You probably have first-hand experience walking into your home
shocked at the messiness. In that moment, like most people, you wonder how you
can keep a chic look rather than keep emerging from under piles. Taking
inventory at your front door will help you understand your own needs to solving
this problem once and for all. You say you want to walk in and avoid feeling
like you already have more work to do? It’s a fine idea and one worth pursuing.
How to coordinate so
it stays coordinated
You want to make this simple, instead of an elaborate
scheme. First of all, examine what would make you feel better when you first
walk in? Some people consider that if they see fresh flowers or plants right
away, that alone will make up for the scattered pile of shoes or papers. Some
people consider that if they could at least replace the ugly chair they have at
the front with something that is actually designed to collect random things;
they’d feel a lot better when they step in.
As you consider this important question, it might help you
to know how important it is to tackle this project. The results that UCLA
researchers found and published in “Life at Home in the Twenty First Century” show
that clutter has a profound effect on our mood and self-esteem.[1]
In order to coordinate the entryway so that it stays
coordinated, once you’ve determined what you need to feel when you first walk
in, you need to consider how you can efficiently use the space. First off, if
you happen to always throw a bag or backpack down, then add decorative hooks.
Maximize the use of your walls. You can
even put up a cut-to-fit lattice and thread S-hooks through the slats to hang
baskets for clutter and clothes found at the entryway.
Another way to tackle all those loose and small items is to
get an accent table. It’ll serve as a good drop off point for keys and mail.
However, one habit that you might want to break is putting off tackling all of
your junk mail. It’s really a good idea
to open your mail right away above your recycling bin, and toss what you
already know you don’t want to review later. Finally, you might consider a
modified book case with cubbies for items that you need to temporarily have
available right at the front door.
Seek Buy-in from family
or housemates
Consider whether you need to get buy in from everyone in the
house or whether you can take the lead and unite everyone’s style.
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