Shoe Racks Blog

An organizer and a beautiful piece of furniture all in one!  The Chelmsford Shoe Bench is a wonderful addition to your home, giving everything you want in the way of storage and style.  A shoe bench has many benefits to it, and there are just so many to choose from.  One of the things I love about a shoe bench, as opposed to just a shoe rack, is that it provides shoe storage, but in a very stylish way that makes it okay to have out in the open.  For example, this shoe rack bench has 12 cubbies underneath and is in a beautiful dark wood.  So even though you are storing shoes in it, it is appropriate for use in the entryway or hall or other places that a visitor might see.  Another great thing about the shoe bench is that it is, a bench, in addition to a shoe rack – this is wonderful because it gives you a perfectly comfortable place to sit while you put your shoes on, or take them off!  Here are some things to keep in mind when you are looking for the right shoe bench or rack for your home.

1. Number one is capacity.  You need to know first, are you going to put every shoe that you own on this rack or just seasonal items, or if you have a large family, how many pairs of shoes is each person allowed to keep by the door on this rack?  If you live alone, you can easily get away with just a few cubbies.  If you have the whole family using the rack, then you should pick the largest amount of cubbies and then divide that number by the amount of people in the home and that’s how many pairs each person can store in that particular place.
2. Other things to think about are style, price, materials etc.  There are shoe benches in every imaginable finish to match your existing furniture and home decor.

Hall Benches:  A Place for You (and a place for Your Shoes)! 

I love the idea of a hall bench in general.  They give your home a refined look, defining any space with a suggested place to rest.  Hall benches can be used in the bedroom, hallway or entryway.  They are a great place for you to sit, and many of them have built in storage, too. 

This is a sneaky way to get in some extra shoe storage in the home without taking up any extra space with a shoe rack, while still sticking to your favored decorating style.  Speaking of style, hall benches are available in every type, from antique style gossip benches to elegant woods and even clean, contemporary style models.  Oak, Cherry, Black, White, whatever bench you are looking for to match your home, you will have no problem finding it! 

Here are different types of hall benches, and some tips on how you can use them as an [unexpected] shoe rack. 

1. Bench – A plain old bench is great for sitting while putting on your shoes.  Keep this simple style at the end of your bed or in the entryway, with your most frequently used shoes underneath.  Since this bench doesn’t have storage, you will need to protect the floor with a rug or even a thin sheet of clear plastic. 
2. Bench with drawers – This is nice for keeping purses, wallets and shoes handy by the front door – make sure to check interior drawer dimensions to see if they will fit your favorite shoes. 
3. Bench with Cubbies -  Cubbies are always great for shoes, why not put some seating on top (After all, who doesn’t like to sit while putting their shoes on?)  This one is designed exactly for this purpose – Shoe Cubby underneath and Bench on top.  And, as I always say, kids love cubbies so you just might be able to get them to take their shoes off at the door this time!