Shoe storage is often a problem in most households. Footwear seems to be taking over the floor near the doorway, closet, room and even the garage. Coming up with an innovative shoe storage idea need not be expensive or difficult though most people do have insufficient space in their closet or homes for all the boots, sandals, sneakers and others that they own. A myriad of manufacturers have come up will all kinds of great shoe storage solutions like shoe racks, shoe cabinets and over door shoe storage. But for most homeowners and shoe lovers, space is still a problem.

The right shoe storage solution depends on your needs. Whatever shoe organizer you use, what’s important is to reduce shoe clutter and organize your footwear once and for all. For those who have limited space in the house but have some to spare in the garage, a garage shoe storage solution will be perfect. Here are some garage shoe storage ideas that might be just right for you:

• Do you have an old beat up bookcase? Instead of throwing it out, use it to store your beloved shoes. Just attached a few more screws on the body to add more stability and it would be a perfect garage shoe storage solution. Anchor the old book case by fastening them to the garage wall studs. Make sure they won’t get in the way of parking your car or getting around in the garage. You can also add a bit of personal touch by painting it with your favorite color and adding moldings. Add carpet tiles on the shelves for a nice touch. Place it near the door to the house for easy and convenient removing and putting on of shoes.
• For people who own more than 50 pairs of shoes, a shoe wall would be the perfect solution. Install a shelving or cubby units that is from floor to ceiling. You can use materials made of metal or wood. Since one owns a diverse collection of shoes from boots, sandals and sneakers, make sure that all of them fit snugly in each shelf or cubby. A great idea would be to elongate the higher levels and use them to store boots to avoid folding them and creating unwanted wrinkles and creases.
• Garage limited on wall or floor space? Why not try a garage ceiling shoe storage. Instead of wasting the ceiling space in your garage, install overhead storage systems sturdy enough to store your shoes. Some manufacturers offer overhead systems made of wood, metal, plastic or a combination of the three. You can install your own garage ceiling storage if you want to be frugal. You don’t have to insulate, drywall or paint the ceiling space where you will be installing the system. But you can do so, if you want the finished look to be more polished. Make sure that everything is secure properly. You don’t want your shoes, metal and other materials falling on you or your family members.