1 Shelves for women's shoes should be spaced about 6 to 7 inches apart. 2  Shelves for folded clothes should be placed around 12 inches apart. 3  84 inches is considered the minimum height to hold double hanging rods. Shelves for women's shoes should be spaced about 6 to 7 inches apart. 2  Shelves for folded clothes should be placed around 12 inches apart. 3  84 inches is considered the minimum height to hold double hanging rods.