by Martha Tobin, Owner at Declutter4Good
Decluttering and organizing can seem daunting when you take on large areas so consider smaller, more self-contained areas.
One such area could be your entryway closet. At this time of year, this is an area that can get overrun with the change of season and the addition of more clothing/layers for the colder weather.
Here are 7 tips & tricks for tackling this area of your home:
- Start from the floor and work your way up
- Remove any out-of-season items: footwear, coats or jackets, hats, etc
- Add easy to grab baskets or canvas bins on the top shelf of your entry closet either per family member or per category of item (i.e. scarves)
- For sunscreens and bug sprays, check the expiry dates and purge those that won’t last till next summer.
- Set up a shoe rack on the bottom of your closet with a drip mat underneath
- Ensure that you consider the height and reach of each family member so that they can find/return items easily
- Label bins and baskets so that everyone is clear on where to find an item and where to return it.
Entryways are the last thing you see as you leave your home and the first thing you see upon your return. By ensuring this area is not a ‘bottleneck area’, you will feel more calm and you’ll be one step closer to your home feeling like your sanctuary.
