- 1). Calculate the number of pairs of shoes to be displayed, and measure a few typical pairs to gauge their average width. Boots will go in the hall or entry under a convenient narrow bench or on a boot tray. But the glitzy party shoes, classic day pumps, wing-tips, leather loafers, summer sandals and sporty sneakers can have their moment in the sun. Buy a sheet of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) large enough for the collection, and make it wide enough to handle a wide towel bar.
- 2). Select towel bars that fit your style and that are almost as wide as the MDF backing. Use your calculations to determine the number of towel bars for the storage display.
- 3). Paint the MDF sheet with several coats of white high-gloss interior paint. The finish will make the shoe rack easier to wipe down. If your walls are not white and you want the rack to match, use the same shade of paint but select the glossy finish.
- 4). Attach the towel bars horizontally to the painted and dried MDF backing. You'll need to measure again to be sure you leave enough space between rows so it is simple to insert and remove shoes. The spacing depends on the size of the shoes, so use your shoes as a guide.
- 5). Mark the holes for the screws to attach the towel bars with a pencil. Use a carpenter's level to get the bars straight. In a minimalist design, the lines are important. Drill through each hole with an electric drill.
- 6). Attach the towel bars using short bolts and nuts. This is a secure way to fasten the bars to the board and allows you to disassemble the contraption quickly for a move.
- 7). Prop the display against the gallery -- bedroom -- wall at a slight angle and arrange your most fabulous shoes in pairs. If you're really into the collection, aim a low footlight up at the footgear and use it as a focal point of the room.
- 8). Install shelving when art is not the answer. If your shoes are shabby, place open shelving along one wall or in a corner, cover mismatched shoe boxes in one color craft paper, and glue on a photo of the shoes that are inside so you can find a pair in a hurry.
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