So the other day I was walking through Ace Hardware and stumbled across the organization aisle… ya know, where they have all of the closet storage products? And I noticed these little Rubbermaid shoe add ons for their closet systems.
Now we just moved into a new home a little over 3 months ago and our new closet is MASSIVE. I’m talking 3 feet bigger than my daughter’s old bedroom.
But the shelving is really odd in there. Only one wire shelf all the way around. It’s plenty of room for our clothes, but I had no place to put our shoes. Well… see that box?
Yeah, it’s our “shoe box”. Literally.
Now we could have redone the closet with really expensive built ins or a full closet system, but I’m thrifty and can’t really see spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on a closet. So now you can see why I was a little giddy to find those shoe add ons at Ace Hardware.
I figured the best place to put the new shoe shelving would be just to the right when you walk in the closet. Two shoe shelves come in each box and they fit perfectly side-by-side under the existing shelf.
We purchased (3) 48 inch hanging brackets and used drywall anchors to secure them to the wall.
Seriously took about 10 minutes to hang all 3 brackets. Then you just hook in the shoe add ons. The hardest part of this project was just measuring and making sure everything was level.
And now the fun part… adding all the shoes!
The shoe add ons are on an angle and have a little lip at the bottom so your shoes don’t slide off. And each shelf holds about 7 or 8 pairs of shoes (well 6 for my husband and his size 13 feet).
And I like that these shelves are adjustable because I’m thinking of moving them around and adding another shelf. You know… cause a girl’s shoe collection is never ending.
OK, now for the good stuff!
One lucky reader is going to win a $100 gift card to Ace Hardware to spend on something you didn’t know they offered like shoe organizers… or whatever else you need!
Winner will be chosen next Monday and notified via email.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU!
And stay tuned for more updates to this space! Next we’re going to add a new light fixture and find a piece of furniture to serve as an island to store my jewelry, scarves and my husband’s ties.
If you want to see more projects from the Ace Hardware team,
check them out HERE!
I am a member of the Ace Bloggers Panel and Ace Hardware has provided me with materials for this project. I was also compensated for my time and this blog post. All opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of Ace Hardware.
Tab W says
March 17, 2014 at 7:43 amI would use it to start decorating the nursery for our upcoming adoption to our daughter 🙂
Ariel @ One Life To Build says
March 17, 2014 at 7:50 amI had no idea Ace Hardware sold organization kits. I think I will pay them a visit this week. Thanks for sharing!
Melissa says
March 17, 2014 at 8:01 amLove this! So simple and yet so functional.
Karen Marchetto says
March 17, 2014 at 8:05 amLove the shoes. They make a statement when they are lined up so neatly.
sarah says
March 17, 2014 at 8:31 amOh wow! I could use some organization like that in my closet. We have the closet system that gos with these shoe shelves but ive never seen them! And btw, so jealous of that closet!
Katie says
March 17, 2014 at 9:01 amAwesome! I can’t believe your closet is so big! Lucky girl.
Andrea says
March 17, 2014 at 9:18 amI would stock up on paint.
charlene says
March 17, 2014 at 9:20 amI would buy a wheel barrow, from ace if I won!
Amanda says
March 17, 2014 at 9:56 amI’d get some wood to make shelving
Gwen McBrien says
March 17, 2014 at 9:58 amI’m in desperate need of some organization items!!!
elizabeth hunt says
March 17, 2014 at 10:15 amI am in love with your closet. Lucky you. Also love the shoe organization. Ace is a great place to find so many things and my Ace is near me,a plus. I need everything.
DinT says
March 17, 2014 at 10:22 ampaint and tools
Michelle says
March 17, 2014 at 10:58 amThis is exactly what I have been looking for. I need these shoe racks.
Jessica Z says
March 17, 2014 at 11:12 amWow, These are great!! We are moving next month and they would be perfect for out walk in!!
Kathy Nielsen says
March 17, 2014 at 11:40 amI would love to have a dressing room/closet like this. It is sooooo organized and efficient.
Kathy Nielsen says
March 17, 2014 at 11:42 amPAINT BRUSHES!
travelingsole says
March 17, 2014 at 11:51 amI’d love to get some organizational shelves too!
Bryn says
March 17, 2014 at 12:40 pmI think I’d have to buy some show racks too. I’m using those silly stacking ones and they are not getting the job done!
Michelle Humann says
March 17, 2014 at 12:55 pmWith spring coming I would definitely be sprucing up my yard!!
Kayla says
March 17, 2014 at 1:22 pmLove this idea! I need some shoe organization in my master closet and the gift certificate would be the perfect way to do that!! I hope I’m lucky and win (since it’s St. Patrick’s Day and all…) Thanks!
Debbie says
March 17, 2014 at 1:41 pmThe possibilities are endless at Ace Hardware. No matter what I do, it will come in handy. Thanks!!
Brandy says
March 17, 2014 at 2:09 pmI’m redoing/updating my laundry room utility closet…so organizing items would be appealing to me. Love the shoe racks too!
rayray cartucci says
March 17, 2014 at 3:08 pmI would buy paint! This whole house needs some new paint to cover all the crayon drawings and what ever else is on our walls.
Nicole says
March 17, 2014 at 3:10 pmI love closet organization systems, and they work wonderfully to optimize space in small closets as well.
Nicole says
March 17, 2014 at 3:13 pmI would buy a set of lamp shades from Ace!
meredith says
March 17, 2014 at 3:15 pmWe are redoing out apartment so I would get some paint!
Kelly D says
March 17, 2014 at 3:16 pmI would buy shelving for our garage, we are spring cleaning and organizing it.
Danie says
March 17, 2014 at 5:18 pmI would buy paint and organizing stuff. We are moving in a few weeks to a smaller apartment and need some new organizational things (for shoes, books, clothes, etc.). This would be awesome!
Michellelhb says
March 17, 2014 at 5:24 pmLove your closet! Thanks for the chance at a giveaway!
Amy says
March 17, 2014 at 5:33 pmI would get a new faucet! Thanks for the chance 🙂
Heather DeDona says
March 17, 2014 at 5:40 pmWe have a really small walk in closet, and I have a bulky organizer for shoes, this actually might save us space. I could even use them for folded clothes as well!
Eileen says
March 17, 2014 at 6:16 pmI’d get stuff for organization.
Jessica M says
March 17, 2014 at 6:20 pmWhat wouldn’t we buy at Ace, they have just about anything you could want!!
Susan Dingman says
March 17, 2014 at 7:16 pmI would get a new mailbox.
Harmony B says
March 17, 2014 at 7:39 pmMuch needed lawn and yard supplies for spring
Nancy says
March 17, 2014 at 7:51 pmI would use the gift card to put towards a snow blower for next year!
cdahlgren2013 says
March 17, 2014 at 8:09 pmMy son needs a closet organizer, and I had never thought about Ace, but I think we’ll check there first!
Lindsay Lee says
March 17, 2014 at 8:48 pmPaint and paint brushes!!!
Kara says
March 17, 2014 at 9:52 pmI need paint, paint brushes, and a new hammer because my kids lost mine.
Elizabeth W says
March 17, 2014 at 10:48 pmCloset organization is the watchword. We need to revamp our hall closet so,there is someplace for all those shoes and boots!
Kay says
March 17, 2014 at 10:58 pmI’d buy paint. I love their Clark and Kensington paint!
Julie says
March 17, 2014 at 11:17 pmA power drill!
Wild Orchid says
March 18, 2014 at 5:48 amI would love to buy new gardening tools!
Entered the rafflecopter as “Wild orchid”
Thanks for the chance to win!
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channynn says
March 18, 2014 at 6:07 amWe need some shoe organization in our master too!
Kim Meyering says
March 18, 2014 at 7:53 amDefinitely organization items! Makes me feel much better when my house is in order!
Christine says
March 18, 2014 at 8:19 amI’d get some organizational items for my closet! I could certainly use it.
Amanda Sakovitz says
March 18, 2014 at 8:30 amI would buy lightbulbs and cleaning supplies!
Monica says
March 18, 2014 at 9:00 amI need things to organize my master closet!
Ashley Ponder Richards says
March 18, 2014 at 9:28 amI would buy something to help with the remodel of my den.
Keith says
March 18, 2014 at 9:41 amOur closet needs a shoe organizer.
Bert says
March 18, 2014 at 9:50 amI would buy a grill
Thomas Murphy says
March 18, 2014 at 9:51 amI would buy some paint.
Michelle says
March 18, 2014 at 9:51 amI’d buy organizational items for my master bedroom!
Melissa M says
March 18, 2014 at 10:27 amI would get some new tools
nataly carbonell says
March 18, 2014 at 2:49 pmI’d get some paint and supplies
Christine McD says
March 18, 2014 at 6:13 pmGetting ready to paint our master bedroom. I would use it for paint!
Sarah c says
March 18, 2014 at 8:20 pmI could buy up the entire store. Really. If I could.
Melanie Berger says
March 18, 2014 at 8:32 pmI would buy jute rope to cover an old tire and turn it into an ottoman.
Cathleen says
March 19, 2014 at 7:42 amI would probably buy those shoe organizers! Charcoal too…
The Demure Life says
March 19, 2014 at 12:52 pmWe’re moving into our first house this year so it could go towards lots of things like a lawn mower!
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David says
March 19, 2014 at 4:30 pmI have an Ace Hardware near my house that almost rivals a Lowes in size. They have everything Lowes would have, minus the lumber department. I would use the card for lawn and garden supplies, particularly fertilizer.
Julie says
March 19, 2014 at 5:36 pmI would buy paint for my kitchen thanks for the giveaway
Carolsue says
March 19, 2014 at 6:24 pmI would get a George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor grill
Laura ari says
March 19, 2014 at 8:22 pmI would buy a new snow shovel
Judy W says
March 19, 2014 at 10:18 pmI would use it for our bathroom remodel.
Katie says
March 20, 2014 at 7:05 amAce is my go to place for everything! Birthday gifts, home improvement, holiday decor, even a post office!!!
Ally says
March 20, 2014 at 7:16 amI would buy rakes and lawn things
Ellen Casper says
March 20, 2014 at 7:40 amI’d get gardening tools
Jo Skidmore says
March 20, 2014 at 8:18 amCabinet hardware to update our kitchen
Nathan says
March 20, 2014 at 12:48 pmTools!
Jennifer says
March 20, 2014 at 4:13 pmI would buy paint!!!
Madeline says
March 20, 2014 at 6:17 pmI’d get gardening supplies, like fertilizer.
Laura says
March 20, 2014 at 8:15 pmWe just bought a new house while waiting for a medical retirement from the military to come through…lets just say this house hasn’t hopped of the fashion train since it was built in 1995…. So from 3 states away we are updating on a slim budget and light fixtures and paint are desperately needed!
Melanie says
March 20, 2014 at 9:19 pmI would buy so jute rope to decorate some home items with. Thanks!
Kathie Craig says
March 21, 2014 at 3:10 amI would buy paint for my bedroom.
mysweetiepiepie says
March 21, 2014 at 10:07 amI’d buy a new lawn mower, our’s broke.
Kristin @ Little Corbin Hill says
March 21, 2014 at 10:31 amI definitely NEED some of those shoe shelves! I have a shoe box too, lol. Two of them actually =)
Destiny says
March 21, 2014 at 12:10 pmI need some closet organization items.
Wehaf says
March 21, 2014 at 3:50 pmI’d buy some paint to re-do our master bedroom!
micaela6955/michele p says
March 21, 2014 at 7:30 pmomigosh, LOVE your closet! Serious case of envy here 😉 Ok, I need to do some organizing for Spring as well. First I’d need the Zenith crossbar over the door towel rack for my bathroom towels, along with the Zenith over the toilet shelf because I am sick of having my new toilet paper fall into the toilet lol. For my table or fridge the OXO Good Grips turntable or I might just splurge and put it towards a Moen High Arc Kitchen faucet!
amanda s. says
March 22, 2014 at 3:47 amflowers for my garden or other yard stuff.
Dawn K. says
March 22, 2014 at 5:00 pmWe are currently redoing my office, so whatever my hubby needed for the flooring/walls. Probably lots of nails!
Robyn says
March 22, 2014 at 8:29 pmI would buy some paint to brighten up our new house.
kathleen whitney says
March 22, 2014 at 8:59 pmGarden supplies and paint!
Kara says
March 22, 2014 at 11:53 pmI am in desperate need of organization!!!!!
Debra Lee says
March 23, 2014 at 3:31 amI would but items to spruce up our house for sale!
lovely jasmin says
March 23, 2014 at 5:53 amLove to give my kitchen a big pulse with a new Cookware and Pans thanks! for this chance
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
March 23, 2014 at 9:37 amI would buy some paint for our family room!
sarah jau says
March 23, 2014 at 11:16 amI would pick paints , brushes set and rollers set to renew my room walls
Elena says
March 23, 2014 at 1:49 pmI would buy paint
Tina W says
March 23, 2014 at 4:04 pmI’d love something fun like shoe organizers (or a ginourmous closet!) but I would probably end up buying a new wheelbarrow or another composter.
sara haaf says
March 23, 2014 at 8:55 pmI’d buy stuff to help organize my hall closet and office!
Amy says
March 23, 2014 at 9:41 pmI would buy exterior paint for my house and supplies to build a raised bed garden! Love your closet transformation!
Deb K (@Deb55106) says
March 24, 2014 at 1:03 amI would get some paint for my bedroom!
roxy meto says
March 24, 2014 at 5:23 amthanks.Sure I would pick the George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor Electric Bbq Grill
Nancy Brett says
March 24, 2014 at 12:22 pmI would get the Rack Shelf Shelving Unit
thanks for this chance
Julia Frank says
March 24, 2014 at 5:01 pmthank you , I would pick a new cutting board and knives set
Nicole Robert says
March 24, 2014 at 6:09 pmI would get the Igloo Max Cold Ice Chest for Summer time at beach
femto((Joseph)) says
March 24, 2014 at 6:31 pmThank you so much, I like to get Electric Blower