Front entry closet ideas
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Entryway closet ideas are a brilliant way to keep your home organized, but creating an entryway that is both practical and beautiful can be a difficult balance.
An essential part of the home, an entryway closet is a space that needs to tick all of the boxes: it should be practical, work hard, be easy to organize – and good looking.
Factoring in plenty of closet storage for coats, bags and boots is an essential entryway idea if you don’t have a boot room as it will help keep the hallway clear making the space feel calm, welcoming. Having a clutter-free space will also help set you in a positive frame of mind as you exit the house so that you are ready to tackle the day ahead.
Entryway closet ideas – 10 tips for a clutter-free entrance
From interior details to inventive suggestions for entryway storage ideas, these design-led entryway closet ideas will inspire your scheme.
1. Make use of every inch
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'There is a plethora of off-the-peg pieces on the market which can help keep hallway storage at bay and add a design feature to an entryway closet,' says Paul Deckland, The Cotswold Company .
'We recommend choosing pieces that are versatile and work hard for you, for busy family homes, an entryway closet is perfect for housing coats, shoes and keys conveniently by the front door.'
2. Invest in built-in closets for awkward spaces
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'In old houses, you can be left dealing with awkward nooks and crannies that however hard you try, don't fit conventional cabinets and storage units,' says Melanie Griffiths, editor, Period Living. 'This is where it's best to invest in a joiner who can make you a bespoke entryway closet, the benefits far outweigh the costs as you really get to have what suits you and your family best.'
3. Opt for a mix of storage options
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'For a family home, a hallway closest, shoe cupboard and modern entryway bench ideas are perfect to house coats and shoes for all the family,' advises Paul Deckland, The Cotswold Company . 'Using pieces with seating space, is also practical when there are several people leaving the house at once.
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4. Go for a truly bespoke entryway closet
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'The entryway is often an under-appreciated area that offers great potential, both for style and shoe storage ideas,' says Ben Burbidge, Managing Director at Kitchen Makers . 'If space is limited, take a creative approach with built in cupboards and drawers. Try to use every available inch and wherever possible opt for dual purpose; such as a seating area with a shoe storage area underneath.
An entryway is also the perfect space in which to experiment with color, or to add accents that complement the rest of the house,'
5. Make the most of existing features
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'Some old houses will come with entry closets that were built-in, potentially for different uses to what one may need today, but nonetheless, really useful spaces that can be converted with hanging and drawer storage for all of your entryway storage needs,' says Andrea Childs, editor, Country Homes & Interiors.
6. Go high with your cabinetry
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'The entryway performs as a gateway to the main house and kitchen,' says Ben Hawkswell, senior designer at Roundhouse . 'Therefore, we needed it to be stylish and hard wearing. Our Rough Sawn Oak textured veneer creates a natural feel, while also being durable, so the owners can be confident that it will stand the test of time in this high traffic space.'
'We took advantage of the high ceilings and built the cabinetry over and around the doorway and created a neat little bench in front of the concealed shoe storage dresser.'
7. Paint your entryway closet in a bold color
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Liven up entryway ideas for apartments by painting the closet cabinets in a vibrant color. Be sure to use a durable, wipeable finish suitable for use on wood as these are high-traffic areas susceptible to knocks and scrapes.
'Create an all encompassing feel by painting your entryway closet and surrounding walls in a deep navy,' says Lucy Searle, editor-in-chief, Homes & Gardens.
'Add in some invaluable shoe storage, a peg rail to keep all your outdoor essentials in order.'
8. Create a two-tone scheme
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A two-tone scheme is a simple way to breathe new life into any existing hallway paint ideas. This design feature means you can incorporate a splash of bold color with a calmer one, as well as making it easier for you to choose between your favourite colors.
'Rich dark greens have a receding quality that gives the illusion of walls being further away, doing away with the myth that smaller spaces should be painted in lighter colors to make them seem bigger,' says Ruth Mottershead, Creative Director at Little Greene .
9. Use symmetry with your entryway closets
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Symmetry in interior design creates balance and a feeling of calm – and while it is wonderfully elegant in large rooms, it can also create a feeling of enhanced space in smaller rooms, and those that are very busy.
'In this Cotswold farmhouse, each side of the entrance hall is a mirror image of each other creating symmetry,' says Chris Spink, founder of Hush Kitchens . 'Bespoke floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinets stand either side of the door providing a variety of storage options (both closed and open shelving), while useful oak topped benches featuring useful pull-out drawers flank each wall.'
10. Utilize the space under the stairs
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'For the space conscious, under stairs ideas for a small entryway are just what you need to ensure one of the most cumbersome parts of the house is not being underused,' says Jennifer Ebert, digital editor, Homes & Gardens.
‘Awkward spaces like the one under the stairs present the perfect opportunity to be creative,’ says interior designer Emma Sims-Hilditch . ‘We make a point of devising intelligent entryway storage solutions for our clients to help them to get the most out of their home.’
Under stairs cupboards make great entryway closets, offering height at one end for tall tools and appliances.
Plus, they can be painted to match the rest of the home, as demonstrated here.
How do I organize my entryway closet?
The best way to organize an entryway closet is to make a list of everything you need when you enter and exit your home. Good storage makes or breaks an entryway – and you can never have enough hooks, hangers, cupboard and cubbies to keep all your kit in place.
A mix of open and closed cabinets, shelving, hooks, and shoe racks should all figure in your entryway closet ideas.
Front Entry Small Closet Organization Ideas
Create a pretty and organized front entry closet with these simple small closet organization ideas. Easy tips to transform your closet from drab to fabulous and functional!
Front Entry Closet
Our front entry closet is super small but needs to serve a variety of purposes. It stores our coats, accessories, shoes, dog supplies, my purses, cleaning products and a few other random items. Despite being such a hardworking space, this closet has definitely been neglected and I really haven’t done anything with it for years.
When I decided not to use this peel and stick wall paper in our bedroom, I thought that the closet would be the perfect space to try it out. And that’s how our mini-closet makeover was born!
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Small Closet Organization Ideas
Today I wanted to share a few simple tips and organization strategies to help you optimize your closet storage. Taking a little time to think about what you need to store and how you want to organize your items, can make a huge difference in how your space will function. So find a closet or other small space in your home that’s been driving you crazy and put these tips to the test!
Start with a blank slate.
If you’re wanting to do some re-organizing in any closet space, I always recommend starting with a clean slate. Emptying everything out allows you to better see the space and get a little more creative with alternative ways that you can arrange things.
Declutter and purge items that you don’t want or use so you know exactly what you need to put back into the closet. {See my tips on how to declutter and organize any space HERE.} Sort any remaining items into categories {grouping similar items together} for more functional storage. And prioritize your most important items if you’re short on space. Once this is done, you’ll have a much clearer picture of your storage needs.
If you think you still have too many items, you’ll need to go back to the drawing board. Are there any items remaining that you really don’t need and could get rid of? Are there off-season items that could be stored elsewhere and rotated around with the seasons? Keep editing until you’re down to what you need.
Identify your storage needs.
Now that you’ve scaled down what you really want to keep, it’s time to start looking at organization options. Always make sure you measure your space beforehand and know your needs prior to shopping for storage solutions.
Here are some ideas for you…
Hanging Storage
If you need to hang coats, clothing, or other items, some kind of hanging bar {as opposed to actual wall hangers or pegs} will give you the most storage space. The wire shelf and rod in our closet is a very inexpensive option and provides a shelf above for additional storage. These can always be cut down to match the exact dimensions in your closet. Use matching, thin coat hangers to provide a more cohesive look and save on space.
Bins
Bins are perfect for storing smaller, loose items that you want to remain hidden. To keep things organized, have a dedicated space for each grouping of items so you’re always storing similar items together. Label the bins if needed. We have a bin for my personal accessories, one for my husband’s items, and one for all of the dogs’ extra stuff {collars, brushes, dog bags, etc.}. The kids store their stuff in our laundry room/mudroom, so we keep all of their stuff out of here!
Storage Cubes
Storage cubes are another great, inexpensive storage solution and I love using them in closets! They can provide a ton of storage for both bins as well as larger, open items.
Using half bins and half open storage, gives the space a little more of a lighter feel and still allows a few peeks at the pretty wall paper. Depending on your space, you can position them vertically or horizontally.
Shoe Storage
Shoe racks generally fit well below any hanging storage. Look for expandable shoe rack options so you can really optimize your space or double them up if they’re still not long enough. If your shoe rack will be more out in the open and you wanted something a little more substantial looking, I like this option. A hanging shoe organizer would also work and these work great for other storage options too! {see below}. Make sure you have an idea of the type of footwear and how many pairs of shoes you want to store so you can make sure that the shoe rack will fit for your needs. Winter boots, for example, will either need to be stored on the top shelf or a shoe rack with higher shelves.
Optimize the layout.
This has got to be one of the most awkward closet spaces that I have worked on.
The closet is set at an angle to the small door opening and is kind of shaped like a right angle triangle. I tried to do my best with the photos, but given the space, poor light, and weird angles, it’s definitely not the easiest space to photograph.
Make it pretty.
Just because it’s small doesn’t mean it can’t be pretty! This closet hadn’t been painted in about 18 years so it was definitely in need of a touch-up. To get started, we painted it using Old Soul by Benjamin Moore to match the rest of the hallway color. I then added some pretty removeable peel and stick wall paper that I picked up at Home Depot.
The peel and stick wall paper is so easy to apply – even easier than painting a wall! I love seeing the pretty paper every time I open the door. I know it may sound silly to try and make a little closet look pretty, but I find that it’s much more motivating to keep it clean and organized when I love the look!
Add a light.
Trying to find things in this closet when it was dark out used to drive me crazy.
We’d often have to get a flashlight to see into the corners and bins and it was such a pain. I got this stick on LED light for Christmas and it has been one of the most useful little gadgets that we own. It has motion and light sensors so it only goes on when the door is opened and the light is required. It’s the little things in life that make such a difference! lol!
Maximize all of the vertical storage.
For small spaces, it’s so important to maximize all of that vertical storage. Bring that storage up as high as you can and look for any wall spaces where extra storage can be added. Keep less used items or out-of-season items up higher and keep those daily items within easy reach. Wall hooks are a great way to add a little extra storage for non-bulky items that you need to access on the go. I use these hooks for my purse and scarf as well as guest coats {when we can actually have company again!}. There’s even a small shelf on the top of the unit with a basket for our sunglasses and any other small items.
Utilize those awkward spaces.
The far corner of the closet is extremely small – not even a foot wide – with really awkward angles. These super sturdy mop and broom hooks work perfectly for holding our cleaning products. I love that this one from Homely has both the hooks and the rubber tool slots. It also comes in a variety of sizes so you can totally maximize storage for your specific space.
These hangers would also be perfect for the garage for storing outdoor and gardening tools. They can be screwed into the wall for heavier storage needs but also come with a double sided adhesive option as well. Since we’re having to pull our cleaning tools out at an odd angle, we ended up screwing ours into the wall to secure.
Use a hanging organizer.
I love using hanging shoe organizers in closet spaces – and they don’t have to be just used for shoes! They come in different lengths, widths, and configurations, so you can tailor them to whatever space you have.
You can even find some with drawer units in them. I used ours for some extra cleaning supply storage but you could really use them for anything. Accessories, clothing, dog supplies, extra coats – the potential is endless!
I hope these tips help you out and inspire you to look at those small spaces! If you have any great organizing tips for small spaces of your own, let me know. I always love to hear from you!
More Closet Organization Ideas
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7 original ideas for creating a dressing room in a small apartment :: Design :: RBC Real Estate
In the house, you can allocate a separate room for clothes, shoes and accessories. But the owners of a small living space also do not need to part with the dream. RBC Real Estate has collected tips on arranging a dressing room in a typical apartment
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Many old houses have a small utility room, and sometimes architects include it in new apartments.
In the pantry it is customary to store a vacuum cleaner and cleaning products, skis used once a year and things that you do not need, but “suddenly come in handy”. If this is the case, feel free to disassemble the trash and get rid of the excess. A couple of square meters is enough for hangers, shoe racks and a mirror on the wall.
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This example will appeal to those who have bought an open-plan apartment and build walls themselves. Allocate the necessary area for the dressing room, it can be adjacent to the bedroom or living room. Conveniently, unlike living rooms, you don't have to worry about lighting through windows. There will be enough artificial light in the dressing room.
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If you like to pick up your outfits in daylight, it's best to take care of moving the dressing room to the window. The easiest way to do this is in corner apartments, where there are two of them on adjacent walls.
Keep in mind that by separating one of the windows for a small dressing room, you will significantly reduce the level of natural light in the remaining space; consider additional light sources in advance.
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Any built-in wardrobe against the wall will take up more space and reduce the room. The solution is to hang open shelves and make overhead compartments. This photo is an excellent example of the rational use of space. At the exit from the bedroom, the designer has equipped a full-fledged dressing room, where a dressing table fits, and a staircase leads to the mezzanine, which looks like a decorative element. The disadvantage of this format is the dust that will inevitably collect on open things, so many people prefer to close such wardrobes with doors.
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You can also separate a part of the bedroom for a dressing room with the help of curtains. To do this, stretch the cornice between opposite walls.
It will hide hanging or built-in shelves and clothes rails. A great option for a small room where you don't want to put a bulky closet.
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Curtains can be moved a little further from the wall to leave room for maneuver. When they are open, the dressing room is well lit, and the rest of the time it is closed from prying eyes. You can arrange such a room on the side or at the head of the bed, as in the photo.
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If you have a covered balcony or loggia, they are perfect for organizing your wardrobe. An inexpensive option is clothes on floor hangers and shoes on shelves. If you want to avoid dust, make built-in closed cabinets. An indisputable plus is a lot of light. Keep in mind that this option is only suitable for fully heated balconies, it is unlikely that anyone will like to change clothes at sub-zero temperatures in winter.
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For a room with clothes, it is not necessary to limit a large space of a rectangular or square shape.
Try to locate the dressing room in a small corner of the apartment, which can be separated by partitions, sliding doors or curtains. It is important to consider not only the internal content, but also the use of walls from the outside, so as not to lose functional meters.
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Interesting ideas for a dressing room
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It is difficult to imagine a modern home of a successful and fashion-conscious person without a dressing room. But in order for all this variety of clothes, shoes and accessories to become not just another chaotic heap stuffed on the shelves and hanging untidy on hangers, certain organizational and distribution work should be carried out.
The dressing room design ideas proposed in this article are not so much a decorative and aesthetic improvement in its appearance as a real help in creating absolute order and saving the space allotted for the existence of clothes.
Indeed, for many girls and women, storing clothes is an integral and significant part of life.
Color range
Not so little depends on the color of the walls and shelves, namely, the perception of wardrobe items and oneself in them. The color palette can be based on anything: the color of the eyes, the overall tone of the wardrobe, even the shade of a set of hangers brought from European fashion boutiques. It is recommended to follow the only rule: the color of the dressing room should not "clog" the clothes themselves - it is for this reason that bright, flashy tones and a large contrasting pattern are excluded. If you have any difficulties with the choice, stop at white: dressing rooms in white are always a win-win solution.
Design
In the dressing room, everything should be thought out to the smallest detail: open drawers and doors should not interfere with each other; if the cabinets are too shallow in depth, they will not allow you to comfortably place hangers of the right size, and excessively deep ones will irrationally take up free space.
Closely hung clothes with a lack of space will stop breathing and lose their attractive appearance and brightness of colors.
Drawers and rails
The use of various retractable structures is undoubtedly much more convenient than the usual static shelves. Why? Because it is much more convenient to find the right thing in a drawer, and if they are also made with a transparent mesh surface, then you don’t have to shake all the carefully stacked items at all.
The pull-out rods on which the hangers are placed are also something worth paying attention to, since it undoubtedly also increases the convenience of finding a certain piece of clothing.
Lighting
Built into niches with rows of hangers and clothes placed on it, lamps or LED lights on shelves with shoes will give the dressing room a somewhat magical sound.
Unlike general lighting, located somewhere up there, under the ceiling, such lighting allows you to examine in detail and find the necessary thing.
Proper lighting should be as close to natural as possible: it should not be too bright, distort or muffle the colors of fabrics.
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Mirrors
If the size of your dressing room allows, it should certainly contain the most naturally lit full-length mirror , it is much better if there are not one, but three such mirrors: full face and two profiles, left and right. This trick will allow you to carefully examine and evaluate your appearance in the selected outfit.
Mirrors can be either a separate item or built into cabinet doors, which will save overall space. You can also make the back wall of the dressing room mirrored if it is small in size: made with backlight, it will visually enlarge the dressing room and become a useful addition for its hostess.
Zone separation
This technique is possible with significant areas allocated for the dressing room: dividing the space into zones. Zoning can be organized according to perfectly different criteria :
• seasonal division - summer clothes, winter or demi-season;
• a separate zone for each member of the family;
• depending on the purpose of and area of use - sportswear, casual wear, evening wear, etc.;
• color palette - white, dark, red, etc.
Such dressing rooms are often equipped with a comfortable place to relax: a sofa with a coffee table or a comfortable ottoman, which, if there is a hollow interior space, can also become an original storage place.
For men and women
Yes, the dressing room has its own character. Designed for men, it should have a more concise and strict style, with a predominance of gray, black or beige tones and specific clear lines.
If it's a purely feminine nook, the dressing room has much softer touches, fittings and tones. You can "dress" it in covers and boxes created in the same style. A variety of collections of covers and wardrobe trunks are now produced.
Top shelves
Of course, any space, and even more so the space of the dressing room, should be used to the fullest - and here shelving, cabinets and mezzanines to the ceiling will come to the rescue. But how then to get there? A stylish solution instead of a traditional stool can be a convenient and reliable ladder . Now getting to the uppermost "floors" is not at all a problem: without fear of falling, with the help of a stable ladder, you can carefully examine what is stored there and choose the right one.
On the upper shelves, it is still recommended to store things that are not very popular or not suitable for the season. The use of wardrobe trunks, covers for clothes and boxes will help to prevent a thick layer of dust from settling on these wardrobe items.
Cabinet doors
They may or may not be. If they are nevertheless assumed, then the material used for them is important:
• solid plastic or wooden doors will give a completely monumental look not only to the closet, but also to the dressing room as a whole;
• but glass doors will bring elegance and weightlessness to - besides, they allow you to instantly assess the contents of the cabinet, which, of course, in this case should be in exemplary order.
The opaque wardrobe door can be used as additional storage space: if the depth of the wardrobe allows, it is quite possible to place a hanging organizer for bags or a special shelf for shoes, underwear or accessories on the door. If the closet is not so deep, then specialized hangers for scarves, ties, belts and belts will be safely and comfortably located on the door.
And remember: closed wardrobes always give the impression of neatness and tidiness , even if in reality there is a pile of unsorted dresses and jeans behind the door.
Simple Solutions
Often, instead of a chic dressing room, you have to literally bite off the space of other rooms by centimeters. One of the very affordable ideas for the optimal use of living space can be a ceiling bar purchased at any furniture store, on which, with the right selection of hangers in harmony with the overall interior of the room, you can very successfully place everyday clothes.
Pantograph (or "furniture lift")
Not all the owners of a large wardrobe know about this thing, but in many ways it is able to make life easier for both clothes and its owner. A kind of "furniture lift" has a fairly simple design and is designed to raise a horizontal bar with hangers to the required height. Usually they are equipped with high cabinets: a bar raised under the cabinet ceiling allows you to comfortably place long items (coats, raincoats and fur coats) or short items (blouses, shirts, skirts), while leaving enough space to fill with other things or shoes in the lower part.
