My Parents Just Showed Me the Perfect Solution for Decluttering a Closet (So Much Extra Storage!)
I thought that I had a shoe problem before, but it’s only become even worse over the past couple of months. After tearing my Achilles tendon in the fall, I suddenly couldn’t wear half of my shoe collection — most have two- or three-inch heels, so they would be seriously painful to hobble around in. So, while those pairs have been out of commission, I got on a sneaker-buying kick. The extra pairs have been great for my injured leg, but not so great for my tiny closet (which they’re now overflowing out of).
I’ve been looking around for a rack that I can use to declutter the shoes scattered around my entryway. The only problem? A bench and even a standard horizontal shoe rack are out of the question because I only have a slim section of empty space left. I haven’t been able to land on one so far, but when I was checking my Amazon order history recently, I noticed that my parents bought a great option for their own closet. (We share a Prime account, just to clarify.) It even comes from SONGMICS, a brand I already love. I’m on the verge of buying the 8-Tier Narrow Shoe Rack for myself, too, after hearing them sing its praises!
What Is the SONGMICS 8-Tier Narrow Shoe Rack?
This shoe rack is tall rather than wide, so it makes the most of used vertical space and boasts a small footprint. It’s a little over 4 feet tall, 12 inches deep, and just under 18 inches wide. The height allows it to hold anywhere from 16 to 24 pairs of shoes, with 30 pounds on each shelf. You can even adjust the distance between each level by removing a shelf, so you can store taller shoes, like knee-high boots.
Made of powder-coated bronze or black steel, it has a simple appearance that would look stylish in a closet or out in the open. What’s more, if you get around to parting with a good portion of your shoe collection and don’t need the extra storage for them anymore — I probably won’t, but never say never — it’s versatile enough to work as a bathroom or pantry shelving unit!
Why My Parents Love the SONGMICS 8-Tier Narrow Shoe Rack
My mom deserves the credit for snagging this nifty shoe rack for my dad’s closet. For too long, his shoes were scattered all over the ground, which made it difficult to browse his clothes. However, there was a slight obstacle to consider before solving the problem: From where they’re draped on the lower hanging rod, his pants nearly hit the floor. No one wants their clothes touching their shoes, so a standard shoe rack that extends horizontally was out.
There was, however, a small gap leftover between his hanging clothes and the closet door that my mom was determined to turn into usable storage. With the dimensions in mind, she discovered SONGMICS’s narrow shoe rack would slot perfectly into the space. “It was super easy to put together,” she told me, adding that the open wire shelves keep dust from accumulating. “It doesn’t wobble either — even with Dad’s big shoes.”
The rack’s stability is also helped along by the non-slip feet, which make sure that it isn’t knocked over easily. As someone who already swears by SONGMICS’ quality — I’ve tested the C-shaped side table, storage bench, and trash can — I was unsurprised to learn that this shoe rack has made fans of the brand out of my parents. If you’re working with limited space, this shoe rack is definitely worth grabbing while it’s on sale — especially when you realize that it can also serve as a normal, sturdy shelving unit.
Buy: SONGMICS 8-Tier Narrow Shoe Rack, $33.29 with promo code (normally $43.99)
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