10 Shoe Storage Ideas for a Tidy Home

If you’re in the midst of spring cleaning, you’ve probably stumbled upon this post. After all, the warmer weather calls for a thorough cleaning to get rid of winter’s dust and staleness. But even after you’ve cleaned every nook and cranny in your home, there’s still one frustrating problem that remains: shoes. Whether you live alone or with others, shoes have a tendency to pile up near the front door, across the bedroom floor, and even on the rug next to your favorite spot on the couch.

To truly achieve cleanliness, it’s important to find a proper resting place for these unruly items. Here are 10 shoe storage ideas that will not only keep you sane but also keep your home free from shoe clutter.

Need smart shoe storage for a small space? Use a ladder to hang heels and add S hooks for flats. It’s a great addition to your existing open closet. (via designsponge)

Time for a DIY. With wood, paint, and screws, you can craft this shoe holder quickly. You might be surprised by the immediate effect on your entryway. (via Emily Henderson)

Living in a home with many pairs of shoes, you need adequate storage to accommodate them all. Find pallets and use the wood to build a shelf. Install it in your mudroom and your shoes will no longer be a hassle.

Maybe your mudroom needs dual-purpose furniture. There are many options to buy or DIY benches that double as shoe storage. It makes putting on shoes with buckles easy when you leave and then just lift and stash when you get home. (via My List of Lists)

PVC pipe is a cheap and plain material. Transform it into a tower of circles that serves as an artistic element in your home rather than just storage. You can also paint the pipe to blend in with your walls and avoid a bright white contrast. (source: Cookie Loves Milk)

Stacking crates can be a great way to add rustic storage to your home. Wooden crates are a perfect choice for this purpose. You can stack them as tall as you want and customize them to match your home’s aesthetic. (via Smart School House)

Some shoes are gorgeous. Install shelves from IKEA in your closet or bedroom and display your shoes. Shoes make a girl happy.

Crown molding comes in various sizes and patterns. Choose one that suits your chic apartment and turn it into an art piece by hanging your favorite pairs of heels. (via Lucky By Design)

Sometimes there are too many pairs of little shoes to know what to do with. If you’re in this situation, consider building a storage piece that can hold all your shoes in style. (via Remodelaholic)

Boxes stack easily. Grab your camera and that collection of shoeboxes from under your bed and start snapping. You’ll find that you can fit them together better than just the shoes. (via Closet Fever)