Are you often late in the mornings because you spend ten minutes looking for the other half of your favorite shoes? Do you sometimes see a pair of your shoes around the house and forgot that you even had them? Has at least one pair of your shoes ended up damaged because of dust, moisture or gnawing from your dog?
If you answered yes to any or all of these questions then you are in obvious need of shoe storage furniture. Furniture for shoe storage comes in many different shapes and sizes so you are bound to find one that suits your needs and tastes. If you want to take action today and put order to your footwear then read on for some advice.
Before you start looking for any shoe storage cabinets, benches, or racks, it’s crucial that you find out first how many pairs of shoes you are actually wearing on a regular basis. To do this, you need to collect each and every pair of shoes you have. Still have those baby pink sandals that you wore to your high school prom or those awful platform sneakers that you bought when idolizing Baby Spice? Well, it’s time to decide which pairs will stay and which ones will go to the thrash or donation bin.
Once you have a clear idea of the number of shoe pairs you need to store, you will also have an idea of the style and size of the shoe storage furniture you need. Shoe storage cabinets are a common shoe storage solution. They can be placed anywhere from your closet to a place near your door. They also come in different materials like wood, metal or plastic.
Choose wood if you are looking for a piece of furniture that will also contribute to your home’s overall decoration. If you’re lucky, you can even come across a vintage and beautifully carved shoe cabinet that will store your shoes in style. Metal is a fuss-free material that can be ideal for those who are looking for durability in any shoe storage furniture.
For instance, if you live in a rainy place and you need a place to store your wet boots then a metal shoe cabinet may be ideal. Plastic is lightweight and easy to clean so choose this if you think you won’t have enough time to regularly clean your shoe storage furniture.
Many people prefer open-air shoe cabinets because they allow your shoes to “breath” while in storage, avoiding an odor problem in the future. This also allows you to show off your impressive shoe collection.
If you don’t have enough room in your house to accommodate a shoe cabinet then a shoe storage bench is the perfect shoe storage solution for you. As suggested by the name, a shoe bench doubles as shoe storage furniture as well as a chair. Opt for this solution if you have limited space in your apartment or home. Ideally, it’s best to place the shoe bench near your doorway so you can easily slip on or kick off your shoes when you are about to leave the house or when you have just gotten home from work.