You may not always realise it but the hallway is often the most used room in the house yet, because you don’t actually spend much time there, little thought is put into keeping it neat and organised.
When it comes to disorder shoes are the biggest culprit and this is where a hallway shoe bench comes into play. Not only does it provide a convenient place to sit when putting on or taking off shoes and boots, it can also be used to keep your shoe collection neat and tidy too.
A decent shoe bench need not cost a fortune either; solid wood is, obviously, ideal but lots of budget options are also available…
Oak shoe bench with a black frame and black mesh dividers.
W115 × D35 × H45 cm
£350 from johnlewis.com
Combination bench in French-grey with an oak-effect top, featuring 6 shoe cubbies and a pair of drawers.
W90 × D33 × H57 cm
£85 from argos.co.uk
Industrial-style bench with iron wirework shoe compartments and a wooden top.
W108 × D33 × H45 cm
£155 from johnlewis.com
Solid oak frame with oak veneer panels with 8 shoe storage compartments.
W124 × D37 × H45 cm
From amazon.co.uk
A stylish bench seat with a combined slatted shoe rack. Bamboo is far more durable than many common types of wood and isn’t going to be easily damaged with damp shoes or boots.
W90 × D35 × H45 cm
£100 from johnlewis.com
Old-school type shoe locker made from solid pine with brass label holders.
W59 × D38 × H67 cm
Available from laredoute.co.uk
The full width version also has spaces for tall boots.
W114 × D38 × H46 cm
Available from laredoute.co.uk
The traditional-style shoe bench goes modern with a trendy grey-painted finish and contrasting oak top complete with cushion.
W110 × D36 × H60 cm
£299 Available from cotswoldco.com
Shoe Cabinets
Combined Hallway Units