Do you want to add storage to your front entry, but you don’t have much space to work with? I came across a great idea: the Baxton Studio Modern Shoe Cabinet!
Conceal Your Mini Mudroom Behind Closed Doors!
This unique storage cabinet can hide up to 18 pairs of shoes, and it only sticks out 9.25″ from the wall. Therefore, you can easily keep your shoes by the door without anyone seeing them.
In fact, these pull-down cubbies provide a handy place to store purses, caps, scarves, sunglasses, wallets, phones and more. And compared to other mudroom cubbies, this unit cleverly hides its contents behind 3 fold-up doors.
The contemporary, modern design of this cabinet makes it blend in well with all different styles of decor. In addition, the handle-less doors make this wall cabinet less noticeable.
Note: If you like to maximize the space in your home, or you simply prefer minimalistic design, this modern shoe cabinet works perfectly. Plus, if you struggle to keep your stuff organized, the built-in compartments really help.
Tall, Slim Cabinet Design Provides a Convenient Space-Saving Cubby Alternative…
Even though this shoe cubby can fit lots of stuff, it only takes up about 2.5 square feet of floor space.
The extra height of this piece of furniture definitely helps it provide ample storage in minimal space.
Not to mention, I find the higher cubbies easier to reach. In other words, if you don’t want to bend down to grab shoes, bags and other gear from a shelf or drawer, you will like this handy feature.
But is This Cheap 3-Tier Shoe Cabinet Worth the Money?
This low profile shoe cabinet has a strong, sturdy frame. However, it is constructed of cheaper materials like engineered wood and plastic legs rather than real solid wood. Keep that in mind if you want a more upgraded look in your entryway.
Baxton Studio Sims Cabinet VS Bowery Hill Shoe Cabinet:
Alternatively, you can get a smaller 2-tier version: The Bowery Hill Modern Shoe Cabinet in white.
It features virtually the identical simple modern design, except with 2 pull-out drawers instead of 3. Therefore, you can fit only 12 pairs of shoes instead of 18.
Interestingly, it costs more than the 3-door Baxton Studio model (about $130). This makes me think that the Baxton shoe organizer offers an even better deal than I originally thought.
Baxton Studio Modern Shoe Cabinet VS IKEA:
IKEA makes an entire line of vertical shoe organizers with doors as well. Their STALL Shoe cabinet looks very similar but costs about $20 more than the model from Baxton Studio.
Furthermore, many of IKEA’s shoe organizers only come in white. In other words, you can’t get them in black or the tan maple color.
Many people like the white color because it blends in with white walls. However, when located in a front entry, sometimes having brown or black furnishings can look better because they hide dirt well.
Specs for the Sims Modern Shoe Cabinet:
- Dimensions: 52.7″ Tall x 31.1″ Wide x 9.25″ Deep
- Upper Shelf: 3.25″ H x 26″ W x 12.3″ D
- Lower Shelf: 4.5″ H x 26″ W x 12.3″ D
- Weight: 74 lbs
- Cabinet Material: Engineered Wood with Faux Maple Wood Veneer
- Cabinet Legs: Plastic
- Color Options: White, Maple (Light Brown), Dark Brown
- Assembly Required (Download Assembly Instructions)
- Model #: FP-3OUSH-MAPLE
- Brand: Baxton Studio, Phone: 800-517-0717
- Buy the Baxton Studio Shoe Cabinet Here
Design Ideas for the Baxton Studio Simms Modern Shoe Cabinet:
This shoe organizer does not contain features that many people like in a mudroom, like a coat rack, bench, shelf or mirror.
Therefore, if you have a large enough space, you may be able to add those accessories beside the unit to increase storage capacity.
That is, if you want to hang coats, backpacks, umbrellas, large bags or other gear. Plus, a coat rack can come in handy when guests come over (and you don’t need to buy a large one).
First of all, you can hang wall hooks and a mirror without taking up any floor space. Second, you can add an upper floating shelf above the shoe cubbies that doesn’t take up any more floor space either.
Finally, you can add an entryway storage bench either beside or across from the cabinet. Wooden benches typically don’t take up much space, but they can add storage, style and of course, a place to sit.
No matter how you decide to decorate your front entryway, the modern shoe cabinet makes the job easy. I like it best with contemporary, eclectic, shabby chic, mid century modern decor. And, it hides your clutter for you, so you don’t have to worry about cleaning it up!