Shoes Shoes Everywhere!!

This past week I was hired to organize several closets. One of the biggest problems my clients have is organizing their shoes. Most closets have a limited amount of space, or they have shelves that are not so accommodating for items such as shoes. As a professional organizer I am often thinking and creating innovative, easy, and convenient ways for people to keep their homes organized and clutter free. 

Tip #35 Shoes Shoes Everywhere!!

One of my most popular requests is my shoe box technique. This is extremely easy to do and will cut time in your morning rush when looking for your shoes.

There are several different ways to create a new home for your kicks. 

You can purchase clear plastic boxes from the container store, purchase fabric boxes from the container store specifically designed for your shoes, or reuse the original boxes your shoes came in. The box method helps keep your shoes from getting mixed up in a huge pile, and worse getting scuffed up, as well as keeping your closet clutter free.
If you choose to use the original boxes you can add simple embellishments to dress up the box that can help easily identify a specific pair of shoes. This is also a great DIY art/organizing project that you can do with the kids.
If you choose to use plastic containers, all you will need is a camera photos of the shoes, and some tape or a glue stick.

If you choose to use the original paper box containers you will need a camera, photos of the shoes, large piece of light colored fabric, scrapbooking paper, glue stick or tape.
You will first need to gather up all your shoes, and take a picture of each set of shoes in a well lit area on the light piece of colored fabric.
You will then need to upload the photos, and have them developed. You will then place photo corners around the picture.
Once you have done all of this you can kick your crafty side into overdrive by decorating your shoes new home with the scrapbooking paper.
Then adhere each picture with the tape or glue stick on the front of each designated shoe box.

You now can start stacking your shoes.
I know this sounds complicated, but it's really not, and once it's done it adds a little pep to your closet, and shows off your creative side!