In many Asian cultures, it is customary to take off our shoes before entering the home or Entryway. You may notice shoe cabinets or storage units in Asian homes for this very reason. For convenience purposes, having some sort of sitting area makes total sense for us. Today’s post is dedicated to this particular concept. Shoe cabinets can easily be custom made to fit discreetly into a space. However, if you aren't ready for a small project, I will show you some of my favorite premade pieces which you can adapt to your space as needed.
Slim and Simple
This metal shoe cabinet has a very slim body which works well in many spaces. You can either mount units on the wall side by side or put them together back to back to make one deeper cabinet. Do make sure to secure from the back for extra stability.
Stand Tall and Proud
These shoe cabinets are very similar in design to the “Slim and Simple” one. The difference lies in the body material and size. This one is constructed with an MDF body which is a slightly heavier material in weight. It is also slightly deeper and has options for three or four tiers.
Stack to New Heights
Ikea has a few shoe storage solutions to choose from. The design is minimal which is great if you want it to disappear in a space. This particular unit caught my eye because of its full depth design allowing you to hang another unit over it to make it a full height shoe cabinet. Great for smaller Entryways.
Look at Me
If your entryway is more generous in space, consider picking a quality furniture piece instead. Use it as a greeting point to welcome you and your guests home. A cute tray over the top catches your keys for extra convenience.
Functional Sculpture
Let's look at alternative ways to use some pieces from previous posts. For example, these cork stools which appeared in our “Break the Coffee Table Norm” post, can be used to build up a coffee table cluster. If you feel like you need to refresh your home, instead of purchasing new items, first consider switching a piece around from room to room.
A Bench Does All
This piece from “A Bedside Table Story” post was used as a night stand and fits right at home in an Entryway. Simple forms work well in many spaces.
Bench Story
If your Entryway is generous in space, consider clustering up 2 to 3 round stools like the cork stools shown above, or go for a bench from “The Memory Maker” post. You can easily go with any one of the benches from the same post as long as the size fits your space.