Let's face it: Most people, most of the time, are going to take off their shoes right when they come in their front door. This can usually result in a large pile of shoes right in your home's entryway - one that's difficult to navigate and likely doesn't look super appealing.
Scandinavian Closet Design
If you don't have an entryway closet in your home, you might wonder what your alternative may be. After all, there's no room for any real shoe storage, is there?
Enter: A narrow shoe cabinet. These clever pieces of furniture are quite slim but hold a large number of shoes - making it possible to turn any entryway into a storage center without too much difficult.
When you're looking for a narrow shoe cabinet, it's always a good idea to start with your measuring constraints - the amount of room you have in your entryway, and the number and size of shoes you tend to have laying there. Once you've gathered that data, you can start to think about less important (but far more fun) criteria, such as color, material, and aesthetic.
To help you make your decisions, we've brainstormed the things you need to think about when looking for a piece like this to add to your home:
Take advantage of the height in your entryway. If you have naturally tall ceilings, get a taller shoe cabinet: Storage up there is rarely utilized.
You'll want to get a type of cabinet that's made out of very durable material. After all, practically speaking, you're going to be throwing damp shoes in there from time to time! Looking for water-resistant materials and cabinets with lots of ventilation is therefore key.
Make sure that you get a cabinet that is deep enough for your shoes - and those of your guests. If you're not sure, as a general rule of thumb approximately 13" deep is usually a good bet.
Finally, even though you'll certainly want to be practical and consider logistics as you're purchasing your cabinet, remember to pick a piece that looks good to you. After all, one of the reasons you're doing this is to elevate the aesthetics of your entryway - so make sure your cabinet has an appealing facade!
Here, we've gathered the ten loveliest cabinets as inspiration for you!
This bamboo shelf is particularly suited for small spaces, as it's wall-mounted - you don't even need floor space for this to be a viable solution! It can hold 10 pairs of shoes, is durable, and has a closed back.
Bamboo Shoe Storage Cabinet
Want a solid wood hall cabinet in subtle white or brown shades? This 12-pair shoe cabinet has traditional styling and is made of sustainable, beautiful paulownia wood - fine-grained and warp-resistant. It's attractive and durable enough to last for years to come.
Freestanding Shoe Storage Cabinet
With a slatted facade that introduces tons of ventilation, this shoe cabinet will keep your shoes aerated and dry. The units each house four pairs of shoes, but they do stack, so you can have precisely as much storage as you wish.
White Shoe Storage Cabinet
This minimalist-front shoe cabinet has two main drawers for simplicity, but it definitely packs a punch in terms of storage - it holds up to eight pairs. It's easy to assemble, made of manufactured wood, and has a very slim profile for the most crowded of entryways.
Manufactured Wood Shoe Storage Cabinet
With two doors that swing wide open, this grey-toned shoe cabinet offers easy access as well as rustic styling to your entryway. It has four open shelves, so you can use it for storing many different types of shoes (up to an average of approximately twelve pairs).
Shoe Organizer Storage Cabinet Rack
This lightweight shelf is bright, painted white, and can be wall-mounted for easy access. With timeless style and four drawers, allowing for ample room for your shoe collection, this shoe cabinet will make it easy for you to have fewer piles of shoes on the floor.
Drawer Shoe Cabinet
Looking for something even more lightweight - or even portable? This shoe organizer has closed-front dust covers, so it operates in a similar way as a more permanent shoe cabinet; however, it's made of a sturdy-yet-light fabric that you can pick up whenever you please.
Fabric Shoe Storage Cabinet
This modern shoe cabinet features an asymmetric opening for the drawers that draws the eye and makes this seem like an artistic - as well as a practical - piece. It's made of engineered wood with a white paper veneer, has a capacity of twelve pairs of shoes, and comes with door and leg hardware for easy assembly.
Modern Shoe Cabinet
This mid-century modern offering looks like a high-end credenza, but has just enough room for a handful of your favorite shoes. It comes in a walnut finish with melamine accents, is eco-friendly, and has '60s flair that will accentuate your home.
Mid-Century Shoe Storage Cabinet
Have a lot of shoes? This streamlined tower allows you to store a large collection of shoes - and, at almost six feet tall, this piece will be a functional piece to add to your home. Eco-friendly resin plastic will last forever and can even be used in damp places - or anywhere you need to store 32 pairs of adult shoes.
Tower Shoe Storage Organzier
