Using a closet shoe organizer can make locating your shoes in the morning easier.
Proper closet organization can help maximize the available space so you can store more items and easily locate items when necessary. Your clothes closet may be the trickiest one of all to organize because it is accessed on a daily basis and contains a wide variety of items. In particular, finding effective storage options for shoes in your closet can be a real challenge since they come in pairs and vary in size. Fortunately, there are several ways to keep your shoes organized so you do not have to deal with a messy pile on the closet floor each morning. Does this Spark an idea?
Door Shoe Organizer
If you live in a small house or apartment where closet space is at a premium, you may find that your bedroom closet is packed to the brim with clothing and accessories, leaving little room for your shoes. An over-the-door shoe organizer is the ideal option for your closet because it utilizes the back of the door, which typically goes unused. Door shoe organizers usually contain metal hooks that curve around the top of the door to secure them in place. They are made of individual pockets that shoes easily slip inside so they will not be crushed or misshapen in any way. You can find door shoe organizers in a variety of fabrics, but a plastic or vinyl organizer may be an ideal option if you are always in a hurry to get dressed in the morning because their pockets are see-through, so you can quickly spot the shoes that you want.
Plastic Boxes
Plastic shoe boxes provide another simple way to keep shoes from cluttering the floor of your closet. They are the size and shape of the traditional cardboard boxes that shoes usually come in when you purchase them but are see-through and much more durable. Inside the boxes, shoes are protected from dust and other debris or from being crushed by other items in your closet. You can stack the boxes on a closet shelf or organize them on the bottom of the closet. Like a plastic over-the-door shoe organizer, they allow you to see all of your shoes so you can always locate the pair you want. They are also a good way to store out-of-season shoes so they do not get in the way.
Floor Rack
In a larger closet, a floor shoe rack may be an effective storage option. These racks are typically made from metal and are relatively inexpensive. You can find them in a variety of sizes that house anywhere from 12 to 32 pairs of shoes. The design usually features shelves that allow several pairs of shoes to be placed side by side. They can accommodate a variety of shoe types as well, including boots, heels, sneakers and sandals. However, before purchasing a floor shoe rack, measure your closet so you know how much space is available.
Wall-mounted Cubbies
For a sturdy, more permanent shoe storage solution, add a wall-mounted cubby structure to the inside of your closet. Cubby systems are often made of wood, but you can have one custom made in other materials as well. The cubbies themselves are usually large enough to fit a variety of shoes and can be designed to house as many pairs as you want. As with the rack, measuring your closet is key to ensuring that your cubby system fits and that the available space between the floor and hanging items is maximized.
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