Jasmine Cunningham
The good news: there are some truly spectacular ways to organize shoes in small closets, bedrooms, mudrooms and garages. I’ve rounded them up here to inspire you to achieve new levels of shoe storage. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a small commission from qualified purchases at absolutely no cost to you.
The shelves by themselves allowed me to store four pairs of tall pumps in a row. So, I created my own shoe storage for pumps and dressy sandals using expandable tiered organizers I had lying around. I effectively doubled the storage on the top shelf by creating a tier for the second row of shoes.
As you can see, this solution works for pumps as well as flats, greatly expanding shelf space for your shoe collection. I chose to store all pairs together, upright in a fabric bin, like a filing cabinet.
Handy types: you can make your own fabric cubes to organize flip flops and shoes. The option below has clear pockets that protect shoes from dust while keeping everything easy to find: Hanging storage for shoes is a good idea to keep them safe from sharp teeth and claws.) It would work great in a mudroom or garage, and it could be a cool addition to a kid/teen bedroom, too!
It adds style to an entryway or bedroom while providing functional storage and easy access to shoes:: In this case, all you need is a tiny amount of empty wall space and you can install these handy shoe hangers. This set uses adhesive strips and stores six pairs of shoes in a very small space. One pet peeve of mine is seeing a jumbled mess of shoes when I walk in the door. A stylish storage bench in the entryway or mudroom takes care of the problem! This option offers flip-top storage, a padded cushion and a two-tier shoe rack:
Here’s an amazing entryway storage bench from DIY Danielle that will transform your house: This bench takes storage a step further with shelving, which maximizes vertical space and makes the most of the area right off the front door.
The garage is another place that tends to collect piles of shoes, especially cleats, boots and other outdoor wear. The DIY Nuts solved this problem in their garage with some scrap wood and a single afternoon of labor.
An added benefit to a DIY project like this: it can be customized to fit the space you have available and the number of shoes you need to organize. Here’s a clever idea from Birdz of a Feather: purchase an inexpensive shelving unit, stack it with clear plastic boxes, and affix printed photos of the shoes on the front.
You can organize shoes by type and color and always know where your favorite flats can be found. This solution also works well if you need to get organized for a move or store shoes in rental storage units. This often-overlooked area is a goldmine in a small home when you need extra storage to organize shoes. There are organizers devoted just for this purpose, like the set below with compartments that fits up to 32 pairs. Easy DIY Bedroom Organization Tips & Tricks You’ll Love They’re sturdy, easy to pack for a move, and perfect for storing in a closet or on a shelf.
I love the bottom shelf with baskets (perfect for flip-flops) and that it’s stylish enough to put on display in the entryway. We’ve all got a weird, awkward corner in the closet or garage that doesn’t accommodate typical organizers very well. This handy rail storage mounts specifically in a corner, utilizing empty awkward space and keeping shoes off the floor: I love using the back of the closet door for storage in small spaces. I found this sturdy solution that fits up to 30 pairs of shoes and has no pouches to deal with: This beautiful wood bench and shoe storage project from Making Manzanita is perfect for a small corner of the entryway.
The rolling shoe storage bin makes for no-fuss organizing. This solution may not be practical for everyday shoes, but it works great for a collection. My son has several pairs of soccer cleats he keeps for sentimental purposes.
I hope I’ve inspired you to get creative and find new ways to organize shoes for your entire household.
Check out my tips in this Redfin article on how to stay organized in a tiny home!
