Like many others in the UK, I live in a small house with limited storage – and as my entryway is the smallest (but busiest) area of my house, it’s full of clutter. But when I’ve tried to find a simple solution for shoe storage, I’ve always come up short because it’s just a little too much. Clear. So, you can imagine my excitement when I first arrived Rowan Shoe Storage Cabinet (£179 at Dunelum).
Sure, I know it’s the most important There are always people with things tidy hallways Have a collection of shoes, but I’m someone who likes things to be both practical And Beautiful and while wire shoe racks and wooden shoe shelves are certainly practical, they are rarely ever beautiful and can instead become a hallway eyesore.
This Dunelm The Rowan Shoe Storage Unit doesn’t look like any regular shoe storage, though, and you’d never guess that this stylish unit is hiding space for 15 pairs of shoes. It’s a game-changer if you want to tame hallway clutter and make a great first impression on your guests – and I’m adding it straight to my basket!
Rowan shoe collection, oak effect
Chic yet convenient, this shoe storage unit will suit even the smallest of hallways.
At first glance, the Dunelm Rowan Shoe Storage Cabinet looks like a relatively ordinary (albeit incredibly chic) piece. Furniture. The oak effect makes it strong and sturdy, and the slatted door design is bold and modern.
But behind those doors hide four shelves for your shoes – as well as a fifth shelf at the bottom, which can be used to store the shoes you use every day, or some household items. Aesthetic storage basket To keep practical clutter such as post, keys and parcels out of sight.
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According to Dunelm, all five shelves hold up to 15 shoes in sizes up to 10, so each member of the family can dump their shoes in the cabinet instead of the front door. And as the cabinet has raised legs and is only 36 cm deep, it can do a great job too. Shoe storage ideas for small spaces.
But what I love most about this shoe storage cabinet is that it perfectly blends practicality and style. It can serve as a storage addition to a hallway without compromising aesthetics – and the design lends itself to any home decor style. And it is very rare.
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You can also use the top of the unit as a makeshift hallway console table, adding anything you like – from trinket trays like this Habitat Harlequin Blue Trinket Tray (£8 at Habitat) For your keys to some greenery like this Green Artificial Foliage Arrangement in a Leadford Vase (£65). It is really versatile.
Dunelm just dropped this new storage unit, but already the rave reviews are coming in thick and fast. One customer wrote, ‘Looks great and was easy to assemble, holds plenty of shoes and is a solid piece of storage.’ Another wrote, ‘It’s really smart and saves space for a small hallway.’
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However, one customer noted that the legs are made from a slightly different material, but I still think you’re getting a bargain at £179 – especially when some brands of shoe storage units can cost you over £500.
But if you love the Dunelm Rowan shoe storage unit but your budget is a little tight, I’ve also got three options that you can find in your Consider hallway storage. Say goodbye to shoe clutter for good!
Vida Designs Shoe Cabinet
It might not be as stylish as a Dunelm shoe cabinet, but this one is pretty cheap – and you can always jazz it up with some paint and some different handles.
Awas Belem 3 Shelf Shoe Storage Rack
While this shoe rack doesn’t hide shoes, it still looks good while storing them thanks to the bamboo design. It also has space for 9 pairs.
17Stories 18 pairs shoe storage cabinet
Offering space for three more pairs of shoes compared to Dunelm cabinets, this shoe storage unit also comes in green or gray.
Will you be using this space-saving shoe storage solution?
