DIY Clever Shoe Storage With A Budget-Friendly Dollar Tree Find

Shoes are challenging to organize. We use and change them so often that it becomes easy to let them pile up on the floor. Sometimes you forget what shoes you have once you've stored them away and end up buying more of the same. There are many types of shoes that we need, depending on the activities we will be doing. Boots are required for hiking or winter snow, sandals for summer, dress shoes for special events, and so on. It may be beneficial to invest in a shoe cabinet or shelving to become more organized. The problem with many shoe storage products is that they can be pricey. While there are plenty of shoe organization projects you can do yourself to save a little money, like DIYing an entryway shoe organizer, they can sometimes be time-consuming. If you don't have the time, you can DIY a clever, quick, and simple shoe storage rack using just some Essential White Wire Cabinet Shelves and zip ties from Dollar Tree.

Before you begin creating your rack, you must first work on decluttering your shoe collection. Take some time to look through all the pairs you own. Determine which pairs you genuinely need or use most often, and be honest — if you haven't worn them for at least 6 months or more, the chances are you should donate them. It can help to evaluate the number of shoes you have to see if you have room for them all. It will also help you determine how many racks you need. You may even need to maximize your shoe storage with an extra shelving unit for your closet in addition to this DIY.

There are many genius shoe storage ideas to help you fix your problem, but to make this particular DIY rack, you use the zip ties to secure each rack together, going across. To do this, simply flip the racks upside down and tie the legs together tightly. You can also add a zip tie on the wire shelves where they meet. Tie as many together as you need, and you can line up shoes both on top and underneath. 

You may need to get more racks depending on the number of shoes you have. Create even more levels by adding another line of shelves on top. You can also spray paint the zip ties and racks so that they match the interior of your closet or room. This is a subtle and functional way to tie a room's decor together. Consider also placing them elsewhere around the house, such as in your mudroom or by the front door, for an easy-to-access storage shelf to keep your most frequently worn shoes.