The Affordable Closet Storage Hack That Keeps Shoes Off The Floor And Organized

When we think of organizing our closets, we usually consider the usual clothing items like dresses, shirts, jeans, bags, or even jewelry. These items are easily accommodated by dedicated closet storage solutions like shelves, closet rods, pull-out pants racks, or accessories cabinets. But we often fail to factor in one important clothing item: our shoes. Bulky, space-consuming, and — for most of us — sizable, our shoe collections often warrant dedicated shoe cabinets or free-standing shoe storage solutions to keep them organized and at bay. But if a small closet space is what you have to work with, a fantastic hack using several peg rails attached to the lower half of closet doors can maximize shoe storage potential. 

This hack involves installing several rows of peg rails on the lower portion of a closet, then hanging a shoe on each peg, with the sole facing outwards. Hanging vertically on the pegs, this shoe storage hack not only saves a lot of space but also utilizes an often overlooked and underused portion of our closets. It is also renter-friendly, as peg rack installation only requires a couple of screws that leave minimal marks on a closet door. Finally, it frees up floor space for baskets or boxes that can pack in more items, keeping your closet more organized and clutter-free.

As well as being affordable, there are a lot of peg racks to choose from, making it easy to coordinate their looks with your closet doors. The LARHN Wall Mounted Coat Rack is discreet, white, and minimalist, which goes perfectly with an all-white, modern closet. The IKEA HÖVOLM rack comes in a wood oak finish that complements a homey, country-style aesthetic. If you're aiming for a sleek and contemporary look, these XSGTZMJ Foldable Invisible Hooks are available in bronze, gold, or silver. They are retractable, allowing you to fold them out of the way while not in use.

Though you may already have picked out the right shoe cabinet for your footwear, these closet pegs come in handy for storing the dressy pairs of shoes that you use on rare and special occasions. This keeps them from being damaged by the other pairs crammed in a common shoe closet. You could also store shoes that are out of season on the closet door pegs, swapping them for others as the weather changes.

But your closet isn't the only place where you can use this practical hack. You can install a peg rack on your home's entry closet to store your daily wear shoes, making it easy to put them on and stow them away as soon as you enter your home. It's also a clever way to make the most of your shed: Mount a peg rack at the back of your shed door to hang and store your gardening shoes or slip-ons to prevent soil and dirt from tracking inside the house.