Finding the right hallway furniture can be a difficult task. Especially in narrow and small hallways there is no free space for large shoe cabinets. With a shoe rack you can finally create order and at the same time guarantee an overview of your own shoe collection. With these instructions and upcycling ideas you can now build your own shoe rack!
If you want to build a shoe rack yourself, you don't need to head straight to the hardware store. First, look around your own house - maybe you have several old wine crates in the garage,or wooden pallets inGarden house? These just need to be sanded with sandpaper and varnished or painted with paint. To save space, you can attach the boxes to the wall.
DIY wooden shoe storage
The next idea is ideal for anyone who has some mechanical talent. With a little skill, you can build a wooden shoe rack yourself. You don't need any building plans at all, just a saw, possibly a drill, nails and a hammer. Measure the available space and determine how wide and how high it will be. Then build the wooden structure and then seal the surface with wood varnish. Complete!
Build your own from drain pipes
Another cool idea is to use pipes. This idea saves space and can accommodate your entire shoe collection at the same time. The advantages are clear: you always have an overview and always have your favorite shoes to hand, you can sort out old models and quickly find space for new ones after shopping trips. Simply saw off the pipes and then paint them. At the end, these are glued together with glue - done!
Make your own shoe rack out of cardboard
Ballerina flats, sneakers, pumps and of course boots: if each shoe model requires a different amount of space, storage space becomes problematic. Storing the entire shoe collection in boxes of the same size quickly proves to be impractical. In these cases, shoe boxes with an opening at the front offer a practical alternative to the shoe cabinet. They are available in different dimensions and have viewing windows. This means you can always quickly see the contents of each shoe box. The best thing about it is that the individual shoe boxes can be placed on top of each other. So, to make a shoe rack out of cardboard, all you need is shoe boxes and glue.
Make from shoe boxes
You can buy the shoe boxes individually or opt for a shoe box set. On Amazon or Ebay you will find numerous variants for sets for up to 30 shoes. Just place them on top of each other and glue them together with paper glue. If you wish, you can paint or label the shoe boxes.
DIY idea for heels shoes
The third and very popular idea lately is to repurpose old or leftover drawers/furniture parts from Ikea cabinets. You can find numerous ideas and inspiration online, depending on which piece of Ikea furniture you are looking for a hack for. For example, wall shelves for children's rooms, kitchen units and even old clothes racks that you can hang on a wall or even on the entrance door are ideal. This saves you space for a hallway wardrobe, for example.
Shelf for shoes under the bench
Multifunctional furniture prevents the small hallway from sinking into chaos. If space is limited, the combination of a bench and a shoe rack, for example, is a real storage talent. Slippers and everyday shoes are stored below and are always ready to hand. Particularly practical for large families, as every family member can quickly find their shoes. However, you should store shoes for special occasions elsewhere.
Build your own wine boxes
Wine boxes also effectively display your favorite shoes and give the interior a rustic touch and fit harmoniously into Scandinavian or country house interiors. You can leave the wine boxes untreated or paint them in an accent color. They are also super practical because you can pair handbags and shoes and put together everyday or festive ensembles.
Bench made of pallet wood and metal frame from Ikea
The next idea is inspired by the industrial style that has been popular in recent years. Made from recycled wood with metal legs, this bench with shoe rack looks particularly good in a loft apartment with concrete or brick walls. It can be easily combined with an industrial wall light. As for the materials, the pallet wood is durable and has a light patina that gives it a vintage look. If you decide to do this, you should always buy new pallet wood. This is because old pallets are treated with toxic chemicals that can irritate the skin.
Wall shelving system for the kitchen is used in the hallway
There are many mobile shelf systems for the living room and kitchen. And most of them also look good in the hallway. The most important thing is that you combine the individual components so that they offer enough storage space for shoes, handbags and other accessories such as scarves and sunglasses. A mirror right next to the wall shelving system completes the furniture range in the hallway.
The storage systems from Ikea offer numerous combination options
The Swedish furniture giant Ikea has long been known for its clever storage systems. They give everyone the opportunity to find the perfect solution for their own space. And even more – because there are numerous Ikea hacks for the most famous Ikea models. This way you can give mass-produced goods an individual touch and become an interior designer for your own home. This means you can build a modular shelving system yourself that is tailored to your own needs.
Repurpose the old fruit crates – A little paint and they become wall shelves for shoes
Old fruit crates are visually very similar to wine crates. They can be stacked on top of each other or attached to the wall and then offer storage space for several pairs of shoes. Since old fruit crates often have stains, you should first clean them thoroughly, then sand them with sandpaper and then paint them in any color. You can use it to create accents or paint it tone-on-tone with the wall.
Space-saving idea from a wooden strip for the bedroom
If you can't fit all your shoes in the hallway, you should store them somewhere else. Pumps and sandals with heels can also be easily stored in the bedroom. This way you don't get in the way and there is finally order in the room. At the same time you can present your favorite shoes effectively. A clothes rail on which the party outfits hang goes perfectly with this. This saves you time because you can put together an outfit in just a few minutes.
Instead of a walk-in closet
Every centimeter counts, especially in one-room apartments. If there is no room for a wardrobe and most of the shoe racks you find in furniture stores would take up too much space, then there is no choice but to store clothes and shoes on the wall.
The old Ikea kitchen unit is being reused
Another Ikea hack for the hallway, this time in bright green: an old kitchen unit becomes a functional shoe rack. Simply screw the kitchen unit vertically onto the wall. Now all that's left is to spice it up. Painted in black and neon green, the piece of furniture looks great and even stands out better.
Cool space saving idea
If space is at a premium, you should make good use of every niche and every corner. Wall rails take up very little space and are therefore ideal for storing sneakers or ballerinas. This means that everyday operations work perfectly and the shoes go unnoticed by your guests.
Use leftover wood from the Ikea cupboard
Space-saving idea made from sewer pipes
Build your own from an old wooden box
DIY cardboard shoe rack
