One of the hardest items in your closet to organize are your shoes. They flop, fold and even get separated – even though you took the time to put them away together. And if you or your kids are running late, trying to find a lost shoe or pair of shoes can be a nightmare. But there is a solution to this situation, and buying a closet shoe organizer can bring calm to your clutter and chaos.
While you may be determined to effectively organize your shoes, you may be overwhelmed with the number of products that are available on the market. Chances are you are looking for an “ideal” organizer – one that can accomplish the task at hand, but is also long lasting and durable. One of the best closet organizers you can purchase is a wooden shoe rack. While they can be a bit more expensive than the other options including plastic, aluminum, and MDF, they will last longer and withstand greater amounts of wear and tear. Other products may be able to accomplish the task, but you really do get what you pay for. Because they are constructed from cheaper materials they can be flimsy, wear out quickly and may not stand up to moving if you live in an apartment. Wooden shoe organizers will last and look like new years after you purchase them, and are easy to maintain with basic household cleaners. Also scratches, normal wear and tear, and minor dings can be easily concealed with a dye, stain, polish or other product used to conceal small defects in the surface of wood products.
Shoe cubbies are another solution to this problem – even though you may associate them with kids classrooms, toddler rooms and nurseries. Despite these misconceptions, cubby organizers also work well for adults, coming in a variety of colors and styles to match any style or décor. Also, this type of storage unit is ideal if you want to keep shoes hidden from view. Consider purchasing a shoe cubby with doors, shoe cabinet or create a fabric panel to cover the front using a curtain remnant or inexpensive fabric piece. If you choose the latter idea, all you need to do is attach the material with upholstery tacks or Velcro and you shoes will be neatly organized and hidden from view.
These are only two of the many products available in stores and online that can create organization from chaos. While you or your kids may still run late, you will never have to worry about wandering the house searching for a misplaced shoe or pair of shoes again.