A Narrow Shoe Cabinet for the Corridor That Has No Room to Spare
Some entryways simply do not have 35 centimetres to give. A door that swings inward, a corridor barely a metre wide, a wall interrupted by a switch panel — and suddenly the shoe cabinet you wanted will not fit. This one is built for exactly that wall: 240mm deep, front to back, and 120cm tall, so it holds the storage of a full-size cabinet while barely stepping into the walkway.
Depth Is the Whole Point
At 24cm, this cabinet projects less than a quarter of a metre from the wall. In a standard 90–110cm HDB corridor, that leaves the passage genuinely clear — two people can pass, a stroller can turn, and the front door still opens against nothing. The trick is in the tipping tiers: instead of lying flat on shelves, shoes rest almost upright inside the compartments, so the cabinet gains its capacity in height rather than in depth.
Three Tipping Tiers
Three full-width compartments stack up the face of the cabinet. Each one tips forward on a metal mechanism, opening to reveal its rows of shoes at a glance and closing flush with a light push. As a guide, the 63cm model holds around 9 to 12 pairs and the 83cm around 12 to 16, across the three tiers — flats, sneakers, school shoes and dress shoes all sit comfortably; only tall boots need to live elsewhere.
Woven Panels That Let the Air Move
Each tier front carries a woven cane-pattern panel framed in solid timber. It is what gives the cabinet its warmth against a plain corridor wall — and it is doing quiet practical work too, letting air pass continuously through the closed compartments so shoes worn through a wet commute dry out instead of sitting sealed in still air. Small brass-toned knobs and a gently rounded frame keep the whole face calm.
A Display Top with a Raised Back Edge
The top surface is finished with a raised lip along the back, so keys, letters, a small vase or a tissue box stay put rather than sliding down behind the cabinet — a detail that matters when a piece sits flat against the wall in a busy doorway.
Two Widths
Both share the same 24cm depth and 120cm height; only the width changes.
- 63cm — for the tightest corridors, narrow hallway nooks and studio entryways. $620
- 83cm — the same slender depth with roughly a third more capacity, for families. $690
Solid Rubberwood, Water-Based Finish
The frame, tiers, top and compartments are solid rubberwood — a dense plantation-grown hardwood with a Janka hardness of around 960 to 1,000 lbf that holds its shape and keeps the tipping mechanisms aligned through Singapore's humidity swings. Every surface is sealed with a water-based paint finish: no strong paint smell, no off-gassing period, safe for occupied homes from the day it is installed, and it keeps its colour over the years rather than yellowing.
Two Finishes
Natural Wood is light and honey-toned, and makes a narrow corridor feel more open — the practical choice for hallways with little daylight. Black Walnut is a deep classic brown that turns the cabinet into a deliberate feature against a pale wall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will 24cm really fit my corridor?
In almost every case, yes — this is the shallowest cabinet in our range. Measure from the wall to the edge of your walkway: at 24cm the cabinet takes less space than most skirting-to-door thresholds, and it is designed to sit flat against the wall with nothing protruding.
How is this different from the 25cm flip-down cabinet?
They suit different needs. The 25cm cabinet mixes two enclosed compartments with a top drawer and an open bottom shelf, and comes in three widths including white. This one gives all its height to three full enclosed tiers with woven fronts — more shoes hidden away, no drawer, and the shallowest depth we make.
Do the compartments fit big shoes?
Men's sneakers and dress shoes up to around UK size 11 sit comfortably in the tipping tiers. Chunky high-tops and ankle boots are best kept in one of the deeper cabinets in the collection.
Will shoes smell inside?
The woven panels let air move through each closed compartment continuously, so moisture escapes rather than building up. Letting soaked pairs dry off before putting them away is still good practice for any enclosed storage.
How is it assembled?
Our own team assembles it in your home. A cabinet of this size travels safely in parts and is built in your entryway — which is also what lets it clear lifts, stairwells and doorways. Assembly is included free with delivery anywhere in Singapore, along with placement and levelling.
Like every piece in our solid wood shoe storage collection, this narrow shoe cabinet is crafted from solid rubberwood, finished with water-based paint, and delivered and assembled free across Singapore. To see how little space 24cm takes in person, visit our showroom at Toa Payoh Industrial Park.