This Stylish Shoe Rack Instantly Decluttered My Entryway (It Doubles as a Console Table!)

I have two roommates, and between the three of us girls, we have a lot of shoes. When we moved into a new apartment together at the beginning of the year, I knew a shoe rack was one of the first things we needed to get (even before a couch or clothes drying rack!). And not just some measly two-tiered number — we needed something that could hold a lot without taking up a ton of space in our narrow entryway. But as I browsed options online, I was slow to find something that checked these boxes and matched the rest of the apartment in terms of design. Then, I came across a simple four-tiered shoe rack from the editor-loved brand Songmics. It looked sturdy, simple, and, best of all, spacious. Plus, at just $76 (coupon codes not included), it was a steal. We finally got it and put it together after a month of living at our place, but I wish we’d had it from day one. It’s the best!

The first thing that made me like this shoe rack was the fact that it has four different wood finish options for the top. A lot of the other furniture and decor in my apartment is black, so I liked that I could customize the rack and make it monochromatic, with a matching black top and body. The four tiers (not including the surface) are made from steel mesh, and each tier can hold up to 11 pounds. As for the top wood tier, that can hold up to 22 pounds. My roommate was able to put the entire rack together by herself in about an hour, so assembly is pretty simple, and we agreed that the rack feels strong overall. What’s more, the rack comes with everything you need to assemble it. You’ll also be happy to learn that the rack’s feet are adjustable, so the piece won’t wobble on uneven floors.

When I tell you this shoe rack completely decluttered my entryway, I’m not kidding. Not only does it hold 21 pairs of footwear, but we also use the top to hold other things, like sunglasses, keys, mail, and more. As a result, the rack actually doubles as a convenient console table. Additionally, it measures 39.4 inches long and 36.4 inches tall, hence why it’s able to hold so much. But because the rack only extends back 11.8 inches, it doesn’t take up a lot of floor space. Our entryway stays free and clear, and we’re still able to open our front door all the way.

As I also noted, the rack is very sturdy, and its all-black design blends in with the rest of our apartment. It’s quite industrial in appearance, so it fits in with modern interior decor styles. Of course, I’m not the only one who loves this shoe rack; Songmics shoppers agree that it’s perfect in just about every way. “This organizer is what our family has been missing for years,” one reviewer wrote. “Racks were either too large and wasted space, or just right but flimsy. This is everything you need in a shoe rack: looks good, is very sturdy, and is a great size. We love our rack so much, we have gotten a second.”

Even better still, the rack only costs $76 at full price, which is a great deal for the size you’re getting. And keep in mind that Songmics usually offers discount codes that you can enter at checkout. Trust me — you won’t regret your purchase if you opt to try this four-tier shoe rack.

Buy: Vasagle Four-Tier Shoe Rack, $68.39 (normally $75.99)