Over the door shoe organizers, sometimes called over the door shoe pockets, have a multitude of uses.  Don’t limit yourself to just organizing shoes! If you’re short on space and tired of picking up random small items that seem to have no home; or your kids have a gazillion little toys that get lost in toy boxes, consider an over the door shoe pocket organizer.  Over the door shoe pockets fit on any standard sized door and take only a couple of minutes to install.  No tools or handyman required!  These organizational wonders are also excellent for homeowners on a budget, since most are priced below $20 and can store and organize almost anything.

Here are 8 ideas and uses for an over the door shoe pocket organizer:

1. Organize small toys, e.g. die cast cars, stuffed animals, Barbie dolls etc.

2. Organize tools:  Hang over a door, or if it has grommets, attach to a wall and store small tools, nails etc.

3. Organize toiletries:  Not enough bathroom storage? Keep one in the bathroom to store your hair brushes, lotions, make-up, etc.
4. Organize sewing supplies:  Use to store a myriad of sewing supplies that can create clutter, including threads, trims, buttons, scissors, sewing patterns, sewing machine supplies, etc.

5. Organize craft supplies:  It can be craft supplies for children or adults.  Store and organize small craft paints, paint brushes, glue, scrapbooking scissors, trims and ribbons, etc.

Over the Door Shoe Pocket Organizer

6. Organize winter accessories:  Store gloves, scarves, mittens, knitted hats etc. for the kids or the whole family. 

7. Organize gift wrap:  Use together with a gift wrap holder to store and organize gift wrap ribbon, scissors, tape and gift tags.

8. Organize office or homework supplies:  Use in your home office to store and organize tape, scissors, stapler, etc.  Plus, school supplies, e.g. markers, crayons, colored pencils, calculator.

Over the door shoe pockets come in a variety of styles and colors.  The most popular are the clear pockets, because you can see what’s inside.  When placed in a child’s room, it’s a great way to help a child learn organizational skills from a young age.

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Jacquie Ross is a Maryland based Professional Organizer, writer, speaker and owner of CastAway the Clutter! Jacquie has been writing for Home Storage USA since 2007. A member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), NAPO-Baltimore Chapter, and Maryland Association of Professional Organizers, she shows homeowners how to reclaim their time and space, and offers organizing and time management workshops and group presentations. Jacquie is also the author of Take Control of Your Clutter Before it Takes Control of You: 101 Tips to Success.  Visit CastAway the Clutter to get a free organizing goals worksheet when you sign up for her organizing tips at www.castawaytheclutter.com

With the spring months upon us, and summer on the way, it’s safe to say that the days of wearing boots of any kind are officially behind us. Still, what to do as we transition from the cold and snow to sandal wearing weather? At home, you could get organized (or even more disorganized) by throwing the winter footwear into a closet or back room, but what about sandals, and summer shoes? What if you have guests in your home, or if your kids invite five of their friends over to hang out? As they all take their shoes or sandals off, you’re stuck with a big pile of summer footwear, and you still have that messy storage closet with all the winter footwear.

There is a better and more efficient way when it comes to shoe organization. One at home solution is stackable shoe racks. With a durable steel and plastic construction, our storage racks are expandable, and they really make sense. Also, we have a shoe rack that is a tower and holds 50 pairs of shoes. These storage racks can be organized by season or by the differing rooms in your home.

Another great idea for avoiding a mountain of shoes, and a big mess, are our over the door shoe racks. With twenty pockets holding ten pairs of shoes, this is an easy solution for a big family looking to stay organized with shoe storage during any season. This is also great for freeing up a ton of space in your house, and you are no longer stuck searching for you or your family members shoes.

Lastly, if you still have a thing for racks, but are looking for something that hangs, then take a look at our hanging shoe holder. With a hanging shoe holder, you can truly be able to tidy up your home’s closet or personal space, and you will have your shoes available to you in a convenient and accommodating area. You can avoid the hassle and headache of scrambling and searching to find two shoes that match as you are getting organized and ready for work in the morning. Also, with summer coming up we have a flip-flop holder that holds 18 pairs, so you can quickly grab what you need at home and have a longer day of relaxation at the beach or pool.

It’s tiring, and frustrating after a long day to come home, and find that everyone has kicked their shoes off by the front door or to find shoes in random places all over the house. Why not simplify your shoe storage and get organized at the same time? You can do that by racking the shoes up, or by hanging them in our shoe holders. This is a guaranteed way to take care of the shoe storage details for all seasons, and for your home and happiness.