Home Organization Tips: Shoe Storage Ideas to Clear More Space in Your Closet

Lacking space in the closet because of your massive shoe collection? Here are some tips and hacks on where shoes can be stored to increase space inside the closet. 

Personal Organizing suggests that shoes that are worn every day must be placed by the door in the foyer or anywhere near the door, while the shoes that are worn during weekends or during special occasions should be kept from plain sight. The site said that before buying any storage solution, it is important to figure out what would work best for the space available inside the home. Shoe racks are the most common storage and organizer for shoes as these items move the shoes off the floor and avoid clutter. There are also different kinds of shoe racks like those that can be placed over or on the door.

Pop Sugar also has some other suggestions for shoe storage. It is important to keep everything organized, and shoes can also be statement pieces to decorate the room. Floating shelves like the ones seen in a shoe store can be installed to make use of wall spaces.

Aside from this, colorful crates are also artistic choices for storing shoes, and these can even be painted and decorated to incorporate room color. A ladder itself can also become a shoe rack, and it can also be placed anywhere inside the home.

For those who have a floor-length mirror, it is also a great place to keep shoes just by hanging your favorite heels to add personality to the item. If there is an awkward space inside the home, this can instantly become a makeshift shoe closet by adding a hanging shoe rack. Conceal the space with stylish curtain to keep everything neat.

For bigger collections and smaller rooms, it is also best to invest on a shoe cabinet to keep everything in one place. There are tons of inexpensive shoe cabinets in the market which can cater up to more than 30 pairs of footwear.