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
£449 from johnlewis.com

An industrial-style storage option with pair of metal mesh shoe shelves, grey metal frame and an oak finish top
W80 × D30 × H48 cm
£50 from argos.co.uk

A compact bench seat with a bamboo wood frame with a grey fabric covered seat and drop down shoe bin
W52 × D33 × H51 cm
£160

A contemporary combination of a black metal frame and lower shelf with a rounded-edge bamboo seat
W80 × D28 × H45 cm
£100 from johnlewis.com

Combination bench in Anthracite or French-grey with an oak-effect top, featuring 6 shoe cubbies and a pair of drawers.
W90 × D33 × H57 cm
£120 from argos.co.uk

Features a solid bamboo wood frame with a pair of slatted shelves for shoes, an open shelf for boots and a full-width cushioned seat pad
W100 × D38 × H51 cm
£80 from argos.co.uk

A sturdy wooden bench with a shelf wide enough for up to 3 pairs of shoes
W80 × D35 × H45 cm
£110 from johnlewis.com

A solid acacia wood bench with an oiled finish featuring a seat pad made with woven parachute rope and a slatted shoe rack
W100 × D33 × H43 cm
£155 from johnlewis.com

Industrial-style bench with iron wirework shoe compartments and a wooden top.
W108 × D33 × H45 cm
£195 from johnlewis.com

Solid oak frame with oak veneer panels with 8 shoe storage compartments.
W124 × D37 × H45 cm
From amazon.co.uk