Stop Shoe Clutter: IKEA Has A More Beautiful Way To Keep Them Organized

Everyone needs shoes, but storing them can be a challenge if you're craving an aesthetic home. There are storage solutions like buckets, shoe shelves, and rolling utility carts, but all of these options keep shoes in plain sight. An attractive option from IKEA, however, could solve your shoe clutter problems. The STÄLL shoe cabinet is a simple solution that can stop shoe clutter in its tracks without sacrificing style.

Priced at $199.99, the STÄLL shoe cabinet with three compartments is crafted from particleboard and covered with an oak veneer. It has space for multiple pairs of shoes in each of its three compartments, which could be useful for families who are managing footwear for multiple members. It measures 31 ⅛ inches by 11 ⅜ inches by 58 ¼ inches, and since it juts out less than one foot from the wall, it can be placed in tight-fitting entryways. Homes that can't quite manage the dimensions of this model can look at the four-compartment STÄLL ($179.99), which has a shallower but wider footprint. Because the cabinet has only two legs — one on each side of the front — it is designed to be securely mounted to the wall. The smooth, flat top of the piece makes for a decent drop zone for keys, phones, and mail, as well. Customers have provided positive feedback on this product, with a 4.6-star average overall at the time of writing. Its highest-performing categories are appearance and performance.

If you have been struggling with other shoe storage solutions, you might be drawn to the versatile appearance of this piece that keeps with a simple and minimalist aesthetic. The swing-down design of the compartments is helpful for spaces that cannot accommodate shoes sitting flat on a shelf. A laundry room that is used for entering and exiting the house, for example, could benefit from the compact size of the shoe cabinet. In a bedroom closet, the STÄLL can store dress shoes, ensuring that they are safe from being crushed or knocked off of a shoe shelf. Foyers with plentiful square footage, on the other hand, can easily accommodate one of these shoe cabinets, giving family and friends a place to quickly store their shoes upon entry. Remember to make the most of your shoe storage with a simple method of rotating shoes throughout the seasons.

Many customers who have incorporated the STÄLL into their home have good things to say about the product. One customer review on IKEA's website says, "This shoe cabinet was easy to assemble, and I was shocked at how much space it has! I had a lot of shoes, heels, and boots. I was able to store all of them." Another IKEA reviewer compliments the appearance of the item, "Great style, wonderful, warm wood simply put it is the best furniture piece that I have bought this year." While almost all of the reviews are praiseworthy, a couple reviews mention that shoes slip around when the doors are closed and that the veneer can be somewhat delicate. For a more affordable option, check out these 9 IKEA finds under $20 that are perfect for shoe storage and organization.