The entryway: the catch-all littered with shoes, coats, hockey sticks, last week’s science project, lunch boxes, tennis racquets, dog toys, keys, mail, newspapers and quite possibly anything in-between. It is one misstep away from a trip to the emergency room. This is a reality that most of us have accepted. Enough is enough. It is time to whip the entryway into shape. There is no reason to continue to live with the clutter and unsightliness of a busy entryway.
Resolve to organize your entryway in 2018. A more organized entryway will make it easier to get out the door and off to school or work on time every morning, reduce clutter in your home, reduce stress of losing things in the infamous pile and it will make your home much more welcoming both to your family and your friends. Now, let’s discuss how to tackle this daunting project.
First, while you’re at it, you may as well take the opportunity to sort through the items in the entryway to determine what is still needed and what you might be able to part with. Bring the whole family in and determine what items are needed. Start by separating everything into the “keep”, “donate” and “trash” piles.
Once you whittle everything down to the keep pile, go through those items and determine which actually need to be kept in the entryway. The items you keep in the entry way should be the items that you need every day. If you do not need or use the item daily, it should be stored elsewhere – either in the house or in the garage. The entryway should only be used to store the items that are critical to daily life and need to be easy to access as you run out the door for the day.
Next, you’ll need to purchase the right products. This is where we come in. We have the solutions for you. Give us a call and we will talk size, price and style. We highly recommend tall cabinets. These provide a clean, uniform look that you will love. Many people believe storage cubbies are the answer. While these greatly help to keep your space clean, they also leave the clutter open for everyone to see.
As you decide on cabinetry and storage solutions, you will want to go in with a rough plan of how you would like to organize everything. One fun way to keep everything in line and to teach your children ownership and independence is to have a cabinet for each family member. This will help each family member keep track of their own things. It’s almost like a luxury locker. Another popular option is to organize by category perhaps with a shoe bin, a school zone, an outerwear cabinet and a sports area. If you aren’t sure how to tackle the daunting task of organizing everything, we can certainly help!
Once you finish the organization project, your entryway will be a warm and welcoming space that is ready to take on the high traffic from your family and provide a hospitable entry for all of your home’s guests. We would love to help you with your organizational endeavors.
At Garage Décor and More, we have everything you will need to organize your entryway and make it functional for your family. We can create a custom layout that will serve you best and last for many years. Our products are built and installed by proven professionals and come with a lifetime warranty. Give us a call at (618) 789-7969 or contact us here for a free, no-hassle quote today.