WHAT IT TAKES
Time: 2 hours
Skill level: Beginner
Without constant vigilance, shoes tend to pile up into a mess next to entry doors. Untangle the mess with a simple, attractive shoe shelf that keeps everything from boots to slippers organized and off the floor.
Cut and drill the dowel supports (Photo 1), then screw them to 1x4s (Photo 2). Cut the 1x4s to fit your shoes and the available space—an average pair of adult shoes needs a 10-in.-wide space. Nail or glue the dowels into the dowel supports, leaving 2 in. (or more) extending beyond the supports at the end to hang sandals or slippers.
Apply finish before you mount the shoe shelves to the wall. Screw the shoe shelves to studs or use heavy-duty toggle-bolt style anchors to hold it in place.
