It’s the Lunar New Year eve today, so it’s definitely time to get your sneaker collection sorted, especially if you don’t have a proper sneaker storage closet. It won’t be easy, but here are a couple of creative sneaker storage solutions that might help.

1. Ottoman

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How about storing your shoes in an Ottoman? Especially useful for small spaces such as studio apartments, the Ottoman makes for an ideal and stylish storage space.

2. Simple Wooden Pallet

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A simple wooden pallet makes for a chic storage unit. Not only do the sneakers sneak in perfectly, but it monopolizes on raw, industrial elements. Gorgeous.

3. Kick it Old School

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Kick it old school with these lockers. Easily affordable (especially if bought second-hand), these slim lockers make for a vintage touch and easy sneaker storage. Tip: You can purchase a couple of IKEA hanging organizers such as this one to keep things tidy.

4. Picture Frames

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An IKEA home hack that’s been trending on Pinterest recently includes this huge slide-out picture frame that doubles up as a slide-out shoe tray. Nifty, ain’t it?

5. Hidden Spaces

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These staircase shoe shelves are a great way to tidy up walkway mess. The best part? They can be hidden and prevent dust from settling on shoes that haven’t been worn in a while. Talk about two-in-one benefits!

6. Ladders Come in Handy

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A ladder propped up on the back door is a sturdy alternative to bulky in-the-way shoe cabinets.
Plus, we’re loving the urban effect that these rustic wooden ladders give.

7. Wine Crates

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Old wine crates lying about at home? Get your hands dirty and start your own DIY project! Paint them over and mount them to your walls. It makes for a simple yet artistic “showcase” of your prized possessions.

8. Utilizing Staircases

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Shoes on the staircase can be a great and accessible way to “store” your shoes, provided you’re not prone to tripping!

9. Bookshelves

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An IKEA bookshelf can double up as a shoe organizer. Not only is it wallet-friendly, but the storage space is immense! We suggest opting for darker colors to hide scuff marks.

10. Designer Shoe Spaces

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And if all fails, you can always opt for this specially designed sneaker storage space, made to look like a giant shoebox. Full points for creativity!