Not Racks, Not Cabinets: The Completely Hidden Way To Organize Shoes

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It's time to leave your house, and as you struggle to finish getting ready, you realize that you only see one shoe. In your room, the match could be anywhere, and you're about to be late. If only you had a better organizing system, but your closet is already full, and you're short on space. If that's the case, hanging shoe storage might be perfect for you, and there's free real estate right under your bed — in the bedskirt, to be exact.

Before you wrinkle your nose at the idea of using dust ruffles, know that the 1980s bedskirt trend is making a comeback, and it's perfect for shoe storage and organization. Simply keep your shoes in a bedskirt with pockets like this Whitmor one from Amazon, which has eight slots on each side. Then, cover the shoe-filled pockets with a regular bedskirt for a sleek, classy look. If you're crafty, you could even sew your own pockets into a preexisting bedskirt. Beyond your shoes, you can hide excess storage bins behind the dust ruffles; a bedskirt really could be the solution to your cluttered bedroom.

If a bedskirt is what you need, you'll have to find the right one for you. This will depend on your style and bed. Some bedskirts have slits for bedpost legs, while others are continuous. Some have a platform top that lies over your bed springs, and others simply wrap around the side, hooking into place. Whether you're looking to bring the '80s back in full force or cover your clutter in a more minimalist approach, different styles will appeal to different people, but you'll have to take your bed into consideration before making a decision.

To add a pattern or bright colors, consider lightweight materials, like cotton or linen, to add an ounce of subtlety. For a more minimal look, consider adding structure, like a stonewashed linen in off-white. To adopt an element of whimsy, you can stay with neutral colors or faded pastels and consider a ruffle design. Or go with a more natural look by crafting your own bedskirt covering out of pole wrap.