How To Make A Simple And Original Shoemaker

It’s good to know how to make a shoemaker. This is the best option to organize your shoes and keep them visible. At the same time, with the help of specially arranged shelves in which to store them, you will avoid your shoes being thrown all over the house.

As you well know, disorganization makes you waste time, especially when you are on the run. Therefore, it is good to always look for alternatives to make better use of your space and keep everything tidy.

In this article, we present you some ingenious ideas to make your own shoe rack. You will see that you do not need many materials, and the steps are very easy, so you can finish the job in no time.

To remember

Shoes should be kept in a suitable place. The reasons are not only aesthetic, but also related to the maintenance of footwear. If you keep your shoes all over the house, you can step on a sandal or a shoe made of a delicate material, such as turned leather or silk.

When buying or making shoe racks, you need to take into account the number of pairs owned, the type of footwear and the frequency of use of each item. You need to group your shoes into certain categories to find them easier.

Sandals and slippers should not stay in the same place as boots, for example. At the same time, sports shoes are used daily, which is why they must be stored in an easily accessible place.

With the help of shoe organizers, you will know exactly how many pairs you have and where they are all located. Follow our recommendations and learn how to make a simple and unique shoemaker.

1. How to make a shoemaker from pallets

In the following, we show you how to make a shoemaker from pallets, which you can find in the supermarket or other big stores, but also in stores where drinks are sold.

Nowadays, it is “fashionable” to find other uses of pallets. They give an original look and can be decorated with various artistic techniques. If you don’t have pallets proper, you can opt for fruit and vegetable boxes.

The number of pallets used to make the shoe depends on how many pairs of shoes you have. At the same time, you need a free wall to support the shelves. The shoe rack will look great in any room, if you keep an eye on it.

Materials

• Hammer
• Sandpaper for wood
• 1 or 2 pallets (depending on your needs)
• Paint or varnish (depending on how you want to decorate the shoe)

Instructions

1. Using the hammer, remove all the boards from the horizontal edge. Do not remove the ones on the side. You will get a kind of photo frame. 
2. Remove the nails with the hammer.
3. Sand the wood well. 
4. Paint it to your liking. For example, you can keep the natural shade of the wood. You can only apply it with varnish or you can paint it and then varnish it.
5. After it dries, you can put the shoe anywhere you want. The idea is to support it against a wall, because it will look like a painting.

2. How to make a wooden shoe rack

Another way to create an original shoe rack is by using a wooden or metal bookcase. You can use this option both to keep your shoes visible and in the closet.

The good part is that you can give the shelves the desired height without wasting space. And this time we recommend you to find a free wall to support the shelves of it.

Another good option for storing shoes is a ladder that you do not use. Of course, you can paint or decorate it as you wish. You can use the steps to support the boards. For an informal look, they can be of different sizes.

Materials

• Rectangular pieces of wood or metal about 1.2 meters
• Supports for steps or a ladder
• Nails to catch the shoe on the wall
• Paint or varnish

Instructions

1. Take the pieces of wood or metal and the desired paint or varnish.
2. Measure the wall where you want to place them. 
3. Put the supports or the ladder in the chosen place.
4. Put the pieces of wood over them.
5. Arrange the shoes however you want.

3. How to make a cardboard shoe rack

The third option is the most useful and is very accessible, fun and simple. This time, the material used is cardboard. Without a doubt, this is a great way to recycle!

The best part is that you can create as many spaces as you want. For example, you can create a section for each pair of shoes. In addition, you can always add new spaces with other cardboard boxes.

You need to build small triangular compartments in which to put your shoes. In this case, you do not need much space and you can show the shelves or at the bottom inside a closet. Here’s how to make a cardboard shoemaker!

Materials

• Cardboard
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Tape
• Brushes
• Acrylic paint

Instructions

• Take a piece of cardboard measuring 40 x 40 cm. Using the ruler, measure and fold the cardboard into three equal parts. You can change the measurements according to the size of the shoes. For a child, a size of 10 x 10 cm is enough.
• Fold the cardboard to form a triangle.
• Hold it tightly with duct tape so it doesn’t fall apart.
• Paint it in the desired color, both inside and out.
• Make a horizontal row of triangles and place a piece of cardboard on top. On this you can add other compartments along the way.
• Do as many levels as you want.