Simple Entryway Storage + Organization

The entryway in many homes tends to become the catch all place for everything. From shoes, to backpacks, to things the kids carry in from the car and throw on the floor, and much more. Entryway organization is no easy task when multiple things need a place to find their home. I finally found the perfect system for our entryway that is both functional and cute!

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Entryway Ideas

Our entryway has been a place that I have wanted to lend some focus for a LONG time. I have had a vision for the area forever, but just haven’t had the chance to execute it. When Jase started school, my desire to give it a good overhaul just became even more pressing. The back to school chaos was taking a toll on my entryway and it showed. The lack of shoe storage and school paper organization was getting to be overwhelming. So I finally set out to find some functional entryway ideas to make this space really work for our family.

Functional Entryway Ideas

When you think entryway ideas, you may just think of something that makes a statement when someone enters your home. But you really need to think about what can also be functional for your family. For me, I knew that meant I needed a designated space for shoes, kids’ backpacks, and school papers that I needed to keep track of. If it wasn’t right on the way out the door, I would likely forget about it. Not only that, but I was tired of the kids dropping everything on the floor once they walked in the door and being left with a massive pile to deal with later.

Entryway Storage

Settling on the perfect Entryway Storage happened to be one of the hardest tasks for me. I mainly needed a place to store shoes, but I couldn’t find the perfect baskets that didn’t cost a ton. I finally settled on simple plastic baskets for shoes because they were less likely to be damaged! You can’t even tell they are plastic and fit in the space well.

I also found some wall organizers to hold the kid’s papers and folders they bring back from school. If I needed to follow up with it at a later date, or return it after a few days, having it right by their backpack helped me not forget. The baskets are currently holding Kleenex and Paper towels that need to be sent to school with the kids on the first day. So they have ample room for storage which made them the perfect entryway organization piece.

With a few hooks for coats and backpacks, the entryway storage was complete. The hooks are easy for the kids to hang their belongings on and make things simple to grab as we walk out the door.

Entryway Bench

Our entryway bench was my biggest hang up with our old space. It just didn’t have enough shoe storage and started feeling awkward in our entryway. I had envisioned building a bench that went across the entire entryway but was worried that it wouldn’t fit the space well. Our entryway is narrow and long and I didn’t want the entryway bench to overcrowd the space. I decided to risk it for the sake of giving it a shot and I am so glad we did! I love the way it turned out and I don’t feel like it clutters the space at all! It complimented the area perfectly and offered just that touch it needed.

Entryway Decor

Finding the perfect pieces to tie the entryway together was the last step. I knew I wanted to give a touch of our family to the space. We ordered these beautiful Canvas prints of the kids from Canvas Champ and they were the perfect touch to finish out the space. Canvas Champ offers the best quality, custom prints. From the source materials, to the printing process, to the handcrafted frames, they take pride in being the finest. You have the option to work with your own designer for the ordering process and it is easy, fast, and efficient! Their shipping is lighting fast and their prices can’t be beat!

I was so impressed with the ordering process and ability to customize so many details of your canvas. There are many sizes to choose from or you can customize your size to fit your space. You can also choose the wrap and border to your canvas which is an option I really loved having. I don’t particularly like the canvas to wrap around and loved the option to add a boarder. They even offer hanging canvas’ which I am definitely going to order the next time! You can choose the hardware you want to hang your canvas and even put a laminating coat over it to protect your picture. This was a big deal to me having kids around! I love knowing that I can trust the quality of the product and it will last for years to come. If anything happens to it, they are backed by a 99+ year warranty! That can’t be beat!

Canvas Champ manufactures everything in house. Every canvas is handmade in India and has a solid backing to ensure they never sag. The wood is also sourced for their frames from eco-friendly pine forests to ensure sustainability. Canvas Champ seeks to go far above their competitors in what they offer!

The canvas prints of the children are sure to be loved for many years and they brought our space to completion perfectly. With a few throw pillows and a basket to hold all the library books, this space is a new favorite. I know that with all the back to school chaos just around the corner, I’ll finally feel like I can control the massive pile dump in our entryway.

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Getting the entryway under control before back to school season is a great way to keep some of the chaos away. It creates a space for everything to be easily grabbed when leaving and a place where everything belongs when you get home. Gone are the days of the massive piles and things being out of control. A few crazy simple storage and organization ideas for your entryway can really make a difference.