Small Apartment Entryway & Bedroom Storage Ideas for UAE Homes
By Marcolo · October 2026
In a studio or one-bedroom apartment, the entryway and the bedroom do the hardest storage work. Shoes pile up by the door, coats land on chairs and the built-in wardrobe is never quite big enough.
The fix is rarely more floor space. It is furniture that is slim, tall and easy to move, so that 30 cm of wall depth can hold what used to cover the floor. Here is how to plan it, with real dimensions for each piece.
Start by Measuring Depth, Not Width
Many apartment hallways can spare a strip 20 to 30 cm deep before the door swing or the walkway is affected. Measure three things before you buy:
- Depth: the distance from the wall to where the door opens or people walk.
- Width: the free wall length between door frames, sockets and switches.
- Height: tall, narrow pieces store more on the same footprint.
Entryway: Get Shoes Off the Floor
A shoe rack is the fastest way to clear an entrance. For a really narrow hallway, the Easy Slim Metal Shoe Rack (from AED 49) is only 19.5 cm deep and comes in 4 or 5 tiers.
If you have 30 cm to work with, the Urban Shoe Rack with Wooden Top (from AED 99) adds a wood-look surface for keys or a bag. For a whole household, the Easy 9-Tier Covered Shoe Rack (AED 79) stacks nine tiers behind a grey non-woven cover that helps keep dust off, on a base of 60 × 30 cm.
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Entryway: One Place for Coats, Bags and Shoes
When the entrance has no cupboard at all, an entryway rack does the whole job. The Smart 4-Tier Entryway Rack (AED 69) pairs 10 hooks with four lower tiers on a footprint of just 60 × 27 cm.
With a wider wall, the Flexi Entryway Rack with Wooden Shelf (AED 189) has 8 hooks, a wood-look shelf and two shoe tiers at 79 × 32 × 185 cm.
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Bedroom: Slim Dressers Instead of a Second Wardrobe
Folded clothes, linens and accessories do not need hanging space. A dresser 30 cm deep fits beside a bed or inside a closet corner.
The Nova Fabric Drawer Dresser (from AED 109) keeps the same 45 × 30 cm footprint with 2, 3, 4 or 5 drawers, from 54 cm to 116 cm high. The low version works as a bedside table and the tall one as a storage tower.
For more capacity, the Casa 5-Drawer Fabric Dresser (AED 209) is 60 × 30 × 90 cm with two small and three wide drawers, and the Casa 4-Drawer Fabric Dresser with Open Shelf (AED 219) is 80 × 30 × 70 cm. All have oak-look fronts and a black metal frame.
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Bedroom: A Garment Rack for Everyday Outfits
A garment rack on wheels gives you extra hanging space without a bulky wardrobe, and it moves to the laundry room or guest room when needed.
The Easy Garment Rack (AED 59) has an 80 cm rail at 80 × 42 × 165 cm. The Smart 2-Tier Garment Rack (AED 69) takes up only 55 × 42 cm and adds two shelves below the rail for shoes, bags or boxes.
Size Comparison
All dimensions are from our product pages. Check them against your own measurements.
| Product | Floor space (cm) | Height (cm) | Price from | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Slim Shoe Rack (4 or 5 tiers) | 62 × 19.5 | 62 / 79 | AED 49 | Narrow hallways, behind a door |
| Urban Shoe Rack with Wooden Top | 63 × 30 | 63 / 83 | AED 99 | Entryway with a surface for keys |
| Easy 9-Tier Covered Shoe Rack | 60 × 30 | 158 | AED 79 | A whole family's shoes, kept off dust |
| Smart 4-Tier Entryway Rack | 60 × 27 | 152 | AED 69 | Coats, bags and shoes in one spot |
| Flexi Entryway Rack with Wooden Shelf | 79 × 32 | 185 | AED 189 | A wider entrance wall |
| Nova Fabric Dresser (2 to 5 drawers) | 45 × 30 | 54 to 116 | AED 109 | Bedside or closet corner |
| Casa 5-Drawer Fabric Dresser | 60 × 30 | 90 | AED 209 | Main bedroom storage |
| Smart 2-Tier Garment Rack | 55 × 42 | 160 | AED 69 | Hanging space plus two shelves |
| Easy Garment Rack | 80 × 42 | 165 | AED 59 | An 80 cm rail for daily outfits |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slimmest shoe rack for a narrow hallway?
The Easy Slim Shoe Rack is 62 cm wide and only 19.5 cm deep, in 62 cm or 79 cm heights, so it suits narrow hallway walls and the space behind a door.
How much floor space does a slim dresser need?
The Nova fabric dresser stands on a 45 × 30 cm footprint whether you choose 2, 3, 4 or 5 drawers; only the height changes, from 54 cm to 116 cm. The Casa dressers are 60 or 80 cm wide and also 30 cm deep.
Is a garment rack a good alternative to a wardrobe?
For everyday outfits, guests or a rented room, yes. The Easy Garment Rack gives you an 80 cm hanging rail on an 80 × 42 cm base, and the Smart 2-Tier Garment Rack adds two shelves under the rail. Both roll on four wheels.
Do these storage pieces need assembly?
Yes, they are designed for simple self-assembly at home.
How fast is delivery, and can I return an item?
Orders placed before 3 PM are delivered the next day in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman, and delivery is free on orders of AED 189 and above. You have 7 days to return an item for any reason, unused and in its original packaging.
Delivery and Returns
At Marcolo, delivery is free on orders of AED 189 and above, with next-day delivery in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman for orders placed before 3 PM. Every item comes with 7-day returns for any reason, unused and in its original packaging.
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