Entryway ideas for small and large spaces
It’s not where we spend a lot of time, but as the first and last view we have of our home each day, it’s worth giving the entryway a little bit of love. For hallways big and little, we have ideas of all sizes (at the lowest of prices) to get things straightened up in a snap. Bags, jackets, shoes, and vacuum cleaners: we’re coming for you!
Small entryway
So, you don’t have a lot of time. You don’t have a lot of money to spend. But you do have a fast-growing pile of “stuff” at the foyer requiring immediate attention. Let’s solve that, shall we?
Even if they’re little, hooks can do a lot of heavy lifting in the hallway – and they have charm and good-looks to match.
If an empty spot on the shoe rack is hard to come by, how about an organizer that gives two shoes a home for the space of one?
Sculptural form meets jacket-wrangling practicality: it’s hard to picture a hallway that wouldn’t be improved by this hat and coat stand.
Medium-size entryway
Ready to jump up a level? You’ve got this! Requiring surprisingly little effort, these recipes will give your medium-size entryway or hallway big results: a lot of hard-working function, with some of that “honey, I’m home!” feeling thrown in, too.
See what things your hallway needs to hold, and let that define the storage. Take this surf-loving couple’s home for instance: a zip-up wardrobe holds their wetsuits, boards sit on a boot tray, and hooks and rails (not just for kitchens!) tidy up their hats and beach bags.
If you’re short on floorspace, use the walls to your advantage. These wall-mounted cabinets pack plenty of storage into almost no space at all, and give the hallway a lighter, floatier look.
Who says it all has to be serious storage? This shelf and memo board look great when grouped with a light and mirror, as do the bills and shopping lists paired with personal items.
Shelves or hooks, or boxes or cabinets? Why not all of the above? Combined, they create a solid defence against day-to-day clutter, while touches of natural materials make them really feel like home.
Large entryway
Bigger storage solutions like these, configured to the exact size of your hallway, take a little more planning. But rest assured: the rewards of a neat, welcoming hallway will be more than worth the effort.
