Shoe closets are a great way to organize shoe storage for those people who have dozens of shoes. Now, “dozens” may seem like a very high number, but most homes have at least 3 members with a minimum of 4 active pairs of shoes and numerous other occasionally used pairs. These are usually strewn across the house. They can be found in closets, under beds and, most irritatingly for those who clean the house, anywhere on the floor. This doesn’t even take into account more indulgent shoe enthusiasts who have dozens of shoes by themselves already. Having a shoe closet will help organize these shoes according to owner, color, style or whatever other system. This takes smaller shoe storage systems, such as the mesh shoe rack or shoe bench, and projects it on a larger scale.
The Mission Style 19 ½ inch wide Shoe Storage with Drawer from Home Decorators is a traditional looking shoe closet. It has the classic look of bedroom furniture and will blend easily into the bedroom design. It is made of solid hardwood and hardwood veneer that makes it strong and long lasting furniture. It is also hand sanded and hand finished giving it a smooth and satin-like texture that lasts. It has 24 individual storage spaces for footwear, each measuring 5 ¼ inches in height by 3 ¾ inches in width and 11 ¾ inches deep. The closet itself measures 43 inches in height by 19 ½ inches in width and 13 ½ inches in depth. The drawer is included in these measurements and is useful for storage of footwear related material, ranging from socks to shoe polish. The Mission Style Shoe Storage is priced at $189 while the model with the drawer costs $219. Also available are 33-inch wide models with a larger storage capacity. These models cost $239 without the drawer and $299 with the drawer.
A more versatile shoe closet model is the Modular Hardwood Shoe Storage System from Front Gate. These are stackable boxes that can be stacked to form a shoe closet. Each individual box has varying dimensions, with small boxes measuring 8″W x 15″D x 5-1/4″H, medium boxes at “W x 15″D x 8″H and large boxes at 16″W x 15″D x 8″H. Each box is made from solid hardwood, with premium Spanish cedar lining that helps keep shoes dry and fresh. The covers of the boxes are made from tempered glass panes that allow shoes to be seen without having to take them out of the containers. These covers also feature hidden magnetic closures. Each box has 2 rubber adhesive strips so that these can be stacked and secured together to form a shoe closet. This gives it a capacity that is only limited by the space available in the room. Moreover, these storage boxes can be used to keep other articles, serving as scarf storage and a hat rack if needed. The price of each box varies depending on the size, ranging from $29.50 to $49.50