Repurpose A Shoe Rack For Better Under-The-Sink Bathroom Storage

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Storage space within a bathroom often feels far too limited. Sometimes you need a bit more room to store your items than the typical cabinetry and shelving provides. When built-in organization solutions don't get the job done, you can turn to add-ons like storage bins or baskets. It's also a good idea to make use of the space under your sink. You can do this by repurposing a shoe rack to use as a storage solution for that often neglected and cluttered bathroom space. To pull this off, simply transform a shoe rack with paint and place it under your sink. You can then neatly store bathroom items on your new shelf.

This hack works best with a two-tier shoe rack. The shelves maximize the bathroom storage space by providing two separate surfaces to use as storage rather than just one. Additionally, the shoe rack will make it easier to keep items under your sink organized. It is the perfect way to keep the space free of clutter and reduce the risk of knocking over products and spilling them. You should also find that customizing a shoe rack is far more affordable than having additional built-in shelving added to your bathroom. Professional shelving installation costs anywhere from $150 to $400 on average. In comparison, you could find a shoe rack to use for this DIY project for less than $10.

Before you can shop for your shoe rack, you will need to measure the inside of your bathroom sink to determine the size you'll need to purchase. Once you have the measurements, you can search for a two-tier rack of this size. The Viewcare Shoe Rack is a great option, and it comes in a variety of sizes and colors. The YYW Bamboo Shoe Rack is another great pick that can actually flatten for compact storage when not in use. You may be able to make this DIY bathroom organization and storage solution even more budget friendly by purchasing a cheaper used shoe rack from your local secondhand store.

You can change the color with spray paint — just make sure to take the rack outside and lay it on a large piece of cardboard when applying the spray to avoid making a mess inside your home. Wear a paint mask over your mouth and nose for extra protection as well. After allowing the shoe rack to dry, bring it into your home and place it under your sink. You can take organization even further by dividing the top shelf of your shoe rack using the HBlife Pack Closet Organizers. This will allow you to group items by category on the shelf so that it's easier to locate exactly what you need. With this new system in place, you'll never have to shuffle through an unorganized under-the-sink bathroom storage cabinet again.