How to Pick the Perfect Shoe Rack
Shoes. We have outdoor shoes, house shoes, gym shoes, formal shoes, etc. We need them, obviously. But most of us probably have way too many of them. If you have a lot of shoes, let’s face it you probably do, you need someplace to store them. Someplace where you can find the type of shoe you need, when you need it. And where they won’t get in the way or create a mess of your home. 
With so many shoes, keeping them easy to find and organized is going to be important. Not finding the shoe you want, when you want it, can cause all kinds of headache. Not mention, waste way too much of your precious time.
But the question remains: How do I pick the perfect shoe rack for me? How do I pick a rack that fits my needs, my home aesthetic, and all the shoes I own?
Here are some things to consider when choosing a shoe rack:
- Available Space
Before you buy, or make, anything you first need to evaluate how much space you have access to in your home. You don’t want to buy, or make, a shoe rack that is too big to fit anywhere in your home. You also don’t want to end up with a shoe rack that doesn’t fit all the different types of shoes you own.
You’ll need to consider the about of height space you have available to you. As well as, how much depth or width you have available.
Purchasing, or building, a shoe rack that doesn’t fit properly within your home will only create more problems. And therefore, additional headache and frustration.
- Choose Materials
Once you know how much space you have available, you need to start thinking materials. This goes hand in hand with aesthetic and design. If you have a lot of shoes, or even a lot of heavy work shoes, you’re going to need a sturdy rack. For example, one made out of solid wood. If you’re looking for ideas thefurnitureconnoisseur.com, is a great place to start. If you don’t have many shoes, or shoes made of less heavy weight material you won’t need such a heavy rack. A rack made of lighter materials, could save you money.
- Amount of Shoes
Once you’ve evaluated how much space you have, you need to determine how many shoes you have that need to be organized. This is a great time to go through your shoe collection, and get rid of some. Throw away, or maybe even repurpose, anything that’s broken, or completely worn out. Give away, or donate, anything you no longer wear. Or anything out of fashion, or that you might have outgrown.
By reducing the amount of shoes you have collected, you increase your ability to decide on the perfect organization rack for your needs. You might also save money, and space. Less shoes, means you need one rack instead of two. Or smaller rack, instead of a large one, that you can better tuck away to keep your home neat and tidy.
- Types of Shoes
What kinds of shoes are you looking to store and organize? Are they mostly athletic shoes, casual shoes, or more formal shoes? Do you have a lot of shoes that are taller in height? Or shoes that are a little more delicate than others? That need to be cared for, and stored, carefully?
- Aesthetic and Design
So you know where you want to store your shoe rack. You know how many and what kinds of shoes you need to store. You also know what kind of material you’d like your rack to be made of. Now you need to determine what you want your rack to look like. This is important if you don’t want it to stick out like a sore thumb, because it doesn’t keep in line with the overall aesthetic of your home. Here, the possibilities are endless. You could go modern, or maybe a little more traditional. Whatever fits your style and taste.
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