The Smart Spacing Tip That Keeps Your Entryway Decluttered

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If you've ever tripped over a sneaker, fishing gear, and a yoga mat all in one step when walking through your front door, congratulations — your household is not uncommon. Most people have a cluttered entryway that's hard to walk through. Fortunately, one smart spacing tip can give your entryway the glow-up it deserves — not to mention that it'll also help you kick the clutter (and random panic-cleaning) to the curb. What's the tip, you say? Here it is: Measure the width of your entryway to ensure that you always have at least 24 inches of walkable space. This will help you decide how deep your furniture items can be.

This easy-to-follow guideline will help ensure that your entryway feels open while allowing for space for different types and sizes of furniture and other decor. It also makes for easy movement when it's time to bring in new pieces of furniture. And, it makes the space more functional during those high-traffic times when you have multiple people in the space at once. So, if you find that your entryway space is always cluttered, don't fret. Learn how to maximize this area using a simple recommendation, in addition to other clutter-cutting tips.

Giving your entryway space a boundary line makes it easier to make the entryway more functional and can prepare you for future furniture installations. To do this, grab a tape measure and find out the width of your entryway from wall to wall. Write down your measurement, and then subtract 24 inches from this width. This is how deep your furniture can be. 

For example, let's say the wall-to-wall measurement of your entryway is 48 inches wide and you're considering purchasing a new dresser. In this case, the maximum depth of the dresser (from front to back) and any future entryway items should be 24 inches or less — if it's more, it's a no-go. This allows you to always have an additional 24 inches of "walk-through" space within the entryway. Also ensure deep items are not placed across from one another, as this would decrease the amount of space in the walkway.

Overall, keeping your entryway decluttered comes down to also finding better ways to store things within it. For example, consider adding a thin shoe rack to one side of the wall to prevent shoe piles at the door. Or, add some wall shelves like the WOPITUES Wood Floating Shelves, or even a DIY a stylish wall-hung storage solution, for those hats and hoodies that seem to be flung about randomly. Want to make your small hallway feel bigger without compromising the space? Add a small mirror, like the Lzuso Farmhouse Hanging Wood Mirror, to one wall. It's all about making the most of the space that you have!