Shoe Racks Blog

When it comes to closet storage multitasking products make the most out of a small space and help keep clothes in good shape. It only takes a few key organizational tools, depending on your wardrobe, to create storage that turns a closet bursting at it’s seams into a well organized space.

Hangers have gone beyond your basic plastic version. Hangers have gone high tech, designed to provide custom storage for certain pieces or save space. Hangers that store multiple pairs of pants at once or allow a suit jacket and slacks to be stored together are a good way save space and stay organized. Create convenient storage for accessories with hangers designed to store everything from scarves to ties.

cedar shoe rack for 3-4 pairs of shoes

Consider products that are good for the items they are meant to store as well as the rest of your closet, like the cedar shoe rack for 3-4 pairs of shoes. Durable cedar construction not only helps with unwanted shoe smell, but is also a good way to absorb moisture and odors, while warding off moths and mildew. This is a great way to refresh shoes and protect sweaters.

Make the most of every free bit of space with an over the door organizer that provides just the right kind of storage to suit your needs. A door shoe rack is an easy way to take that pile of shoes on your closet floor. Have a large bag collection? Try a hand bag rack that puts your favorite bags at your fingertips and allows you to see them all at once.

Don’t have enough room in your dresser? Try a hanging closet organizer with open shelves perfect for storing sweaters or skirts too delicate to hang up. Some organizers combine shoe storage with larger compartments so you get the best of both worlds!

closet shoe organizers

Shoes are an everyday fact (and necessity) of life.  There are so many different types of shoes, each with its own special use and features.  There are sandals for the beach, dress shoes for the office, sneakers for casual outings, cross trainers for exercise, and so much more.  The only problem with all these shoes is, at the end of the day it is a whole lot of stuff to find room for in the closet!
The fine folks over at Stacks and Stacks have you covered for all of your shoe storage accessory needs!  There are many different options available for shoe storage, some of which include hanging shoe organizers, over the door shoe racks, shoe boxes, shoe cubbies and standard shoe racks.  Personally, I prefer the over the door hanging organizers because my apartment is really tight on space.  I simply place the rack over my door and, “voila!” I have handy storage for up to 48 different pairs of shoes, without sacrificing my valuable closet space.
For those with a little more space to store their shoes, cubbies or standard shoe racks are the ideal solution.  Most of these closet shoe organizers are easy to set up and all are made from sturdy, long lasting materials such as MDF, laminate and solid wood. Stacks and Stacks has a huge range of these products, able to store anywhere from 15 pairs of shoes to 40 pairs!
Do you have a son or a daughter that is going away to college soon? Hanging shoe organizers are the perfect choice for dorms or small apartments. These shoe storage accessories simply hang from the center pole in your closet. They are great for keeping your shoes in, but also perfect for storing nick-knacks and other small items  without taking up too much precious space.

10 Shelf Men's Hanging Shoe Organizer

Shoe storage is always an issue at my house; my wife and I are always tripping over loose pairs of shoes that are lying about in our hallway.  The problem is that we have so many shoes for every different use imaginable; it is more convenient to have them sitting on the floor.  Who would want to dig through the mess that is their closet in order to find their ice fishing spikes?  I know I certainly do not.
My wife was getting fed up with all these shoes littering our otherwise spotless living room area.  It was quickly becoming a point of contention until I found the solution on StacksandStacks.com.  I was able to find the perfect shoe organizer for my many different styles of footwear. “What is this magical contraption?” you may ask, and indeed it is the 10 shelf men’s hanging shoe organizer.
By placing this shoe shelf in my closet, I instantly had quick and easy access to ten of my most used pairs of shoes. The openings face the front of the closet, so I am able to pick out the appropriate pair at a moment’s notice.  I also love the fact that this organizer is so slim, allowing me to have plenty of room to hang my jackets and other clothes.  I never have to worry about rips or tears with this hanging shoe rack because it is made from extremely durable cotton canvas.
This hanging shoe organizer is large enough to accommodate my big, manly work boots so it obviously is also perfect for storing my wife’s dainty high heels and night time slippers. The metal hangers make it really easy to hang from the center pole in the closet.  Now my entryway is nice and clear and I never trip over my shoes anymore!

Shoes:  Front and Center!  Give your shoes a prominent location in the closet to avoid clutter and damage. 

A custom closet allows you to design a closet organizer that fits your needs exactly.  Custom closets, though, can be pricey.  But now you can buy closet organizer kits to give you the “custom” closet of your dreams, at a fraction of the price.  If you have a lot of shoes, pick one that has a tower capability, so that you know that your shoes will be front and center, ready for putting on, taking off, organizing and keeping neat and tidy in general.  This shoe tower kit is made of laminated MDF which is a great choice for shoes, as it is a very easy to clean material, so you don’t have to worry about scuffing, dirt and mud.  Another good choice would be wire, although of course then the dirt can fall through to the floor, but hey, that’s why vacuums were invented, right?  Some of these closet kits have adjustable shelves, if you choose one that does have adjustable tower shelves, you might want to take a careful look at what types and sizes of shoes you have before you build it.  For example, high heels can lie flat on the shelves, so that’s not a problem, but high top shoes (your husband’s) will take up a lot of room vertically, so you’ll want to plan accordingly when setting up your closet.  The nice thing about a shoe tower is that it is perfectly suited to this important piece of apparel, because it is narrow and tall, making the best use of what is usually wasted vertical space in the closet.  Some closet organizers allow you place the tower anywhere you want.  If you would rather look at your shirts and dresses hanging than stacks of shoes, you might put the tower in the corner or back of the closet.  If you are like me, then you will love to put your shoes away every night and pick out the next day’s, meaning the shoe rack should go front and center!

A True Celebration of Spring Starts with Cleaning out Your Closet

Yesterday was the first day of Spring!  To me, spring means the start of my favorite time of year (the sunny, warm part).  I enjoy fall somewhat and the holidays are fun, but by the time February comes around, I have just about had it with clouds, low sun angles and wearing socks.  Spring cleaning is a time to start fresh, open up the windows and let fresh air in while you go through each room of your house and give it a thorough cleansing.  While cleaning with a sponge, soap and water is imperative, organizing is just as important. 

The places that need organizing most are the places where you tend to “store” things – that is, you put things somewhere that you don’t have to look at them (for the moment, anyway).  This usually starts in the closets, followed by the office and the garage.  Since the garage fortunately is not my problem, and the office is not fun, I always like to start with the closet.  And somewhere in that closet is a shoe rack, begging for attention. 

Here are some tips on how to organize your shoe rack and clean it, if need be. 

• First, sort through your shoes and decide what can stay and what has to go.  If I find a pair of shoes that I neglected to wear through an entire season (sandals in the summer, boots in the winter, etc.) I donate or sell them.  The rest of them I take down in preparation of cleaning the shoe rack.  Even in the closet, shoe racks can get dusty and dirty and, in turn, make your shoes dusty and dirty.  Get a wet cloth and wipe it down, getting inside each corner and crevice.  TIP: Baby wipes work really well on this (and many other) cleaning jobs, as they are thin and thus easy to get into hard to reach places. 
• Now you are ready to put your shoes back on the rack and enjoy another year of shoe wearing!  (Bonus:  If you get rid of a few pairs, then you have space for a few new pairs throughout the year!) 

Here is a helpful article about organizing shoes.