Remove everything from the hanging rod, shelves and floor to see the working area. As you remove items, de-clutter by choosing which items should be given to charity, tossed or kept.
Replace items in the foyer closet that you decided to keep. First, hang up coats on hangers and place on the hanging rod. Limit the number of hanging jackets in the foyer so that there is 3 to 4 inches of space between each hanger to keep jackets from getting crumpled.
Hang umbrellas on the hanging rod to keep them conveniently situated or place other accessories such as handbags on hooks and secure them over the rod to ensure they stay off the floor.