Don’t
kill me for I was supposed to share what I did with Pringles cans to repurpose
them into beautiful penholders as I promised in this post. I haven’t forgotten
about that nor have I changed my mind. It’s just that those cans still need
final touches and lovely beads on them. Once ready, I promise to share it with
you guys before anyone else. For now, let’s talk about entryways.
We
got shifted to our new home this June and, honestly, we are still in the midst
of decorating it, making it top notch or in other words making it feel like
home. Few days back, I was noticing our dining table was getting cluttered with
mails, magazines, unpaid bills, invitation cards, keys, and stuff that males of
the home like to dump at the end of the day. Situation was getting worse and
out of control as before serving dinner, table needed to be cleared and
misplaced items remained astray until before getting settled on dining table
again. Huh Ha!
I
knew our home needed an organized entryway to let the clutter at bay. Here is
the list of nine items that you need to have an organized entryway.
ITEM # 1:
STORAGE SPACE
Storage
is the key to have an organized entryway as the things that need to be brought
in or taken out of the home find their happy place. For example if you don’t want
to pull you hair out every morning finding keys then you better have a
designated space for them. I adore having a place to put away shoes. I have my room
shoe cupboard upstairs; so, when I come home and feel too tired to rush to my
room I need abode for my sandals – of course, I don’t want them to play hide
and seek with me.
I
have to confess; below picture of an entryway with hooks is lot better than
what one envisions. An entryway is the first to reflect your home style, compel
your guest to say wow and hug you when you return home.
ITEM 3:
DRAWER TO DUMP THINGS
A
drawer that gives you liberty to dump things quickly without having to look
them like a mess is such a great blessing. Smaller containers fit like heaven
in drawers to hold keys, wallets, change, coins, watch, sun glasses and/or
other necessary items that you have to carry each day. Instead of bringing them
in, it’s a safe choice to leave them in the drawer.
ITEM 4:
MEMO BOARD
I
can’t stress enough as to why a memo board is a life saver, an absolute must
have. Every paper that comes to your home or needs to leave it one day -
regardless if its time constrained or not – should go through the memo board.
Separate inbox and outbox channelizes the circulation of papers.
ITEM 5:
BASKETS
I
love baskets so much. In matter of time, they can give a very neat look to the
whole scene. And, it’s not merely about looks. The way they add functionality
to a place is so amazing.
ITEM 6:
SEATING ARRANGEMENT
Enough
said!
A
good quality rug can introduce a burst of colors to the entryway with its
elegant presence. It reminds me I’m back to my cozy, comfortable home and for
guest it’s a gentle reminder to leave their shoes at the door.
ITEM 8: A
MIRROR
No
matter how much time I spend in front of the mirror, I don’t feel confident
leaving home without having to look at myself again. It acts as the final
verdict to assure me I’m looking my best and I’m ready better than ever to meet
the outside world.
ITEM 9:
YOUR PERSONAL STYLE
Any
part of the home doesn’t start looking real unless you pour your personal style
into it. It should speak on your behalf and represent your personal style even
if takes trying something new and experimenting with bold colors.
Anything
you feel is important to keep an entryway organized? I would love to know. Till
then,
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