Ideas for Shoe Shelves

Using shoe shelves helps you keep your shoes organized so you can find the shoes you need easily. They also free up floor space so you can use that area for other purposes. Shoe shelves come in various types and help you store all types of shoes ranging from sneakers, sandals, boots as well as any other shoes you may owned.

Wall Shoe 

A wall shoe shelf is a common shelving style that you install against the wall in any room or in a garage. Creating shoe shelving space is an easy way to create shelving space because you can use medium density fiber (MDF) board and with some brackets and a little carpentry skills and have it installed on the wall in a couple of hours. Other options for wall shoe shelf include using stick gripping pads that will adhere to the shoes and allow them to stay in place. Metal wire shelf with vinyl coating is also another option for your wall shoe shelf selection.

Closet Shoe Shelf

Shoe shelf closet is a necessity if you have lots of shoes, or you want your shoes out of public view. It also helps you utilize any wasted space you may have in your closet such as the bottom or on the top. Usually, this type of shelves has a slant and a lip that keep the shoes in place. Depending on the shelf selected you may be able to store items on the top and store other items on the bottom.

Freestanding 

Freestanding shoe shelf affords you the ability to store your shoes in any location you want such as the garage or an entryway. However, they are most often installed in a closet. They blend easily in any decor you have in your home because they come in various materials including chrome, galvanized steel as well as wood. Some even has stacking and expandable capability, so if you need to add more shoes you do not have to worry about buying a new shelf. Of course, expandable shoe shelf as well as stackable tends to cost more than a regular shelf.