubby
#39. Luxury Shoe Storage
#40-45. More Shoe Storage Ideas
