8 Smart Shoe Racks You Can Make Today

Give basic crown molding new purpose as a clever storage solution that puts heeled shoes on display. Simply paint or stain unfinished trim, and mount it on the wall. Drill holes the same size as your screw heads, so you can countersink the screws for a more put-together look.

This simple, narrow-profile shoe rack relies on boards of alternating widths to keep shoes in place. Leaving about two inches between each upper and lower plank will let most shoes fit snugly without getting crushed. Use small L-brackets to attach the rack to an entryway or interior closet wall. 

Here's another perfect solution for high-heeled shoes. In a closet or small alcove, space thin tension rods about a foot apart. Save your paint job by adding strips of masking tape behind your shoes to avoid scuff marks where the heels meet the wall.

Keep chaos at bay with just four 1x4 wood strips. This simple yet functional shoe rack is perfect for any small area. For an extra touch, paint the wood to coordinate with the room’s color palette.

Instead of stowing them away, why not let your shoes make a design statement? Industrial pipe is easy to install, and its modular design lets you create twists and turns above and below wood-plank shelves.