Shoes, shoes, shoes! I can’t get enough of them. Whether it’s obsessed-with ballet pumps, chunky sandals, loafers or an abundance of boots, I always have, dare I say, a few too many. But, the thing is, with a vast shoe collection comes the need to store them all. And this can be a bit of an issue.
If you’re in the same position as I am, then I’m here to help. Sure, a shoe rack by the door is an easy option to fling them onto as you walk in the house, but what about all the styles you don’t wear as regularly? Surprisingly, there are actually many routes you can take: Chic pull-out cabinets, benches with underneath storage, back-of-the-door hangers, under bed trays and, if you have the space and funds, a built-in bespoke wardrobe. Aka, the actual dream.
So, to help you find the most practical and stylish shoe-storage solutions, I’ve found some inspiration from some of our favourite fashionable women along with five options you can shop.
Erica Davies’ walk-in wardrobe reveal made our hearts skip a beat. Using Neville Johnson for a bespoke service, the pink and leopard space is so beautiful.
An open rail is a simple hack to make sure you keep your clothes tidy, and Eleanor shows how it can also be a way to arrange your shoes, too.
Is this Barbie’s closet? We can’t quite get over colour enthusiast, Nina Sandbech’s, incredible hot pink wardrobe with a perfectly organised shoe wall. Just look at those rainbow boots!
Showing off a customised Tylko cabinet, Charlotte illustrates how chic a storage unit can actually look in your home. The shelves with doors are ideal for storing shoes away.
If you have beautiful designer shoes, the best way to store them is in their dust bags and boxes. Ellie will definitely want to keep these Versace platforms in top condition—swoon.
As sleek as it is practical, this clever cabinet with extra storage shelves gets our vote.
With all your shoes hidden behind rattan doors, this streamlined cabinet will work in any home.
You’ve most likely seen the Tylko units on Instagram—an influencer favourite, you can customise the unit to fit your space/style.
Of course IKEA has storage options, and this thin style will work so well in smaller homes.
With a place to store your shoes by the door and a bench to sit on white you put them on, this simple rack is perfection.
If you prefer for your shoes to be tucked away, Tylko’s bench with doors will be best.
A spot to have your favourite shoes on show. Note: it will definitely be best for flats.
For muddy boots, hang them up instead of dragging them all over the floor.
This one is ideal to hang over the back of a door. Tip: pop it in the wardrobe so it’s out of sight.
Hook your kicks or heels on this ladder for a unique way to show off your shoes.
If you’re tight on space, get some of these discreet under bed trays and slot them under your bed.
This striped storage bag won’t look ugly if it’s poking out underneath your bed.
Neville Johnson, Bespoke Walk-in Wardrobe. Erica Davies used Neville Johnson to create her dream pink walk-in wardrobe, so we now too want to use Neville Johnson for the dream wardrobe! Price depends on your design, so sign up for the bespoke service.
Sharp, Bespoke Walk-In Wardrobe. Another homeware specialist offering customised wardrobe is Sharp. Price again will depend on what you want, so book a free design visit to get planning.
Hammonds, Customised Wardrobe. Hammonds is another interior site to use to get the bespoke wardrobe space you’ve had saved on your Pinterest.
If you want to try it yourself, IKEA’s wardrobes and bookcases could easily be arranged in a way that looks like a walk-in wardrobe—for a lot cheaper, too.
