Not Cabinets Or Baskets: IKEA Has A Versatile Solution For Shoe Storage

If managing your household's shoe inventory feels like a losing battle, it might be time to look for a new solution. While cabinets and baskets offer reliable storage, they also require space to place them, which can be difficult in smaller floorplans or pinched entryways. Instead, hunting down vertical options can be a smart move that optimizes wall space by turning it into usable storage. IKEA's new GREJIG promises to do just that, with streamlined metal holders that will get shoes off the floor and organized on a budget.

Retailing for $35, the GREJIG storage solution is sold as a set of five wall pockets, each measuring about 23 inches long by 6.75 inches deep by 11 inches high. Their open design makes it easy to dock shoes inside as well as retrieve them, and the open-format powder-coated steel body is beneficial for airflow. Since each wall pocket has a weight capacity of 26 pounds and 7 ounces, they are suitable for holding multiple pairs of shoes without giving way — though it is worth noting that IKEA leaves the purchase of mounting equipment up to buyers since installation requirements will vary in each home. The GREJIG set has received good feedback from customers so far, earning a 4.8-star average from customers who appreciate its appearance and performance.

The GREJIG could be a worthwhile asset in your home (especially if managing multiple pairs of shoes is part of your daily routine). Since the wall pockets are so streamlined, you can easily fit them behind a door in a utility room. They could also be mounted on a garage wall, for busy families who come and go through this entrance. Because they require no floor space to accommodate, the GREJIG is a great way to maximize your bedroom closet's vertical storage space: consider installing the wall pockets where they could hold extra shoes that you don't need on a regular basis. Sold as a set of five, the GREJIG is suitable for families with multiple members. Simply install a wall pocket at an appropriate elevation for each individual (adults' placed higher on the wall and the kids' positioned at an accessible height). To help keep floors clean beneath the GREJIG, place a floor mat under where the wall pockets are installed.

Beyond shoe storage, the GREJIG could be put to work storing other items, too. Clutches and purses, library books, mail, and other items that routinely take up counter or closet space are highly compatible with this unit. Since the GREJIG is a newer product at IKEA, it has limited customer reviews at the time of writing. One buyer on the website, however, writes, "I put these in my closet for extra storage. I love them." Customers from other countries have left positive feedback about the storage solution, too. If you're interested in going further, you can get your entire home organized with these IKEA finds under $10.