This post about custom closet ideas is brought to you by our friends at Tailored Living. Shoes, shoes, and more shoes! One can never have enough footwear. There is a shoe for each and every occasion, whether they are rugged and outdoorsy or classy and fashionable, you need to have a space to store them. Regardless of whether you share a closet or you have the closet space all to yourself, it seems that there is never enough room for all the shoes.
Custom closet ideas can make use of many different organizational solutions and every homeowner has a different taste in style, not only for shoes, but for their closet style as well. Some may have reach-in custom closets, others may have walk-in closets; there is an organizational solution for everyone and Tailored Living has provided a few fun examples of customized ways to store your shoe collection.
Custom shoeboxes
Customize the boxes you keep your shoes in with pictures on the outside of the shoes contained inside. This fun idea is a crafty way to show off your collection in either reach-in or walk-in custom closets.
Hanging racks
Hanging shoe racks can be implemented on valet rods or on the back of doors depending on the type of closet and the amount of space available. There are plenty of options when it comes to hanging racks, so take your time in finding just the right one!
Shoe cabinet
A gorgeous idea for shoe storage is to create customized cabinets with glass doors that allow you to view your shoes while providing beautiful aesthetics to your closet.
Decorative shoe shelves
Single shelving units only large enough to hold one pair of shoes is a great way to use your footwear as both decoration and storage unit.
Lazy Susan for shoes
For a quick and easy way to peruse your collection of footwear, invest in a customized lazy Susan built to store shoes.
Chair railing
This solution is an “outside the box” idea; chair rails are used to keep the backs of chairs from scuffing up walls, but if you hang the backs of heels on them, they display your shoes beautifully without taking up very much space at all!
Angled shelves
Angled shelving in custom closets allow an easy line of sight to help homeowners find the correct pair of shoes and quickly piece together their outfit, rather than having to look at shoes individually to see how they will mesh with a particular outfit.
Pull-out drawer
This is a great option for those who like to make use of minimal design styles and only a few colors. They can keep shoes behind closed drawers but easily access them when necessary.
These are just a few out of many different options when it comes to customizing your shoe storage options in the closet of your dreams. To get some help building that dream closet, give the local closet organization specialists at Tailored Living a call today.
Karen M. says
I like to keep my shoes in their box; I really like the picture on the outside of the box idea.
Brett says
I wish I had space to keep mine in the box! It is a wonderful idea 🙂
Gina H. says
Great ideas, especially the Pull-out drawer idea.
Denise Ann Lee says
If you love shoes and slippers, this is definitely a perfect idea. You can collect as many as you can because custom closets are easy to install and if you are a stylish type of person you can design your own custom closets not only for your shoes as well as your different stuffs. Thanks for sharing this great idea of this space saving tips.
Julie Cutshaw says
I sure do like that “Chair Railing” tip. I have trouble with storage of purses & totes which I have too many 🙂 thanks, great helpful post
Allyson Bossie says
For me it’s just toys and stoarge issues in general. There are six of us here, and stuff just can get everywhere. I need more organizational boxes, etc
Margot C says
My biggest storage issue is blankets and sheets, I have sort of a THING for bedding, so we have a lot.
courtney b says
I like the custom idea! I have over 80 pairs so I need help!
Maryam Zeibaq says
I can use closet space. The place me husband and I live in is pretty big for a family of five, but there just isn’t enough closet space. It’s a pain in the behind when you have to put something away because there is no where to put anything.
Alpa says
I loved reading these ideas and i too have one like A little splash of paint can go a long way in turning an ordinary shoe rack into something unexpected.
adrienne warren says
shoe storage, meh, not a biggy but arty crafty crapola, now there we have a need. Solution? Chuck everything into crafty room mulch pile and dig in when I need something ta do. Game , Grab 3 things from pile and make something. Course now I either have ta craft faster or get a bigger room fr th mulch pile, it grows, it grows
Holly Thomas says
I need to organize everything!!
Tammy S says
I love the shoe cabinet idea. My biggest storage issue is my daughters old books and toys. she keeps everything because she wants to give it to her kids. Yikes!!
nicole says
def my closet- between handbags, shoes and clothes it needs total regrouping!
Lisa R says
My shoes getting ruined because I have them on a bucket they’re all in
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Diane Sallans says
I wish I had bigger closets & better ways to store my shoes
Rosie says
My biggest storage issue is my sewing supplies. It is helter skelter and I have to keep rummaging through everything to remind myself of what I have. Also, it keeps growing – greatly, and all these boxes and containers are taking over – help!
meredith says
my shoes are jammed in my closet tightly!
Betsy Barnes says
The issue we have is no closets! Our house was a “tourist rental” which we love, however, only has one closet. Storage has been large plastic containers and a off site storage center. We always meant to remodel, adding closets, but never got around to it 🙂
Jill A. Collins says
My bureau drawers need organizing. I’d love to have some lingerie seperaters for them.
Cindy Brickley says
My storage issue is shoe space and I will never have enough counter space for all my kitchen appliances.
Jessica Snow says
I have storage issues. This is absolutely gorgeous. I love how organized everything is.
Jennifer Rogers says
Mostly storage issues with Hanging clothes!
Anna Wang says
I agree I always need places to store my shoes………and makeup!
Jessica Dunn says
I have storage issues with my shoes, I have so many. I really need to tackle and organize my closet.
Jo-Ann Brightman says
We definitely have storage issues – books all over the place and I need to put some shelves in the closet for shoes.
vickie couturier says
I need somewhere to put shoes an purses
courtney hennagir says
this would be great for my hubby who has so many shoes! he may have been a woman in a former life. i also need a good storage solution for my kids books.they are everywhere!
NIcole Strunk says
My shoes and clothes are all over the place. I need more closet organizers and space!
laurie damrose says
I would like to make shelves and an area for hubby’s sports memorabila.
Jessie C. says
A shoe cabinet is such a good idea, it seems we always need more spaces for shoes in the house.
natalie nichols says
Our main issue is that we live in a very small apartment. We just don’t have much to work with.
Donna O'Neil says
I have issues storing my craft supplies.
Karen Glatt says
I have storage issues myself. I would love to have a storage cabinet to put all my shoes in. However, I do not have the room for this, but I need to get organized when it comes to storing my shoes. Thanks for these great tips.
Amy Orvin says
I have some storage issues. I don’t have enough attic space and don’t have a garage. So, my house is just too small for everything. I have yard sales frequently. Too many clothes!
Lisa Brown says
I definitely have storage issues: not enough room for anything. I live with other family and there just is not enough room for my things 🙁
Janet W. says
I don’t have enough storage space for my shoes and have to stack them underneath my clothing rack. I would love to have my own shelf to store my shoes.
Cindy B says
These are all great ideas. I need to do something new with shoe storage. We have a new puppy and she is a shoe thief! I think I’ll look into getting some drawers for them 🙂
Adriane says
Some very clever ideas – now I need to go buy more shoes!
MattK says
yeah I still have only about 10 pairs of shoes (and that includes 3 pairs of flip flops! LOL) since the great shoe debacle of 2012 hahaha but when I start stocking up again I’m gonna need me some STORAGE!
Dawn Lopez says
Oh man, I LOVE that set up! I have actually really cut down but I used to at least have that many pairs!
Marina says
Very practical and organized. My sister would appreciate this. My shoe collection fits neatly under my shoe rack 😉
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
I bought 2 shoe cubbies a while ago and love them!
Daisy says
After reading this, I am telling my husband that I need a shoe cabinet!
Amanda @ Mommy of Two Little Monkeys says
Great ideas for shoes! This is definitely an issue in my house, for all family members
Beeb says
Those are great ideas for shoes! You know, I injured my knees and have had to wear orthopedic sneakers for so long that my shoe closet has been totally untouched…it does not look pretty!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I love these ideas and I just wish I had the space to implement them. Right now I have all my shoes shoved into a giant garbage bag; no joke.
Jennifer says
I can definitely use some closet organization! Great tips and I will have to bookmark for when I am ready to tackle mine.