Cooper wrote:
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The only place I can think of storing our footwear, would be on a wall.

Any ideas on building a shoe rack for a wall in the laundry room?

OK, Imelda...

I've built low racks on closet floors under the hanging rod that's
generally otherwise wasted space. So far have only needed one shelf, a
second could generally be added under at least a portion of the space
(other than under really long stuff)

If that ain't enough space, it's time to pare down...

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