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    Updated: Feb 7, 2025 by Kris Jarrett

    7 Entryway Shoe Storage Ideas

    Shoes have always been the bane of my trying-to-keep-my-house-clutter-free existence. We’re a shoe-free house so my family kicks them off when they come into our home where they collect in an ever-growing pile in our entryway. Do you have the same issue?

    Let’s get those suckers organized with seven entryway shoe storage ideas that will kick your shoe pile clutter to the curb! These ideas would work for your laundry room, mud room, or other spaces where shoes tend to collect too. Let’s get to it… (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here})

    1. Shoe Baskets

    The simplest entryway shoe storage idea is to corral shoes in a large decorative basket. It’s one of my go-to garage entryway ideas and works well in other spaces where room is limited too.  There are so many pretty options in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and styles.

    I LOVE {this braided handle basket} that’s not only gorgeous, but the perfect size for a shoe basket:

    Gorgeous white & natural woven basket filled with shoes for entryways shoe storage

    It has a metal framework inside to hold its shape which is nice. These are some of my other favorites (#2 is great if you prefer a basket with a lid):

    Baskets for entryway shoe storage

    Sources: 1. Gray & white cotton basket  | 2. Seagrass lidded basket set  |  3. Wicker chevron basket  |  4. White & natural woven basket  |  5. Rectangular wicker storage basket  |  6. Taupe & white herringbone basket  |  7. Taupe & blue herringbone basket  |  8. Woven cat storage basket  |  9. Gray & white cotton rope basket  |  10. Braided handle basket  |  11. Taupe & white cotton rope basket  |  12. Rectangular hyacinth basket  |  13. Seagrass basket  |  14. Black stripe seagrass basket

    2. Storage Ottomans

    If you have an entryway console with open space underneath it, storage ottomans that you can tuck under your console are the perfect solution! I migrated all of my entryway furniture and accessories from our previous home where it wasn’t in a spot where shoe storage was needed so my ottomans are just for sitting. But if I were buying new ottomans for our current home, I’d buy upholstered storage cubes like {these windowpane ottomans} or {these blue patterned ottomans} that have lift-off tops with quite a bit of storage space inside:

    Idea of adding shoe storage ottoman in place of regular ottomans under console

    There are also a lot of cute round storage ottomans such as {these ottomans} that come in a pretty blue pattern and a solid white color too. Another option for shoe storage with an open console in your entryway is to use baskets underneath it instead of ottomans. Having a pair of {these braided handled baskets} under our console would look great!

    Braided handle basket under entryway console for shoe storage

    3. Entryway Shoe Storage Bench

    Some of my favorite entryway decor ideas involve having seating in your entryway. If you want a nice bench to sit on while taking shoes on and off and eliminate shoe clutter, consider an entryway bench with storage space under the seat such as {this flip top bench}:

    Flip top upholstered storage bench

    Lifting up the hinged bench seat reveals a TON of storage space for shoes, boots, dog leashes, umbrellas, and whatever other clutter tends to collect on your entryway floor. We fit nine pairs of shoes neatly lined up inside but if you’d prefer to use the space more like a basket and just pile them in, you could fit several more:

    Flip top bench with entryway shoe storage inside

    I love that the seat stays open on its own when lifted up and closes slowly so won’t drop on little fingers. Along with the white color option, it comes in gray, natural, and teal.

    Another storage bench option is {this bench} that has a small bench seat plus a storage drawer that could hold a few pairs of shoes. It doesn’t have nearly as much storage space as the flip top bench, but it’s a great option for apartments or homes with smaller entryways where you have just a couple of pairs of shoes that you’d like to stash:

    Small bench with pillow and drawer that could be used for entryway shoe storge
    Drawer storing two pairs of shoes in entryway

    It comes in dark blue, gray, mist green, and several other colors. Also check out {this upholstered wood legged storage bench} and {this fully upholstered bench} which would both work well in an entryway or at the foot of a bed.

    4. Hall Tree

    If you’re lacking storage space for coats in your entryway, a storage piece by your front door with hooks for hanging coats plus drawers or shoe cubbies like {this on-sale hall tree} is a great solution for entryway shoe storage:

    White hall tree with hooks for coats and drawers for entryway shoe storage

    Along with the white color option, it’s also available in black, navy, & gray. Here are a few other on-sale hall trees that I love the look of and have good reviews:

    Several of them have shelving on top that’s perfect for bins storing hats, gloves, and other outdoor winter gear.

    5. 2-Tier Rolling Baskets

    Don’t have enough space in your entryway for a hall tree or bench?  {This 2-tier rolling basket} that’s under 12″ wide is intended for laundry but works beautifully for shoes too! It actually holds a similar number of shoes as the large flip-top storage bench I shared:

    Two tier rolling storage baskets for entryway shoe storage

    And because it’s on wheels, it could also be used to maximize shoe storage space in an entryway closet, rolling it in and out of the closet as needed to grab & store shoes.

    6. Shoe Storage Cabinet

    Another entryway shoe storage idea is to store shoes in a small cabinet. You could use a shoe cabinet with the look of a typical furniture piece such as {this 12-pair shoe storage cabinet} (the dusty gray oak finish looks so pretty!):

    Entryway shoe storage cabinet in gray oak finish

    or shallow piece such as {this shoe cabinet} (on sale for under $100!) that has tilt out shoe storage space & is perfect for small or narrow entryways:

    Shallow white cabinet with tilt out shoe storage - perfect for an entryway!

    7. Over the Door Shoe Storage

    If you have a coat closet in your entryway, you can create shoe storage without taking up closet floor space by adding a shoe storage piece to the back of the closet door:

    Six options for over the door shoe storage

    Sources: Top left (26 pairs)  |  Top middle (36 pairs)  |  Top right (12 pairs)  |  Bottom left (12 pairs)  |  Bottom middle (18 pairs)  |  Bottom right (12 pairs)

    Thanks as always for stopping by the blog! Want more inspiration for getting organized? Check out my post on 20 home organization ideas! Also be sure to subscribe to get my emails {here} so you don’t miss a thing!

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