8 Ways to Make Your Shoe Closet Look Like the Ones You See on Your 'Gram

Published on 8/26/2016 at 7:00 AM

While we would all love to have Carrie Bradshaw's walk-in closet and call it a day, finding space for our shoes and keeping them organized is always a work in progress. That's why we took to Instagram to see how real users styled their shoe collections.

It will take a little creativity and possibly a trip to Ikea, but in the end you'll have the shoe closet of your dreams, no matter how small your space may be. Ahead, we compiled some quick and easy tips on how to organize your heels, flats, or sneakers in just a few hours. Consider this practice for when you decide to go full out on the KonMari method.

Turn a Bookcase Into a Mini Shoe Shelf

The easiest way to highlight your shoe collection is by displaying them on a bookshelf. Pop on over to your nearest Ikea to pick up a simple white shelf, then fill it up with your favorite heels or flats.

Create a Sneaker Wall

Any Adidas Stan Smiths fan can attest to the addiction of collecting sneakers. If you count yourself a loyal fan to these comfy kicks, why not show off your collection by having a sneaker wall?

Display Your Less Frequently Worn Shoes

Remember the heels you only wore once or the flats that caused blisters? If you don't ever plan on wearing them again, use them as decor. Your friends will wonder how on earth you keep your shoes so clean, but that's a secret we'll take to our graves.

Alternate the Directions of Your Shoe Display

Some may prefer their shoes to point in the same direction, but alternating your heels actually allows you to fit more on one shelf. Plus, the switch up allows you to see which heels are in need of repairs.

Create a Shoe Wall

The shoe wall is necessary, if you have the space for it. Not only is it 'gram-worthy, but it truly allows you to appreciate your collection in one glance.

Group Shoes of Like Colors

You may realize all you own is 50 pairs of black shoes in a variation of heels or booties. But no matter, that's just an excuse to expand your color wheel and finally snag that statement shoe you've been eyeing.

Designate a Corner of Your Room For Your Shoes

We guarantee the shoe corner will be your favorite spot in your whole apartment. Add built-in lights for a fancy effect.

Have Your Shoes All Face the Same Direction

The most classic way to organize your shoes is to have them all face front. Keep the heavier pieces (i.e. boots or chunky platforms) on the bottom shelves and then build from bottom up.