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10 Entryway Shoe Storage Solutions for Every Home

Does your entryway have shoes scattered everywhere? Is the boot tray you purchased not cutting it anymore?

When you come home after a long day, the last thing you want to see is dirty shoes scattered around your front door. Entryway shoe storage solutions can help you turn your entryway into a stylish and functional space, which is precisely what you want when you first step into your home.

“As the first thing you see when you return home, an organized entryway can set you up for more enjoyable living,” says Suze Dowling, co-founder and Chief Business Officer at Pattern Brands. “It’s all about creating seamless pathways to encourage positive habits.”

Setting up shoe storage in your entryway can transform your experience when you enter or exit your home. As Dowling mentioned, it encourages positive habits (putting your shoes where they go) while keeping your home organized and tidy. And as a bonus, it’s easier to find things when your home is orderly, so entryway organization can also save you time.

Ready to Organize Your Entryway?

The right shoe storage solution will transform your entryway from a small and cluttered space to a functional, aesthetically pleasing haven to come home to. It’s all about finding an option that fits your lifestyle and preferences.

10 Entryway Shoe Storage Ideas from Professional Designs and Organizers

1. Shoe Rack

Open Spaces Entryway Rack

A shoe rack is one of the most straightforward solutions to entryway shoe storage. Shoe racks feature rows of shelving for convenient storage. Look for a rack with enough room for all your shoes, potentially with adjustable or varied shoe shelf heights to accommodate boots and high-heeled shoes.  

Our favorite entryway shoe rack is from Open Spaces and was recommended to us by Caroline Solomon, founder of New York-based home organizing business Neatly. “I’m partial to the Open Spaces Entryway Rack for its sleek factor and ability to store up to nine pairs of shoes at a time,” Solomon told Living Cozy.

Read more: Check out our review of the Open Spaces Entryway Rack here.

The Open Spaces Entryway Rack is a multi-use three-tier rack made from powder-coated steel for lasting durability and sleek aesthetics. It comes in a range of versatile colors and could fit in with almost any space. And the top shelf is perfect for storing boots and taller shoes.

“The Open Spaces Entryway Rack turns organization into decor with its durable steel frame and powder-coated finish,” says Dowling, co-founder of Pattern Brands. "It can be used across many different rooms and can be used to organize, decorate or showcase items that are most meaningful to you."

↦ Shop the Open Spaces Entryway Rack now at patternbrands.com

2. Bench

Burrow Carta Bench

A shoe storage bench is a standard home accessory that offers a comfortable spot to sit while removing or putting on your shoes. And it makes a great first impression on guests.

The Burrow Carta Bench is an incredibly versatile option that would work great in any size of entryway or mudroom. Its padded seat offers an excellent spot to tie your shoes and the perfect height to fit under a coat rack. Plus, it can help with keeping shoes tidy if you tuck them underneath on a tray.

If you’d like to keep your shoes hidden, you might prefer an entryway bench with storage. The solid wood Totem Bench from Burrow features a minimal design with a spacious inner storage compartment that you can use for shoes.

"[A] bench with storage is a perfect idea because it's closed storage, so everything is hidden (give a tidier feeling). And it's super practical because you can sit down on your bench to change your shoes," interior designer Anais Chaumien told Living Cozy.

Depending on your space (and budget), you could even install a bespoke shoe rack bench like the example below, which was shared with us by Mona Reeves, Principal Architect at Re:modern.

Custom entryway bench by Re:modern (photo credit: Helynn Ospina)

“An organized entryway is important because it sets the emotional stage for the rest of your home," said Reeves. "A system for storage, especially, is necessary for entryway design to help households manage clutter and everyday things that come with the flow of a lived space. For entryway shoe storage, I design bespoke solutions that work with an individual or family's habits."

3. Cubbies

Cubbies add several small boxlike compartments to your entryway, where you can store shoes, bags, and anything else that you need to keep on hand. It’s best to have dedicated shoe cubbies for cleanliness, and you’ll want quality material that can stand up to the debris that’s often on the bottom of shoes.

"Cubbies are ideal for multiple family members to find what they need quickly. Because entryways can get cluttered quickly, it's important to have a coherent design that unifies all those little items," Reeves told Living Cozy.

Livingston Entryway Collection, Shoe Storage Cubby

Pottery Barn's Livingston Shoe Storage Cubby features classic details and an eye-catching open grain, both of which are sure to make a good impression. In addition, it's made from sustainably sourced mango wood, ensuring a beautiful yet durable surface for your shoes, bags, and other belongings.  

Ikea Hack Entryway Cubbies (photo credit: Jessica Welling)

Interior designer Jessica Welling also shared her Ikea entryway cubbies hack with us:  “When each family member has their own cubby for shoes, coats, backpacks, etc., there's no excuse for missing shoes when it's time to head out the door. This is an Ikea hack using the inexpensive Billy bookcases.”

And if you have a bit more budget to play with, you could get a custom cubby bench installed in your entryway. Here's another custom example shared by Re:modern:

Custom entryway cubbies by Re:modern (photo credit: Helynn Ospina)

4 Shoe Bins/Boxes

Rebrilliant Shoe Storage Organizer

Shoe storage bins allow you to keep your shoes organized and easily accessible near your door. These bins generally stack, but you can also make bins using baskets and other containers.

“I like to use bins or baskets to prevent a giant shoe heap on the floor. Even better if you can give each family member a separate bin,” said Welling.

And with a separate bin for each person, you should have room for your favorite pair of shoes as well as any weather-specific boots or shoes you need for the season.

This Shoe Storage Organizer on Wayfair (pictured above) comes with a set of six stacking shoe organizers with clear sides so you can see what's inside. In addition, it includes ventilation holes to let the shoes breathe to prevent unpleasant smells. The boxes also feature a stackable and foldable design for convenience.

"Baskets or bins categorized and labeled by user or shoe type (athletic, walking, sandals, hiking boots) are flexible for a variety of spatial arrangements. Use covered or uncovered bins. Uncovered allows greater airflow to avoid odor build-up," added Sherri Curley from The Practical Sort.

Marie Kondo Ori Rattan Honey Bin

If you like the idea of open storage, check out these Marie Kondo Ori Rattan Bins from The Container Store. With handwoven quality and open, rounded handles, these bins are easy to carry and sturdy. In addition, they’re made from natural rattan, which is a renewable material known for flexibility and strength.

5. Boot Tray

Marquetry Boot Tray

A boot tray serves as a catch-all for footwear, like a dedicated spot on the floor to keep your shoes. Most are easy to clean and don't take up too much space, and they'll save your floors from unnecessary messes.

“If you have the space for one, a boot tray is a great way to contain mucky boots or dirty, wet shoes. It's especially useful in the Fall and Winter months,” Jessica Welling told Living Cozy.

The Anthropologie Marquetry Boot Tray is an elegant option for avoiding muddy floors. It's made from pine wood and wipes clean easily for ongoing maintenance. The natural wood grain is visible beneath a dark black stain, creating a modern style that fits any home. Tuck your boot tray under an entryway bench if you need to save square footage in a small space.

This Bed Bath & Beyond Home Boot Tray is made from polypropylene and offers a convenient and durable spot to store muddy, messy shoes. And with a price tag under $10, it's proof that boot trays don't need to be expensive! Plus, it cleans quickly with a hose or in the sink so you can enjoy clean, dry floors during the chilly months in your home.

6. Vertical Shoe Cabinet

STÄLL Shoe cabinet

A vertical shoe cabinet provides a practical, space-saving solution to keeping your shoes organized by the front door. In addition, it's an excellent option for minimalist spaces where the idea is to keep things out of sight and tucked away.

“If you have a narrow space, consider a piece of furniture designed to maximize vertical storage. Alternatives like these from IKEA are great because they take up only a small footprint and offer a lot of storage,” said Seana Turner of The Seana Method.

The IKEA shoe cabinet that Turner recommends has a small footprint because it only has legs on the front, allowing it to stand close to the wall above the baseboard. It has four compartments, each of which can hold up to two pairs of shoes.

This Wayfair Shoe Storage Cabinet can hold up to 18 pairs of shoes with nine shelves. In addition, empty shelves can hold other accessories, like purses and bags, increasing the functionality of this free-standing vertical cabinet.

7. Ladder

Temple Street Shoe Ladder

Ladder shelves are all over DIY channels across the web, and they also work well for shoes!

You might use a ladder bookshelf and repurpose it as a shoe shelf or make use of an old A-frame ladder in your garage. If you make your own, you’ll want to stand the ladder upright and lay boards across each level of rungs to create your shelves.

"Consider using wooden ladders as a form of entryway shoe storage. The shoe ladder gives a classy look to any entryway. One downfall of ladder shoe storage is that you cannot store many shoes in it. However, if aesthetics is the main reason for entryway shoe storage, you can never go wrong with a ladder,” said Scott Cam, founder of Blueprint Homes.

The Pottery Barn Temple Street Shoe Ladder is a contemporary take on the classic ladder shelf. It is made from steel with a matte black finish and an anti-slip pad on the bottom. In addition, it features four shelves for storage and has a relatively small footprint.

For something more classic, check out this West Elm Ladder Bookshelf. It's a perfect candidate to repurpose into a shoe shelf, and it comes in a range of colors and sizes. And this ladder bookshelf is a great, time-saving alternative to making your own.

8. Over-the-Door Storage

12-Tier Over the Door Shoe Rack

Over-the-door shoe storage is all about function and less about form. It's an excellent choice for those who have a lot of shoes without a lot of space (we see you, apartment dwellers). You just need an out-of-the-way spot and a door to hang the organizer on.

"Over-the-door hanging shoe organizer: it's not as decorative as the options above but is a real life-saver if you don't have a lot of space. Hang your shoes behind a closet door or your bedroom's door. Please don't do that in your living room. It's a huge no!" said Chaumien

This 12-tier Over-the-Door Shoe Rack from The Container Store will give you an out-of-the-way vertical storage solution for heeled and flat shoes like flip-flops. It mounts easily over doors of any thickness with felt pads to avoid damaging your door. It’s made from metal, easy to assemble, and will hold up to 36 pairs of shoes.

9. Hanging Shoe Organizer

Recycled Over-the-Door Shoe Storage

A hanging shoe organizer is a hidden storage solution that's ideal for entryway closets or wardrobes. It's another product that focuses more on function than form, providing a practical choice for those living in a small space.

“Install a hanging shoe organizer in your wardrobe. Again, it's not a beautiful solution, but it's hidden, which can be a great option! If you have a wardrobe or a closet in your entryway, hang a shoe organizer on the rod,” recommends Anais Chaumien.

With 26 cubbies for storage, this Recycled Over-the-Door Shoe Storage option from Pottery Barn is perfect for small spaces. It's an intelligent storage solution with durable over-the-door hooks to keep your entryway clutter-free. And it's made from 100% recycled materials, perfect for those who'd like to protect the planet with their purchases.

10. Hall Tree

Andrew Narrow Hall Tree

A hall tree is something of a multi-purpose solution to the entryway. If your entrance is empty or in need of an overhaul, a good hall tree could do the trick. It'll provide space for everything you want to drop off after walking in the door, as well as a spot to sit to put on or take off your shoes.

“One way to keep this space organized is with a Hall Tree. Get one that has a place to hang coats (if you don't have a coat closet) and drawers to put shoes, hats, scarves, etc. This way, everything has a place and won't add clutter to your doorway,” said Nikki Klugh of Nikki Klugh Design Group.  

Inspired by antique furniture, this Narrow Hall Tree from Pottery Barn is simple, eye-catching, high-quality, and versatile. It features two storage shelves for shoes and hats, with six coat hooks and a sturdy bench. The powder-coated rustic finish gives it a timeless, industrial look that fits almost any interior décor style.

How to Decide What Entryway Shoe Storage Solutions Are Right for You

Space

Before you buy anything, measure your entryway and write down the dimensions you’re working with. Measure around anything you can’t or don’t want to move but be flexible with the rest of the area and make use of verticle space too. You’ll also need to consider how many pairs of shoes you need to store, which can add up quickly in a large household.

“It depends on two things: how many pairs of shoes will be stored here, and how the space is shaped. If there's room for shoe storage in a coat closet, that may be a great solution, either on the floor or over the door,” says Amy Trager, certified professional organizer.

“If it's an open entryway, without a closet, there may only be room for a shoe tray or short, two-tiered rack. Consider exploring whatever vertical space is available—not just the horizontal floor space."

“If it's an open entryway, without a closet, there may only be room for a shoe tray or short, two-tiered rack. Consider exploring whatever vertical space is available—not just the horizontal floor space,” continued Trager. “More shoes can be stored if there's vertical space available, and it will prevent shoes from piling up.”  

Always double-check your measurements before you order and lean towards too many shelves instead of too few. You don’t want a shoe mess piling up beside your shoe storage solution!

Read more: The Best Under Bed Storage Solutions for an Organized Home

Location

Ideally, storage space should be located at the main entry point you use to come into and leave your home. The closer to the door it is, the less space you'll need to walk through with dirty shoes or boots to take them off. And the more likely it is that you and your guests will use it.

“When you talk about home entryways, there are usually two main entry points to the home: front door and garage door. The formal entry, or front door, is usually the first place guests see in your home. Keeping this area organized creates a sense of cleanliness and balance to your guests right when they walk into your home," says Nikki Klugh of Nikki Klugh Design Group.

“A well-thought entryway is the first step to finally enjoying peace at home after a long day; that's how important it is!"

“Imagine coming home after a long day and immediately arriving in a messy entryway? You will immediately feel irritated, whereas your home should be your safe haven! Having great organization and storage is also super important. Even if the space is not messy, imagine coming back home and not being able to find a place to drop your shoes, your bag, or your keys?” adds Chaumien. “A well-thought entryway is the first step to finally enjoying peace at home after a long day; that's how important it is!"

Think about the path into your home and find a strategic spot to get the most form and function out of your shoe storage solution.

Read more: The Best Storage Baskets for Organizing Your Home

Design/Aesthetic

The entryway is your first impression on guests, and it should represent your home well. So, you'll want to find a shoe storage solution that fits the style of home decor or general aesthetic in your home.

For example, if you have a contemporary home, you might want a modern metal frame shoe organizer. But if your space is traditional or modern farmhouse, you'll probably want something more rustic or classic.  

It's also worth thinking about whether you'd like your shoes to be on display with open shelves hidden out of eyesight in a bench or shoe storage box.

Burrow Totem Storage Bench

"With no second chances to make a first impression, your entryway is the gateway to what lies beyond," comments Sherri Curley from The Practical Sort. “Will the initial greeting be welcoming or chaotic? What's the mood you wish to convey? Whether you're entertaining guests or returning to your home, start on the right foot [pun intended].

“If shoes, purses, backpacks, briefcases, coats, umbrellas, and postal mail clog up your entryway, not only is it unwelcoming and detracts from aesthetics, the disorder can cause safety hazards and emotional upheaval. Too much visual stimuli results in sensory overload leading to anxiousness and unease.”

Think about the colors, materials, and textures in your home, and pick a shoe organizer that goes well with all of it. And if you're constantly changing styles, pick something versatile that can go with almost anything. That way, your decor can transform without your shoe storage solution ever looking out of place.

Budget

Entryway shoe storage options can range from a few dollars for a simple storage box from Amazon or Ikea to thousands of dollars for large, custom-made solutions. Consider your budget and set a maximum amount that you can spend. If it’s not enough for what you want, save up for a few months to get the storage solution you have your eye on!

Entryway Shoe Storage Ideas For Every Space

Find the perfect entryway shoe storage solution for your own home with this collection of simple entryway and mudroom organization ideas.

There’s nothing worse than a giant pile of dirty shoes in the entryway. Ok I suppose I can think of a few worse things… but still. No one can find both shoes when it’s time to leave, and the teething puppy is thrilled because he has access to every texture of shoe he can imagine. And rain boots are especially chewy!

What’s The Best Way To Store Shoes In An Entryway?

What’s the best way to store shoes in an entryway, you ask? Unfortunately it’s not quite that simple.

It will depend on the size and shape of your entryway, the number of people in your household, and whether you generally come and go through the front door, back door, or the garage.

Feel overwhelmed? I promise it will be worth your while to make a comprehensive entryway/mudroom plan before you start ordering things.

Let’s look at the different entryway and mudroom shoe storage options out there and help you figure out which one might work best for your space.

Entryway Bench With Shoe Storage

A shoe storage bench is the gold standard in the entryway shoe storage world. It provides a place to sit while you remove or put on your shoes, plus bins, baskets or drawers to store them in. The shoes are easily accessible, but they’re hidden from view.

People seriously covet these, and for good reason. If you have the space for one in your entryway then this is probably your best option. You can put hooks on the wall behind it to hang coats, hats, backpacks, etc.

If you don’t have the space for a bench, never fear! There are plenty of options for small entryways and tricky spaces below, so keep scrolling.

This cute shoe storage bench from Green With Decor has individual bins for shoes and whatever else might accumulate near the front door.

This cute shoe storage bench from The Handyman’s Daughter…

This small DIY entryway bench from Making Manzanita has a rolling shoe storage bin underneath. And I love that the whole bench fits into a small corner.

Here’s a collection of my favorite entryway shoe storage benches under $100 if you’d prefer not to build one yourself:

Hall Tree

This pretty built-in bench with shoe storage drawers from Simple Nature Decor has it all!

And here’s a collection of my favorite entryway hall trees & coat racks:

Boot Tray

I’m all about boot trays these days… especially with Fall coming. Here in Seattle we put a lot of miles on our rain boots, so we always need a place to put them where they won’t get muddy water all over the floor.

Boot trays look tidy and contain the mess. Someday soon I’m hoping to make a cute DIY boot tray of my own, but until then, here are a few ideas to inspire you.

I got this inexpensive plastic boot tray (below) from Amazon and placed it against the wall below my new DIY coat racks (click the link to see the tutorial).

photo: Lovelyetc.com

Patti, from Hearth and Vine made this DIY wood boot tray.

photo: Hearth and Vine

Shoe Cabinets & Drawers

Shoe storage cabinets are a brilliant, but mostly untapped resource, at least in the US. I rarely see them in people’s homes, but I do often recommend them for clients with narrow entryways or a lack of floor space.

Why are they so great? They have a shallow footprint (usually around 6″ deep), which means they can fit into spaces where other pieces of storage furniture or even baskets would never fit. You can put them along hallway walls, and even behind doors. They also hide the clutter.

Ikea carries several different shoe storage cabinet options. Most have front legs and mount to the wall.

I’m drooling over these Ikea-hacked shoe cabinets by Christina at The DIY Mommy…

I’m blown away by this impressive DIY shoe cabinet by House Becoming Home. Check out the post for the full tutorial and free woodworking plans.

Colleen at Lemon Thistle needed a shoe storage solution for her small split-level entryway, so she built these awesome shoe-storage drawers.

Shoe Bins & Baskets

If you have the floor space for them, bins or baskets can be a great shoe storage solution. When possible, I like to assign a bin to each family member.

Shoe Storage Cubbies

I’m loving these gorgeous DIY storage cubbies by Kati at House Full Of Handmade. They store everything, including shoes!

My sister made these Ikea-hacked mudroom cubbies to store the kids’ shoes, backpacks, coats, etc in her garage.

Shoe Racks & Storage Shelves

This next one is truly genius. Kati at House Full of Handmade built this collapsible entryway storage rack for seasonal gear, like winter coats and boots. This is perfect for anyone with really cold winters.

I hope this gives you some great inspiration for your own entryway!

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Shoe storage in the hallway - ideas and options on how to store shoes in the hallway and where to put dirty ones

At least twice a year, shoes take on a life of their own, blocking the passage and causing you to stumble? We tell you how to store shoes

Editor's note: Several times a month we show the best materials from our archives. This one was published in October 2016, but has not become less relevant since then.

It is possible to get rid of the “curse of a dirty hallway”. But I will not promise that this will happen quickly and without effort on your part. Miracles do not happen - you have to work hard: understand and solve the main problems of storing shoes specifically in your home.

Citizen Design Build Inc.

Inspection and sorting
You will have to start with a “general cleaning” - collect absolutely (!) All shoes in one place and make an audit. At this stage, it is supposed to throw away single shoes / slippers (by the way, their presence in the closets was a surprise for me personally - after all, we regularly checked). Identify those shoes that have become small or uncomfortable, as well as worn, worn, tired.

Tip: It is important to sort the shoes of each family member separately. This will allow not only to get rid of the “unnecessary”, but also to determine whether everything is enough. Otherwise, a few more pairs may appear in the near future, and the question will again arise in front of you: where and how to store shoes if there is not enough space.

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Fact: — were bought impulsively / don't like it anymore / turned out to be uncomfortable.

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It's a pity to throw it away
Unlike the "candidates for the trash can", these shoes are not so easy to part with. Solutions: sell through Avito (if we are talking about children's shoes or pairs in perfect condition), give away for free.

Advice: Yes, it will take time to fit the shoes. And right now, sitting among a mountain of shoes of all stripes, you absolutely do not want to do this. Understand, don't judge yourself. Now it’s enough to put unnecessary pairs in a “throw away sorry” bag and put it in a conspicuous place. Solve this problem tomorrow.

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The Dirty Shoes Problem
The crowd of shoes at the front door - alas - is completely unrelated to the number of boxes that you have planned in the dressing room for seasonal storage of shoes. At that moment, when dad, mom, two children and grandmother took out their “two pairs”, soaked one shoes in the morning and managed to go to the store (to a dance lesson, walk the dog ...) in other shoes - a natural disaster occurs in the hallway in the form of a mountain dirty shoes.

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Artichoke

Advice: There is not always time and desire to immediately clean the shoes and put them on the shelf when washed. Moreover, of those seasonal pairs that clutter up our hallway, some are used actively, others - only in case of bad weather. But there is no way to hide them far in the pantry. For such galoshes, rubber boots and other “rainy” pairs, a retractable shelf-tray in a shoe rack will be an excellent option - both “at hand” and do not interfere with the passage.

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Multiply by two
It is clear that we do not wear all pairs at the same time - seasonality is very pronounced in our climate. But it is not at all excluded that rubber boots, autumn boots, warm boots, and a pair of sneakers will be in the hallway at the same time.

Tip: Plan your hallway shoe space with two adjacent seasons in mind. That is, if during your revision you have 10 pairs “for autumn” and 10 more “for winter”, then in your hallway there should be enough space for at least 15 pairs. And if guests regularly come to you or the children have a nanny, take these shoes into account when calculating.

Shoe rack

Clean and dirty storage are equally important
The open shoe racks by the door in my family are used only for everyday shoes: there can be one, maximum two pairs of shoes for each family member. In front of the door we have an easy-to-clean rug, which we step on as soon as we enter from the street, take off our shoes on it. However, we put only clean shoes on the shelf. The question is quite simple: what to do with still dirty shoes that you do not rush to wash as soon as you cross the threshold of the house?

NF interiors

“Transit point” for a dirty pair of shoes
Let's imagine a situation: not everyone has returned home from work / school, but there are already quite a lot of dirty shoes at the front door. Washing it in batches to put it on the shelf is strange, but the “pandemonium of shoes” at the front door is annoying.

Perhaps all you need is to rearrange the existing furniture in the hallway. The goal is to organize an “island of dirty shoes” directly at the entrance: boots and shoes will not stand in the aisle and create a “crowding effect”.

Whitney Lyons

Tip: A pallet or special rug with bumpers (like a car) filled with pebbles is not as ideal as it might seem. Yes, he solves his problem and helps to localize the dirt, but you have to spend time and regularly wash the pebbles. Our advice is to use an empty pallet.

J.A.S. Design-Build

So, your habits will not change - come in, wipe your feet on the rug, put dirty shoes on a specially designated tray (even a voluminous kitchen pan with sides, as in the photo, can act as its role).
When the time came, they washed and put all the pairs in a shoe rack with open shelves; perhaps tomorrow the weather will be different and you will put on another pair - in the evening a pallet will be waiting for her on the “island of dirty shoes”.

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Guest Slippers
Don't forget to keep them by the front door as well. There are a lot of solutions - from a special section in the closet and shoe holders to hanging wardrobe trunks made of fabric, which are hidden in a wardrobe.

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Other shoes "to keep at the door"
So, you already understood: in the hallway there should be enough space for everything that we leave or come back with. And for this, you will have to think about the habits of your family specifically - find a place where it is convenient to put removable shoes (sports, school, etc.) and allocate a special place for roller skates and skates, where we also remove protective accessories during the season.

Advice: If possible, organize storage according to the principle of a “personal locker” - divide shoe rack areas between family members. It really helps keep things tidy and eliminates “where are my sneakers” questions.

CIRCLE Design Studio

Lots of shoes in rotation, little space
Skip standard open shelves and banquettes (for 8-12 pairs) in favor of non-standard designs.

Consider the number and appearance of shoes. For example, a rack with open round sections with a photo “works” perfectly if your main wardrobe is low boots and shoes: there is simply no place for boots with high tops. Considering that there is no place for them at the front door, “pandemonium” is inevitable. Under boots, such a rack would be worth planning differently, for example, lifting it above the floor for the sake of an “island of dirty shoes” and a pair of high sections.

Labra Design Build

Drawer is more convenient than shelves
If you are limited in meters, don't use shelves! The storage method in the drawer allows you to fit more pairs per unit area.

Organized Interiors

Pull-out shelf - an alternative to a drawer
Replace the interior of a standard hallway cabinet - instead of regular shelves, install pull-out shelves at the interval you need. You will get the opportunity to neatly store shoes and boots, and the closed facade will solve the problem of settling dust.

Gregory Davies Photography

Putting shoes away for storage
When everyday shoes find their place, it turns out that there are not so many seasonal / formal / special shoes that go into long-term storage. Ideally, if everyone took it to their personal closet. It is important to clean shoes so that they are easy to get and recognize. The general approach is as follows: dress shoes lie under suitable outfits, seasonal shoes either on the bottom shelf of the closet or on the top. In my family, all shoes are stored in proportional boxes with transparent walls and special labels on which a pair is indicated.

Walk-in closet shoe rack

Tip: Plan for dual-use boxes when revising shoes. If you store shoes in opaque boxes, take care of the “navigation”: put stickers on them with the following content: “summer - brown shoes, winter - white ballet flats, blue moccasins”. As a result, the same shoe box will work all year round, and you will not have to remember where and what is stored.

Rylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets

Important:

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When your shoes are at an angle, you can see them clearly. Storing shoes vertically makes choosing easier, but it will require more careful shoe care. Especially if we are talking about an open section in the dressing room - dust will settle on the shoes.

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BOOT BUTLER

Fact: Improper storage of your shoes will greatly shorten their lifespan. Get special holders, sections in the closet, or just hangers for boots on a regular wardrobe rail. For expensive leather shoes, the best solution is storage on special lasts or with toes stuffed with paper.


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YOUR TURN...
How do you cope with the spontaneous invasion of shoes in the hallway? Share your ideas in the comments section!

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At least twice a year, boots take on a life of their own, blocking the passageway and causing you to stumble? We tell you how to store shoes.

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It is possible to get rid of the “curse of a dirty hallway”. But we will not promise that this will happen quickly and without effort on your part. There are no miracles - you have to work hard: understand and solve the main problems of storing shoes specifically in your home.

Revision and sorting

Author: Laurence Associates — See more interior solutions: entrance halls

You will have to start with a “general cleaning” — collect absolutely (!) all shoes in one place and make an audit. At this stage, single shoes / slippers are supposed to be thrown away. Identify those shoes that have become small or uncomfortable, as well as worn, worn, tired.

Tip: It is important to sort the shoes of each family member separately. This will allow not only to get rid of the “unnecessary”, but also to determine whether everything is enough. Otherwise, in the near future, a few more additional pairs may appear, and you will again face the question: where and how to store shoes if there is not enough space.

It's a pity to throw it away

Unlike the "candidates for the trash can", you won't part with these shoes so easily. Solution options: sell through Avito (if we are talking about children's shoes or pairs in perfect condition), give away for free.

Tip: Yes, it will take time to "attach" shoes. And right now, sitting among a mountain of shoes of all stripes, you absolutely do not want to do this. We understand, we do not condemn ourselves. Now it’s enough to put unnecessary pairs in a “throw away sorry” bag and put it in a conspicuous place. Solve this problem tomorrow.

The Dirty Shoes Problem

By Steveworks LLC - More Design Ideas: Hallways

The crowd of shoes at the front door is - alas - completely unrelated to the number of drawers you have planned in your dressing room. At the moment when dad, mom, two children and grandma got out their “two pairs”, got some shoes wet in the morning and managed to go to the store (to dance class, walk the dog ...) in other shoes, a natural disaster happens in the hallway in like a mountain of dirty shoes.

Author: Artichoke — See more interior solutions: laundries

There is not always the time and desire to immediately clean the shoes and put them on the shelf when washed. Moreover, of those seasonal pairs that clutter up our hallway, some are actively used, others only in case of bad weather. But there is no way to hide them far in the pantry. For such galoshes, rubber boots and other "rainy" pairs, a retractable shelf-tray in a shoe rack will be an excellent option - both "at hand" and do not interfere with the passage.

Multiply by two

It is clear that we do not wear all pairs at once - seasonality in our climate is very pronounced. But the situation is not completely excluded when rubber boots, autumn boots, insulated boots, and a pair of sneakers will be in the hallway at the same time.

Plan your hallway shoe space with an eye on two adjacent seasons. That is, if during your revision you have 10 pairs “for autumn” and 10 more “for winter”, then in your hallway there should be enough space for at least 15 pairs. And if guests regularly come to you or the children have a nanny, take these shoes into account when calculating.

Clean and dirty storage are equally important

shoe storage

Open shoe racks by the door are best used only for everyday shoes: there can be one, maximum two pairs of shoes for each family member. You can put an easy-to-clean rug in front of the door, which you will step on as soon as you enter the house from the street and take off your shoes.

What do you do with shoes that are still dirty and that you don't rush to wash as soon as you enter the house?

Imagine a situation: not everyone has returned home from work / school yet, but there are already quite a lot of dirty shoes at the front door. Washing it in batches to put it on the shelf is strange, but the “crowd of shoes” at the front door is annoying.

Perhaps all you need is to rearrange the existing furniture in the hallway. The goal is to organize an "island of dirty shoes" directly at the entrance: boots and shoes will not stand in the aisle and create a "crowding effect".

Author: NF interiors — Browse interior design photos: hallways

Tip: A pallet or a special rug with bumpers (like a car) filled with pebbles is not as ideal as it might seem. Yes, it solves its problem and helps to localize dirt, but you have to spend time and wash the pebbles regularly. Our advice is to use an empty pallet. So, your habits will not change - come in, wipe your feet on the rug, put your dirty shoes on a specially designated tray (even a voluminous kitchen pan with sides, as in the photo, can act as its role).

Author: Whitney Lyons — Other Interior Design Ideas

When the time came, all pairs were washed and placed in an open-shelf shoe rack; perhaps tomorrow the weather will be different and you will put on another pair - in the evening a pallet will be waiting for her on the "island of dirty shoes".

Guest slippers

Author: Deco Design — See more interior solutions: dressing rooms

They should also be stored at the front door — do not forget to make room for them too. There are a lot of solutions - from a special section in a closet and holders on a shoe rack to hanging wardrobe trunks made of fabric, which are hidden in a wardrobe.

Other "store by the door" shoes

From: KannCept Design, Inc. — Find original interior design photos: entrance halls

You already understood: in the hallway there should be enough space for everything that we leave or return with. And for this, you will have to think about the habits of your family specifically - find a place where it is convenient to put removable shoes (sports shoes, school shoes, etc.) and allocate a special place for roller skates and skates, where we also remove protective accessories during the season.

Tip: If possible, organize storage according to the principle of a “personal locker” - divide shoe rack areas between family members. It really helps keep things organized and eliminates “where are my sneakers” questions.

Lots of shoes in rotation - little space

Author: CIRCLE Design Studio — See more interior solutions: entrance halls

Give up standard open shelves and banquettes (for 8-12 pairs) in favor of custom designs.

Consider the number and appearance of shoes. For example, a rack with open round sections with a photo “works” perfectly if your main wardrobe is low boots and shoes: there is simply no place for boots with high tops. Considering that there is no place for them at the front door, "pandemonium" is inevitable. Under boots, such a rack should have been planned differently, for example, raised above the floor for the sake of an “island of dirty shoes” and a pair of high sections.

Drawer more comfortable than shelves

Created by Organized Interiors — More Design Ideas: Walk-in Closets

If you're limited on space, ditch the shelves! The storage method in the drawer allows you to fit more pairs per unit area.

Pull-out shelf - an alternative to the drawer

Replace the interior of a standard hallway cabinet - instead of regular shelves, install pull-out shelves at the interval you need. You will get the opportunity to neatly store shoes and boots, and the closed facade will solve the problem of settling dust.

Putting away shoes for storage

From: Gregory Davies Photography - Find new interior solutions: wardrobes

so much. Ideally, if everyone took it to their personal closet. It is important to clean shoes so that it is easy to get and recognize. The general approach is as follows: dress shoes lie under suitable outfits, seasonal shoes are either on the bottom shelf of the closet or on the top. In my family, all shoes are stored in proportional boxes with transparent walls and special labels indicating a pair.

Tip: Plan for dual-use boxes when you review shoes. If you store shoes in opaque boxes, take care of "navigation": put stickers on them with the following content: "summer - brown shoes, winter - white ballet flats, blue moccasins.


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