Spice Up Your Shoe Storage With A Space-Saving IKEA Organizing Hack

If your shoe storage is feeling a bit bland, there are plenty of organizational tricks that spice up your decor with a dash of functionality. Traditional options like door-mounted organizers and bulky shoe cabinets can be a practical storage solution, but they often lack in style points and take up necessary space around your home. One clever solution is using the IKEA BEKVAM spice rack to create a space-saving shoe organizer that's mounted directly on your walls.

Originally designed to organize your seasonings, this IKEA spice rack will not only revolutionize your kitchen storage, but it can work wonders for lightweight footwear. Whether you need to store indoor sandals and slippers or your jogging shoes, this is one trick that is budget-friendly and space-efficient — perfect for just about any tight space. It is a surprisingly versatile addition to those smaller spaces around your home. Ranging from narrow hallways, kitchen corners, and bedroom closets, these tiny shelves can help free up necessary floor space around your home, keeping footwear off the floor. The small structure can support a surprising amount of footwear, but it's best to avoid over-encumbering your little shelves with heavy boots.

When it comes to other shoe organization tools, there are a surprising number of disadvantages. For starters, they aren't as versatile as smaller shelving, which can be used for a surprising number of organizational projects. IKEA spice racks can be flipped upside down to create extra towel storage or they can be employed as a miniature bookcase in a nursery. With a surprising number of uses around your home, these small but mighty shelves are a welcomed addition to any space.

Transforming your IKEA BEKVAM spice rack into stylish shoe storage is all about customization and the first step in the process is measuring your designated space. The spice racks don't offer much in terms of width, so you might need to grab a few to cover the desired area. Luckily, they will only cost $6.99 per shelf. Alternatively, if you're outside of the United States, the FLISAT shelves offer additional width with the same aesthetic appeal as the BEKVAM variant. With your shelves acquired, carefully follow the instructions to piece your racks together. Once they're properly assembled, mounting them should be a breeze. Using a level, choose the right drill bit and create two pilot holes at the same height, measuring the distance of the small opening on the back of your spice racks. Add wall anchors for a bit of additional screw support and secure your spice racks in place.

Once your spice racks are successfully mounted to your walls, the creative possibilities are endless. For a simple, yet stylish upgrade, give your spice racks a splash of wood stain or paint to match any existing furniture to your space. It can be as simple as a sleek black accent, but it can make a world of difference in integrating your newly installed shoe storage. If you want to highlight a favorite pair of shoes, or just add a bit more functionality, you can attach the VATTENSTEN LED light strips that bring a much-needed flair to simple shoe storage. Regardless of your customization preference, top each newly installed spice rack with your favorite footwear for surprisingly cost-effective storage.