Organizing The Entrance Closet
Now that your entryway is beautifully organized let’s move to the front closet, which can become loaded with unnecessary things. This area really benefits from seasonal decluttering.
Depending on the weather, we need different things in the front closet throughout the year. If we switch these out to be seasonally appropriate, the front closet will be more functional, with all of your items in easy-to-find places, but it will also leave room for guests to place their things when they stop in for a visit.
Let’s get started!
- First, remove everything from the closet-coats, gear, shoes, scarves, gloves, bags –everything. When you are decluttering, it is very important to completely clear your space so you can then be intentional about what you put back in there.
- Sweep or vacuum the closet floor and wipe down any shelving. Tip: I like to keep my vacuum cleaner ready to use when I’m organizing.
- Next, sort through that pile to see what belongs here and can be rehomed in another area. When you are sorting, consider how often each item is used. If the answer is not that often, it may not need to take up space in the front closet.
- Once you have identified the items that must be returned to the front closet, consider how best to utilize the space. For example, invest in quality wooden hangers for coats and consider using baskets or hooks for additional storage options.
- Next, hang coats, put small accessories in baskets on shelves or the closet floor, and neatly hang bags from hooks.
- Finally, to keep your front closet beautiful and functional, mark your calendar for when you will clear it out each season. Doing this a few times a year will make a huge difference.
- To finish the part of the challenge that focuses on the front of your house, go ahead and sweep and neaten your front porch or entryway. Consider a fresh new entryway mat to finish off your newly beautified entryway.
