Ideas for a Kitchen Entryway
A kitchen entryway is typically a high traffic area into one of the busiest and most lived-in rooms in the house. While the kitchen entryway should be visually attractive to welcome guests, it should also be a functional space that helps organize daily comings and goings. Does this Spark an idea?
Furniture
Use a dresser of drawers to keep papers and kitchen clutter hidden. Place a decorative bowl on top of the dresser to hold sunglasses and cell phones. Find a mail sorter from an office supply store to keep incoming and outgoing mail organized. Add a few framed photos and a vase of flowers to add a touch of welcoming warmth.
Mirror
Hang a mirror in the kitchen entryway to add a touch of decor, but also for last minute check-ups before walking out the door.
Storage Baskets
Use decorative wicker baskets to hold hats, gloves, and other items used daily. Use other creative storage options such as decorative boxes, clear and colorful plastic containers, and flower pots.
Pegs and Hooks
Add a strip of coat hooks to the kitchen entryway to hold backpacks and coats (or pool towels in the summer). Under the hooks place a long wooden bench to use for seating or to hold wicker baskets for each member of the family.
Shoe Organizer
Purchase and assemble a laminated ClosetMaid cubby style shoe organizer to keep shoes in their place. Or, purchase a few shoe trays and fill them with garden rocks. The rocks will absorb water from wet snow and rain boots.
Key Rings
Hang key rings in the entryway to ensure car keys are not misplaced. Many home stores have a variety of sizes and styles.
Chalkboard and Bulletin Board
Consider a chalkboard to write daily reminders or messages. A bulletin board is a perfect way to keep track of birthday parties and other events, as well as hang a crucial calendar and few photos of the family. Shop for an all-in-one system that incorporates chalk or whiteboard plus bulletin board.
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