No More Shoe Racks: Hide Clutter With A Sleek Cabinet From Home Depot

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We all love the organization that shoe racks provide but do also we love the aesthetics? Probably not so much, unless you're using it to display your pristine collection of Air Jordan sneakers or Louboutin heels. But for the rest of us just trying to manage our day-to-day footwear pileups in the entryway, we need a better way to store shoes. If you want something that is highly functional but doesn't look like it belongs in a football locker room, you might want to consider a cabinet style rack like the BYBLIGHT Lauren Shoe Storage Cabinet from Home Depot.

The BYBLIGHT cabinet is constructed of sleek, dark wood and measures 33.46 inches wide by 43.31 inches tall, with a 13.78 inch depth. Including the five adjustable shelves, it offers six tiers for shoe storage and has a double-door enclosure to hide away your footwear. But don't worry, the doors are slatted for ventilation so you're not hit with a wave of musty shoe scent every time you open it. All of the hardware required for assembly, like screws and brackets, are included with the main parts of the cabinet. The manufacturer recommends using a hand held screw driver over a drill to prevent damaging the product when putting it all together.

With a price tag of $167.44, this cabinet is a budget-savvy shoe rack alternative that makes your storage both functional and elegant. As one customer says, "This has completely elevated the look of our entryway — the fluted design feels modern, minimal, and high-end, and we've already received so many compliments from guests."

When it comes to the success of your BYBLIGHT shoe cabinet, customer reviews are rife with tips. One of which is to have two people helping (though one excited customer was very proud that she did it on her own, so we know it can be done). The doors in particular can be pretty tricky to get aligned just right, so be patient and use the buddy system.

You'll notice that this cabinet comes with four legs, elevating it off the ground. While you might be tempted to skip the legs to make it shorter, the manufacturer strongly advises against that. The cabinet is not designed to sit flush on the floor and removing the legs can cause it to be unstable. Measure your space before purchasing so you know it will fit with the legs included.

The amount of shoes the cabinet holds depends on size and style. One customer review says they can fit 30 to 40 pairs of shoes, though they don't note what size or style they are. Another customer was able to fit 24 pairs of size 10.5 sneakers in the cabinet. If your shoes are larger than that, you might have to slide them in at an angle or place them sideways. One improper shoe storage mistake to avoid is lining all your shoes heel to heel. To maximize space, as one customer notes, you can align each shoe in a pair going opposite directions, with one toe pointing inward and the other pointing out.