5 brilliant DIY shoe racks: here’s how to build a stylish, practical entryway shelf
It often feels like there are more shoes than space. If existing shelves and racks don’t quite work in your entryway, a DIY piece of furniture is a clever solution. Get inspired by these inventive ideas!
1. Repurpose an old piece of furniture
Give your entryway a cheerful twist by customizing an old shelving unit or cabinet with wallpaper and paint. If you use wallpaper paste without glue, it’s easy to swap out the paper whenever you like. Check out the instructions to transform your shelf into a shoe rack!
2. Build a handy drying rack
You can build a neat, practical boot rack with inexpensive planks and broom handles. Easily adjust its length based on your needs. With the suggested measurements, you can dry four pairs of shoes at once. Check out the boot rack instructions!
3. Reuse leftover boards
In this home converted from a barn over a century old there’s more than enough room for a five-person family’s shoes. They built a sturdy shoe shelf from reclaimed floorboards, reserving the lower and upper compartments for tall boots. The same idea also works perfectly for any leftover new boards from a renovation.
4. Tuck them away in a cabinet
This corner cabinet by the porch looks like it has always been there. The lower shelves are perfect for shoes, while the upper shelves store the odds and ends that easily clutter an entryway. Shoes rest on slanted shelves with a front edge, keeping them from sliding onto the floor. Check out the instructions for building a fixed cabinet!
5. Make use of the staircase
A separate shelving unit that follows the shape of your stairs keeps shoes neatly organized—and it’s safer than leaving them on the steps. Would you paint the shelves to stand out or blend in with the stairs?
