Organizing Entryways and Mudrooms

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Home is the place you hang your hat--but don't let your entryway become the place you drop everything else. Karol DeWulf Nickell, former editor-in-chief of Better Homes and Gardens magazine, shares some simple clutter-busting ideas to create a clear path to your door.
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This storage unit is accessible for both kids and adults alike. The bench makes it easy to slip shoes on and off and the cubes underneath give each family member their own space.
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Use framed photos and inexpensive hooks to designate where everyone is to hang their coat.
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Your pet will love a corner that's all his own. Keep food and water bowls underneath the pie-shaped bench and hang leashes from above. Corner shelves provide space for treats.

For tips and strategies for organizing your whole house, visit Get Organized!

Resources
301 Stylish Storage Ideas
by Linda Hallam, Better Homes and Gardens
Meredith Books, 1998
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