Entryways are often small and even tiny and it might be tricky to find storage space there, while it’s really necessary. Where to put shoes and boots? What if you have lots of them and literally no space for storage? No worries, we’ll find some! We’ve prepared the best ideas to store shoes in an entryway and I bet you’ll choose something here.
Shoe Cabinets
The most obvious and popular idea is a shoe cabinet that can hide all your shoes and keep the space decluttered. IKEA has a whole range of such cool cabinets, and you can also hack them the way you like to match the entryway. Choose a skinny piece if you don’t have much space, and use it as a console table, too.
Advantages: easy to buy or make, keeps the space decluttered, can double as a console table.
Disadvantages: you might have to look for your shoes inside the cabinet. The cabinet, especially if it’s not skinny, can look a bit bulky.
A large blue cabinet like this one will not only store a lot of shoes but also double as a console and color statement. (via milkmagazine).
This IKEA Bissa hack looks very elegant, chic and stylish and allow to store a lot of shoes.
Such a bold mustard cabinet will not only hide the shoes but will also make a bold color statement here.
This long and sleek IKEA Stall cabinet is a nice shoe storage piece and console table in one. (via thediymommy).
This stylish and skinny cane cabinet is a great shoe storage and console table in one.
This is an IKEA Stall cabinet hack done in modern farmhouse style, and it's a great console and shoe storage unit.
A vertical shelf or cabinet is always a good idea because it won't take much floor space and will be comfy in using.
This IKEA shoe cabinet is a great idea for storing shoes, and it can also function as a console.
No space? Go for vertical storage! This bold red tall cabinet will accommodate a lot of shoes and boots and will double as a console.
This stylish farmhouse built-in unit includes a shelf with baskets and a bench with them, too.
This retro shoe cabinet is adorable! It reminds of mid-century furniture or TV sets. (via apartmenttherapy).
This skinny IKEA Hemnes unit is a lovely idea for a tiny entryway. (via daintydressdiaries).
This sleek and small cane cabinet is a very chic and stylish piece for a modern entry.
This sleek IKEA Bissa cabinet is a perfect solution for a narrow entryway.
A shoe cabinet is always a good idea, choose a skinny one and use it as a console. (via domino).
Storage Benches
One more practical solution is a storage bench, which can be usual or built-in. Even if it doesn’t have additional shelves for shoes, you can use the space under the seat for that and organize it with baskets or wire baskets if needed. Such a bench can be bought or DIYed to match your space perfectly.
Advantages: easy to buy or make, two functions in one: storage and sitting.
Disadvantages: might make your entryway look cluttered but that can be fixed if you add boxes or baskets. If you make a built-in bench to order, it might cost enough money.
This bench is done with baskets to avoid a cluttered look when you place shoes and boots there.
This niche is done with a built-in unit that includes a shelf and a bench with baskets and some pillows.
The rack with baskets and a matching bench with shelves make up a nice farmhouse entryway with enough storage space.
This welcoming entryway shows off farmhouse styling with paneling, a built-in bench with baskets and black lamps.
This small space is done with a rack and a storage bench with boxes for shoes.
This niche bring some color to the space and the built-in bench with storage allows sitting while putting the shoes on.
This small olive green rack and bench are a cool setup for a tiny entryway, and baskets hide the clutter away.
The built-in leather bench is done with a retractable shelf for the shoes. (via homedecorbliss).
This long storage bench features a simple and universal design that will match most spaces, and it can be also used as a bench.
Shoe Shelves
Shoe shelves are a great idea for almost every entryway because they can accommodate a lot of shoes and there are shelves to match every interior.
Advantages: easy to buy or make, they won’t break the bank. Shelves look lightweight and airy, if they match the wall, they won’t stand out at all.
Disadvantages: might make your entryway look cluttered and not polished but you can handle it anyway.
If you have many shoes, such a tiered wall shelf will be a nice way to store them without taking much floor space.
The small niche is organized very well: there are shelves for vertical storage, a rack and a rail plus a shoe storage shelf.
This niche is done with open shelves up and down and some hooks, and the upper shelves are organized with boxes.
Open shoe shelves look quite airy and lightweight, and if you don't have too many shoes, they won't clutter the space.
The modern entryway is organized with matching black metal shelves and racks and a mirror in a black frame.
A wire crate shelf is a very lightweight and cool idea to store shoes but it won't handle many.
This black wall is finished off with black meal shelves and racks that aren't see as they match in color.
This pretty metal storage rack is great for shoes and can be used for decor, too.
A matching rack and shoe shelves will be a great solution for a small entryway if you want it to be practical.
Racks and open black shelves for shoes create a simple and stylish setup for a small entryway.
This tiered rack functions as a console table and a shoe shelf at the same time.
This small and simple stained shelf is great for shoes and not only.
This small entryway is organized very well to accommodate a lot of things: there are racks with baskets, shoe shelves and hooks and a rail.
An IKEA Bissa cabinet will hide away the shoes you aren't wearing now, and open shelves will store those that you are wearing.
These shelves are raised over the radiator, and this is a lovely way to save floor space.
A sleek metal rack and shelf are a nice combo for a Scandinavian hallway.
This stained shoe shelf is a simple solution that will match almost any entryway and can be used as a bench.
These metal shelves look quite lightweight and they are easy to clean.
White metal shelves won't be seen on a white wall, so it's a very airy solution that won't clutter your entryway.
Wire basket shelves are cool for storing shoes in the entryway: they don't take floor space, they are easy to clean and they look lighweight.
A wooden console table and matching box shelves for storing shoes are a lovely combo for a small space.
The Scandinavian space is done with a rack and stained shelves, a unit with fabric baskets.
Simple stained shelves are great for storing shoes and boots.
This lightweight wooden shelving unit is a nice solution for shoe storage and boots. (via sistersandthecity).