Any area of your home where shoes are stored, whether in the bedroom or near an entry door, would benefit from a stackable shoe rack. These racks come in all shapes and sizes and one is sure to fit your specific needs. When floor space is at a premium, going vertical is the ideal solution. Stacking racks make this easily possible.
Shoe storage systems have been around for a while and take many forms. Some are simply plastic boxes that sit atop one another. Others are large hanging bags that go in the closet and have pockets for the shoes to be inserted.
Materials run from plastic and cardboard to bamboo, cedar, chrome and brass. Cedar is one of the most preferred materials for shoe since this wood has a natural deodorizing effect in places where it’s used. That’s why linen chests are often made from cedar, and why some people use small bags of cedar chips in their clothing drawers.
Many homes will naturally develop an accumulation of shoes, boots, slippers, etc., near the entry doors. In Asian homes, the shoes may actually be kept outside the house, as no shoe wearing in the house is a common policy. For these situations a nice, stylish, stackable shoe rack is perfect. It will organize the footwear and look good doing it! It ends the clutter and regains valuable floor space at the same time. And it’s portable, so it can be moved from one location to another with a minimum hassle.
Shoe racks that are stackable can also be revolving and expanding, which lends even more flexibility to your particular application. See-through plastic boxes may be fine for use in the closet (although not exactly convenient), but your sure don’t want a stack of plastic boxes sitting in the front hallway, right? A well-made, stylish shoe rack made from quality material not only provides function in this area, but can add a touch of class too. A well-manufactured shoe rack can also be a nice piece of furniture in your home.
And, about those plastic boxes being fine for in the closet… there are a lot more convenient and functional options here too. In a small closet floor space is at a premium and shouldn’t be wasted. Plastic boxes (like a 6-quart unit that sells for $1.39) do a good job at saving space, but how inconvenient is it to have to dig to the bottom of the pile for the pair of shoes you’re looking for? A revolving shoe rack makes finding the next pair as easy as a slight spin! The choice is yours. You’ve got lots of options.