Over-the-door organizers are the cheat code.

Over-the-door shoe organizers are the most space-efficient way to store shoes in a small entryway without adding any floor furniture.

They use vertical airspace on a door—usually the front door or a closet door nearby. A standard organizer holds 12 to 24 pairs in a slim profile that’s only a few inches deep. That’s way more efficient than a shoe rack sitting on the floor, which takes up precious square footage.

The catch: you need a door that can handle the weight and that you don’t mind partially blocked. If your front door is the only option, make sure it swings outward or you’re fine with a small visual obstacle. Otherwise, put it on a hall closet door or even the