A shoe organizer is very versatile and stores other items such as seasonal accessories, jewelry, or toiletries.
Keep in-season and frequently worn shoes on open shelves for convenient access and store out-of-season pairs.
For example, during the winter season, store away flip-flops in baskets or behind closet doors.
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They are sturdy, not easily destructible, and bring a textural, natural element to your space.
Use one large basket for everyone or smaller individual baskets for each household member to stay organized.
Shoe cabinets usually hold a substantial number of pairs diagonally to fit more.
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Sort them into groups and store them as such.
For example, categories can include heels, boots, sneakers, summer shoes, and formal pairs.
Dedicate an area of your closet to shoes.
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This customized look also helps fit more shelves.
Photograph each pair of shoes and attach the photo to its corresponding box.
This neat storage display allows quick identification of each pair.
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Go With Industrial Shelving
Store large numbers of shoes on industrial shelves in a closet.
It’ll keep shoes accessible and easy to grab.
Place shoes directly on the shelves or inside shoe boxes that can be stacked to fit more pairs.
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Consideradding a mudroomwith built-in shoe storage.
Practical built-ins include shoe storage cubbies, baskets, or closed cabinets.
Unused shoes can be stored away until next season.
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Line Boots Along a Closet Wall
Boots can be a challenge to store because of their height.
If needed, purchase boot inserts to help them keep their shape.
Use open cubes alongside baskets to create a tidy look.
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Instead of the shoes standing upright, hang a boot on each post to help them dry faster.
Lots of space close to the ceiling goes unused when it could serve as functional storage.
Here’s where custom built-in shelves or even inexpensive floating shelves that are easy to hang come in handy.
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Its multiple shelves have open storage so you could easily see and grab the shoes you need.
Maximize space by building it from the floor up to the ceiling for an extra sleek look.
Add wireless cabinet-style lights to highlight your favorite pairs, turning the shoe wall into a display.
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This will give your closet a high-end look and create a designated spot for your collection of heels.
Take advantage of an existingunder-the-stairs closet, or add a DIY cubby and door.
Organize many shoes with shoe cabinets and racks designed to store large quantities of shoes.
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Make simple wood shelvesor stack storage crates for easy DIY shoe storage.
Add horizontal metal rods to your closet walls to store multiple high-heeled shoes.
Store infrequently worn shoes in boxes to keep out the dust, dirt, and exposure to temperature changes.
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Shoes worn daily need air circulation and are best stored out of boxes.
An over-the-door shoe caddy is one of the best space-saving solutions for a small closet.
It makes use of vertical space while saving the closet interior for clothes and other accessories.
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