my new shoe rack
I love the j-me shoe rack. I love that it floats off the floor, I love that it doesn't take up much space when no shoes are present, I love that it was the perfect shoe solution to my very cramped back entryway. So, I nearly cried when I found out it was about 5 inches too long to fit into said very cramped back entryway.
I set out to wander around a very large hardware store and find something that I could use in the same fashion. I had grand ideas about repurposing ductwork pipes or gutters or something meant for plumbing. I predictably didn't find anything that would work. So I went with Plan B: wood. We basically built shelves, narrower ones above wider ones, to work like this:
Go see all about how we made it, this has also been listed on the to make page.
I set out to wander around a very large hardware store and find something that I could use in the same fashion. I had grand ideas about repurposing ductwork pipes or gutters or something meant for plumbing. I predictably didn't find anything that would work. So I went with Plan B: wood. We basically built shelves, narrower ones above wider ones, to work like this:
Go see all about how we made it, this has also been listed on the to make page.
Very cool idea! Almost as cool as those awesome sneakers!
Comment by Lynn in Tucson — June 12, 2007 @ 9:17 am
don't those types of racks mess up the toe of the shoe by denting it in? i had to throw away my boots because the dent in the toe made them unwearable :(
Comment by janet — June 12, 2007 @ 9:49 am
Janet - I can see that happening if you store shoes in this type of rack. This one is for those shoes we throw on and off at the door on a daily basis, I wouldn't keep good shoes here.
Comment by megan — June 12, 2007 @ 9:51 am
On your To Make page, the link to making bathbombs goes back to your main page.
Comment by gloogunn — June 12, 2007 @ 10:25 am
Ooooh...a lot of the links there (sun jar, hats) default back to the main page.
Comment by gloogunn — June 12, 2007 @ 10:26 am
I'm totally digging it. Totally clever and it is great to have instructions!
Comment by Miss Sassy — June 12, 2007 @ 10:41 am
gloogunn - Really? It's not happening for me. What browser are you using?
Comment by megan — June 12, 2007 @ 10:53 am
i remember you mentioning the length of the j-me shoe rack being problematic for your space ... and i just KNEW you would figure out a way to DIY it! brilliant.
and, btw, i LOVE the color of your doors!!!!
Comment by anh-minh — June 12, 2007 @ 11:20 am
anh-minh - Thanks!
Comment by megan — June 12, 2007 @ 11:37 am
i love love love that shoe rack...the color of those green shoes and the green doors also make me swoon. :)
Comment by zay — June 12, 2007 @ 1:18 pm
LOVE the green shoes! Where did you find them? I would love to find a pair.
Comment by Liz — June 12, 2007 @ 1:46 pm
Zay - Thank you.
Liz - The shoes are from Ecco, and they were called Solo Tie. I got them a few years ago, but they only seem to have pink left.
Comment by megan — June 12, 2007 @ 1:54 pm
Has anyone ever told you you're amazing? and brilliant? this is the best idea ever!
Comment by juliann — June 12, 2007 @ 2:29 pm
You can also find Eccos on zappos.com, and they are usually cheaper there as well..
Comment by nonsie — June 12, 2007 @ 6:08 pm
Juliann - Thanks, I was really just copying an idea though!
Comment by megan — June 12, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
Megan, it doesn't matter that you were copying an idea - something didn't work for you, and you figured out another solution. It seems that you are able to do that a lot, and that is what makes you brilliant!
Comment by Jennifer — June 13, 2007 @ 6:32 am
I think yours looks much better than the original!
Comment by Erika — June 13, 2007 @ 7:02 am
Oh my god that is AWESOME! It looks fantastic, you guys did a great job.
Comment by Erica — June 13, 2007 @ 7:26 am
Jennifer - Well, thank you.
Erica and Erika - Thanks!
Comment by megan — June 13, 2007 @ 10:30 am
I'm absolutely in love with this idea. I love it's simplicity and I actually think I prefer the adaptation to the orginal... I mentioned you in my blog (hope you don't mind) and linked back. HAVE A GOOD DAY!
MWAH!!
Comment by Jade — June 14, 2007 @ 4:45 am
ahhh!!! for shoes that we just kick on or off, not the good stuff that hangs out in our closet! that makes more sense :)
Comment by janet — June 14, 2007 @ 5:25 pm
[...] Not Martha:: I’ve been reading Megan’s blog for years. I loved her knit pink wig. I love it when she talks about cooking and meal planning, and I really want to make the shoe rack she made, and if we ever move back to Seattle, her local stuff is awesome! [...]
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