9 Entryway Shoe Storage Ideas

Build a Shoe Organizer

Keep shoes organized and off the floor with this DIY project. The simple storage rack can handle shoes as small and light as sandals or as bulky and heavy as winter boots.

Add an Entryway Shoe Cabinet Bench

A stylish solution for keeping your entryway tidy, this shoe storage cabinet bench allows you to stash shoes out of sight while also giving you a place to sit to take your shoes on and off.

Try a Wall-Mounted Shoe Rack

This wall-mounted shoe rack is an ideal solution for keeping shoes away from dogs who like to chew them. Plus the rack’s design doubles as a shelf for plants, hats and scarves or even candles.

It can hold your sneakers, sandals, pumps and boots in a way that makes them appear to be floating off the floor. Bonus: These garage shoe storage solutions will instantly organize your space.

Use Apple Boxes or Crates

Use apple boxes or other wooden crates to store your shoes. You can paint them a fun or muted color, stack them side by side and use the tops to sit on while you put your shoes on, as long as the boxes are sturdy enough!

Repurpose Upcycled Plastic Bottles

Cut off the top of large plastic bottles and stack them on the floor of your entryway closet or out in the open by the door to create an easy way to keep your shoes organized. Each bottle can hold a pair of sandals and other flat shoes.

Use Stick-On Shoe Holders

These stick-on shoe racks are great for gripping your shoes in place, while ensuring your entryway looks tidy, organized and clean. Made of high-quality, non-slip plastic, they’re waterproof, lightweight and are sold in a four-pack.

Create an Industrial Pipe Shelf

This shelving unit is both industrial and totally functional, taking a more abstract approach to organizing your shoes. The winding flow of the pipes makes for a convenient shelving unit you can place in your entryway to store shoes without taking up too much space. It’s surely a conversation starter!

Try a Shoe Carousel

A shoe carousel is another innovative way to display and store shoes in the entryway. Acting like a lazy Susan, this unit can hold 30 pairs of shoes, and is large enough to hold most men’s and women’s sizes.

Install Hooks Near the Bottom of the Wall

“If you have a strict policy at your house about removing shoes before entering, you have to effectively deal with the clutter of shoes blocking the door. While I was looking at the coat rack in the entry, it dawned on me that I could do the same for shoes, so I built another one and hung it close to the floor.”- Family Handyman reader Jimmy Keen

Keep things simple by installing a rack with perfectly spaced hooks for your shoes. Buy another one to mount up high for your hats for even more “barely-there” organization!

FAQ

What is the best way to store a lot of shoes?

There are a few ways to store a lot of shoes including a hanging organizer, a shelving unit, a hutch, a built-in cabinet for closet spaces, plastic shoe crates and even a mounted shoe wall. However, one of our favorite options for a large amount of footwear is a shoe carousel since it operates with both form and function without taking up too much space.

What is the best material to store shoes in?

The best material for storing shoes depends on your needs and preferences. Wood and metal are sturdy, durable options that can support heavier shoes and maintain their shape over time. Plastic is lightweight, easy to clean and great for stackable or enclosed storage to protect shoes from dust. Fabric and canvas are breathable, making them ideal for preventing odor buildup, especially in shoe cubbies or bins.

Is it good to keep shoes at the entrance?

One would think that keeping shoes near the entrance of a home can cause some clutter buildup. But, savvy hacks for shoes at the entrance of a home can be convenient when frequently coming and going from the house. This can also keep all of the dirt and grime from outside cordoned off to a certain area of the home.

Where do you put shoes when there is no space?

There are many options to consider when trying to put shoes away when there is no obvious space left for them. Some of our favorite options include a shoe storage bench, a shelf, a shoe rack or hanging unit or under the bed and stairs.