Decorating Storage Solutions Organization Tips Our Best Shoe Storage Ideas for Your Closet, Entryway, and More Keep clutter to a minimum with these smart ideas for storing shoes. By Mary Cornetta Mary Cornetta Instagram Website Mary Cornetta has been in the professional organizing industry for over 5 years. She knew she had a passion for decluttering and organization upon graduating Marist College in 2007, however, pursued it as a hobby instead of a career. All of that changed when Mary founded Sort and Sweet Inc on Long Island in 2017. Since then, she has worked hands-on and virtually with hundreds of clients to clear their clutter and create functional systems in their homes and offices. Mary runs the Sort and Sweet social media accounts, creating content and writing captions with organizing tips and inspiration for more than 12,000 followers. Recently relocated to Savannah, she continues to own and operate the business with the help of a talented team. Mary has been a weekly contributing writer for House Digest and has been interviewed as an expert by Martha Stewart Living, Real Simple, and Health magazines. She is the owner of the blog, Organized Overall, in which she details how she creates organization in her home. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on July 6, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Dera Burreson Conquer clutter with these smart shoe storage ideas you can use in closets, entryways, mudrooms, and more. Each easy (and stylish) solution helps you stash your favorite footwear out of the way but still within easy reach. Some can even be accomplished by making use of items you already own. 01 of 20 Put Shoes in a Box Blaine Moats Not all shoe storage ideas have to involve a trip to the store. Repurpose an old planter box for easy entryway storage. Or even try your hand at a DIY project and build a new one. Flat shoes can fit snuggly upright inside a window box or planter mounted to wall studs. Stack two in your entryway for a streamlined front door area. The 11 Best Window Boxes of 2023 02 of 20 Laundry Room Shoe Storage Jason Donnelly If your home lacks a mudroom or entryway to stash shoes, carve out a small space in the laundry room. Wire baskets can slide under a narrow bench, letting you take a seat while putting shoes on and taking them off. Don't forget to add a few wall-mounted hooks above for jackets and totes. 03 of 20 Back-of-the-Door Shoe Organizer Jay Wilde When faced with a small closet, or small home in general, it's crucial to make the most of it. That includes areas that aren't traditionally looked at for storage purposes. Install or hang a behind-the-door rack to keep your shoes in order and off of the floor. 21 Small-Space Organizing Ideas to Get the Most Out of Every Room 04 of 20 Tidy Shoes with a Track System Paul Dyer Customizable organizing systems are an investment but one of the best tools you can own to declutter. Plus, they're fairly straightforward to install. Use them to store a multitude of shoes; the shelving can be adjusted to fit shoes of any height, from flip-flops to rain boots. Floor-to-ceiling shelves can help accommodate shoes for a large family in a garage or mudroom. 05 of 20 Optimize Your Mudroom Edmund Barr The cure for an overburdened closet? Accessible shoe storage in the form of a mudroom bench. This clever built-in furniture piece stashes shoes, hangs backpacks, and provides seating. 06 of 20 Assign a Dresser Drawer Jay Wilde Keep all of your kids' essentials in one spot. A dresser drawer is the perfect space for their small shoes and socks. Use an organizer or two to keep them together and tidy. Kids' Closet Organization Ideas 07 of 20 Stackable Shoe Storage Dera Burreson You can also opt for a smaller track system in your bedroom closet to get the benefits of adjustable shelving. However, it's still a good idea to include stackable shoe organizers. This ensures that you're maximizing available space between shelves so you can store more shoes in less space. 08 of 20 Hang Shoes on Hooks Jay Wilde A towel rack mounted to the back of a door or cabinet can double as shoe storage. Mount sneakers, slippers, or sandals with metal S-hooks. This storage solution is also perfect for drying out shoes that got caught in the rain. 09 of 20 Create Cubbyholes Anthony Masterson Cubbyholes are great for stowing, and even showing off, shoes. Use store-bought dividers to create closet shoe storage with cubbies, or utilize your home's existing built-in shelving. Try color-coding shoes for an eye-catching storage solution. 10 of 20 Use the Space Under Your Bed Slide shoes out of sight with DIY underbed storage made from a salvaged drawer. This is not only an eco-friendly way to repurpose an item, but it also makes use of a shallow, underutilized space. Watch and learn how to make your own custom shoe storage. 11 of 20 Repurpose a Serving Tray Cameron Sadeghpour Serving trays aren't just for the kitchen. Slide a favorite wooden or plastic tray between shelves to stash flats, flip-flops, and other smaller shoes. Don't forget to knock off any dirt before storing shoes. 12 of 20 DIY Shoe Storage Kritsada Panichgul Eliminate entryway chaos by morphing the space below a bench into a fashionable hub for shoes. Short, stacked sections of PVC pipe are the perfect size for housing a pair of shoes. Better yet, this method can make use of leftover PVC pipes cluttering up your garage. 13 of 20 Level Up with a Ladder Scott Little Ladder storage works well in a variety of rooms, especially those with limited square footage. The slim design of this shelf proves convenient and compact to stash your favorite pairs of shoes. Easily store flats, sneakers, and pumps, all while adding an eye-catching display of open storage. Build This A-Frame Ladder Shelf for Stylish DIY Storage 14 of 20 Swap in Sliding Shelves John Merkl Rather than splurge on a bulky built-in, update an existing storage unit with slide-out shelves. An adjustable rack makes it easy to configure a spot for even your tallest pair of boots. Upright organizers can also help keep the shape of the shoe. 15 of 20 Bank on Baskets Adam Albright When all else fails, use baskets for a quick way to store footwear right where it gets kicked off. Slide the baskets under an entryway table or nearby bench to keep shoes out of sight. Shake out shoes to prevent a dirt pile up and label baskets by family member or occasion. 20 Smart Ways to Organize with Baskets for a Less Cluttered Home 16 of 20 Label Shoe Storage Marty Baldwin Do shoes keep clogging up your entryway? Label a shoe rack with each family member's name to limit how many pairs of shoes they can keep downstairs. Designate a few spots for guests, too. 17 of 20 Outfit a Plate Rack Cameron Sadeghpour A slim fixture such as a wall-mounted plate rack is perfect for apartments or homes that lack ample storage space. Quickly and easily store flats and sneakers with this creative idea. You can even store high heels with this method so long as the heels face outward. 18 of 20 Stuff a Bench Cameron Sadeghpour Stash away shoes inside cute front-of-bed seating. If you don't want to splurge for a specific shoe bench, staple rows of shoe pouches from a back-of-door organizer into a regular storage bench. Utilize this shoe storage for pairs you seldom wear and want out of sight. 19 of 20 Slip into Something Comfy Jay Wilde Bare feet in the morning? No thanks. Park your favorite patterned tray in an out-of-the-way bathroom corner to house your coziest pairs of slippers. 20 of 20 Reclaim a Bookcase Cameron Sadeghpour An existing bookcase or end table is the perfect place for shoes. Hanging shelf dividers and a galvanized tray keep boots upright and off the floor, while short sections of PVC pipe hold pairs of shoes on the shelf above. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit