Conquering the clutter

Your entranceway is the first view into your home, the all-important first impression, and the last sight you want to be greeted by is the deflating scene of shoes scattered all over the floor. An organised hallway is a beautiful hallway and if you need a good dose of inspiration, our Sharps experts are here to help.

We’ve got 6 hallway shoe storage ideas that can help you save room and stay tidy. Elegant ideas incoming!

Willow Green Shaker fitted wardrobes with bench seat

1. Boot room bench storage

Combining style and practicality, it’s easy to see why storage benches are such an enduringly popular option for boot rooms

Because if you’re going to need to sit down to put on your shoes anyway, why not make your seating perform double duty?

What’s even more appealing about them is you can make them look super cosy and inviting with a choice of cushioned bench top covers. 

Throw in a few scatter cushions too and you instantly create a homey look that feels extra inviting. This hallway shoe storage idea is a classic but one that always delivers!


2. Elegant shoe cascades

From a simple idea to something a little more sophisticated, shoe cascades are an absolutely captivating hallway shoe storage idea that will never fail to impress. 

They make your shoes a delectable presentation piece that makes you savour every moment of getting ready to go out.

Of course, it’s highly practical as well. You can arrange your shoes by type, colour or use separate shelves for each person in the home. 

A stunning piece of storage that’s hard not to love.

Dove Sherbourne fitted wardrobe with shoe storage

White Sherbourne understairs storage

3. Fitted understair storage

Few hallway shoe storage ideas are as impressive as this. Fitted understair storage is where functionality, design and aesthetics intersect. 

By following every contour of your understair space, it gives you the maximum amount of room for hiding away your shoes, ensuring your hallway stays immaculately tidy.

When your fitted understair storage is shut, it presents a super chic and crisp exterior that streamlines the look of your interior perfectly. 

An unbeatable option for narrow entrance ways and awkward spaces that need to make use of every millimetre.


4. Make better use of your landing

But why just limit your shoe storage to your hall? Landings are also ripe with potential. When your shoe collection is threatening to expand out into the rest of your home (don’t worry, we know how it is sometimes!) exploring storage ideas upstairs can be well worth your while.

And if you’re blessed with a large landing space to make good use of, don’t forget that with the right fitted furniture, your storage reaches corner to corner, ensuring no space gets wasted. 

Using your space efficiently means more storage for your footwear and avoiding having to say goodbye to your favourite pairs if you run out of room. 

White Shaker fitted wardrobes on a landing

White Shaker fitted wardrobes in alcoves with doors off

5. Convenient pigeonhole cabinets

If there’s any shelving made to keep shoes neatly organised, it has to be a pigeonhole design - a staple when it comes to hallway shoe storage ideas. These smaller cubby holes are a match made in heaven for storing heels, trainers and flats, making sure they’re all neatly paired up and separated.

While they’re not as useful for really tall boots, they’ll still keep the bulk of your shoes pristinely organised. And while we’re on the topic of boots, you could always indulge in a separate boot rack or hanging rail to stop them getting crumpled.


6. Add a full-height cabinet

Shoe racks and console tables might be standard fare for most hallways but the big question is: will they actually make the best use of your space? 

You might find that a full-height fitted cabinet makes far more sense in your interior, offering the most bang for your proverbial buck. 

By bringing your storage right up to the ceiling, you can enjoy more room for your shoes, but also other necessities for outdoors like coats and bags. Never underestimate the power of full-height storage - this is a game changer when it comes to keeping your hallway clutter free.

Willow Green boot room with doors off

Enjoy harmonious hallways in no time

Have you worked up an appetite for organisation with our amazing hallway shoe storage ideas? Then you’ve come to the right place. At Sharps, we can create beautifully bespoke hallway storage solutions that fit every contour of your space. From boot rooms to landings, we’ll help you discover the tranquillity good storage can bring.

Just book a Free In-home Design Visit today and we’ll help you on the way to hallway heaven.

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