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You can often hear people saying words like this: shoes of a woman she is wearing can tell a lot about this woman.

And if you know any women, you know the fact that they always have two completely different types of shoes: those foe every day or weekly routine and the others, they keep them for particular, specific, special days in their life.

It doesn’t matter how many pairs of shoes you have – you may have even 100 pairs, but if you can’t take care of them, they wouldn’t look so nice as they are new. But if you will keep them, threat them good, you will always feel sure, well and joyfully.

There is no doubt that your shoes (all of them) must have some place in your house to keep in. Nowadays, there are a lot of shoe storage idea.

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It may be some shelves, nightstand or even a whole wardrobe for shoes only. Such an organization will help you to find a pair of shoes at the time you will need it.

Not to select shoes for an event, but to keep your house tidy is the function of this rule. In the case of choosing some racks for shoes, the main reason is their functionality and the second reason – how it looks in the home’s interior.

Some tips for best shoes storage

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So, mostly, you come across this problem while you’re having your annual home cleaning, in spring.

You clean everything in your house, from windows to furniture in each room and to every peace of tile in the bathroom, but when you reach the depth of your shoe storage, you fell panic and helplessness.

In your mind is always present one rhetorical question: where I must put this all? How can I organize the space to have a perfect system, with which I could easily get out of hand my shoes?

Do you want to keep your shoes under control? Do you want to find good ones shoe rack ideas? Look here.

Hang your shoes!

Your house is so small, but you are a true woman and have over 50 pairs of shoes for every event in life? Oh, we can understand you. A hanging shoe system is creative shoe storage, it will help to save space and to organize your shoes.

Humble shoe commode

The advantage of such creative shoes storage, shoe commode is that each pair of your shoes keeps at its place, on the shelf of nice commode. You can put the commode practically everywhere in your house – just take a look at the decor.

Small cubbyhole for shoes

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Are you looking for shoe organizer ideas? A small cubbyhole for shoes is one of the best decisions for shoe storage ever. It is multifunctional, well organized space.

In every unit you can easily fit at least two pairs of shoes. Isn’t it perfect? And even if you don’t have lots of shoes now, you can use free space for other things.

For example, you can save some boxes there, some knick-knacks, even books or old exercise-books, some gadgets and gizmos you don’t have the place for.

On the other hand, such a shoe cabinet takes a lot of place in the room. It doesn’t fit for small rooms, but if the place in room isn’t a problem, to organize a small cubbyhole for shoes may become the best solution for you.

Wooden cabinet for shoes

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Do you realize the advantages of wooden cabinet for shoes? If your answer is negative, we’ll show you them (the advantages). First, it looks great. It is aesthetically pleasing.

Second, it is functional. Third reason: wood is an ecological material. The probability of any allergic reactions is extremely low. It is the best shoe storage for children.

Other good side of wooden cabinet for shoes is the fact that you can keep there the shoes of each member of your family. Free space is out of the question. The top of such cabinet may be used for some accessories or plants.

Others shoes storage ideas

Storage for dirty shoes only

So, are you tired, or maybe even exhausted, of permanent cleaning of the entry of your home? Then, we have some good idea to solve your problem.

You have to hang a bag of each member of your family at the door and they will drop their shoes in.

Shoes in a Line

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The most important idea of this method is your ability to separate different elements of your wardrobe.

I mean not only clothes and shoes, but also jewelry, bags, purses/wallets, accessories etc. The greatest advantage of such an idea is, without saying, its functionality.

Storage like a well-organized space

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Oh, you’re still unable to solve the problem with your shoes? What a pity! There are such a variety of ideas for shoe storage.

There is a solution for you. Stop thinking you must have a very big, huge house for keeping all pairs of shoes.

All you need is good plan – you need planning free space and organize it like a pyramid of needs – the most wanted pairs of everyday shoes, most frequently used must be on the top rows, and the less used – at the bottom.

If you’re learning where which pair is – the success is yours.

No-floor keeping shoes system

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Every solution for keeping shoes has its advantages and its defects. One of the ways looking pretty nice is storage for shoes, based on the idea of accumulating lots of levels, leaning on a wall.

It can be different hooks or other accommodations. In every case, it will save your floor space and your shoes will have their separate place.

Do not worry about damaging them – nowadays, the shelves design allows to keep the shoes gently, supporting their weight. The shelves material – stainless steel, that will serve you for long years. For dry rooms it’ll be the best shoe storage.

Stairs to the Shoe-Heaven

The distinguishing feature of this model of shoes organization is the use of natural materials, wood exactly. Such shelves, as we have named them, «stairs», look great and have no disadvantages.

If it doesn’t contradict your tastes and the interior of your house, this idea will fit you perfectly, this will be the best shoe rack ever.

Even though your home design, this so called “stairs” are safe for each family member and for children.

And, like in all other cases, you can use free space of these shelves for something different – for plants, for pictures, for small accessories, depends from your addictions.

The expression of your originality

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Do you think that we don’t have more shoe shelf ideas now?

We must disappoint you – we’ve got lots of “fresh” ideas for organization your shoes in one great system so as they’re never without a definite place, lonely dropped near the entry door.

You can think up and create your own type of shoes shelf which is modern, functional, and ecological. Don’t hesitate; don’t let people make you ashamed of your tastes or your choice. Just do it!

Pannier for cakes? No, for shoes only!

You can make (or your boyfriend, husband) a pannier for dirty shoes and place it near to your entry door. Every time your family members will come back home, they will drop their dirty shoes into this basket, so the mud couldn’t go in the house.

You will say us “thank you” after you stopped to clean everyday not shoes only, but shelves for them as well. It is the best shoe storage for busy people.

No Free Angles anymore

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Are all the angles in your house free and you don’t know what to do with them? We have an idea of one of the best shoe organizer. You can use all these angles for different shelves for shoes.

On the one hand, it doesn’t take a lot of space in room and you can use free space for another piece of furniture, or whatever you would like to place there. And, on the other hand, it looks nice.

Really, some small shelves for shoes fit to almost every type of the interior.

Use your space

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We still have a lot of shoe organization ideas. If you live in a multistory house, the stairs are a necessity, it goes without saying. But why don’t we use the place under the stairs?

There is a possibility to create a wonderful commode for shoes, almost invisible.

Depending on the size of stairs (and the space below them) you can consider this shoe storage solution as the main in the shoe storage or you can join these under-stairs shelves with another organization system, we have talked above.

The shoes you are wearing rarely, you can put under stairs. The ones you are using often, you can keep near the door, on a shelf, in a cubby hole etc.

Keep your shoes under… your bed

Despite the small surface of your apartment, you can find a place for shoes, although there are plenty of shoe shelf ideas. You will ask where I must put it all. Then we will say – under your bed.

No, we are not kidding you, seriously. You can use the space under your bed to store the shoes. Are you still thinking you don’t have enough place for shoes?

Windowsill Storage

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It sounds paradoxically, but typical man needs more space for his shoes than a typical woman. Who knows, perhaps it is so because women are more neat, more careful.

So, for men it is even more important to store their shoes and use as little as possible place for it.

As we all know, people are inventive. They decided to use space under the window as shoes storage. Does it work? Let’s check it!

Moving Shoes Movie

Can you imagine your shoes moving all around your house? Fantastic? We don’t think so, it is our reality.

The reliable shoe holder can ease your life very much. This idea has something in common with our previous shoe closet ideas of using wasted space under your bed.

How many pairs of shoes can you hold there? It depends on the size of the bed, of course. It is the most important factor. What else?

The height of shoes you are going to keep under the bed is limited, as the distance between the floor and the bottom of your bed usually isn’t big.

PVC-pipe as a shoe rack? Easily!

Shoe Storage in retro-style

Are you looking for something unusual, strange, non-conventional? There is a solution just for you. This is cute retro shoes storage.

If you will pay your attention to this style, you may be sure – everyone will be astonished of it. There is a lot of information on different web-sites about this design. You can choose the one you like and enjoy it.

Shoe Cabinet

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When your purpose is to store shoes in a cabinet, you have to consider the idea of a rolling shoe cabinet. Does it sound strange? Looks nice. This way of storage marked by efficacy and reliability.

The metal shelves are strong, and metal has the modern design. In such a cabinet you can keep not only shoes, but everything from men’s suits to women’s dresses, because there is lots of space inside.

One of the most important advantages of the shoe cabinet is the fact that everything you hold there is closed, no one can see that.

Ordinary decision for children’s shoes

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If you consider adults only as they have to store their shoes, you are wrong. Children have the problem in such situations as well and they must learn how to efficiently organize the space for shoes.

Do not think that children are helpless, because even if they are at the age of ten, they already have some ideas, visions about how will their shoes storage look.

As a good parent, you can propose you’re helping hand and take care of the process. Even though this, you have to give to your child the opportunity to express himself or herself in creating their own storage space.

Simple solution is the best solution

You work a lot every day, you have children, always hungry husband and don’t have enough time to dedicate to the shoe storage? Don’t worry. There is an answer to all your troubles.

All you need – two large boxes in which you could put your shoes and take them out when you will need them. Place these boxes close to your front door and forget about dirty carpets once and forever.

Be a designer!

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Can you name the most important things you pay attention to when you are considering the way of organizing your shoes? It must be big, with a large space inside. It must be all the time out of sight.

Each pair must be located on its place so making it easy to get off. But you can say “it is so boring, isn’t it?” What answer we can give you? No!

It isn’t boring, if you will decorate your shoe boxes with the photo or some other picture.

You can be a designer and lean on your tastes. Everyone will be surprised when he will see this small creative wonderland for shoes.

Bench for shoes

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This idea will be useful for families where there are many children. You place a bench outside and each member of your family throws their shoes below.

It is a great solution, especially for autumn and spring, when there is a lot of mud outside. You no longer need be worried about every day long cleaning of the house, because you leave the mud outside.

Specific Shoe Boxes

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You are still cannot decide what idea to use in shoe storing? Your mind is troubled by the plenitude of different ways and decisions and you can stop considering the new ones?

Boxes for shoes with an individual design will serve you for long years. As the material, you can use wood – it is ecological, it looks pretty nice.

You can place all pairs of shoes like in a mini-shoe-shop, and you will always know where which pair lies. It will save your time from wasting, when you are hurrying up for job or some important meeting.

Other shelves you can always use for whatever you want to. For accessories, purses, the top you can use for plants etc.

Now, you got to know about different ways of shoes storing. You can make your final choice considering the frequency of using such or such pair of shoes, designate the most convenient place to situate it.

We have talked on many options each way offer. Some give more functionality; others give more aesthetics and modernity. Some are for everyone to see them, others are out of sight.

Some are of easy access, others can save a lot of space instead. Depending on your preferences, make your choice right now and create your own shoe heaven, splendid, unforgettable and practical as well.

Never is enought…more shoes

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While saying about place for keeping shoes in the house, plenty of factors are important. This place has to be neat, spacious, structured, practical, easy for reaching it every time you need it, and it has to look modern or retro, depending on your original idea and tastes.

If you will look for a pair of boots for long time, it means that the space does not organized efficiently and if not now, then later on you will be tired and angry.

So do your best to create simple and accessible shoe storage. Do not mix space for shoes with other things. Everything must have its place in the house.

A lot of ideas will suit your needs, without any doubts. Just consider well the space you possess, the possibilities of each solution we have talked above and make the right choice.

Whether you will choose a hanging shoe system, the storage cabinet, miniature cubby shoe organizer, wooden cabinet for shoes, rolling rack, basket for dirty shoes, shoe pyramid, a cabinet for shoes decorated with photos and pictures, angled shelves, under-bed space for holding shoes, windowsill space, or anything else, – you must remember the rule of “golden three”.

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That rule means your shoes storage will be spacious, practical and it will look great. This will help you to choose your own way of shoes storage.

In any case, there is a large amount of opportunities for creating an interesting space for shoes. If you have children, they are able to help you in doing this or to create their own shoe storage.

Their age isn’t the stop-sign, on the contrary, they often have quite curious ideas you can use.

Homeowners seem to always be in a hurry to discover better shoe storage ideas, and that’s mostly because they face space restrictions which make it impossible to introduce standard shoe rack plans.

Luckily, shoe cabinet design has improved significantly in the last years, delivering exquisite and modern shoe storage ideas for every home.

Regardless of whether you’re looking to equip a large family home or a tiny studio, shoe storage furniture will be available.

Speaking of hot trends in interior design, we decided to collate predominantly DIY shoe organizer ideas to help all creative homeowners solve storage issues.

More often than rare, homeowners claim they have no clue how to store shoes just because they haven’t considered the elements they already have on disposal.

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Plus, DIY shoe storage costs less than a fancy cabinet, and is often more suitable for organizing your space.

Another reason why you should consider learning how to make a shoe rack is the availability of great and unique ideas on the internet, which are probably good enough for you to skip all planning and thinking.

Housewives with extra free time have indeed overcome themselves with lovely DIY shoe racks, and will certainly inspire you to get one of your own.

Wall shoe racks and DIY storage ideas

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In order to solve the problem, we must face it first: Is there someone out there who never threw shoes randomly upon arrival, and hit the couch with a quick bite in hands?

Probably, there is not. If you’re one of these people, that makes two of us here in desperate need to solve their storage problem.

The best and most common place to store shoes is at the entrance, even if in most houses this is the reason for a messy doorway where style and harmony have definitely seen better days.

This doesn’t change the fact that entryways are visitors’ first encounter with who you are and how you live, so it might be a smart idea to make the place more adorable.

Unlike the past, the present offers a variety of ways to organize shoe collections and to stylize entryways, which leaves no excuse for lazy fellows to throw boots randomly around the house.

From wall mounted shoe storage to expensive cabinets, we all can afford a more organized shoe arrangement to skip loosing time looking for our sandals.

How does that sound to begin with?

To make things easier for you, we’ve collated some of world’s best DIY shoe storage solutions:

Chic pull-out racks

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To the surprise of some, there isn’t that much functionality involved in shoe racks after all.

All it takes is to see what you’re picking, hide it neatly with traditional covers, and pull it out once the time comes.

The market is packed with shelved cabinets that can assemble entire collections and help you find everything easily.

Timeless wood

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Wood remains the most modern (although not that practical) shoe rack material, which will do a lot when you need to store shoes in rooms other than the hall.

You’ll get yourself a fancy and stylish living room addition that will impress visitors despite of what is intended for.

Kohl’s cubby and tall shoe cabinet

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This cabinet is ideal for tiny mud rooms and entryways, because of its open design that allows you to find your favorite pairs fast.

On the bottom, there is even an extra section for umbrellas, hats, gloves, and other similar items.

Discreet cabinets

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Deep and shallow cabinets come in the most appropriate shoe storing sizes and won’t attract more attention than what is needed.

You can make them look more understated by keeping their doors closed, or use it as open and decorative pieces for other types of items.

Secret compartments

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If you’re not that much of a shoe fan, even a drawer on a common chest can do to store your belongings.

At the same time, it can be the versatile, extra piece that will accommodate the sneakers of your guests.

Luxurious shoe cabinets

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If looking for an elegant storage setup, you should opt for minimalist cabinets decorated with mirrors and classy hangers, and which, by the way store also clothes and accessories.

Some of the best examples out there spell luxury with old-timer clocks and artwork, but you’re generally allowed to decorate them however you want.

The classic three-drawer shoe container

You will most often find one of those in small studios and apartments, placed approximately 6 inches from the walls, and able to collate up to 9 low-top pairs to reduce the usual burden of your closet.

Fully organized entryways

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Who wouldn’t like a deliberately designed and cute entryway that combines multiple storage pieces?

It will be the ideal place to hide shoes and unwanted mail, drop scarves and keys, and collate everything from hiking shoes to winter boots.

Storing shoes in boxes

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Well, boxes are not exactly the rocket science of storage, but with just slightly more creativity you can turn them into the favorite items you have at home.

Boxes look organized by default, and blend easily in modern and organized settings, as they are available in all sizes and colors.

We also recommend them for storing items other than shoes, as they look great in every room of the house.

Feminine and vintage shoe storage

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How many times have you admired ladies’ organized pumps and China cabinets you see on movies? Well, this may not be so difficult to accomplish.

Look for a vintage and feminine cabinet reminiscent of them, and organize your shoe collections in a classy way.

Row shoe storage

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Those who are lucky enough to have their own walk-in closets should look no further for a place to store shoes.

It is where shoes naturally belong (especially if you’re a woman), and where they can intermingle with other belongings the easiest.

You can devote them the lower row section, right below your handbags, scarves, or jewelry, and observe how this elevates the functionality of your close.

Shoes are an integral part of your wardrobe and should have their own area in your walk-in closet, so don’t intermingle shoes with hanging clothes or handbags.

Creating individual places and separating clothes, shoes, jewelry and all the pieces stored in your closet creates a better line of sight and maximizes your closet’s functionality.

White softline cabinets for a Scandinavian look

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When you organize shoes, you may as well add some mid-century-like appeal to your storage solution.

What we have in mind is restricted ornamentation and tapered legs, thanks to which shoe cabinets look clean and smartly organized.

Traditionally observed, Scandinavian shoe cabinets are larger, and can hold up to 32 carefully assorted shoe pairs.

Walk-in shoe storage for extra elegance

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Larger families or capricious shoe owners can go as far as devoting an entire room to their shoe collections, where they will obviously have unlimited possibilities to arrange styles and colors.

A posh, but also very functional idea is to install hidden shoe cabinets in regular walk-in closets.

DIY suggestions for displaying shoes

It’s not uncommon for chair railings to break up walls, but what is really cool and unique is to use those as a shoe gallery.

More often than rare, you will be disclaimed your right to skip using the extra space on your crown moldings, so you better get creative and hang your heels there.

Other great suggestions are decorative pull-out drawers whose flat shape makes shoes easy to reach, and where you can splash that long desired color you were not allowed to use elsewhere.

Mysterious and modern shoe storage

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The thing with storing shoes in sleek and sophisticated rooms is to make it as invisible as possible.

Thereof, start cleaning the shoe mess you’ve pilled in the corner, and tuck it away where it won’t be seen.

Red shoe cabinetry

You’ll be absolutely right to say that shoe storage is more about organization than appearance, but you shouldn’t neglect your cabinet’s power to become the focal piece in your interior design.

Solutions that don’t occupy floor space

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What if we told you that organizing shoes in walk-in-closets and entryways doesn’t have to occupy valuable floor estate?

For instance, you can consider curved tabs instead of entire row, ideally such that would support each shoe separately in order not to damage it.

The more racks you add, the more shoes you can push inside, but make sure they are made of durable, stainless steel.

Edgy and masculine shoe cabinets

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If on the hunt for something more masculine and hipster, you can repurpose your old vintage cabinet or store shoes in a completely unintuitive location.

Larger bedrooms, for instance, are perfectly usable for shoe storage, as soon as you know how to restrict the mess.

Shoe storage plus dressing areas

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We know for sure ladies wouldn’t refuse a decorative millwork closet with built-in vanities and glass doors.

For them, this will be a complete dress up area enhanced with personalized ornaments, but they will find it far more practical with shoe closets neatly tucked behind the doors.

Due the varying height of different layers, girls can use such closets for all shoes including heels.

Single-pair venture horizon solutions

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These are in fact multi-layered racks with internal shoe sections that look sleek and elegant.

The small dimensions of venture units make them suitable also for bedroom and living room benches and supportive tables.

Mudroom Mayhem

One of the simplest and least cluttering solutions is to store shoes on flat shelves, where each member of the family will have some individual space to label and organize shoes.

Creative gallery storage

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When you’re really proud of your shoe selection, you definitely won’t settle for a simple cabinetry where they won’t be visible to anybody.

Instead, you will devote display niches in gallery-like elements, and add Lucite bases with pin lights and mirrors in the back to make shoes the focal point of your closet.

Yes, this is how a celebrity would do it!

Shoe cabinets with glass doors

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Glass will add a luxurious vibe to any type of shoe storage cabinet, but it is not exactly the most practical material to use in high-traffic entryways.

Instead, you should consider glass doors in walk-in closets to help you find a pair easily and without disrupting the harmony and organization of your space.

Devoted shoe wardrobes in your bedroom

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Well, this may sound as a whole new level of shoe affection, but it will do for owners of large collections.

And while some of you still think it is exaggerated, we bet there are women who’d love sleeping close to their shoes.

Angled and sleek shelves

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Presenting shoes on angled shelves ensures instant visibility improvements, as it takes a glance to see which pair would match your current outfit.

These solutions provide the perfect balance between neat aesthetics and time-efficiency.

A functional board

In order to make your shoe cabinet less striking, use dry erase or chalkboard to redo its exterior.

For instance, the chalkboard can be used as a smart, family memo board, and help you make your life a bit more organized.

Storing shoes on window seats

This is one of the coolest and most allocated-space-friendly shoe storage solutions, usually preferred by men who care about reaching shoes more than making them look beautiful.

In the quest for maximizing a room’s potential, men came across the idea to use the sections under their windows in an open-cabinetry concept, so that all of their pairs will be on their fingertips, and arranged by color.

Classic can’t be wrong

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The quickest and most elegant way to organize shoes is to hide them completely from trafficked areas, which may make you think of the back entrance or the small mudroom you’re not using.

This way, there will be no clutter at the entryway to embarrass you in front of unexpected guests.

Regular drawers

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If you don’t have the time or the will to think of unique shoe storage solution, a simple drawer chest will cater to your needs.

You can place it in the entryway, walk-in-closet, or even under the stairs – if you need to save valuable space, drawers will be just perfect.

Whimsy and posh shoe storage

If you have a luxurious and large walk-in-closet, there is no reason not to devote a huge cabinet for your shoes.

The feel it creates is contemporary and stylish, especially if made with semi-transparent glass doors and a white foundation.

Expandable storage

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A common characteristic of people who love shoes is that they can never have enough of them.

If that’s your case too, you should forecast the possibility of expanding you collection in your shoe storage design, and use a piece that can respond to your needs.

We suggest separate boxes made of cedar wood to protect shoes and keep them dry. These boxes also come in all sizes and colors, so it won’t be an issue to include them in any decorative environment.

Ending thoughts

Make-Your-Dreams-Come-True-With-These-Shoe-Storage-Ideas23 Shoe Storage Ideas For Better OrganizingImage source: Heartwood Design

Regardless of how big or small your house is, you must think of an appealing and practical shoe storage solution.

Luckily, we live in a time of innovative and unique ideas that can help you design a stunning shoe cabinet without necessarily spending a fortune for it.

The secret is to be creative, and work with pieces and places you already have.