While many renters enjoy a pleasant Branson apartment living, many aren't satisfied with their small living space. 

The limited space in many apartments can create storage problems. If you have a passion for buying new shoes in every style and color, you will surely have problems looking for a place to store them. And because living in a small apartment can pose a challenge in storing your countless shoes, there's no reason to worry about it as there are many ways to add shoe storage in a small space.

Hide your shoes in magazine holders

An old-fashioned magazine holder can be a good spot to hide your shoes in plain sight. You can place pairs of shoes inside the magazine holder or put them on shelves in your apartment – no one will ever see them.

Utilize the space under the bed

The space under the bed is one of the common spots in every bedroom where you can easily store shoes. They can be out of sight, but they are easy to get when you need them. The best way to do this is to store them in boxes or bins so you can quickly slide them out from underneath the bed. You can add a bed skirt if you want to hide them completely.

Store your shoes in dual-function furniture

Many tenants living in a Branson apartment have dual-function furniture. It is one of the best ideas to store your shoes in a piece of furniture with dual function. If you have a bench or an ottoman, you can use it to store your shoes.

Use the space beneath the couch

Many couches have open space underneath that is not used. It's an accessible place to store your shores and grab them whenever you need to get out of the house in a hurry. If they become visible, you can place them in decorative bins or baskets to avoid clutter.

Line shoes on a ladder

Install a decorative ladder on your wall and line up your shoes on the rungs. You can even make it more colorful by adding other decorations to the ladder beside your shoes like lights, stickers, plants, etc. – you can make it look perfectly decorated.

DIY a hanging PVC pipe solution

You can make use of a large PVC pipe by cutting it into several one-foot sections and placing your shoes inside them. This versatile shoe storage idea can help you utilize the weird corner space of your home that nothing else can fit into.

Hang shoes on a coat rack

A horizontal coat rack that can hold many things can be used for shoe storage as well. If you find it difficult to put your shoes on the pegs, tie a string between clothespins and use it to hold a pair of shoes together and hang on each peg.

Place your shoes in baskets

Baskets that come in different shapes, sizes, and styles are a practical way to store your shoes. You can place them in your bedroom or at the front door.

If you like to store shoes in a basket that can be seen easily, like in your living room or the front door, you can use a basket with a lid on it to make it look neat and tidy.

Build a wooden pallet shoe storage shelf

Make a shoe shelf out from a wooden pallet. You can lean a wooden pallet against the wall and put your shoes' toes between the slits, making it more organized and off the floor.

Use elastic strips

If you have a limited floor or shelf space, attach a strip of the elastic strap to your wall, then slide your shoes behind it to hold your shoes. You can attach the strap horizontally or vertically, depending on your preference.

Get an over-the-door shoe storage hanger

The back of the door is seldom used, but it offers a lot of space and can serve another purpose. You can attach an over-the-door shoe hanger or use the elastic strip method mentioned above to put your shoes either on the back of the door or on the wall behind it.

Utilize unused kitchen cabinets

Because you have a small space short on storage, you may need to look elsewhere that you can use as storage. You can make use of kitchen cabinets and keep your shoes in there. Store your shoes in different cabinets than your kitchen tools and utensils for sanitary reasons.

If you want to create extra storage space for your countless stack of shoes in a small Branson apartment living space, try some of these shoe storage tips for small apartments.


If you are moving into the Branson area and looking for a Branson apartment, contact Branson’s premier property management company, Thousand Hills Realty at (417) 337-8081.