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Real Simple Organizing Room by Room - Meredith Corporation
The Entryway
SET THE TONE OF YOUR HOME FROM THE MOMENT YOU STEP INSIDE.
CREATING A WARM WELCOME starts in your entryway. It’s the first space guests will see when they come over, and it’s usually the last place you’ll breeze through before running out the door (hopefully, with your car keys this time). So, it’s worth making sure your entryway is a pretty and practical space. Artful arranging and sprucing up with fresh flowers and personal objects create an inviting vibe for anyone who passes, whether it’s neighbors, in-laws, or, most important, you after a long day.
But a visually pleasing (aka clutter-free) entryway isn’t just for when guests are on the itinerary. Being organized as you head out the door in the morning—and knowing exactly where you last set those keys—can make a difference in how you start your day and can also determine how many times you might have to pull back into the driveway to grab something you’ve forgotten. (It happens.) Plus, having an umbrella or cozy scarf at arm’s reach means that you’ll be ready when Mother Nature catches you off guard. Finally, trays and tiny baskets create homes for your daily essentials so that you can confidently run out in the morning—and truly unwind from the minute you walk through the door.
THE TRICKS
FOLLOW YOUR STEPS
An efficient way to organize your entryway is to first make sure it’s arranged the way you traverse it. Think of the order in which you shed your gear (keys, bag, coat, shoes), and move furniture accordingly. If your purse is the first thing you set down, a bench at the doorway might be the perfect place to let it go. Or, if your keys need a home as soon as you breeze through the door, consider a small table with a tray that can be a pretty and practical resting spot.
SET THE TABLE
The best entryway table is slim enough that it doesn’t take up much room, but also wide enough to be utilitarian. Make sure its surface can hold a tray (for mail and keys), a vase, and other decorative objects like picture frames. The table should also be tall enough for baskets to nestle underneath—perfect storage for magazines, books, or umbrellas.
LET EVERYONE HANG
If you don’t have room for a table, a hanging shelf with hooks for keys and other items can do the trick. Give each member of the family a hook (label them accordingly) or bin by the front door for their essentials. If their area gets full, they’re responsible for returning items to their own closets (or a coat closet).
PREPARE FOR THE ELEMENTS
Store umbrellas, one for each family member, in a container near the front door so that they’re readily available but not an eyesore. Or, long-handled umbrellas can hang on a coat rack. And why is it that the hardest working shoes (muddy wellies and salty snow boots) are also the toughest to take off? A bench tall enough to tuck galoshes under keeps the action near the door.
STORE SHOES
A tall basket or boot tray can stash footwear, so they’re easy to grab and go. Whatever doesn’t fit should go in a closet or bedroom. To prevent overflow, create this house rule: Only one pair per person by the front door. Or, keep footwear clutter down by storing only rain boots by the door.
GET REFLECTIVE
Hanging a mirror on one wall of your entryway can make a small space look bigger and more inviting. Bonus: A mirror by the front door gives you an opportunity to do a last look
before you head