Collection by Allie Weiss
Modern Shoe Storage Ideas
A misplaced shoe very easily makes a small space feel cluttered. These clever solutions ensure that spare sneakers won't end up on the floor.
Seeing Double
To cover up his shoe-storage shelves, Sherman bought bamboo bead curtains from the Callaloo Company emblazoned with an image of the Madonna. He separated out every other strand to create two curtains from one, resulting
in twinned pixelated images. The resulting pattern is “like a Chuck Close that everyone can afford,” says Sherman.
With space for shoes (the pair don’t wear any in the home), Rollerblading gear, umbrellas, and more, the deep entrance closet helps the couple maintain their minimalist interior. A hanging rod, made by Specialty Lighting, has an integrated light that turns on when the 200-pound door is opened. specialtylighting.com
The Walnut Coat Rack takes a simple household accent and elevates it with rich walnut wood. Featuring a trestle shape, the coat rack includes a base on which to rest shoes and boots, and a connecting bar that can be used to hold hangers or drape scarves and jackets. The result is a balanced piece that is geometric and refined.