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Housecleaning is so much easier when there’s a place to keep everyday items out of the way but still close at hand. Here’s the simple stackable solution: our multi-bin organizer. It’s the perfect shoe storage cupboard and shoe organizer. Or use it as toy storage bins. Either way, give clutter the boot by ordering your storage cubby today.
Storage cubby keeps household items on hand…not under foot.
Nine open bins hold everything from scarves, gloves and hats to magazines, mail and small household appliances and tools. Put one in the mudroom as a shoe storage cupboard—or in the closet as a shoe organizer. And what parent couldn’t use more toy storage bins around the house?
Storage cubby provides instant access to everyday items.
Toy storage bins or workshop organizer? You decide!
Use these handy bins as a shoe storage cupboard and shoe organizer…or for tools and supplies in the studio. It’s also great in the kitchen. Because it fits stylishly in any room, you can use it however you see fit! Order today!
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Westchester County, NY on 11/21/2008
This product delivers exactly what it states. It was easy to put together and appears pretty sturdy. The cubbies are a great size for the kids' stuff and mine but not quite big enough for my husband's size 13's. Over all I would definitely recommend and would purchase again. I am thinking of buying three more for toy storage in our just finished basement.
from Pittsburgh, PA on 11/21/2008
The multi-bin organizers have made our entryway clutter free! We can locate our many pairs of shoes and boots without having to dig through the box we were using. It also provides space on top for plants and the units are attractive.
I've been searching for shelves like these for months and found nothing comparable.
from Boston, MA on 11/15/2008
I have never written a product review before but felt I had to write this one. I have been looking for something for years to clean up the clutter of shoes, small toys, and lunch boxes that always seemed to crowd my kitchen floor. I found this organizer in a Brookstone catalog and really liked it. I was hesitant to make such a purchase online but I read some reviews and thought I'd take a chance. [...] my husband put it together in no time and we have it in the corner of our kitchen. I love not tripping over little shoes, toys, etc. The kids now know that when they come in they put their shoes and lunch boxes in a cubby. This product is wonderful and I am so happy I bought it!!
from Lancaster, PA on 11/14/2008
Great product for kids' shoes...though for adult shoes, it's a bit of a struggle.
from Allen, TX on 11/8/2008
I bought the organizer and assemble it all by myself... and I have to say that I am not handy at all. It looks great and it's fantastic for organizing. Easy to clean, nice construction.
from Phoenix, AZ on 11/7/2008
Great way to keep shoes and all the kids extra stuff in one place. Looks great. Easy to clean and saves a ton of space. I want a few more!!!
from Boston, MA on 11/3/2008
It is a space saver, and convenient near the basement entry for winter gloves, hats, etc,.
The openings are a bit tight for adult shoes.
ONce together it is pretty sturdy, though not the easiest thing to put together if not handy.
from Pensacola, FL on 10/31/2008
I own a yarn store and these are perfect displays.
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from El Paso, TX on 10/25/2008
I bought two organizers for our den to organize the kids' toys. It is great b/c our kids can see what they have. Clean-up is easier b/c they actually enjoy putting stuff back in the bins! Keeps the mess off the floor.
from St George, Maine on 10/25/2008
I needed a better way to store all my small pieces of material.
The smaller size cubbies work better and are less messy than the milk crates I used to use.
these cubies were very easy to put together.
but I did need a philips screw driver.
the directions were easy to follow.
It would help if there was an extra cam as one got
it's threads messed and I couldn't screw the screw into it.and of course the hardware store doesn't carry that size.
from Monterrey, Mexico on 10/24/2008
I use it to store gym equipment, such as jump ropes, weights for barbells, running weights, etc. I was surprised that it was sturdy enough to hold the 5 and 10 pound weights (in the lower racks). I only wish it had slightly larger spaces in all three dimensions. Altogether a good product that met my needs.
from Mobile, Alabama on 10/3/2008
Of course, who likes to assemble anything ? but worth it after assembly. (Tip: Pay your preteen son $10 to assemble and it is done)
from Reno Nevada on 9/22/2008
I looked at numerous shoe storage units before finding this one. This is by far the most efficient and best quality.
from Maryland on 9/12/2008
Office, kitchen, utility room, there's a use everywhere. It's also great for sorting things out.
from Denver, CO on 8/8/2008
I am a knitter and have lots of left over yarn. This is a great way to store it. I can see what I have and it looks nice, too.
These were a bit tough to put together--the first one took me a hour, the second was quicker. The directions were good--it was just time consuming. Once up, they look nice--they do not look like I assembled them.
I did think they seemed pricey, but I looked around for about two months and did not find anything I liked for less.
from Fairfax, Virginia on 8/4/2008
Great for shoe storage,and other small items. A space saver.
from Chicago, IL on 7/19/2008
I have the organizer placed by a door in the laundry room. It holds shoes along with a few miscellaneous items. It's a great way to maintain an organized and clean space.
from Mohnton, PA on 7/18/2008
The Multi-bin organizer was very helpful in alleviating piles of "stuff" that tend to accumulate on and around my husband's desk. My one suggestion for improvement would be to widen the bins a bit so 8 1/2 by 11 papers fit (without bending, that is). The shelf is very sturdy. Don't be frightened by the number of pieces when you open the box--the directions are clear and it's easy to assemble.
from Boston, MA on 6/22/2008
We use these in teh mud room for shoes, hats, etc... They do a good job of organizing our stuff. Easy to put together and looks good enough.
from Mississippi on 6/14/2008
My husband uses this in the family room behind his recliner to store computer related items, cleaner, cords, CDs, DVDs, etc. Now they are not stacked on the floor and it's much easier to vacuum. They are also close at hand.
from Hutchinson, Mn. on 5/30/2008
For visitors at the cabin, they never lose their car keys or cell phones anymore as they each choose a cubby space for that.
from Frederick, MD on 5/26/2008
This is perfect for a magazine rack. It will also be nice to be a toy/book storage for the kid's room, but I won, so not it sits in my bathroom.
from Farmingdale, NY on 5/16/2008
To store and organize items near the front door
from Claverack, NY on 5/9/2008
works great to organize and gather all those little things the kids normally would leave on floor or just throw anywhere
from Boston, MA on 5/4/2008
Good amount of stroage in a small space. Also, cubbies keep things organized. The only thing that would make it perfect would be adjustable cubbies, but I haven't seen any product that does that yet. Overal good solid construction.
from Tampa on 4/12/2008
I use the multi-bin organizer for magazine and file storage in my bedroom and entryway. The entryway organizer also features compact umbrellas and the like.
It is much more attractive than the milk crates and rolling file trays it replaced. Multi-bin organizers are compact and present an orderly appearance. I used several colors of pastel file folders to enhance its look when filled.
The organizers are compact and fit neatly into my bedroom and entryway.
I recommend it for organizing items that are approximately letter size or smaller.
from Hampton, VA on 4/11/2008
It took concentration and a good hour to put this unit together, but at least they provided ample hardware for the job. One tip: when inserting the flat head cam locks, make sure you insert the blank side first so the end with the groove is facing outward. You may need to adjust those cam locks several times when inserting the screws, which won't go all the way in unless the cam locks are perfectly aligned. Once finished, the unit looks really nice. My only annoyance was all the white particles of foam that clung to the unit from the packaging.
from Freeland, MI on 4/4/2008
This storage unit has helped us keep the clutter off the floor. :] No more towering books, missing shoes or seasonal accessories flying around the house -- hooray!!
from Chicago on 3/31/2008
It works great in my office to help organize all those difficult items that I use to find on my desk.
Its easy to put together and is made and looks great. I would buy this product again.
from Maine on 3/28/2008
It is precisely as described. Rather expensive, but I couldn't find anything comparable at a lower price. I bought a second one that was very badly handled for [$] at a Brookstone Outlet and it also is serving its purpose very well although it won't survive being moved too many times.
from georgia on 3/28/2008
this was perfect for the closet in my mudroom, now its very organized and all the shoes are in a cubby with nothing on the floor!
from Louisville, KY on 3/2/2008
I bought this to use in our playroom for smaller toys that end up in the bottom of the toybox - like legos, cars, little action figures, etc. I wanted something similar to the cheesy, poorly made bin organizers you see in toy stores and large discount stores, but wanted something more durable and nicer to look at [...] I must say that even though it ended up smaller than it looks online once it was put together, it does look very nice and does the job I intended it to do. My biggest complaint is the "wood". Of course, this is not solid wood, it's some kind of veneer, but it is heavy and well made, but the backing on it is so flimsy it's not much better than balsa wood. I wish the back would have been made of the same material as the rest of the shelf. I'd have even paid a little extra for that. All in all, I'm happy with my purchase and will likely buy another one for further organization projects.
from Maryland on 2/23/2008
[...]. Very sturdy product but for the price it was not aesthetically pleasing. It has 12 areas which are visible but slightly on the inside of the bins which have screws that are seen without screw covers. Because of the unusual size, screw covers do not fit that area either. For the price I think all hardware should be hidden from view.
from Boston, MA on 2/16/2008
Ideal for closet shoe storage, specially shoes in daily use. Occupies very little space. Easy to keep clean. Two people required for assembly, instructions were lengthy and not too clear. All in all a very useful product for organizing shoes and loose bits and pieces.
from Florida on 2/8/2008
I needed a good storage solution to effectively use the empty space under the existing shelves in my food pantry. I store vegetables in the multi-bin organizer. Everything is sorted, organized, and easy to find. I plan to buy another organizer for the other wall in my pantry.
from Navarre, Florida on 1/31/2008
it took numerous pairs of shoes that were lying around.....and now they are organized right where we want them...perfect
from Indianapolis, IN on 1/25/2008
I looked everywhere for a decent looking, solid storage organizer for the entryway by the back door. Something to store shoes, hats, gloves, etc. I have a 1 year old that would pull all of our shoes off our open shoe rack, and I was tired of looking at all the clutter on the floor, tables, etc. I got two of these bins and put them side by side -- using the bottom two rows for shoes and the top row for hats/gloves/etc. It's great! No more clutter, everything has a "place", and my 1 year old pulls the shoes out fall less frequently (each bin has a "lip" so things stay inside nicely). I like that it can be added to if you need more storage. It's quite heavy and sturdy. And, it looks great. The day after we assembled it, friends came over and commented on it. On the downside, the bins are a little small for adult male shoes, and you can only fit boots on the top row. My husband's shoe do fit, but one needs to go in sideways. Would be nice if each bin was a little wider. And, while assembly was fairly easy, it does take about an hour a bin, so plan some time. I thought it was a bit on the expensive side compared to what else I saw because I got two, but honestly, I'm really happy with the purchase and would highly recommend it -- more versatile and better looking than any others I saw, and I definitely looked all over!
from Dallas, TX on 1/19/2008
This piece is perfect for the entryway and solved our 'pile of shoes' problem in the kitchen.
I purchased this storage unit after wanting it for over 2 years!! I thought it was too pricey, but eventually caved and bought it anyways - because I never found another one similar for the need I had for it. None of the other storage bins I found looked as nice, and I wanted it for my entryway / mudroom, where we'd need to store some shoes, hats, gloves, scarves, mittens, sunglasses, etc. It's perfect! I want MORE of them now... because they are so useful and very nice looking. Everyone comments on it and asks where I found it. I like all the colors, but we went with the mahogany. It looks very rich, and it's built sturdy. I took my time putting it together by myself - and it took about 2 hours (while watching some TV) or so. It's very well made and I had no trouble putting it together or following the instructions. I'd definitely buy more. They would work great in a living room / play room / kids room for toys. I also like the idea of using it in your kitchen for displaying items, etc... but I think I might just clutter it up if it were in my kitchen! I'm so happy I bought it, and will be saving up for more.
from Milwaukee, WI on 1/14/2008
I bought this to organize all of our shoes in our utility room. For having a family of 5, I was pleased with it. We also use 2 compartments for hats and gloves. This does a great job of organizing and having everything within view but not messy looking.
from Florida on 1/13/2008
I use this multi-bin organizer (MBO) to keep back numbers of magazines that I want to have available.
It fits the space and decor of my bedroom perfectly. It holds the magazines perfectly - they appear very orderly. The MBO looks even better than in the catalog or online illustration.
I can't really think of a drawback, but it does require assembly.
from Severna Park, MD on 1/12/2008
Product is being used in a foyer for shoe storage.
It looks quite nice and keeps the area tidy.
from Severna Park, MD on 1/11/2008
The rich woodgrain look blends with my furnishings. The bins are large enough to store our shoes.
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Just assembled the product today, so my impressions are fresh. Overall, I think I'll like the unit--I need something to organize shoes in my entryway & this'll fit the bill. As others have noted, the unit is smaller than it looks in the catalog. For the price, I expected a MUCH easier assembly. And when assembling, I'd keep it on its side til it's time to attach the front lip pieces; otherwise, when you go to lay it on its back so you can tighten one of the cam locks underneath the bottom shelf, most of the 20+ dowels you've just spent so much time inserting will all fall out. Also, the dowels' circumference is significantly less than that of the holes into which they go, which means they fall out easily -- maddening, because there are a total of 44 of them. I'd recommend, as the instructions do, having someone (calm and patient) around to help you.
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from Waterford, CT on 1/6/2008
Awesome for capturing children's shoes in the busy entry way. LOVE IT! However, my 11 year old is now wearing men's sized shoes and they barely fit. Each bin should be just a couple inches wider.
from PA on 1/6/2008
I bought this for my entry for hats, gloves, and other small items (don't buy it if you're looking for larger item storage). My husband put it together (very easy) and from then on, it was his. He uses it to separate the various types of forms he works with and now has his own mini-mailbox. Is the perfect height to go next to the sofa instead of an end table. I will be ordering one for me; maybe even another one for my husband!
from Lake Forest, CA on 1/5/2008
Good product that does exactly what we needed -- gets shoes off the floor and into neat bins.
from NJ on 1/5/2008
Heavy, need to secure to wall if you have kids.
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from New Jersey on 1/5/2008
We use for kids toys, only small ones fit but it does keep the mess off the floor and it makes it easy to put stuff away. However, you need to secure to the wall as little ones can tip it over and it is quite heavy.
from PA on 1/5/2008
Planned to use it in the entryway for hats and scarves. My husband put it together and that was the end of my chance to use it. He loves it! It is next to his favorite chair. The top is his end table--perfect height for drinks, small lamp. He uses the bins as he goes through all the mail, professional and personal and separates the pieces immediately without having to go through it a second time. It is one of his most efficient storage solutions and now I have to order another one! The finish is also very nice and doesn't look prefab. (If you're looking for something to hold kids' toys and larger items, the bins are too small).
from New York, NY on 1/4/2008
Was a little complicated to put together [...] but it fits nicely in the space that we have at our entryway, and looks clean and neat.
from Mullica Hill, NJ on 1/4/2008
We use it in the master bedroom walk in closet. It looks nice, but doesn't hold as much as the wire bin organizer it replaced.
from Scottsdale, AZ on 1/4/2008
Bought to store shoes and dog supplies by back door. Looks cheap, and bins aren't big enough for men's shoes. (OK for women's and kids') Will probably move it to the garage when I find something nicer looking to replace it.
from North Dakota on 1/4/2008
Just what I was looking for. Organized my yarn.
from Mastic Beach, NY on 1/4/2008
It is a great organizer for my boots and shoes. I wish that is was easier to assemble and had more compartments. Also, I thought that the item was too pricy.
from Plano, TX on 12/24/2007
This product does look bigger in the catalog. We were surprised of its smaller size, but after assembling two of them we liked the size and felt that we would like to get several more of them.
from BUFFALO, NY on 12/21/2007
I USE THE PRODUCT TO ORGANIZE MY FAMILIES SHOES. IT LOOKS GREAT BECAUSE IT MATCHES ROOM DECOR.
from Arvada, CO on 12/19/2007
I use this in the utility room to store shoes, boots, hats and mittens for the grand kids.
from Spotsylvania, VA on 12/19/2007
Great for keeping shoes off the laundry room floor :)
from Missouri on 12/19/2007
I use this by my entryway for kids shoes, scarves, etc and I stacked 2 of them. The size is perfect however the construction is poor as it is already chipping and the finish is not strong. [...] Also both bins I ordered were missing the finishing caps that go over the screws and they cannot get these so that shows and I don't like it. So I feel nuetral about these good and bad points, definetely for the price they could have put a better finish on it and included the correct pieces.
Bought two-one for kids shoes in hallway since they never find their way to the closet and one for kids toys in toy room. Put it together by myself. Great product at reasonable price. Thinking of buying another for a friend.
We bought one shelf unit for our toddler's room. Each cube is just a hair too small, but it helps in organizing some of the smaller collections of blocks, balls, shakers, or board books. Each cube has a little lip on it so items inside can't fall out. It is a solid piece and I'm sure it will hold up.
from Montclair, VA on 11/6/2007
I love my shoe holder, I could buy ten more!
from Mechanicsvile, MD on 10/30/2007