DIY shoe organizers: stylish and simple storage methods

You can never have too many shoes. Sneakers and formal boots, fashionable high-heeled and rubber boots for wet weather, flip-flops and sandals... The list can be endless - but all this wealth must be stored somewhere. A shoe organizer will allow you to properly plan your space and make living in your apartment more comfortable.

Comparative characteristics

It's no secret that the change of seasons involves sorting shoes, for which many people use a lot of boxes. This is a rather labor-intensive process that requires cleaning, drying and unfolding.

Popular storage methods that can be canceled include:

• A box that is usually located in the hallway or corridor. The advantages of this method of placement are that the box is a compact product that does not take up much space. It can always be made in any design and style of interest, for example, floor or hanging. The same applies to sizes, which are adjusted according to the placement area. But there are also disadvantages, and significant ones. Order is maintained in it for a maximum of a week or two, and then the shoes begin to successfully lie where they were. Children generally find it difficult to perceive such demands; eventually, at one point, due to a careless attitude, the integrity of the box will be compromised, and it will gradually crumble.
• The stands – at first glance, the design is comfortable. It stands in the hallway and allows family members who return home to stack their shoes neatly. However, everything will return to normal and follow the scenario described above.

In fact, all these devices will require all family members to constantly monitor their own actions. Taking into account all the nuances, modern designers offer an innovative option in the form of an organizer. Its advantages are undeniable:

• Convenient, compact.
• A variety of ideas and fantasies of creation make it universal in any interior.
• There are no restrictions in the use of materials, sizes, styles.
• Children perceive putting away shoes as a game, which allows them to maintain constant order.
• Suitable for placing almost any type of footwear (the only exception may be massive winter shoes).

From here we can safely conclude that the organizer is the optimal solution, which must be independently translated into reality.

Organize your beads

The yokes will find use for the lid, covering it with burlap or velvet. Shiny jewelry looks great against such a background. And the man will attach the hooks or pins - he is always present with the yoke.

Interesting fact. According to an article in Glamor magazine, the average woman will purchase 469 pairs of shoes in her lifetime.

Secrets of self-creation

What the organizer will be made of is a decision that you make yourself, in accordance with your desires and capabilities. More complex designs involve the use of plastic, a thin sheet of chipboard, and decorative wire. It is much easier and faster to sew it using cardboard and different types of fabric. Therefore, we offer for consideration a master class on making this option, which will be based on all kinds of pockets. A huge advantage of such a product is its ease of placement: where exactly it will be located, you decide yourself, taking into account the interior features of a particular room.

Now let's get down to the main process and its specific stages:

• You need fabric, preferably thick. If you have unnecessary curtains, then they are quite suitable for these purposes or, as an option, a piece of leatherette, although this will require additional investment, it will be easier to care for such an organizer.
• You will need two pieces of fabric, you can change the dimensions and make them much larger, but for example we take 40 × 80 cm. Of course, if the family is large, then the dimensions of the product should be increased.
• Next, from the wrong side, these two pieces are sewn manually, then using a sewing machine, and turned right side out.
• From this or another fabric we cut out 4 strips that will serve as a line of pockets, with three pockets per strip (or more, all at your discretion).
• The upper edges of the stripes are folded up and trimmed with original braid or appliqués.
• By creating folds without pinning, you can give the pockets the appropriate depth without the effect of bulging.
• Using a sewing machine, the strip is sewn completely on three sides, including along the space between the pockets.
• To strengthen the folds and close the bottom of the pockets, it is necessary to sew finishing fabric to it. That's essentially all.
• If the organizer is wall-mounted, then you need to make hanging loops or stretch a transparent fishing line along the entire length and attach it.
• The manufacturing process takes on average from 30 to 40 minutes, taking into account the availability of all available tools and materials.

It is advisable to make this masterpiece with children and involve them in performing some manipulations, then they will not only be interested, but will also lose the desire to spoil something that was made with their soul and their own hands. This is one of the most economical options, but all materials can be replaced with those that are more resistant to stress and easier to maintain; here it all depends on the material capabilities and imagination of the master himself.

Drawer divider

Small things like panties, socks, underwear, tights drink a lot of blood from their owners when they feverishly search for what they need in the depths of the closet. Take scissors or a utility knife and quickly zone the space in the drawer. You don't even have to color it.

For perfectionists, of course, here too you can cover the cardboard with cambric or lace.

A kaleidoscope of creative shoe storage ideas

For those who are interested in how to make a shoe organizer yourself, we offer information about the simplest and most creative ideas for storing shoes.

• A classic of the genre that has not lost its relevance for decades are wooden boxes. It is better to take those in which the boards fit more tightly to each other. Sizes vary to accommodate both sneakers and boots. And in small decorative drawers you can keep sets of socks.

• If you want to leave your rubber boots at the dacha or in the yard, then simply turn them upside down and put them on a makeshift picket fence. This way they won’t get wet inside, and water won’t linger on the outside.

• Use hangers with clips to hang high-top boots at any level.

• If you attach bright strips of thick elastic material to the wall, then in this way you will be able to store slippers or cute children's shoes. The system is mounted both vertically and horizontally.

• For lovers of stiletto heels, an ordinary lattice will come in handy to demonstrate all their beauty. When choosing, keep in mind that you need a metal that will not spoil the shoe material. This option looks quite impressive in the interior.

• Equip the hallway with a pouf, without which it is very inconvenient for guests to put on their shoes, but do not let its interior become empty. There is no need to create a mess, just attach couple organizer compartments to the inner surface. It is better to store ballet flats, house slippers or flip-flops in this secluded place.

• The versatile and durable metal is suitable not only for its intended use, but also for displaying beautiful shoes. Arrange an original shelf from an old decorated battery or from the remains of pipes, pre-painted in any color.

It is only important to take a closer look so that there are no nicks or rusty areas left on the surface.

• Rotating shelves, which are often used in stores for comprehensive display of goods, are a great idea for creating a stand. However, it is suitable for shoes without tops.

• Sometimes shoes can become part of a stylish interior, or an element of the image that the owner wants to create. Some pairs you really want to always keep in sight, so for such extravagant specimens you can screw a barbell at eye level in the place where you are preparing to go out.

Interesting! An original idea is to store the most memorable shoes, for example, in which you got married or won a dance competition, under a glass cover. This way you will put the most valuable pair on display for everyone to see.

• If you paint and attach jars that previously contained paint to the wall, you will get a convenient and spacious storage space for slippers, ballet shoes or flip-flops. The design looks stylish and neat.
• A stepladder or ladder in interior design is an interesting way to organize a wide variety of things. This device can store everything from bath towels to stylish ankle boots.

Interesting! You may find a wine bottle organizer useful.

• A shoe organizer made from boxes is for perfectionists. You can attach a photo of the pair that is inside to each box to speed up the search for the desired item.

Important! In cold or rainy seasons, it is better to get a shoe shoe. This device will allow dirt and snow to flow down without dirtying the room and furniture, and all you have to do is wipe your boots with a cloth.

Huge pencil holder

An excess of office supplies: pencils, pens, rulers, felt-tip pens, markers will take root in a spacious stand. Everything is in one place and can be easily moved around the house to the right place. Decorate the outer part as you wish, and empty tin jars of olives will go inside. Or beer.

For the environmentalists at home: Replace jars with cardboard toilet paper rolls.

DIY shoe case

Cases differ favorably from all other storage devices in that they can be hung in a place convenient for you, transported, cleaned and washed. Think in advance about how many shelves the height of the working plane will allow you to construct. What kind of shelves will you have: soft or with a dense base, is it important to have a back wall. To work you need:

• fiberboard sheet;
• thick fabric of any color for making walls;
• scissors, thread, saw;
• sandpaper;
• braid for decoration.

We sew a hanging organizer for shoes at home according to the following pattern:

1. Saw the fiberboard sheet into the required number of identical shelf parts. Please note that they can be either rectangular or square, if desired. Sand the edges of the boards with sandpaper.
2. Let's move on to the cut of the fabric. Cut 2 long side parts with a width equal to the width of the previously sawn boards + 2 cm per hem. Finish the edges of long pieces around the perimeter with braid, hem, or bias tape. Mark lines at equal intervals on the sides. Transverse shelves will subsequently be located in these places.
3. We move on to sewing “pillowcases” for the shelves. Attach the cut out shelf board to the fabric. Trace and cut out 2 pieces of fabric for each shelf + 2 cm allowance on all sides.
4. Sew 3 sides as you would for a pillowcase, leaving only 1 side unstitched.
5. Sew the blanks to the sides at the previously marked distance. Insert a rigid fiberboard base into the resulting “pocket” and fold or baste it to make the edge look neater.
6. The last shelf at the bottom should be stitched to the edges of the sides, completing the trunk and shoe organizer.
7. Leave the upper part of the textile shelf free. Sew ties to the ends of the sides. If necessary, you can stitch the back wall at any time.

Mobile and reliable shelves on the door or in the closet are ready, you can safely use them for their intended purpose.

Note! Online stores often offer to buy a shoe organizer for 12 pairs. This device costs 350-400 rubles, and is either a suitcase box with Velcro straps, or a soft bag with silicone windows.

Cardboard furniture

Gift and packaging boxes are a great source of cardboard that can be used to create furniture, such as a shoe rack, cabinet or laptop table. We have a separate article devoted to this - 10 ways to make furniture from cardboard.

Hanging model on the pantry wall

It's quite easy to make a hanging shoe organizer with a double wall that resembles a wall mat with pockets. For this, it is important to select a dense fabric and one that can stretch. With standard door dimensions of 200 cm x 70 cm you will need:

• a piece of thick fabric (like canvas) measuring 100 cm x 50 cm;
• a piece of knitted elastic measuring 100 cm x 50 cm;
• scissors, thread;
• sewing machine (with it, sewing will be better and more convenient);
• chalk for marking.

Important! The size of the fabric directly depends on what size organizer you will sew.

The manufacturing process is quite simple:

1. Sew the edges of a piece of canvas to prevent it from fraying later.
2. Cut pockets of the size you need from the elastic band (so that your shoes will fit into it later).
3. Place the pockets on the canvas the way you want. It is not necessary to adhere to strict geometry.
4. Sew 3 sides of the pocket, leaving one untouched.
5. Decorate the product with any appliques or braid.

Important! Before placing shoes in the pockets, they must be washed and dried, otherwise you will stain the product.

As you may have noticed, storing shoes can be not only easy, but also beautiful. What ideas are close to you? Describe your experience in the comments.

Jewelry organizer

The lid from the box can be as useful as the box itself. For example, it can be used as a jewelry holder. To make such an original thing, you need:

1. cover the lid of a shoe box with burlap,
2. then attach it to the wall,
3. fasten with nails through the cardboard, on which bracelets, chains and other jewelry will be hung.

Chalk board

You can use shoe box lids to make a mini chalkboard very easily. To do this, you need to paint the lids with black acrylic paint and you have mini chalkboards that will be great fun for children.

These boards can also be used as signs at a large event, or they can also be used as large price tags. In order to change the inscription, you just need to erase the chalk and write a new one again.

Detailed master class on how to make a chalk board

Baskets and buckets

For a hallway or dressing room in Provence or classic style, shoes can be stored in eco-friendly wicker baskets. Similar products, distinguished by high decorative properties, are placed under a bench or placed on shelves.

The photo shows wicker shoe baskets located under the bench in the hallway interior.

An interesting idea for storing shoes would be to use bright buckets. In these containers, intended for completely different purposes, you can store compact shoes.