I Replaced My Bulky Shoe Rack with This Slim IKEA Cabinet (It Holds Up to 12 Pairs!)

For my entire life, I’ve lived in a shoes-off household with a designated area for storing shoes. In our previous apartment, my husband and I used an adjustable rack, but over time it began to overflow with shoes (and some of our dog’s toys). We knew that our next space had to have a functional shoe rack that could hide clutter in plain sight. 

After moving, we realized that our new apartment’s entryway was much larger than any we’d ever had. Still, we wanted to keep this area as open, neat, and inviting as possible. Thankfully, we found the skinniest storage solution that fits our most-used shoes with ease: the IKEA STÄLL Shoe Cabinet. 

At 37 3/4 inches wide, 35 3/8 inches tall, and 6 3/4 inches deep, the $149.99 STÄLL cabinet can fit up to 12 pairs of shoes (depending on the bulkiness and size of the shoes). And because of its sleek silhouette, it’s also a perfect canvas for some DIY personalization or pairing with a second cabinet for additional storage. 

Because it only has legs at the front, this meant I could keep it flat against the wall just above the baseboards, and the gap beneath the cabinet could be designated for at-home slippers. After mounting it to the wall below the hooks that store dog accessories and hats, the entryway immediately transformed into a more homey, organized area. 

Not only is it so stylish it makes my entryway look like it belongs in a magazine, but it’s also super functional. The external handles on each compartment of the STÄLL cabinet make them easy to open and allow for ventilation so odors never get trapped. Plus, the painted particleboard material is easy to clean with just a microfiber towel and multi-surface spray.

Whether or not you have a shoes-off policy in your home, this convenient and sophisticated shoe cabinet is a must-have for entryways, foyers, garages, or even bedrooms. The top ledge is an excellent mini tablespace to add decorative items like a vase, reed diffuser, or picture frame, but it’s optimal to house items you need when you’re walking out the door like sunglasses, sunscreen, keys, and wallets. Never again will my entryway be a disorganized pile of shoes, thanks to this minimalist and accessible hidden shoe storage gem.

Buy: IKEA STÄLL Shoe Cabinet, $149.99