The 7 Best IKEA Shoe Cabinets, Ranked By Reviews

Whether in an entryway, mudroom, bedroom, or closet, keeping shoes neat and organized can be a challenge. If you're ready to upgrade from your run-of-the-mill rack, take things to the next level with a shoe cabinet. You can find footwear cabinets from different retailers, or you can even DIY your own shoe storage using big-box store cabinets. But if you're looking to browse best-selling solutions all in one place, IKEA has a solid inventory. 

Before you start shopping, you should know that IKEA shoe cabinets all have one important thing in common: they must be secured to the wall for proper stability and use. It's also important to note that IKEA does not include wall anchoring screws because not all wall types require the same anchors, per their website. While this caveat is shown in photos and detailed in each product's description, it can still be easy to miss. Thus, it's become a point of frustration for many unsuspecting customers. 

But ultimately, mounting accessories are not expensive. Nor is it too difficult to learn how to use drywall anchors and screws — which is most likely what you will need to do for any of these cabinets. So if you're not averse to drilling a few wall holes, and you're looking to tidy up your shoe situation, an IKEA cabinet could be the solution for you. But how do you choose the right one? IKEA produces more than half a dozen different designs. To help you pick out the perfect cabinet for your kicks, we've ranked the most popular pieces using price, customer ratings, and reviews. Here's how IKEA's shoe cabinets stack up against one another, according to buyers. 

Also priced at $99.99, the BRUSALI shoe cabinet offers three tilt-out sections for shoe storage in either white or a faux cherry wood finish. It includes a small shelf at the top that can be used to hold things you need to grab on your way out of the house, making it a strong contender for entryway use. In terms of style, it leans more traditional than the other shoe cabinets in IKEA's inventory, boasting shaker cabinet fronts and hardware with an oiled bronze look. With a 4.1-star average rating from 311 reviews, the BRUSALI offers style and utility for some, but with caveats to look out for.

Reviews for the BRUSALI shoe cabinet are for the most part positive. One customer calls it "cute" and another says that it has the "perfect size and design" for their tiny apartment. Where the piece falters most for customers is in assembly. Ease of assembly is the BRUSALI's lowest sub-rating at a 4.0-star average, with reviewers calling it "complicated" and "unclear." Buyers also complain that the screws included for assembly are too short, and others note that the doors of each compartment can be hard to open. If you like the look, don't wear a particularly large shoe size, are short on space, and don't mind a potentially tricky assembly process, the BRUSALI could be the shoe cabinet for you.

The STÄLL shoe cabinet is marked as a best seller on IKEA's website, with a 4.5-star rating averaged from 48 customer reviews. It has four total compartments in a wider format than the cabinets included on the first part of this list. Seemingly based on its size, the STÄLL also takes a considerable jump in price from earlier rankings, costing $149.99. It also comes in at an impressively slim 6 ¾ inches deep, making it the shallowest of all of IKEA's available shoe cabinets — and ideal for maximizing storage space in a tight hallway.

Customer reviews make it clear that the STÄLL's standout feature is its ultra-thin profile. Buyers echo one another, raving about how the piece makes small entryways feel bigger and fits comfortably in narrow hallways. They also remark that the cabinet feels sturdy, and appreciate the open space beneath, which makes cleaning floors easier — especially in high-traffic areas like the hall or foyer. Some customers note issues with missing pieces for assembly and confusing instructions, however, these incidents seem to occur in the minority of experiences with the STÄLL. If you have a long, narrow space that won't fit a deeper cabinet, this shoe storage solution is one worth considering for your home.

The HEMNES with four compartments is our ranking's most expensive buy, at $179.99 per cabinet. But with that price comes more storage. This IKEA best seller has a comparable design to the STÄLL, but boasts larger dimensions, meaning more space for shoes. That said, the 8 ⅝-inch depth is still incredibly slim compared to most of the other shoe cabinets on the list. For its hefty price, the four-compartment HEMNES offers not only size, but value — reflected by 291 customer reviews and a 4.7-star average rating.

Customers love basically everything about the HEMNES with four compartments, though some warn again (like with most of these cabinets) that the unit does not come with wall mounting screws. As a result, its lowest average sub-rating sits at 4.3 stars for ease of assembly. However, it shines in the categories of "appearance" and "works as expected," with 4.8- and 4.7-star sub-ratings, respectively. Buyers sing the praises of the unit, mostly for its utility in hallways. One review calls the HEMNES "perfect feeling" and notes the solid surface on top of the unit — a great place for entryway items and décor opportunities. Whether you're trying to get the most out of a narrow hallway or transform your mudroom space to be more functional, this larger version of the HEMNES is likely to get the job done.

To rank IKEA's range of shoe cabinets, we first started by searching the retailer's website by the specific product. Then, we looked at all shoe cabinets based on the highest average customer rating. We also considered how many total customer ratings and reviews each cabinet had to define our final ranking.