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Maya Glantz

The New Rule of Entryway Storage? It Has to Look Like Architecture, Not Furniture — Here's How to Make Built-ins Feel Like They've Always Been There

A wooden paneled entryway with terrazzo floor.

Your entryway plays a crucial role in the home. Both the first thing you see as you enter, and the last as you leave, this space sets the tone for the rest of your design. You want it to feel welcoming, with a calming warmth that instantly makes your guests feel at ease.

And yet, for so many of us, our entryways are treated as nothing more than a dumping ground — a hazardous pile of shoes and coats cluttered on top of one another. It's a common predicament, as Felix Milns from HUX London says, "Hallways can quickly become overwhelmed by the everyday essentials of family life — shoes, bags, and coats all have a habit of gathering by the front door. Coming home to a cluttered entrance is hardly the relaxing welcome anyone wants after a busy day." Which is exactly why your entryway storage ideas are so important.

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