Set up places to hang jackets in your home's entrance.
The entryway to your home is the first thing that people see, so you don't want it to be messy and cluttered. Unfortunately, it's tempting to just drop everything when you enter your home. When you set up your space for organization, it becomes easy for your family and guests to put things in the proper place. Does this Spark an idea?
Family Spaces
With a family, the entrance can get even more cluttered because you have so many different people leaving things around. Make organization easy by giving each person her own space. You could organize this with baskets, cubbies, shelves or lockers. If your family members often leave a lot of things in the entrance--shoes, coats, umbrellas and bookbags, for example--make sure that there is enough space to hold all of that stuff.
Guest Hooks
Don't leave your guests out of the organizational plan. Even if you've set aside places for family, you should also have a dedicated space for your guests' items. A guest may not need as much space as your child, so a simply coat rack can do.
No Closet? No Problem!
Many home entryways have a closet nearby to place coats and shoes. If you don't have this, use shelving and hooks to create the proper space. A closet organizing system could work well in your entryway, even without the closet.
Take a Seat
Placing a bench in the entrance allows you to sit down while putting your shoes on. Don't leave dead space underneath, though. Purchase decorative baskets that go under the bench for storage and use them for shoes, umbrellas or the dog's leash and walking items.
Shoe Organization
If you'd rather your guests take their shoes off as they come in, you should have a clear organizational system for shoes. This can be a shoe rack or a shelving unit with small openings. Provide extra slippers for guests that prefer not to walk around without shoes--this keeps your home clean and your guests happy.
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