{"id":11602,"date":"2016-04-21T20:49:23","date_gmt":"2016-04-21T10:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/?p=11602"},"modified":"2025-02-12T17:04:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T06:04:34","slug":"before-and-after-messy-shoe-storage-gets-a-makeover-with-a-sleek-diy-dowel-shoe-rack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/before-and-after-messy-shoe-storage-gets-a-makeover-with-a-sleek-diy-dowel-shoe-rack\/","title":{"rendered":"Organise your shoes with our DIY dowel shoe rack"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I&#8217;ve been on a mission the past few weeks to get rid of the ugly around my home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, we&#8217;ve only been living in our new house for six months or so, but given the haste we moved in\/being pregnant\/becoming a mum, I let some things slide and before I knew it, we had some cringe-worthy pockets around the home such as by the garage door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/hack-your-own-pull-out-laundry-hamper\/\">Hack your own pull-out laundry hamper<\/a><br>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/a-laundry-makeover-thats-practical-functional-and-beautiful\/\">A laundry makeover that\u2019s practical, functional AND beautiful<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Embarrassingly I&#8217;m going to show you the before and after&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-11608\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Before-shoe-rack.jpg\" alt=\"Before\" class=\"wp-image-11608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Before-shoe-rack.jpg 750w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Before-shoe-rack-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Before-shoe-rack-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Before-shoe-rack-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Before-shoe-rack-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I cringed every time I walked past this shoe rack (and this is after I tidied it!)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-11607\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/After-shoe-rack.jpg\" alt=\"After DIY dowel shoe rack\" class=\"wp-image-11607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/After-shoe-rack.jpg 750w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/After-shoe-rack-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/After-shoe-rack-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/After-shoe-rack-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/After-shoe-rack-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I&#8217;m so impressed with this shoe rack which fits perfectly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This DIY is super flexible so feel free to take the concept and change the measurements to suit your space. Perhaps a lower and longer shoe rack would look best in your space?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And now how to make it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-items-you-will-need\">Items you will need:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MDF board 900mm x 600mm x 16mm (cut down the centre length)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 x dowel 16mm diameter x 1.2m length<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16mm spade drill bit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measuring tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pencil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paint (we used Contemplate by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.haymespaint.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Haymes<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paint brush or small roller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super glue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Items-you-will-need-for-shoe-rack.jpg\" alt=\"Items you will need\" class=\"wp-image-11612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Items-you-will-need-for-shoe-rack.jpg 750w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Items-you-will-need-for-shoe-rack-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Items-you-will-need-for-shoe-rack-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Items-you-will-need-for-shoe-rack-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Items-you-will-need-for-shoe-rack-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steps\">Steps:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Measure the 8 drill holes on the MDF board \u2014 20cm apart starting from the bottom and 6cm in from either side.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Measure-drill-holes.jpg\" alt=\"Measure drill holes\" class=\"wp-image-11614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Measure-drill-holes.jpg 750w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Measure-drill-holes-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Measure-drill-holes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Measure-drill-holes-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Measure-drill-holes-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Using the spade drill bit, drill out the 8 holes on each piece of MDF.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Drill-holes.jpg\" alt=\"Drill holes\" class=\"wp-image-11617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Drill-holes.jpg 750w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Drill-holes-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Drill-holes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Drill-holes-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Drill-holes-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Paint the MDF in 2-3 coats of paint. We used Contemplate from Haymes which is a warm white\/grey colour that looks fab with the natural oak dowel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. <\/strong>Construct the shoe rack by placing the dowel pieces in the corresponding holes in the MDF boards. You can add a small amount super glue in the holes for extra hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presto! Your shoe rack is complete!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/New-shoe-rack.jpg\" alt=\"New shoe rack DIY dowel shoe rack\" class=\"wp-image-11619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/New-shoe-rack.jpg 750w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/New-shoe-rack-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/New-shoe-rack-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/New-shoe-rack-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/New-shoe-rack-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"http:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Close-up.jpg\" alt=\"Close up DIY dowel shoe rack\" class=\"wp-image-11624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Close-up.jpg 750w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Close-up-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Close-up-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Close-up-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Close-up-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Close-up-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Close-up-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Close-up-33x50.jpg 33w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em><strong>That&#8217;s one ugly corner of the home sorted \ud83d\ude42 Has this DIY dowel shoe rack inspired you to make your own or fix up an area in your home? 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