Find the perfect shoe storage cabinet solution

Choosing the right shoe storage cabinet can be tricky, especially when you realise just how extensive a range there is. There are a few things to take into consideration when going to buy a shoe storage cabinet, starting of course with just how many pairs of shoes you need to fit into it! You can get both tiny and huge cabinets, so you should be able to find something that will accommodate all your footwear comfortably, of course, there are some of us that will need more that one shoe storage cabinet. [article continues below]
Oak Drinks Cabinet / Shoe Cupboard / Office Cupboard
Oak Drinks Cabinet / Shoe Cupboard / Office Cupboard
Paypal   £545.00
Shoe Cabinet and Ottoman
Shoe Cabinet and Ottoman
Paypal   £525.00
Scarpa White/Black Shoe cabinet, 0122-49
Scarpa White/Black Shoe cabinet, 0122-49
Paypal   £509.95
Scarpa White/Walnut Shoe cabinet, 0122-94
Scarpa White/Walnut Shoe cabinet, 0122-94
Paypal   £509.95
Art Deco Georgian Gilt Walnut Tallboy Shoe Cabinet
Art Deco Georgian Gilt Walnut Tallboy Shoe Cabinet
Paypal   £497.50
Traditional Classic 18 Shoe Cabinet  Mahogany 3070OCx10
Traditional Classic 18 Shoe Cabinet Mahogany 3070OCx10
Paypal   £500.00
High gloss white slim 4 door shoe storage cabinet 16 pr
High gloss white slim 4 door shoe storage cabinet 16 pr
Paypal   £499.99
Look Hi-Gloss Wall Mounted Shoe Cabinet, 1888-73
Look Hi-Gloss Wall Mounted Shoe Cabinet, 1888-73
Paypal   £427.95
PELE SIGNED BOOT SHOE DISPLAY CABINET ORIGINAL NEW
PELE SIGNED BOOT SHOE DISPLAY CABINET ORIGINAL NEW
Paypal   £399.00
High Gloss Front Storage Shoe Cabinet Red & Wenge Black
High Gloss Front Storage Shoe Cabinet Red & Wenge Black
Paypal   £354.99
California 3 Drawers Shoe Cabinet , 1853-50
California 3 Drawers Shoe Cabinet , 1853-50
Paypal   £339.95
Sydney Core Beech Shoe Cabinet, 1819-50
Sydney Core Beech Shoe Cabinet, 1819-50
Paypal   £329.95
SLIM WHITE WALL SHOE CABINET, MIRROR FRONT - 12 PAIRS
SLIM WHITE WALL SHOE CABINET, MIRROR FRONT - 12 PAIRS
Paypal   £319.99
SLIM WALNUT WALL SHOE CABINET, MIRROR FRONT - 12 PAIRS
SLIM WALNUT WALL SHOE CABINET, MIRROR FRONT - 12 PAIRS
Paypal   £319.99
SLIM MAPLE WALL SHOE CABINET, MIRROR FRONT - 12 PAIRS
SLIM MAPLE WALL SHOE CABINET, MIRROR FRONT - 12 PAIRS
Paypal   £319.99
California 3 Drawer Shoe Cabinet (Glass Top / White)
California 3 Drawer Shoe Cabinet (Glass Top / White)
Paypal   £299.95
California 3 Drawers Dark Walnut Shoe Cabinet, 1853-25
California 3 Drawers Dark Walnut Shoe Cabinet, 1853-25
Paypal   £299.95
Kudos dark wood furniture shoe storage cabinet cupboard
Kudos dark wood furniture shoe storage cabinet cupboard
Paypal   £279.00
ASTON oak FURNITURE shoe rack drinks cabinet CUPBOARD
ASTON oak FURNITURE shoe rack drinks cabinet CUPBOARD
Paypal   £279.99
Hampton pine SHOE cupboard cabinet RACK FURNITURE
Hampton pine SHOE cupboard cabinet RACK FURNITURE
Paypal   £279.11
CONCERTO dark wood FURNITURE shoe rack storage CABINET
CONCERTO dark wood FURNITURE shoe rack storage CABINET
Paypal   £279.00
CONCERTO dark wood FURNITURE shoe rack CABINET unit pad
CONCERTO dark wood FURNITURE shoe rack CABINET unit pad
Paypal   £279.01
Painted Pine Furniture LARGE Shoe Rack Cabinet Storage
Painted Pine Furniture LARGE Shoe Rack Cabinet Storage
Paypal   £278.37
Chicago Shoe Cabinet/Storage - 1875-87
Chicago Shoe Cabinet/Storage - 1875-87
Paypal   £269.95
Sandra Shoe Cabinet, Shoe Storage - 1217-04
Sandra Shoe Cabinet, Shoe Storage - 1217-04
Paypal   £269.95
Modena Core Beech Shoe Cabinet, 5138-50
Modena Core Beech Shoe Cabinet, 5138-50
Paypal   £269.95
Modena Royal Walnut Shoe Cabinet, 5138-31
Modena Royal Walnut Shoe Cabinet, 5138-31
Paypal   £269.95
Hampton waxed pine SHOE cupboard cabinet RACK FURNITURE
Hampton waxed pine SHOE cupboard cabinet RACK FURNITURE
Paypal   £259.15
Rebecca Shoe Cabinet, Shoe Storage - 1253-20
Rebecca Shoe Cabinet, Shoe Storage - 1253-20
Paypal   £259.95
Devon WAXED Pine Furniture SHOE Rack Cabinet CUPBOARD
Devon WAXED Pine Furniture SHOE Rack Cabinet CUPBOARD
Paypal   £258.25
Solid OAK furniture shoe storage RACK cabinet CUPBOARD
Solid OAK furniture shoe storage RACK cabinet CUPBOARD
Paypal   £255.00
Solid Oak SHOE Rack Cabinet Cupboard Storage FURNITURE
Solid Oak SHOE Rack Cabinet Cupboard Storage FURNITURE
Paypal   £255.00
Mobel solid oak furniture shoe storage cabinet cupboard
Mobel solid oak furniture shoe storage cabinet cupboard
Paypal   £255.00
Porch Oak Shoe Cupboard / Oak Shoe Storage Cabinet
Porch Oak Shoe Cupboard / Oak Shoe Storage Cabinet
Paypal   £255.00
Oak SHOE Rack Cabinet Cupboard Storage FURNITURE & Pads
Oak SHOE Rack Cabinet Cupboard Storage FURNITURE & Pads
Paypal   £255.01
California Hanging Shoe Cabinet (Walnut/Cream), 1850-20
California Hanging Shoe Cabinet (Walnut/Cream), 1850-20
Paypal   £249.95
California White/Dark Walnut Shoe Cabinet, 1850-25
California White/Dark Walnut Shoe Cabinet, 1850-25
Paypal   £249.95
California Shoe Cabinet in Core Beech Finish, 1850-50
California Shoe Cabinet in Core Beech Finish, 1850-50
Paypal   £249.95
cream pine shoe cupboard/shoe cabinet/shoe storage rack
cream pine shoe cupboard/shoe cabinet/shoe storage rack
Paypal   £250.00
Hampton painted furniture shoe storage cabinet cupboard
Hampton painted furniture shoe storage cabinet cupboard
Paypal   £229.00
Nara WHTE PAINTED ash furniture shoe CUPBOARD / CABINET
Nara WHTE PAINTED ash furniture shoe CUPBOARD / CABINET
Paypal   £229.00
Mobel solid oak furniture shoe bench storage cabinet
Mobel solid oak furniture shoe bench storage cabinet
Paypal   £219.00
Oak HIDDEN Shoe RACK storage CABINET Furniture & Pads
Oak HIDDEN Shoe RACK storage CABINET Furniture & Pads
Paypal   £219.01
FUSION solid OAK Shoe RACK storage CABINET Furniture
FUSION solid OAK Shoe RACK storage CABINET Furniture
Paypal   £219.00
Contemporary Shoe Chest / Hallway Shoe Storage Cabinet
Contemporary Shoe Chest / Hallway Shoe Storage Cabinet
Paypal   £219.00
3 Drawer Glass Top Shoe Cabinet in Wenge/White,173-04
3 Drawer Glass Top Shoe Cabinet in Wenge/White,173-04
Paypal   £219.95
Nara SOLID OAK furniture shoe rack STORAGE cabinet
Nara SOLID OAK furniture shoe rack STORAGE cabinet
Paypal   £219.00
HAMPTON paint PINE furniture shoe rack CABINET cupboard
HAMPTON paint PINE furniture shoe rack CABINET cupboard
Paypal   £209.02
Devon Painted Pine Furniture Shoe Rack Cabinet Storage
Devon Painted Pine Furniture Shoe Rack Cabinet Storage
Paypal   £208.88
Penny8, Mirror Shoe Organizer/Shoe Cabinet (405-008-05)
Penny8, Mirror Shoe Organizer/Shoe Cabinet (405-008-05)
Paypal   £199.95
Ultra Two Drawer Shoe Storage/Cabinet, 0125-04
Ultra Two Drawer Shoe Storage/Cabinet, 0125-04
Paypal   £199.95
Maxi White Shoe Storage Cabinet (447-001-13)
Maxi White Shoe Storage Cabinet (447-001-13)
Paypal   £199.95
HAMPTON waxed PINE furniture shoe rack CABINET cupboard
HAMPTON waxed PINE furniture shoe rack CABINET cupboard
Paypal   £199.01
Penny8, Mirror Shoe Organizer/Shoe Cabinet (405-008-02)
Penny8, Mirror Shoe Organizer/Shoe Cabinet (405-008-02)
Paypal   £199.95
Penny8, Mirror Shoe Organizer/Shoe Cabinet (405-008-13)
Penny8, Mirror Shoe Organizer/Shoe Cabinet (405-008-13)
Paypal   £199.95
NEW Solid Pine Filing Cabinet / Shoe or School Cupboard
NEW Solid Pine Filing Cabinet / Shoe or School Cupboard
Paypal   £195.00
Tom Shoe Cabinet, Shoe Storage , (1133-24)
Tom Shoe Cabinet, Shoe Storage , (1133-24)
Paypal   £189.95
Bravo Shoe Cabinet
Bravo Shoe Cabinet
Paypal   £179.98
Shoe Cabinet Shoe  Storage Cupboard Shoes Rack
Shoe Cabinet Shoe Storage Cupboard Shoes Rack
Paypal   £179.95
BigFoot Beech Wood Shoe Storage Cabinet (446-001-02)
BigFoot Beech Wood Shoe Storage Cabinet (446-001-02)
Paypal   £179.95
BigFoot White Wood Shoe Storage Cabinet (446-001-13)
BigFoot White Wood Shoe Storage Cabinet (446-001-13)
Paypal   £179.95
Maxi Plumtree Modern Shoe Storage Cabinet (447-001-06)
Maxi Plumtree Modern Shoe Storage Cabinet (447-001-06)
Paypal   £179.95
solid pine shoe cupboard/shoe cabinet/shoe storage rack
solid pine shoe cupboard/shoe cabinet/shoe storage rack
Paypal   £180.00
Maxi Rosales/White Shoe Storage Cabinet (447-001-ros)
Maxi Rosales/White Shoe Storage Cabinet (447-001-ros)
Paypal   £179.95
Tim Glass Top Shoe Cabinet, 1265-94
Tim Glass Top Shoe Cabinet, 1265-94
Paypal   £179.95
Jaycee Oak Linen Fold Shoe Cupboard / Storage Cabinet
Jaycee Oak Linen Fold Shoe Cupboard / Storage Cabinet
Paypal   £175.00
Penny9 Beech Shoe Storage Cabinet (405-009-02)
Penny9 Beech Shoe Storage Cabinet (405-009-02)
Paypal   £169.95
Tina Shoe Cabinet
Tina Shoe Cabinet
Paypal   £169.98
William Shoe Cabinet in Pear Tree
William Shoe Cabinet in Pear Tree
Paypal   £169.98
Glass Top Shoe Storage/Cabinet 1265-50
Glass Top Shoe Storage/Cabinet 1265-50
Paypal   £169.95
Tim Shoe Storage/Cabinet in Walnut & Off-white 1265-20
Tim Shoe Storage/Cabinet in Walnut & Off-white 1265-20
Paypal   £169.95
Glass Top Shoe Storage/Cabinet 1265-70
Glass Top Shoe Storage/Cabinet 1265-70
Paypal   £169.95
Glass Top Shoe Storage/Cabinet 1265-04
Glass Top Shoe Storage/Cabinet 1265-04
Paypal   £169.95
Penny5, Tall Mirrored Beech Shoe Cabinet (405-005-02)
Penny5, Tall Mirrored Beech Shoe Cabinet (405-005-02)
Paypal   £159.95
Penny5 Mirrored Mocha Shoe Storage Cabinet 405-005-05
Penny5 Mirrored Mocha Shoe Storage Cabinet 405-005-05
Paypal   £159.95
SHOE STORAGE CABINET CHEST OF DRAWERS TILTING YEW WOOD
SHOE STORAGE CABINET CHEST OF DRAWERS TILTING YEW WOOD
Paypal   £155.00
Work 5 Drawer Shoe Cabinet with Stippled Drawers
Work 5 Drawer Shoe Cabinet with Stippled Drawers
Paypal   £149.98
Mediano White Shoe Storage Cabinet, 1176-84
Mediano White Shoe Storage Cabinet, 1176-84
Paypal   £149.95
Mediano Walnut Shoe Storage Cabinet, 1176-88
Mediano Walnut Shoe Storage Cabinet, 1176-88
Paypal   £149.95
Tall Mirrored Walnut Shoe Cabinet with Five Drawers
Tall Mirrored Walnut Shoe Cabinet with Five Drawers
Paypal   £149.95
Tall Glass Shoe Cabinet with Five Drawers-Shoe Storage
Tall Glass Shoe Cabinet with Five Drawers-Shoe Storage
Paypal   £139.95
Mataro Shoe Cabinet in Walnut
Mataro Shoe Cabinet in Walnut
Paypal   £139.98
Billy Dark Walnut/Cream Shoe Cabinet - 859-34
Billy Dark Walnut/Cream Shoe Cabinet - 859-34
Paypal   £129.95
Hallway organiser/Shoe cabinet
Hallway organiser/Shoe cabinet
Paypal   £126.00
Work 3 Drawer Shoe Cabinet with Stippled Drawers
Work 3 Drawer Shoe Cabinet with Stippled Drawers
Paypal   £119.98
Step5, 5 Drawer Shoe Storage Cabinet (411-005-05C)
Step5, 5 Drawer Shoe Storage Cabinet (411-005-05C)
Paypal   £109.95
Step5, 5 Drawer Shoe Storage Cabinet (411-005-1313)
Step5, 5 Drawer Shoe Storage Cabinet (411-005-1313)
Paypal   £109.95
Wall Coat Rack & Shoe Cabinet & Mirror Ash Walnut
Wall Coat Rack & Shoe Cabinet & Mirror Ash Walnut
Paypal   £109.99
Step5, 5 Drawer Maple & White Shoe Storage Cabinet
Step5, 5 Drawer Maple & White Shoe Storage Cabinet
Paypal   £109.95
It is also a good idea to think about where in the house you would like to keep your shoes, and if keeping them all in one place is practical. It may be that you are better off getting a couple of shoe storage cabinets that can keep different types of shoes in different areas of the house. Where your cabinet is going to go will determine the style of cabinet you are going to get, as it needs to fit in with the existing furniture and decor of the area it is going to go. Having a funky, retro shoe storage cabinet sitting in amongst some beautiful oak furniture is never going to look right, but a tasteful oak shoe starge cabinet would look just perfect. Likewise, a wooden shoe cabinet isn't going to quite look right sitting in a very funky, retro styled room. You might want your shoe storage cabinet to double up as a general dumping place for things like keys and handbags when you come into the house, rather than leaving things lying around willy nilly meaning you end up doing three laps of the house to find everything you need.

You can get some lovely cabinets that also have drawers or shelves for you to use for exactly this kind of thing, meaning it becomes a bit of a one stop shop for when you are about to leave the house. It's great to have somewhere for these kinds of things to live, rather than finding yourself constantly moving handbags from chairs or tables to somewhere less in the way, which you then forget! Once you have in mind the kind of shoe storage cabinet you would like, then have a look online and see what kind of things are on offer, you might find your perfect shoe storage cabinet straight away, or it might take a little bit of hunting, but you will find it in the end.
A shoe storage cabinet, who needs one? Well, believe it or not, everyone that wears shoes could really do with shoe storage cabinet. How often do you find yourself scrabbling around trying to find a pair of shoes that you know you have, and you have seen recently but can't find anywhere. What about the one shoe that doesn't seem to have a pair anywhere, even though you definitely bought a pair? These are just a couple of the things that getting a good shoe storage cabinet can help solve, along with making your house look tidier - shoe storage cabinets keep all your shoes neat and tidy and in pairs, all in one convenient place.
Investing in a shoe storage cabinet brings an end to the days of heaps of shoes, or unsteady shoe racks that seem to throw all your shoes on the floor the minute you go near them. There are so many different sorts of shoe cabinets that you will be spoilt for choice, in fact you may find you want to buy more than one once you start looking into them. Whether you are looking for a shoe storage cabinet to fit neatly in under the stairs, so you can discreetly store your shoes without using boxes, or want something a bit funkier, like a shoe wheel that you can have out on display with all your gorgeous shoes in (or perhaps both, one for boring shoes, one for beautiful shoes), you will find a shoe storage cabinet that fits the bill.

You will be surprised at the amount of time you actually spend rummaging around for shoes, or hunting for lost shoes. Getting a shoe storage cabinet will not only tidy up your house, but it will also help you save time when getting ready, and if you are getting a multifunctional shoe storage cabinet you will find you can keep all sorts of useful things to hand, such as keys, mobile phones, handbags, the list is endless. Even if you don't have much space in your house, it is still worth considering where you can put a shoe storage cabinet as you will find it frees up space in all sorts of other areas around the house, making life a lot easier and tidier. Until you have actually put all your shoes in one easy to find place, you can't really appreciate the simple effectiveness of a shoe storage cabinet.
There are so many different types of shoe storage cabinet, it is difficult to know where to begin when choosing one. Of course there are all sorts of things to take into consideration when deciding what type of shoe storage cabinet you are going to get, but once you have decided the who, what's and where's it is all down to finding something that catches your eye.
Depending on where you want to put your shoe storage cabinet, there are many different sizes and styles available. For instance, if you are planning on having a hallway shoe cabinet, then you could probably go for a larger shoe storage cabinet, that can also double up in part as a dresser to keep other things on such as plants, or the telephone. Wooden shoe cabinets always look good in hallways as they add a touch of homeliness to an otherwise largely unused area of the house. There are different types of wooden shoe cabinets available, such as Oak, Pine or even painted wood if you prefer. Wood shoe storage cabinets are very hard wearing and can withstand the rigours of everyday use for years.

It may be that you are after a more contemporary shoe storage cabinet, or perhaps something a little more funky. There are some wonderful plastic and metal cabinets around, in fantastic colours and designs, although it is worth considering that plastic may not last too long, especially if children are using it regularly. However, plastic shoe storage cabinets are a great idea for kids as they will love the crazy colours they come in, and as they are relatively cheap it doesn't matter if they start falling apart after a while! You can't go too wrong with a shoe cabinet from Ikea, as they are always well priced and are built to last, even with tiny terrors using them. If you are not sure of the type of shoe storage cabinet you might want, then have a browse online and see what comes up, you may well be pleasantly surprised at the amazing ranges that you find.

A shoe storage cabinet doesn't have to be dull, boring piece of furniture, which is a common misconception that sometimes puts people off getting one. With so many different designs, and shoe storage cabinets being made out of so many different materials, they are far from boring, in fact it may just be the piece of furniture you have been looking for.
One of the great things about a shoe storage cabinet is that not only does it keep all your shoes neat and tidy, and of course in one place where you can always find them, but they can also double up as a handy storage place for all sorts of other things. If you don't have enough shoes to fill all the compartments in your shoe storage cabinet, don't feel like it is valuable space that is going to waste, find something else to put in there.
Of course, the primary function is going to be storing shoes, meaning no more arguments over leaving shoes on the stairs, or trying to find shoes that were last seen under the kitchen table a week ago. However, thanks to their brilliant design and durability, shoe storage cabinets can be used for many other things. The beauty of them is that once the doors or drawers are shut, all you see is a lovely cabinet, with no indication of what might be in it. Of course if you have a shoe cabinet that is door-less or has see-through doors then you will be a bit more limited with what you can stash in there without it looking too messy.

Scarves, hats and gloves can all find a great home in a shoe storage cabinet, especially one with tilt action drawers so you can easily get to them. You might find there is room for some socks in one of the compartments, so if you decide to just pop out you don't have to run back upstairs to find some socks. If you have a cabinet with larger compartments for boots, you will find that childrens umbrellas fit in there nicely, so they are always to hand. There are many other things that can find a good home in a shoe storage cabinet, such as phone books and a pen and paper, very handy if you keep your telephone on top of your cabinet, you might also want to keep mobile phone chargers in a compartment, and leave your phone on top of the cabinet while it is charging, that way neither will get lost. Just think of all the smaller things that are part of everyday life that always seem to get lost on a regular basis, and no-one can remember where they were last seen - they can all find a good home in the spare sections of a shoe storage cabinet.
Once you have your shoe storage cabinet, and it is in place and ready to go, all you have to do is shove your shoes in. But, shoving all your shoes in really isn't the right way to go about stocking your new shoe storage cabinet. The whole purpose of having one is to keep your shoes nice and neat and tidy, so throwing them in any old way and shutting the door isn't the way to go about it. Take some time to sort through your shoes, pick out the ones you wear most often, and know you are going to want to be able to get to easily. Make sure they are clean and in good condition before you put them away. Then think about the rest of your shoes, do you have shoes you only wear on holiday, or perhaps hiking boots that aren't as well used as initially intended. If so, then maybe think about having a separate shoe storage cabinet for these kind of shoes, so they are also neat and tidy, but kept out of the way somewhere, such as under the stairs or perhaps even in the garage.
Try to keep the shoes you are storing in there clean, at least to some degree. It is always a good idea to have a good clean out of your shoe storage cabinet once a year, taking them all out and having a good hoover and wipe down of the inside, you will be amazed at what gathers in the bottom of them. It is also a good idea to keep some kind of odour destroyer in with your shoes, that way not only the cabinet but your shoes will always smell fresh and nice.

If you have gone for a very large cabinet then you will probably be able to fit all your shoes in one, in which case work out which part of the cabinet is easiest to get shoes from and put your most worn shoes in that section so you don't have to scrabble to get at your shoes. If you have a couple of shoe storage cabinets, then think about the type of shoes you are putting in them in relation to where they are in the house. If you have lots of wellies that are worn in the garden, then the best place for them to be kept would be in a shoe storage cabinet near the back door of the house so that muddy feet aren't run through the house, likewise if you have a favourite pair of slippers you like to put on as soon as you get in, then have a cabinet near the front door so you can swap your shoes for your slippers straight away. If you are keeping a shoe storage cabinet in the hallway, then it is a good idea to get one that doubles up as a bit of a general storage unit too, perhaps with some shelves or little drawers so that stuff can be kept in there such as spare keys, or perhaps hats and scarves.