With all the coming and going in life, it seems no area of the home experiences more tumult than the entryway. Piles of shoes, mussed rugs, various scattered debris — it doesn’t take long for a clean entryway to go awry.
Think about the importance of an organized entryway, how it can be both inviting and functional at once. How can you find calm and refuge when the first few feet inside your home looks like windblown yard sale?
Over at Houzz, Erin Lang Norris offers some tips to bring order to your entryway and — just maybe — your fast-moving life. Here’s some highlights:
- Add a mirror. “Zinging back and forth through the house before leaving for the day will only be increased if there’s not a mirror next to the doorway. I’d suggest keeping it small and above the shoulders, as a larger one may contribute to second guesses and outfit changes.”
- Consider a cubby storage system. “When you think about how many things you lug to and from work, school and extracurricular activities, it only makes sense to have a place to drop everything when you get home for the evening. Bag, shoes, hat, umbrella, water bottle — the list goes on. And if there are sports involved, you’re probably well aware of the difficulties behind keeping everything together. Improve organization by giving everybody his own cubby.”
- Catchall — a space for everything. “A place to ditch things such as your keys, bag and mail can be a huge help. Not only do you have a place to set things when you’re toting an armful of groceries, but you’ll also save time in the morning when everything is in one place.”
What’s your secret to combatting a cluttered entryway?





















