Front Entrance Storage Ideas

Seating

• Seating in this area can double as storage. For example, look for benches and ottomans in which the seating element lifts up so you can house items inside. Seating storage is an ideal option for storing items such as rain boots or umbrellas, especially if you do not have a mudroom to come in through when the weather is bad. This inviting entryway element gives you and your guests a place to sit and take off shoes during inclement weather.

Shelving

• In this area of the home, floor space is typically limited. The space should feel open and inviting instead of cramped. To avoid having the entry area be too cluttered, avoid filling it with a large amount of furniture. Instead, you will need to make the best use of vertical space with shelving units. Use shelves in this area to house books, paperwork and collections that you want to display to guests as they enter. Shelves are also an ideal holder for houseplants.

Tables

• Small tables in the entryway, especially half ones that press flush against the wall, are a choice piece of furniture to place in this space. They can not only be charming decorative accents, but you also can use them as a surface to place items. For example, toss your keys here when you enter the house so they are always there when you need them. Choose a table with a small drawer for housing important papers, such as bills or payment information.

Dressers

• If you need to store a lot of different items, you will need something a bit more substantial as a storage option. Dressers can house many different things, from linens to paperwork to tools and supplies. Place a dresser or armoire against a wall in this entryway space. Choose a piece that coordinates with your decorating motif, which could be your first opportunity to introduce the design scheme to guests.