Ideas and life hacks for storing shoes in a small apartment: on the balcony, in the hallway, in the bedroom, in the closet

Sneakers, shoes, flip-flops and boots, evenly distributed along a horizontal plane in the corridor, occupy a much larger area than would have to be allocated for the average shoe shelf. But there are ways to fold shoes even more compactly, completely freeing up space near the front door.

Shoe storage organizer

The simplest version of the organizer can be purchased at stores such as Ikea and FixPrice. It is made in the form of a bag of non-woven material, divided into several (usually 10 or 12) compartments. Each compartment holds one pair of shoes. This design has only one drawback - it is impossible to fold boots with long tops into it.

If desired, such an organizer can be easily sewn with your own hands from “breathable” fabric or from cheap garden spunbond. And so that it does not take up space in the corridor, it is worth finding a place for it under the bed, on the mezzanine or in the pantry.

Shoe storage boxes

Any drawers are suitable for storing shoes. For example:

• Plastic for berries and fruits. To give them a presentable look, it is enough to cover them outside and inside with self-adhesive film or cover them with rubberized fabric.
  
• Transparent boxes and containers. If the apartment design is in loft or minimalist style, they will fit perfectly into the interior.
  
• Wicker baskets. You won't be able to stack them on top of each other, but that's no problem - when placed in a row along the wall, they also help save space.
  

Beautiful and original boxes can even be made from shoe boxes by covering them with multi-colored vinyl film and folding them into a slide.

Shoe storage racks

Such stands are divided into several types:

• “single-story” and “multi-story”;
• simple and multifunctional (for example, with a top cover that acts as a tabletop;
• floor and hanging;
• closed and open.

When choosing a “multi-story” stand, give preference to one with shelves made of solid material, since through the mesh or lattice, dust and dirt settled on the soles will fall onto the shoes located on the lower tier.

Shoe storage system

Such systems differ from other devices by the presence of many cells, with each cell intended for a separate pair of shoes or sandals. If necessary, shoes can be easily sorted into women's/men's/children's, distributed by color, seasonality, purpose and other parameters.

In stores you can most often find systems made of metal tubes, between which stretched fabric is sewn in the form of peculiar pockets. In the interior they look so-so - if you don’t have a closet where you can hide them, you’ll have to start making the system yourself.

The most profitable option is made from polypropylene pipes.In order not to overpay, you can buy scraps; they are sold two to three times cheaper. Assembling the system is easy - just cut the pipes into pieces of the same length and connect them together with glue or matching plastic ties. Do you want to add originality to your design? Cover the pipes with colored film or paint with acrylic paints.

Storing shoes in the hallway

A small hallway is the most inconvenient place to store shoes. In order not to take up precious square meters, you need to come up with ways to place sandals, sneakers and shoes on vertical planes - doors, walls.

In this case, an organizer comes to the rescue, which is attached to the door using two hooks or suction cups.

Also, special hooks-stands, like in stores, are suitable for storage in the hallway. They are screwed into the wall or into a board, which is then attached to the wall.

Storing shoes in the dressing room

A walk-in closet, even if it's tiny, is an ideal place to store any shoes, since the space on the floor under the hangers is usually left free. Here are some ideas for how to use it most effectively:

• screw the rails to the wall and hang the shoes on special hangers (by the way, this is a convenient way to store boots - the tops do not bend, and the material does not look frayed at the bend);
• install multi-tiered stands on wheels along the wall so that they can be conveniently rolled out to the center of the room while cleaning.

Shoes that you wear very rarely, as well as those that do not match the season, can be placed on the shelves above the hangers.

How to store shoes in a closet?

Shoe storage in the closet is organized according to the same principle as in the dressing room - the lower tier is used.If there are only a few shoes and other “footwear”, they can be put in the closet directly in boxes. However, they take up too much space, so if you are a shoe maniac and cannot resist buying new clothes at least once a month, it is better to immediately make shoe shelves or attach rails.

How to store shoes in a room?

Sometimes shoes have to be stored not in “office premises”, but in the living room - living room, nursery, bedroom. In this case, you can hide it where guests and household members look least often. For example, put it in a case made of thick fabric and slide it under the bed or place it near the window, between the wall and the curtain. The main thing is that the case does not come into contact with the hot battery, otherwise the glue that connects the sole to the upper will melt and the shoes will simply fall apart.

Another compact storage option is a ceiling-height slim cabinet. With a width of about 40 cm and a depth of 30 cm, it takes up minimal space, but can accommodate almost the entire shoe wardrobe of a family of three or four people.

How can you store shoes on the balcony?

It is better not to store shoes on the balcony, and there are several reasons for this:

• Large temperature difference between winter and summer, even if the balcony is glazed. Not all materials are designed to withstand such conditions.
• As a rule, balconies are poorly protected from direct sunlight. Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, all materials - both natural and synthetic - dry out faster.
• There is a risk that during rain or heavy snow, shoes, boots, sneakers and boots will get wet.

If there are no other options and the balcony is the only place where you can place shoes, be sure to make a closet for them, and also place each pair in a plastic box to protect it from moisture.

Store your shoes correctly - this is the key to a long service life and preserved appearance. Do not put it in boxes and suitcases in bulk - this will cause abrasions, creases, and dents to appear on the leather and varnished materials. Show your imagination using our tips, and you will probably have enough space to place your entire collection of boots and shoes.