Cabinets

If you thought shoe cabinets are boxy and space consuming, think again. There a variety of smart and sleek shoe cabinets that can be placed anywhere around the house. And they do more that just store shoes.

From compact veneer to enamel-coated, these shoe cabinets generally have flat and sloping adjustable shelves with supports to prevent shoes from sliding down. Their layered storage style lets you view all your footwear at one glance, without having to ransack the cabinet for the right pair. You can choose between fashionable vented double shutters or smooth drop-down doors.

These chic cabinets even double up as display units for curios, photo frames, etc. Some multi-purpose cabinets come equipped with a couple of drawers for shoe accessories like shoe polishes, brushes and even socks! Some even have a side cupboard with a removable shelf. You could use this to store umbrellas, walking sticks, etc.

Racks

Open shoe racks are perfect for the lazier lot. All you need to do is throw your shoes atop the shelves or bars. Every pair can be seen at a glance, so you need not bend or rummage around... or even open shutters to keep your shoes in place.

You could choose simple open plastic or wooden shoe racks. Wooden shoe racks come with a set of bars or shelves while plastic ones have grooves into which you can fit each shoe. You could place these racks against a wall in your bedroom or closet.