19 DIY Shoe Storage Ideas for Your Entryway
Looking for easy shoe storage ideas for your entryway? This collection of DIY projects will keep shoes organized and clutter under control.

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Are you tired of boots and sneakers piling up by your front door? These DIY shoe storage ideas help reclaim your space with smart solutions for wall storage, shoe benches, and simple shoe racks.
Whether you’re tackling a mudroom, garage, or small entryway, you’ll find easy, customizable ideas that keep shoes organized and off the floor.
The good news is you don’t need a ton of supplies or expensive tools to complete these projects. Here are a few of the basics you may need.
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Common Supplies Needed
- table saw
- drill and drill bit
- circular saw
- nailer and nails
- wood glue
For more storage ideas, check out this DIY spice cabinet or this DIY vegetable storage bin.
DIY Shoe Storage Solutions
Tired of tripping over shoes or digging through messy piles by the door? These shoe storage ideas offer smart, stylish solutions to help you organize every pair and make the most of your space.
DIY Shoe Storage Bench with Cushion
Get storage and seating in one simple build with this easy DIY shoe bench. The slatted shelf keeps shoes organized, making it a perfect fit for an entryway, bedroom, or mudroom.
How to Build a Custom DIY Closet
Create the perfect custom DIY closet for your space. This large closet has plenty of room to store shoes, plus add more!
DIY Shoe Storage for an Entryway
These DIY built in shoe storage drawers for our split level entryway is the perfect storage solution for small entryways.
DIY Closet Shoe Storage
Need a better way to manage the pile of shoes in your closet? This budget friendly DIY shoe storage project is quick to make and super practical.
Entryway DIY Shoe Rack Tutorial
Create a stylish DIY entryway shoe rack for less than $15. It’s quick to build, perfect for daily use, and works just as well tucked inside a closet for easy organization.
Hexagon DIY Shoe Rack Tutorial
Tired of tripping over shoes? Use this super easy tutorial to add hexagonal shoe cubbies to an IKEA bookcase and tidy things up fast.
Hidden Shoe Cabinet
This hidden shoe cabinet makes storage stylish! Grab the DIY plans and follow the step-by-step tutorial to build your own.
DIY Wall Mounted Shoe Rack
This quick DIY turns a piece of molding into a handy wall-mounted shoe rack. Super affordable and perfect for beginners.
DIY Shoe Cubby Bench Tutorial
Learn how to build a simple entryway shoe cubby bench. Perfect for an entry closet, this stylish shoe cubby helps keep shoes organized and clutter off the floor.
DIY Renter-Friendly Custom Shoe Shelf
Build a custom shoe shelf that maximizes your closet space. It’s a smart, renter-friendly solution for making the most of the often wasted space beneath your clothing racks.
DIY Industrial Shoe Rack with Pipe and Wood
Need simple shoe organization? This DIY industrial shoe rack using wood and pipe might be the perfect solution. Follow the tutorial to create your own.
DIY Shoe Storage Bench
Build a large mudroom bench with open cubby space below for premade crates and effortless shoe storage. A smart and spacious DIY storage bench design.
Wall-Mounted Boot Rack DIY with Free Plans!
Say goodbye to messy, muddy boots! This simple wall-mounted boot rack, made from just a couple of 1x4s, is a quick DIY solution to keep boots organized and off the floor—ideal for mudrooms, busy families, and farm life.
DIY Shoe Rack Tutorial
This post walks you through a step-by-step tutorial for building your own DIY shoe rack.
Super-Sized Shoe Rack with Plans
For families with lots of shoes, this DIY is the perfect fix. Download the free build plans and create a super-sized shoe rack ready for everything from ski boots to flip flops.
Modern Shoe Cabinet Tutorial with Plans
Learn how to build a modern shoe cabinet that keeps your entryway clean and organized with a stylish, functional shoe storage solution.
DIY Stackable Shoe Storage Boxes with Build Plans
These easy-to-build shoe storage boxes come with build plans and are made from plywood scraps. They stack together for a customizable, space-saving shoe storage solution.
DIY Entryway Shoe Storage Bench with Build Plans
If shoes keep cluttering your entryway, this DIY shoe storage bench is the perfect fix. It keeps everything tidy and looks great too.
How to Build a DIY Bench with a Built-in Boot Rack
A practical wood bench with an integrated boot rack that offers a comfy seat for removing boots and convenient storage to keep them organized.
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