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I was one sneaker away from losing it until I met my hero and savior of my entryway. The path was like a graveyard filled with shoes of all kinds. It was so embarrassing to invite a guest in as they had to play the floor is lava game to enter the living room.
The place was as chaotic as if an apocalypse had arrived. The shoes my partner wore three weeks ago and the heels I wore to my friend's wedding last weekend were still there.
One miraculous day, I saw an ad and clicked on the shop now button without giving it a second thought. This mystical creature arrived at my doorstep within a couple of days. I am not a diy queen or a home decor influencer; I am just a random person on a mission to save myself from the shoe explosion threatening my sanity.
Unboxing and First Look
The pieces were neatly packed to prevent damage during shipping, and the instructions for assembling them were clear. Constructing them took me about an hour and a cup of coffee. The gorgeous, warm wood and cozy cabinet instantly matched my home's vibe.
It has two flip-down drawers and a flat top for displaying any decor item. Before this cabinet, my entryway looked like a shoe store after a Black Friday stampede. Now? It’s serene. I enjoy walking in the door instead of tripping over a rogue sandal. Plus, the closed design hides everything. Guests don’t need to know I own three pairs of identical black flats because I’m too lazy to branch out. This cabinet has hidden my flaws of home decor like a best friend.
Why This Cabinet Works For Me
I live in a cozy yet compact apartment, so space is tighter than my jeans after Thanksgiving dinner. That’s why this cabinet's slim profile is a game-changer. It hugs the wall over 9 inches deep without occupying precious floor space. I tucked it right by the door, and it blends in like it was always meant to be there.
Due to my busy routine, I didn't have time to arrange my entry wall. It was the most neglected part of my home. Now, with minimal effort, the place looked like an interior decorator had blessed it.
1. Assembly
Not going to lie but, a noob in diy who takes 10 minutes to solve a kids level puzzle, has assembled it in 25 minutes excluding the unboxing part. Honestly I was ready for the disaster but the instruction were explicit and labeled screws (with extra) were a bliss. I felt like a furniture building goddess in the end.
2. Capacity
Let's talk about shoe capacity. My size is seven, and my partner's is 12. My shoes fit like a dream, but my partner's shoes were unhappy because they were a tight squeeze. It can easily fit 14-15 of my size shoes.
3. Versatility
It is not just for shoe storage; it can be used to keep magazines and books. According to my mother, this will be perfect to store her knitting gear.
Conclusion
Overall, my experience with this product was 10/10. It resolved the disaster that haunted me the moment I entered my house. It's safe to say that my $110 was invested in the right place, and the reason for my satisfaction has made me write this piece so you all benefit from it, if you are facing a shoe-apocalypse.
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