It’s great to have the kids back in school and the fall schedule kick in to gear, but the backpacks and permission slips and soccer cleats and dance shoes spilling out all over the house are another story entirely.
Got clutter? Here are some great entry and mudroom ideas to get all that family flotsam under control.
Hang it up: The easiest and quickest of fixes, installing hooks by the door won’t guarantee jackets get hung up but it will certainly increase your odds.
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| Photo: Shelterness |
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| Photo: House & Home |
If you have little kids, put the hooks down at their level where they can’t miss.
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| Photo: HGTV |
Have a seat. Benches are a great addition to any entry or mudroom space — we all need a spot to tie one on (or two, in the case of shoes)!
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| Whittington Design Studio |
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| Photo: Shelterness |
Stow it. You may still be doing all the cleanup but cubbies, cabinetry, baskets and bins will help things get in their proper place. They can add personality to the space as well.
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| Photo: Shelterness |
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| Photo: Pinterest |
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| Photo: Shelterness |
Hide it. Anybody who has ever had a teenager knows that sometimes your best option is to close the door and walk away. We love these sliding barn doors and enclosed cabinetry options.
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| Photo: HGTV |
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| Photo: Houzz |
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| Ikea PAX cabinetry and a closed console hide the homework paper and sporting gear of three active boys.Whittington Design Studio |
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| Cool industrial lockers in this space! Photo: Houzz |
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| This entryway conceals clutter and the laundry! Photo: HGTV 2012 Green Home |
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| Photo: Shelterness |
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| Photo: Apartment Therapy |
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| Cubbies, hooks and a bench are tucked by the back door of this modern family play space. Whittington Design Studio |
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| Photo: Drooz Studio |
These mudrooms are for the dogs!
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| Photo: Shelterness |
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| Photo: House and Home |
Do it!