The Budget-Friendly IKEA Gem That Keeps Shoes Off The Floor & Entryway Clutter Tidy

Instagram-worthy mudrooms are a current home trend and it's not hard to see why. They keep ugly (and often smelly) school, sports, and gym shoe clutter hidden, organized, and handy. The latest entryway storage systems have morphed from small shoe racks into entire rooms, some with pet washing stations, boot scrapers, and large wardrobes. But while creating the perfect mudroom may be on your list of dream home upgrades, you might not have the space or budget to make it a reality. 

Enter IKEA's newest gem, the ÄLGANÄS clothes rack with shoe storage. At only $24.99, it won't be a strain on your budget, and at a mere 18 inches wide, it won't take up much space. However, the ÄLGANÄS provides over five feet of vertical storage, enough to fit all your entryway clutter. The rack is fixed to the wall using anchors in the clothes rack and shoe shelf ensuring stability. The clothes rack holds approximately five hangers with jackets, and the shoe rack has space for two pairs of adult-size shoes. It also comes with a small tray to place your keys and wallet, and two moveable hooks for hats, helmets, headphones, or bags. 

The ÄLGANÄS clothes rack can help you clear your entryway clutter by organizing your things in one place. For sports families, it can hold a sports bag and two uniforms on the clothes rack, two helmets or baseball hats on the hooks, and two pairs of cleats on the shoe rack. A gym bag fits perfectly below the shoe rack, or you can purchase IKEA's BAGGMUCK shoe tray ($1.99), to hold two additional pairs of shoes (pictured). For school-aged children, hang coats and a backpack on the rail, and keep school-issued Chromebooks/iPads charging on the shoe tray, with school shoes placed neatly underneath. The hooks can hold headphones or lunch bags, and water bottles can stand in the small tray above. 

The low price of the ÄLGANÄS means you could purchase one for each member of your family. If you have a small entryway, try keeping them in the garage instead (the powder-coated metal can handle high humidity areas and cleans easily). The design matches another new IKEA addition: the NIPÅSEN coat rack and bench with shoe storage ($79.99). Try placing them side-by-side for even more storage and a place to sit while tying shoes.