Kids' Shoe Organizer Ideas

Door Hangs

• Plastic or cloth over-the-door hangs are a simple storage method for your kids' shoes. One of the main advantages of this type of organization system is that it fits compactly on the inside of a closet door, keeping it out of view. This allows you to store multiple pairs of shoes in one place without a messy appearance. Each pair of shoes can be placed together in a storage pocket, providing a means to keep mates together. Door-hang products come in many styles, ranging from functional clear plastic to pretty patterned fabrics.

Shoe Shelves

• Low-hung shelving units are a decorative way to solve your kids' shoe organizing solutions. Attach simple wall-mounted shelves to spaces just above ground level. Create two or three levels by spacing them, stacked, at least 6 inches apart. Use the bottom level or levels for sneakers, sports shoes or even ballet slippers, and the top for taller footwear, such as winter snow boots. Buy pre-colored shelves that match your room decor or paint bare wood styles to a coordinating hue. Make sure that the shelving material and finish are sealed and waterproof. This will help to protect them from muddy or water-soaked shoes and make them easier to clean.

Freestanding Stackables

• Freestanding stackable shoe organizers are a simple and often affordable way to keep your child's shoes in check. These units look like mini-coffee tables, with two legs and a horizontal shelf for the shoes. Unlike wall-mount versions, these organizational tools are easily moved from space to space. This will allow you to try out different rooms to test the functionality. Start with two freestanding stackables, one on top of the other, near your entryway. This placement will help kids to remember to remove their shoes upon entering the home. If you find that this doesn't work, move the shoe racks into your child's room to keep all of her belongings in one central space.

Swivel Trees

• The shoe tree is a standard in home organization. If your kids have lots of shoes, use a tiered revolving tree that they can easily swivel to find what they are looking for. These types of trees are advantageous in that they allow your child to see all of her shoes at once, while providing a multidimensional space for more pairs than a traditional shelf-like structure. Kids will enjoy swinging and spinning the moveable tree around.