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What Are the Best Shoe Storage Solutions?

Kaiser Castro
Kaiser Castro

There are creative shoe storage solutions that can be used to remove the clutter in many areas of the home. If donating some of the unused shoes is not an option, then dividing them by season and storing them is the best way to keep them organized. Drawers, the entryway, and unused shelves are all potential spaces for shoe storage solutions. Other options include closets, over-the-door organizers, or under-the-bed storage for the shoes need to be contained and out of the way.

Dividing and stowing away off-season footwear can be a cumbersome task for individuals who live in areas with weather fluctuations. Shoe storage solutions will sometimes call for some creativity, however, as there are unconventional areas in the home that can be used to store shoes. For example, an old, unused drawer can double as a place to stow away footwear, or some forgotten shelves and cabinets can be used, especially in an attic or basement.

Shoe cupboards may be useful in bedrooms that have closets without enough room for proper shoe organization.
Shoe cupboards may be useful in bedrooms that have closets without enough room for proper shoe organization.

The entryway to the home is another place where shoe storage solutions can be implemented. Besides playing up on an entryway's aesthetics, a simple tray filled with river rocks can act as a platform to stow shoes when entering the home. A simple mat on the floor can also be used to store wet shoes after heavy rainfall. These storing options are more suitable for a single-person household, where there will typically be a smaller number of shoes that will need to be stored.

Shelves are a good way to prevent shoes from occupying floor space. Installing shelves onto the walls of a bedroom closet will keep things tidy and sanitary. If worried about dust, then installing cubicles instead of shelves will shield the shoes. There are also specialized shelving units that incorporate pull-down hatches that can be used to keep shoes dust-free and contained until the next season.

The space inside of a closet can also be used by installing cubicles for easy organization or using a hanging organizer. There are a number of specialized shelving units designed specifically for storing shoes and they can generally be found at your local home improvement store or online. Closet systems often include a variety of options for shoe storage as well. Hanging organizers, if there is space available, are a great way to minimize the usage of floorspace, as the organizers are generally designed so that the shoes fit into small box-shaped slots, one on top of the other.

If there is no room in the closet, then using products designed for storage underneath the bed can be another option to consider. There are slim storage boxes designed to house clothing and other items beneath your bed which could work for shoe storage as well. Another option to create more storage space is to put your bed on risers, which will allow more clearance beneath. There are also individual storage boxes that can be used for shoes, or keeping the shoes in their original boxes for storage can also keep them neat and clean.

Discussion Comments

Heavanet

I have an over-the-door shoe storage unit in my closet that I use for my summer shoes. Since the pockets are large, I am able to fit two pairs of sandals or flip flops in each one. By doubling up on the shoes in each pocket, I am able to save a lot of space by getting extra pairs of shoes off my closet floor.

Spotiche5

Here is a very simple and cheap tip for keeping your shoes organized each season without the need for extra shoe racks or shelves.

In the summer, I put the shoes and boots that I wear in the cold months in shoe boxes and store them under the bed. Then, when winter rolls around, I switch them with my summer shoes. I save space in my closet plus I have less boxes to store because I use the same ones for my summer and winter shoes.

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    • Shoe cupboards may be useful in bedrooms that have closets without enough room for proper shoe organization.
      By: bertys30
      Shoe cupboards may be useful in bedrooms that have closets without enough room for proper shoe organization.