15 Entryway Storage Ideas to Say Goodbye to Clutter

Set a warm and welcoming tone in your entryway and eliminate clutter with these clever storage ideas. Whether your home boasts a large formal foyer or you have limited square footage, you can create a functional organizational system.

We're all for merging style and function, so we have put together 15 entryway storage ideas to help you say goodbye to clutter while adding color, texture, and visual interest.

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Drop Essentials in a Decorative Tray

Studio Peake

A decorative tray is a practical entryway accessory. It's a great way to add color, pattern, and shape, and it provides a spot to drop your keys, sunglasses, and other essentials.

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Add Texture With a Wicker Storage Basket

Calimia Home

Incorporate a wicker storage basket into your entryway and take advantage of the extra storage. Use it to hold seasonal accessories such as flip-flops in the summer and hats and gloves in the winter. It'll keep the space clutter-free, while adding a textural element for a warm and inviting first impression.

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Maximize Space With a Console Table

Calimia Home

A console table works as both a decorative element and storage and is a great way to maximize space. Style it with a table lamp for quick lighting upon entering your home and a small tray or bowl to hold everyday essentials. If the bottom is open, use it for storage baskets and maximize the space.

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Get Organized With Built-In Cabinets

Michelle Berwick Design

Hide clutter in built-in floor-to-ceiling cabinets that provide plenty of storage and maintain a neat and organized space. Combine drawers, cabinets, and open shelves with baskets for multiple storage option. Consider using a fun paint color and unique hardware to add more visual interest.

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Install Wall Hooks

Kate Marker Interiors

Wall hooks are an inexpensive and space-saving way to keep jackets, bags, and dog leashes off the floor. Coordinate their material with other hardware in your entryway for a cohesive look.

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Consider a Cabinet With Drawers

Kate Marker Interiors

If you're working with limited square footage, a cabinet with drawers is an excellent entryway storage option. To keep the small space clutter-free and organized, designate each drawer to one category of items—such as dog walk necessities and seasonal accessories.

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Hide Clutter in a Storage Bench

Kate Marker Interiors

Add seating, a surface for decorative throw pillows, and a hidden spot to stash away clutter with a storage bench. In an entryway, a multi-purpose piece is your best friend—it provides function and style all in one vessel.

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Add Height With a Freestanding Coat Rack

Erin Williamson Design

Use a freestanding coat rack to prevent coat piles from forming in the entryway. Its slim profile takes up little space, introduces a different material, and adds height for visual balance.

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Tuck Away Lidded Baskets

Whittney Parkinson Design

Keep clutter out of sight but easily accessible inside lidded baskets. Tuck them under a bench or console, and if space permits, use one for each household member to keep belongings organized and eliminate confusion.

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Try a Trinket Bowl

Whittney Parkinson Design

Place a small trinket bowl on a stack of books, next to a vase, or inside a decorative tray on an entryway console for a spot to drop your keys. This way, the console table stays tidy, and you always know where your keys are.

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Use an Umbrella Stand

Becca Interiors

Instead of umbrellas piling up on the floor, store them inside an umbrella stand. The sturdy holder presents an opportunity to add a fun design element, whether you go with a woven wicker stand or a patterned metal one, and it provides a contained place for tall and collapsible umbrellas.

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Store Essentials in an Over-the-Door Storage Rack

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If you have a coat closet in your entryway, maximize the space it offers with an over-the-door rack with multiple tiers to hide clutter. It's an affordable and space-saving alternative to purchasing furniture, and it keeps essentials neatly hidden but conveniently on hand. Go the extra step and add labels to the shelves to keep them from getting cluttered.

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Get Formal With a Round Entryway Table

Britt Design Studio

A round table is a beautiful choice for a large, formal entryway. Merge form and function by styling it with practical items such as bowls and trays that look pretty but cleverly double as storage vessels.

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Keep It Simple With an Entryway Shelf

Calimia Home

Open shelving in an entryway provides practical storage and multiple decorative surfaces. To hide and organize clutter, use bins and baskets that keep items contained while adding color and texture and continuing the space's design theme.

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Declutter With a Wall-Mounted Hanger

Jessica Nelson Design

Utilize wall space and mount a coat hanger to declutter the floor. It's a compact organizational tool that works in even the smallest entryways. Besides coats, you an also hang keys, a dog leash, or bags.