Storage is one of the main concerns in every home, especially if it’s small. If we take a tiny space in a small home, it’s even more important. How to organize shoe storage in an entryway? Where can I build in more shelves for all the rest? How to organize the shoes and have them all clearly seen when choosing an outfit? The answer to these question is space-saving shoe storage, and here are the most effective solutions.
Shelving Units
The first point is a shelving unit, and before you say that it’s not space-saving, just think: this is a vertical storage unit that saves a lot of floor space! Shelving units are great everywhere: in closets and entryways, mudrooms and even bedrooms, and can differ in style, shape and size. This is a great way to have all the necessary shoes at hand, see them well and they are stored safely. If you have a staircase, you can install a shelving unit next to it or over it, so your entryway will save a lot of floor space.
Install shoe shelves in your closet to see all the pairs that you have.
Shoe shelves are always great to show off your collection, and you can hide the closet with a curtain.
The large shoe unit will display all your favorite shoes as if they were objects of art.
Even if you have an attic space, it's not a problem, you can make shoe shelves and there will be enough space.
Basic shelving units are always a good idea to store shoes, this is vertical storage that doesn't take much floor space.
A large shoe closet can be a solution for those who have a lot of shoes, and it will take not much floor space.
This elegant shelving unit isn't big but it holds everything and even boots are placed in the bottom part.
This foldable metal shelving unit is a cool idea for any space, it doesn't take much space but provides a lot of storage.
Install a drop zone unit over the staircase to save much space in the entryway. (via apartmenttherapy).
A sleek built-in stained shelving unit next to the stairs is a lovely idea for a modern home.
This stained shelving unit is installed over the stairs and it allows to save floor space in the entryway.
A vertical shelving unit is a perfect way to save some space while storing your shoes.
Wall-Mounted Shelves
Wall-mounted shelves and shelving units are among the best ideas as these are vertical storage pieces and they look more lightweight than shelving units. They can be metal, plastic or of any other materials and you can attach them anywhere, from mudrooms to bedrooms. How to organize shoes on them? Add acrylic boxes or usual boxes with a photo of each pair on it.
Even a tiny corner in the entryway can accommodate your shoes if you install corner shelves.
Install shoe shelves over the stairs to avoid cluttering the entryway.
Organize your shoes using acrylic boxes, they let you see what's inside and can be stacked.
If you have a niche, installed shelves inside and display your shoes and bags.
Folding metal shelves will hold shoes securely, and when they aren't needed, you can jsut fold them.
This stylish metal shelf is installed over the bench, and it accommodates a lot of shoes.
These industrial shelves are installed in a niche, so they take literally no floor space.
Built-in shelves are always a good idea: they look sleek and cohesive and provide you with storage space.
Organize your shoes with boxes attaching a photo of the pair to each box.
Use the space over the radiator to advantage: here there are many shoe shelves.
Have a corner? Install corner shelves to display as many shoes as possible.
Hanging Solutions
Hanging holders save really a lot of space, and these are usually additionals to shelving units and shelves. There are many ideas that can be attached to the door, wall or hung in your closet, and you should decide what’s better for you according to the shoes you have. Some holders will be comfortable for heels, while others can hold only flat shoes.
A fabric holder on the door can store not only slippers but also other shoes.
Such fabric organizers will definitely save space in your closet.
These wall-mounted mesh shelves are a cool idea for a closet, an entryway and other spaces.
These foldable shelving unit is attached to the wall to hold all the necessary shoes.
This metal shelving unit is attached to the door, so it takes even less space.
This metal vertical shelf can be installed on a door or wall saving the space.
This suspended shelf is fully DIYed, and it's a cool renter-friendly idea.
These green shoe holders can be attached to the wall in the entryway or a closet.
These hanging shelves can be easily DIYed, and you can suspend your shoes.
Metal rails can hold shoes with heels naturally, without additional items.
These plywood shoe holders will be perfect for sneakers or sandals.
These plywood shelves with neon strings will hold the shoes and modernize the space.
To hang shoes comfortably, use special holders with hooks.
This plywood unit has some shoe holders, shelves and a storage compartment, a modern solution for an entryway.
This suspended shoe organizer can be hung right in your closet, and it will save shelf space.
A trellis can be used for storing shoes with heels, and no additional things are needed. (via decoratedlife).
These metal and wood shoe holders will give your home a slight rustic feeling. (via decorsnob).
These farmhouse-style wooden shelves will hold a lot of shoes easily.
Unique Ideas
Not only holders and organizers of various kinds are welcome to store your shoes, you may add a catchy touch to the space using some unusual pieces. Shoe holders with bright string, skateboards, grids and even trellises for plants are great to accommodate various types of shoes and personalize your home.
If you love skating or just want to add an unusual touch to the entryway, you can skip shelves and attach skateboards.
The entryway is done with masks, unique hooks and a fun yellow string holder for all the stuff.
A white grid is a very lightweight solution, and it can hold shoes with heels. (via apartmenttherapy).
Ledges attached to the wall are great to store shoes with heels.
These curved stacked shoe shelves aren't just storage, they display your shoes as art objects.