Combat clutter while keeping shoes organized with DIY shoe storage racks, cubbies, or baskets. These solutions are budget-friendly, nice-looking ways to keep shoes out of sight. Shoe storage hacks are imperative for small spaces, particularly apartments or city living.
Below are the best budget-friendly shoe organization ideas that will declutter your home.
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of 32Bookshelf Shoe Organizer
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This simple bookshelf beautifully displays and stores shorter and taller boots. If you are a shoe collector, it’s a great way to display your collection, especially if you have a one-of-a-kind taste.
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of 32Small Wooden Shelf for Shoes
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Coat closets are usually small, but with the right organizational items, they can still store plenty of things. The floor space is tiny in this storage closet, but a small wooden shoe shelf like this one can store up to 15 shoes without taking up too much space.
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of 32DIY Stacked Crates Shoe Rack
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A giant pile of shoes may sometimes form in your entryway if you have a large family. Crates are inexpensive and can provide plenty of storage when stacked and attached to metal rods. Stain the crates to match your design aesthetic for a seamless look.
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of 32Homemade Shoe Shelving With Scrap Wood
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A scrap piece of wood can double your shoe storage space. What was once a tiny space beneath a wooden bench can now hold multiple pairs of shoes.
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of 32Wallmounted Garage Shoe Shelf
Outdoor winter shoes get dirty quickly, so they should stay where they belong, outside of the home. This large cabinet is the perfect shoe storage system for a garage or shed.
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of 32Toddler Shoe Basket
Even though toddler shoes don’t take up too much space, you’ll want a designated space to keep them organized. All you need is a small basket tucked away in a closet to help keep them all in one spot where you can easily grab them on the go.
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of 32Shoe Storage in Boxes With Photos
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Don’t throw away the box next time you purchase shoes. Shoeboxes are the perfect way to protect and keep shoes organized, but they can make your closet look cluttered. To create a more cohesive look, wrap all shoeboxes in the same wrapping paper or purchase a pack of matching shoeboxes. To help you find the pair you want, take a photo and stick it to the box.
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of 32Wood Pallet Shoe Rack
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Wood pallets are inexpensive and eye-catching when stained or painted. The wood slats make an easy, space-saving solution for holding high-heeled shoes without damaging them.
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of 32Recycled Plastic Bottle Shoe Rack
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Next time you empty a gallon jug or 2-liter bottle, upcycle it into a cubby for your shoes. The clear bottles are hardly noticeable in a cabinet or on a shelf, allowing you to store more shoes more neatly in a small space.
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of 32Outdoor Wall Shelf for Shoes
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Shoe storage can be organizational as well as decorative. This vintage wall shelf now serves as a convenient place to store garden shoes and rain boots.
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of 32A Stained Crate Shoe Basket
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Attach a wooden crate to the wall at the bottom of your stairs to create a makeshift entryway. This not only gives you a place to store shoes, but you can also stack items on top and hang coat hooks to complete the look.
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of 32Porch Shoe Ladder
To make a shoe ladder, you need only a few pieces of wood and basic skills. This ladder provides a place for houseguests to take off their shoes while adding a design element to the outdoor space.
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of 32Floating Shelves for Shoe Storage
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Sometimes, a closet isn’t enough space to store all your shoes. If you have a beautiful shoe collection, consider displaying it on open shelving in your room. These colorful, stylish heels look like a work of art in this bedroom.
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of 32Entryway Shoe Baskets
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Matching baskets bring a clean, streamlined look to any space. This entryway nook may be small, but it packs a lot of concealed storage in limited space. The wicker baskets offer the perfect place to walk in the door and put away shoes.
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of 32Mudroom Shoe Cubbies
This custom-built mudroom storage system features a column for each family member to store belongings. With a few pieces of extra wood, you can create cubbies at the top to store shoes and other items you want to keep on hand before walking out the door.
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of 32Flat Shoe Basket
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Flat shoes don’t take up too much space, but having several of them in your closet can make it look cluttered. To keep them all in one place, use a storage basket you can place on a shelf or even the floor of your closet.
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of 32Shoe Cubbies for Display
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If you have a beautiful shoe collection, don’t just store shoes; display them. This shoe cubby is a great way to display sparkly heels. There is just enough space underneath the shelf to store other items.
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of 32Collapsible Fabric Shoe Baskets
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Simple storage bins are a great way to store all your sandals. Store shoes you don’t wear as often vertically in the bins to save space and store everyday shoes on shelving to make it easier to find them in a flash.
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of 32Hidden Bench Shoe Storage for Small Spaces
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Concealed storage is the best type of storage for a small space. This piece of furniture looks like a small bench, but when you open it, it features four compartments for storing shoes.
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of 32Built-In Shelving
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Transform an unused wall in a closet with simple wood shelving. This wall neatly organizes shoes and storage bins and has an area for keeping a safe.
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of 32Shoe Cubbies Made From Repurposed Furniture
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Some paint can go a long way in giving new life to vintage furniture. A fresh coat of paint turned this unused piece of furniture into a beautiful way to store shoes in an entryway or mudroom.
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of 32Easy Entryway Shoe Storage
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Organizing your shoes doesn’t have to be overly complicated. This simple shoe bench can store several pairs of shoes while providing a place to sit to put them on and take them off. The bench is narrow enough to fit in a small entryway yet spacious enough to store everyday shoes.
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of 32Step Stool Repurposed for Shoes
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A simple step stool that may no longer be needed for growing young children can be reused in the garden or entryway. This solution is a cute way to store and display your favorite shoes while keeping them easily accessible.
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of 32Staircase Shoe Shelving
If you have a large, busy family, you probably have a lot of shoes to store. This unused space by the staircase is now an organized spot to store them. This custom piece also seamlessly fits in with the rest of the home’s design.
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of 32Under the Bed Shoe Storage Bin
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Keep shoes out of sight by storing them under the bed in flat bins made for shoe storage or clear flat drawers. If you have a high-profile bed, you might even get shoe bins on casters that are easy to roll out for easier access.
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of 32Over-the-Door Shoe Rack
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Consider getting an over-the-door shoe rack specifically made for storing dozens of pairs of shoes. These shoe storage solutions are made with metal rods, plastic sleeves, or mesh pockets designed for shoes. They are perfect for hanging over a closet door to keep them out of sight.
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of 32Under-the-Stairs PVC Pipe Shoe Rack
In homes with two or more stories, under-the-stair space is often empty or reserved as a good, hidden spot for storage. Utilize under-stairs space well with stepped cubbies or even make cubbies out of PVC pipes cut to size. To keep them organized per family member, parcel out sections or quadrants for each family member to use.
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of 32Upcycled Cabinet for Shoes
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If you’re prone to shoving your clutter where you can’t see it, hide it in a cabinet repurposed for shoes. An enclosed cabinet usually has vertical shelves concealed within, which are usually the perfect size for dozens of shoes.
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of 32TV Stand Reimagined
Many people wall mount their flat screens nowadays but may still have old entertainment system cabinets or TV stands that occupy space, gather dust, and don’t have much use. Move the TV stand out of the living room and into a closet, mudroom, or garage for storing shoes. A garage is a good place for holding onto seasonal items, including winter boots, rain boots, or soccer turf shoes. Change them out for sandals, water shoes, and other summertime slip-ons when the time comes.
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of 32Wall-mounted Wooden Pegs for Shoes
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A wall-mounted peg board made of wooden dowels is a great way to see what you need, grab it, and go. Perhaps one of the best features of a peg board is that it allows you to properly air out your shoes after all-day use. Hide this solution behind a door or in a closet. It isn’t the most handsome decluttering solution, but it solves shoe organization marvelously.
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of 32Slide-Out Drawers for Shoes
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If you have a lot of shoes and little space but have an extra chest of drawers, turn all the drawers into shoe storage. Sort your shoes by use, much like you separate clothes by type. Place your sports shoes and sneakers in one drawer, put sandals and casual shoes in another, and combine formal shoes in one spot.
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of 32Wire Metal Shelving for Shoes
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Wire metal shelving, popular in garages and closet storage solutions, is also wonderful for lining up in short rows, stacked one on top of the other, depending on how many shoes you need to store. The shelving is open, and air flows nicely around shoes to air them out properly.