Reader Spotlight: Kristi’s DIY Shoe Cubby
A few years ago, I found an old mail sorter at a local antique shop. Since then I have used it to store my kids’ shoes in our mudroom area. (To see more, click HERE.) Recently a reader contacted me with a photo of a DIY shoe cubby that was inspired by my antique mail sorter.
Isn’t this pretty impressive?!
Meet Kristi from Texas. She’s a DIY girl who learned the art from her mom. Kristi told me, “my mom used to do woodworking when I was little…She passed away suddenly three years ago. When we bought a used playset soon after (that needed some work), I thought of her and knew I had it in my genes to figure out the power tools! And it’s just been a fun journey from there!
Kristi enlisted her husband to help with this project, and the nail gun they purchased came in really handy.
After building a workbench, this is Kristi and her husband’s first DIY furniture piece. (Just look at that beautiful workbench – don’t you love those red casters?!)
A couple that DIYs together…stays together. Right, Kristi?!
Kristi loves her shoe cubby because “it works perfectly for our 6-yr old twin girls’ shoes that used to pile up in the laundry room because as we all know that taking them to their bedroom closet is too much to ask!”
The problem with my shoe cubby is that my 10-year-old son’s feet are getting too big for the slots. Kristi has a great solution for this: “As their shoes get bigger, I’ll probably just pull it away from the wall about an inch or two and add trim to the top and sides to hide the space! It will definitely be a permanent fixture in our house!”
Not only is Kristi incredibly brilliant, but she’s pretty talented, too! (And a shout-out to Kristi’s husband!)
Thanks for sharing your amazing DIY with us, Kristi!
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You are so sweet to feature my sister, Kristi. She is one talented woman! She has built me quite a few pieces that I am extremely proud of. A big thanks to bloggers like yourself for getting her motivated and inspired! Happy Fall!
Thanks for the comment, Lisa! Your sister is one talented woman. She talked about your mom inspiring her, and I’m guessing you have some pretty amazing gifts, too!
this is so great!
I want Kristi’s power tool skills!
could you please give some dimensions??? Would like to build one.
Hi Terry! Can you send me an email? My email is: [email protected] Thanks!
I’m inspired…maybe I can do this???
Dimensions please???
Thanks!
Hi David! Here is the link to plans for the shoe cubby: https://sincerelysarad.com/build-your-own-shoe-cubby-with-remodelaholic/
Can you give me dimensions for diy shoe rack? LOVE IT! Want to give it a go
Hi Melissa! Go here: https://sincerelysarad.com/build-your-own-shoe-cubby-with-remodelaholic/
Hello, this is a random question but I just love the 3 drawer wooden box you have on your shoe cubby! Do you know where you got it? I have searched all over for one similar and cannot find one. Thanks
This isn’t going to help, but I found it several years ago at TJ Maxx. I think the brand is Broyhill. Sorry I can’t help more!