Clear Up Clutter And Organize Your Entryway With IKEA's Versatile Coat Rack

Is your entryway lacking an organizational system? If you come home and kick off your shoes by the door and throw your jacket and bag on the nearest table, then it's time to clean and organize your entryway with a coat rack. But this isn't your regular coat rack. Rather than purchasing a series of hooks that you attach to the wall, buy a whole unit that also has integrated bench storage. This will allow you to house your shoes, coats, and bags right next to the door, but in a tidier display. One great option is IKEA's PINNIG coat rack.

Clocking in at $139.99, this piece is sold for a competitive price and offers a robust amount of storage. Made mostly from sleek black steel, the top half features six hooks that are perfect for hanging anything from coats to bags to storage baskets that capture smaller accessories. The lower half has a bench for sitting to put your shoes on, as well as two more shelves underneath to store eight pairs of shoes. All of these sections help corral your outerwear staples in one space, helping you style and organize a crowded entryway. Many of the comments from customers on IKEA's website praise this piece for being durable, sturdy, and easy to assemble. However, if black doesn't match your aesthetic, there is an easy way to upgrade this IKEA staple. 

If you like what the PINING coat rack offers but it doesn't quite meet your aesthetic needs, you can spray paint it to whichever color would best suit your style. For instance, if you have more of an eclectic or colorful house design, you want to make sure that the theme is set the minute you walk through the door. That's why what your coat rack system looks like matters. To remedy that, grab a can of spray paint in your chosen color and transform the storage unit. 

You can use chalk spray paint like the video above to give the piece a softer finish. However, the trick to painting IKEA furniture's difficult surfaces is choosing a formula specially made for the material it's made from. In this case, if you want to stay on the safe side and have the paint adhere for as long as possible, choose a formula specially made for metal. Rust-Oleum is a well-known brand that makes these types of sprays, and the Stops Rust Protective Enamel with Custom Spray 5-in-1 product at Walmart is specially formulated to cover metal pieces for both indoor and outdoor use. Luckily, it comes in 30 different color options and various different sheens, so you're sure to find something you'll like. Once your piece is dry, set it up in your entryway and use it to store all your essential items.