Billy bookcase as shoe storage

My shoes used to pile up in my hallway, which neither looked tidy, nor benefited their longevity. It was time for a change, my shoes deserved better! My hallway is way too small for a big fancy shoe...

If you're looking for a sturdy, affordable shoe solution in your closet this may be the solution for you! Here is the video on Instagram if you want to see it in person. We just used Billy Bookcases which are great because they have the holes all the way down both sides of the case AND you can buy additional shelves so you can make them whatever height to fit your shoes. They have multiple sizes so you could even find one that fits in a small closet. We also added a basket for beltbags…

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When I moved to New York City in the summer of 2018, I could carry everything I owned in two suitcases. This arrangement worked well for me, as I battled apartments with funky layouts and zero closets (yes, you read that right… zero). After living in Manhattan for almost four years, I knew not to take storage potential lightly. The problem now, though, is that I have accumulated more stuff without more space.During my current lease, my shoe collection grew considerably.

These IKEA Billy DIY hacks look custom-made and so elegant

It’s nearly impossible to renovate every room of your home at once, so some spaces have to wait a little longer than others for a transformation. At Michela Andrioletti’s (@casa_in_newyork) home that she shares with her husband, that space was the entryway. “We put in the first things we could find at the most affordable budget when we moved here five years ago and then we just didn’t have time to fix it,” Michela says.

Quite pleased with my first "IKEA Hack" two billy bookcases joined together. The addition of some solid oak trim, a shoe horn hook and a live edge black...