Storage in a closet

A full-fledged structure with hinged doors or a sliding wardrobe with many compartments will provide storage for a huge amount of shoes for the whole family. Such a closet takes up a lot of space and is suitable for a spacious apartment. You can use it not only for storing seasonal shoes, but also for a full family wardrobe. If space does not allow, then you can allocate one section at the bottom of the closet and distribute it among other family members.

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The photo shows a variant of storing shoes in a closet with transparent glass facades.

Also, roll-out cabinets in the form of a narrow or low structure will fit perfectly into a small hallway. Small models will allow you to compactly distribute shoes and at the same time will not take up much space.

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Shoe shelves

Shoe shelves are an almost essential element for the interior of any apartment or house, as this device provides very neat storage organization.

There is a huge variety of different single-tier, multi-tier, floor and hanging shelves. The main advantage of open horizontal or vertical structures is their large capacity.

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Pull-out or folding shelves look very elegant in the hallway interior. Such closed-type systems meet all storage conditions. They perfectly protect shoes from dirt, dust and sunlight. And most importantly, they provide a quick search for the right sneakers or boots.

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All kinds of organizers

Organizers are mostly convenient fabric items that fasten with a zipper. This functional element has thickened cardboard walls to maintain shape and a transparent top that allows you to see the interior filling. Thanks to this, you won’t have to waste time looking for the right shoes or sneakers.

Check out a selection of storage ideas for a small hallway.

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There are floor-mounted and wall-mounted models. A hanging door organizer is perfect for a small space. Such a compact product with capacious pockets can be easily placed on a door leaf in a hallway or in a dressing room. However, please note that dirty shoes cannot be stored in the organizers.

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The photo shows a compact fabric organizer for storing summer shoes.

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Boxes and boxes

For orderly storage by season or sorting shoes for each family member, transparent boxes are used, which not only provide a quick search for the right pair, but also make the room functional and very stylish. Such products can be located in a closet or on open shelves.

No less original and convenient are plastic boxes made of polypropylene, which does not emit unpleasant odors. These systems are thick enough and do not deform under the weight of shoes. Most boxes are equipped with special holes for high-quality ventilation.

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An example of storing summer shoes from a cardboard box with different sections.

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An unusual storage solution would be wooden boxes that can be painted, varnished and fixed in the desired order on the wall. Wicker models made of rattan or vine are easy to clean and have high moisture-resistant qualities.

Boxes and boxes are quite compact and mobile. Therefore, they can be laid out even on the mezzanine.

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Shoe racks

The stable frame is equipped with special paddles and tongues for fixing shoes. Summer shoes can be stored on compact paddles, and boots – on high ones. Most of these racks are intended for vertical placement of shoes, so you should carefully monitor the condition of the soles.

Other models have a lattice surface and look like a wide shelving unit. There are also open and closed racks, which are made in the form of a high and narrow structure from the floor to the ceiling.

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Shoe racks

A large storage system equipped with horizontal shelves. Rack structures are mainly installed in a spacious hallway, in a separate storage room, dressing room or in a niche.

Open racks allow you to neatly and beautifully arrange shoes in a row. Such models are well suited for children’s footwear, since everything is at hand and an excellent overview is provided.

Place the most beautiful wardrobe items on the rack, and put the shoes in boxes, and your hallway will look fashionable and neat.

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Wardrobe interior with tall shoe racks.

Hanging systems

It will be appropriate to put shoes in hanging pockets soft shoes of small size. These models have a flat shape, which allows to save space significantly. Pockets are sometimes decorated in an original way and turn into an unusual decoration for the entire interior.

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Hidden systems storage

Hidden storage space makes the surrounding space much more aesthetically pleasing, keeps the room tidy and solves the problem of saving useful space.

In small private houses, shoes can be stored in cabinets under the staircase or in hidden pull-out shelves in the steps. This solution is also suitable for storing seasonal items or other necessary small items.

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It will also be appropriate to use the space under the bed. Shoes can be stored in special wooden trays, transparent containers or organizers.

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The photo shows a roll-out tray for storing shoes under the bed.

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Poufs

A compact and neat pouf with a special folding seat not only allows you to store summer shoes or winter boots, but also provides the most comfortable process of changing shoes. In addition, the pouf, due to a certain stylistic design and upholstery made of different materials, becomes a bright accent of the entire interior.

Multifunctional chests-benches or structures in the form of sofas and banquettes fit perfectly into the design of any hallway. Many designs are equipped with containers or textile covers with cells.

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Stylish ottoman equipped with textile cells for storing shoes and children’s boots.

Baskets and buckets

For a hallway or dressing room in Provence or classic style, shoes can be placed in eco-friendly wicker baskets. Such products, distinguished by their high decorative properties, are placed under a bench or arranged on shelves.

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The photo shows wicker shoe baskets located under a bench in the interior of the hallway.

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An interesting idea for storing country shoes is to use bright buckets. These containers, which are intended for completely different purposes, can be used to store compact shoes.

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Hangers, clothespins, hooks

To store high-top boots, use hangers with two clothespins, which can be hung on a bar in the closet. Thanks to this life hack, your shoes will not get creases and will retain their original appearance for a long time.

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The photo shows the design of the wall in the hallway, equipped with shoe hooks.

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Children’s, men’s lace-up boots or shoes on heels can be hung on hooks nailed to the wall. Shoes hung on laces tied with a bow will look original.

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The photo shows special hangers for storing shoes.

Curtain rods

You can store bright shoes and sneakers in an unusual way using a curtain rod with rings. Due to such a creative approach, the interior acquires an individual look.

Shoes hung on fasteners on the cornice are always easily accessible and allow you to free up useful space in the dressing room or hallway.

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Original homemade devices

An old stepladder or ladder can serve as a shoe rack. The structure is decorated and fixed to make it more stable. You can lay out shoes and boots on the steps, and add hooks for hats and other accessories to the crossbars.

The remains of PVC water pipes are a budget, but at the same time original way to store shoes. The independent process of creating such a system does not take much time.

For house slippers or ballet flats, it is appropriate to attach several aluminum cans to the wall. Such products have a neat, stylish and not so bulky look, unlike plastic pipes. This design will fit perfectly into a small hallway in an industrial loft style.

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A simple metal grid on which you can hang your shoes by the heel will look impressive in the interior. You can use pipe trimmings or an old radiator to construct a shelf.

Constructions in the form of a shoe shelf made from ordinary boxes, wire baskets, wooden packing boxes or a compact cardboard rack will help to properly organize storage.

Sneakers and sneakers can be placed on shelves made from skateboards, and a memorable pair of shoes, for example, a wedding one, can be covered with an elegant glass cap and made the centerpiece of the dressing room.

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A selection of accessories for storage

A useful accessory is a stand for shoes and boots, which is designed for two pairs at once. This method of storing shoes allows you to save useful space inside the closet or on the shelves.

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A plastic stand for storing two pairs of shoes is perfect for a closet or just in the hallway.

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In order to to store shoes without boxes, you can buy or sew bags from thick but breathable fabric yourself.

Instead of using bulky boxes and containers, a pair of shoes is simply secured with an elastic band and packed in airtight organizers that can be hidden under the bed or placed on the loggia.

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