Shoe racks – our pick of the best

This wooden shoe rack will look the part in your hallway or by your back door. Made from oak and oak veneers, it has been waxed by hand and then given a natural lacquer finish to keep it looking smart. As well as offering excellent shoe storage, the shoe rack is topped off with a bench and padded cushion, giving you somewhere to sit down when you're putting on your shoes. H60 W110 D35cm.

£249
The Cotswold Company

This compact shoe rack hints at industrial style with its powder-coated tubular frame and solid rubberwood shoe shelves, which are lipped at the front to make sure the shoes don't slip off. Simple yet sturdy, this shoe rack is perfect for porches, hallways or even bedrooms and will work well as part of a pared-back, contemporary scheme. Holds up to six pairs of shoes. H44.5 W66.5 D32cm.

£45
House by John Lewis

This charming wooden shoe rack has oodles of classic country charm. Made of high-quality solid pine using time-honoured joinery techniques, it offers ample storage space for shoes and boots and would make a great clutter buster in a hallway or porch. An ivory paint finish and natural wooden knobs and top complete the country look. H87 W80 D21cm.

£199
PineSolutions

A bench and shoe rack in one, the Tjusig will help smarten up any space. Its clean lines would look at home in a contemporary scheme. The stainless steel shoe shelves hold up to eight pairs of shoes and the solid hardwood frame comes in a white or black painted finish. The bench makes for a handy place to perch while putting on or taking off your shoes. H50 W108 D34cm.

£65
Ikea

Contrasting textures - natural wood and high-gloss white - combine to stylish effect in this contemporary wooden shoe rack. Four doors fold out, each fitting up to nine pairs of shoes thanks to cleverly integrated shoe shelves. This sleek, compact piece would slot easily into a hallway or bedroom corner. Comes fully assembled. Black-gloss door finish also available. H155 x W59 x D24cm.

£90
TGB Furniture at Worldstores

Here's a smart shoe rack that expands as your shoe collection does. With anti-slip, foam-covered stainless bars, this easy-to-assemble shoe rack will look after up to 10 pairs of shoes and is stackable should your footwear fancy get out of hand. Slot it at the back of a cloakroom or wardrobe to create a DIY shoe closet. H30 W61.5 D18.5cm. Expands to 107cm.

£20
Lakeland

This five-tier metal shoe rack is the perfect shoe storage solution for small spaces thanks to its narrow width. Pop it by a front or back door to keep your most-used footwear under control. The black coated metal is durable and will stay looking smart no matter how many shoes you throw at it. Comes flat-packed for self-assembly. H100 W48 D28cm.

£45
John Lewis

This practical but pretty bench and shoe rack would work like a dream in a country or coastal scheme. It comes with three hand-woven wicker baskets for keeping door keys and other clutter stored neatly out of sight, while the painted finish in mat ivory will work with any colour palette. A slatted wooden shoe rack holds up to five pairs of shoes. H53 W122 D38cm.

£117
Bibelo at Wayfair