What to do with empty shoe boxes? Try these 4 easy and creative DIY reuse ideas to organise clothes, accessories and small items

After the delivery of shoes, many people wonder what to do with those empty shoe delivery boxes. And the simple answer is to throw these boxes away, but rather than simply throwing away those boxes one can reuse them in their houses doing simple DIY things.

1. Make a drawer organiser for small items

Shoe boxes can be turned into handy organisers for things that often get mixed up in drawers. Cut the box into smaller sections or add cardboard dividers to create separate compartments. You can use these sections to store hair clips, rubber bands, jewellery, chargers, keys, sewing supplies or other small household items. Cover the box with leftover wrapping paper or fabric if you want it to look neater.

2. Turn a shoe box into a clothes organiser

If your wardrobe has limited drawer space, reuse larger shoe boxes to organise smaller clothing items. Fold socks, handkerchiefs, scarves or undergarments neatly and place them inside separate boxes. The simplest way is to add simple labels to the lids so you can quickly identify what is stored inside. This can also make shelves look more organised without buying additional storage containers.

3. Create a stationery storage box

An empty shoe box can easily become a stationery organiser for your desk or study area. Use cardboard dividers to separate pens, pencils, notebooks, sticky notes, erasers and other supplies. For a cleaner look, wrap the outside of the box with craft paper and add labels to different sections.

4. Make an accessory organiser

Instead of keeping belts, watches, sunglasses or small bags scattered around your room, use a shoe box to create a dedicated accessory box. Place smaller cardboard boxes or dividers inside to create individual sections. You can also attach small pieces of cardboard vertically to prevent items from getting tangled or piled on top of each other.

Things to keep in mind

Before reusing a shoe box, make sure it is clean and completely dry. Avoid storing damp clothes, wet items or food inside cardboard boxes as moisture can lead to mould and unpleasant odours.

A little wrapping paper, leftover fabric, labels or cardboard can also make old shoe boxes look more organised and attractive. This simple reuse idea can help reduce waste while giving you extra storage around the house.