So, it's April and the anxiety of not meeting the organizational goals you set for NYE for your home are at the front of your brain. Fret not! The best practice I've preached time and time again is to start simply with one room or space in your home. The goal is to just finish that. Rome was not built in a day. One of the most highly trafficked parts of our home is the entryway/foyer. It’s the first place you step into when you get home and the last place you’re in when you head out the door. It's one of the most common rooms to collect and store in the home, besides the basement or attic. It's also the easiest space to get disorganized with piles of shoes, misplaced keys, and mishandled outerwear.
Here are some fun ideas to jumpstart a tidier, more functional entryway:
- Decorative/name-plated wall hooks or door hooks for light outerwear, keys, masks.
- Large, sleek, brass nails are a nice simple touch for hanging the same items.
- A jar or attractive catch-all container for pocket coins.
- Attractive steel or wooden baskets for gloves, hats, scarves.
- Expandable shoe rack (be mindful not to get one that's too big. We don't want the household thinking this entryway is a personal closet. There should always be space on this rack for guests if they would like to remove their shoes at the door).
