How do I organize my entryway?

Hi,

Fit a wall Rack for them. or a closed bench storage under Entry Window?

I think a bench with storage underneath would be the best solution - a place to store shoes and a place to sit when taking them off or putting them on.

Without knowing the dimensions of the area I would suggest opening the wall under the stairs for a cubby to hold shoes. Most families enter their home from the back door or garage. You probably do not want your guests who enter thru the front entry to immediately remove their shoes. You can have shoe covers available for them.

Take a look here at these wall mounted shoe racks:

https://www.pinterest.com/verfre/wall-shoe-rack/

As an alternative, is the a side or back entryway that is available for entry with a shoe storage area? Probably not the most convenient, just a thought.

There are so many great hacks for the narrow Ikea Stall shoe storage cabinets. Maybe one would fit in that small hallway to the right https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?rs=ac&len=2&q=ikea%20stall%20hacks&eq=ikea%20stall&etslf=8717&term_meta[]=ikea%7Cautocomplete%7C2&term_meta[]=stall%7Cautocomplete%7C2&term_meta[]=hacks%7Cautocomplete%7C2

here is some info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI_ZMm-hmu4

Consider putting a seating area with shoe storage in the garage, just to the side of the door opening. If not, at least a place to sit & then carry your shoes in. When I was growing up, we were required by my mother to enter through the laundry room where we took our shoes off & carried them to our room. She kept a few cleaning supplies in case they were dirty near the washing machine.

Wow this almost sounds like a text from me. I am also a clean freak with no entry way and a no shoes policy inside.

Since we didn't have an entry I sort of made one to save my sanity.

Used a couch to divide the front room space into sections. Then added a umbrella stand (really an old but tall vase I spray painted a burnt orange which is the accent color).

Then added a coat rack. I didn't go for the sofa table because I know us well enough to realize the sofa table would have become a dumping ground for everything from keys to a mail deposit and everything inbetween.

If you position your furniture correctly you should be able to make your own entry way. Good luck and be patient until you find exactly what works for you.

How about an open bottom bench in the foyer along the stairs.

I hate to say this but I am the same way. I finally added a very small bench in the entryway, where I could put shoes underneath. But my ultimate solution was to use the back door and take shoes off outside.