We don’t always appreciate the impact our shoes can have on people’s perceptions, even when they’re not on our feet. While an entryway cluttered with shoes can make us feel anxious and overwhelmed when we walk in the door, a fashionable storage system can leave you feeling satisfied and stress-free while impressing guests as soon as they enter. A stunning setup doesn’t have to be complex or costly. On the contrary, this can be the ideal time to take advantage of the elegant minimalism of IKEA’s shelving, creating a classy showcase for your curated shoe collection. Here, you can try out an IKEA sneaker wall following TikTok’s freshest hack — installing the LACK wall shelf unit.

The LACK ($99) is a slimmed down shelving stack that can fit in even the smallest entryways. You could also sit several next to one another to hold an expansive footwear assortment, with each shelf giving every pair its own personal pedestal. Build the shelves, and use a stud finder to locate a good mounting point. If you can’t find one in a convenient or sensible spot, install wall anchors. The LACK can support up to 55 pounds, and the package weighs around 28 pounds, so a heavy-duty anchor like a toggle anchor would be ideal to manage the maxed out weight. If you like this idea but want to change the shelf’s size (and save some money), you can also make a knockoff with another popular IKEA item, the BERGSHULT shelf ($20).

At 11 ¾ inches deep, the BERGSHULT is a perfect size for holding children’s or adult shoes. You can cut down its 47 ¼-inch length into custom-sized sections to best fit your space. Use a plywood backer (or another shelf) to hold the cut shelves in a DIY column, and you’ll have a LACK lookalike ready for smarter shoe storage. Measure equal-sized pieces, marking cut points down the BERGSHULT. Use a table saw or circular saw to make your cuts. Put painter’s tape down along the cut line to prevent tear out, and raise the blade just high enough to cut through the entire board.

Measure the spacing between the shoe shelves, which should usually be about 6 or 7 inches. To hold the shelves, install small wooden blocks underneath them as supports. If that seems like too much trouble, you can also use traditional brackets, though they won’t look as subtle. Since there will be exposed particle board edges from the cuts on the shelves, you may also want to add edge banding for a consistent color and texture all around. With everything installed, choose a paint to blend the unit with the rest of your entryway. Since it can be tricky to paint IKEA furniture’s difficult surfaces, lightly sand and prime the shelf, including the edge banding, to get a better hold. Add at least two coats of paint. Give the shelf ample time to dry fully before installing it on the wall and loading it up with your shoes.