Declutter A Small Entryway With IKEA's Shoe Cabinet Storage Solution

While a large entryway with a sizable coat closet would be an amazing asset to have, not everyone's house or apartment can accommodate that. If your house is foyer-challenged, then you know firsthand how chaotic this space can get. Shoes have nowhere to go, bags get dumped on the stool or bench, and mail gets tossed onto the nearest available surface. Since this spot is the first impression of your home, having a messy landing pad isn't great for both you and potential guests. Luckily, you don't have to be stuck in this predicament. Instead, you can use compact furniture that can curb the entryway mess, such as IKEA's HEMNES shoe cabinet. This flat piece retails for $179.99 at IKEA.

This all-white cabinet is half the depth of a regular dresser, allowing it to sit against the wall and create lots of organizational space out of little room. It's slightly over 42 inches wide, nearly 40 inches tall, and nearly 9 inches deep, giving you just enough space to store shoes in its compartments. Since it is so thin, it doesn't have slide-out drawers like a normal dresser. Instead, it has slanted pockets that tip open, making the cubbies ideal for all your pairs of shoes. However, the individual sections could also be used for other items as well. 

If you already have sufficient shoe storage in a nearby closet, you might not need to store them in this cabinet. Luckily, you can utilize the HEMNES for more than just sneakers and flats. This piece comes with four tilted compartments, and each of them can be used for different accessories. You can use one compartment for hats, another for scarves, a third for gloves, and so on. This will work great for those with a large family who can never seem to put their things away. Having a designated home for each item will also make your small entryway feel bigger because everything won't be crowded and cluttered on the floor. Another way you can use this cabinet is to capture your bag collection. Whether you have several go-to purses, fanny packs, or backpacks, you can fit them in here and have them close by.

This is also a great way to stash your leaving-the-house staples such as compact umbrellas, small diaper bags, or dog-walking gear. Incoming mail could be placed in a cubby to keep it out of sight, too. Lastly, it's also a great spot to carve out a landing pad for you your keys, wallet, and sunglasses. This furniture piece provides a thin ledge to house those essentials in a bowl or basket, making them easy to grab when it's time to leave. You can also decorate the top of the piece with some personalized items. And who knows, maybe decluttering your entryway first will inspire a full home declutter!