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| Trying to squeeze extra storage space out of an already cramped closet can be a daunting task, especially as far as shoe collections are concerned. If your shoe storage is at full capacity and you need to make room for one or two more pairs, there are ways to free up closet space — without having to donate a beloved (albeit gently used) style — and it starts with how you arrange your shoes. Here's a simple hack for organizing a shoe rack that will free up extra space for more shoes and make everything look orderly and functional. |
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| First, Add a Shoe Rack to Your Closet |
| Some professional home organizers recommend getting plastic shoe boxes to store and stack your heels, boots, sneakers, and other styles in your closet. While this can certainly protect your shoes from dust and keep everything neat and tidy-looking, it might not be the best space-saving solution — plus, it's hard to see what you have. Instead, invest in a two- or three-tiered rack for your closet to organize and display your shoes. |
| Alternate Your Shoes When Arranging Them |
| When arranging your shoe rack, the trick to maximizing space on the shelves is to alternate the direction of each shoe. Place one shoe with the toe facing toward the front of the rack and the other shoe with the toe facing the back of the rack. Alternate every shoe on the shelf like this, and you'll find that you have extra space for an additional pair or two. |
| Use Inserts for Maintaining Shape |
| Some shoes might require a little extra support to keep them upright while stowed away on a rack. For heels, boots, and other styles that need some structure, shop for shoe inserts intended for storage. You can find these in the classic shoe tree style, which are great for boots and sneakers, as well as shoe stuffers, which are essentially bean bags for your shoes and work well with heels, sandals, and wedges. |
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 | | Boot Butler Hanging Rack | | If your boot collection has gotten out of hand, this hanging organizer can help save space while supporting each pair's unique shape. This version holds five pairs and takes up just 7 inches of closet space. It can be configured in multiple ways to fit in most closets, and you don't need to purchase any additional parts. — Kelsey Morrison, House Outlook Editor |
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| Jessie Quinn is a Los Angeles-based lifestyle journalist with words published in PEOPLE, StyleCaster, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, Byrdie, and more. She has a Bachelor's Degree in fashion journalism from Academy of Art University and her work spans across many categories, including style, beauty, home, health, crafts, and more. |
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