It’s no secret that one of the busiest spaces in any home is the entryway — and for that very reason, it’s also often one of the most disorganized areas. According to home organization experts consulted by the website House Digest, this space tends to accumulate clutter quickly because it serves as the transition point between the street and the comfort of home.
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Shoes pile up near the front door, mail ends up left on the console table, and coats are hung carelessly. Before you even realize it, the space that should feel welcoming and organized turns into a true visual mess.
The good news, according to House Digest, is that there is a simple and effective solution: preventing clutter from forming by adopting the habit of cleaning and organizing the entryway every night.
While cleaning isn’t most people’s favorite activity after a long day of work or family commitments, creating a nightly organization routine can help avoid that exhausting weekly deep clean. Small daily actions make a big difference. As House Digest highlights, the easiest way to keep the entryway organized is to do a quick tidy-up every night, preventing disorder from building up.
In addition to contributing to a more beautiful environment, organization brings direct benefits to mental and physical health. A tidy entryway creates a sense of calm and welcome and sets the tone for the rest of the home. Over time, this habit can even spread to other rooms — and before you know it, you’re living in a space where you truly enjoy being.
Clean your home’s entryway every night to keep everything organized
The first step to dealing with clutter and creating more harmony is having a simple plan to organize the items in your entryway. According to House Digest, this doesn’t need to involve expensive or elaborate solutions like custom furniture or complex storage systems. The most important thing is that every item has a designated place.
For example, you can organize shoe clutter using affordable solutions or even items you already have at home. A decorative bowl on the console table can be used to store keys, coins, and small everyday items. Hooks or coat racks help keep bags and coats off the floor, while a desktop organizer with compartments is ideal for bills, mail, and papers. A small, discreet trash bin in a corner of the entryway also helps keep everything in order.
After defining where each item belongs, it’s ideal to set aside a few minutes every night after dinner to organize the space. Sort the mail, discard what’s unnecessary, and set aside only what needs attention the next day. Hang up coats and bags, organize shoes in pairs, and return to other rooms any items that don’t belong in the entryway.
If there’s a rug in the area, shaking it outside helps prevent dirt buildup. Use a dustpan and broom to clean the floor and, if possible, finish with a light mop. According to House Digest, this small nightly ritual prevents clutter from accumulating throughout the week and turning home organization into a bigger problem.
Source: House Digest. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
