Maximize Storage Space In A Crowded Entryway Thanks To IKEA's Versatile Product

If you don't have enough storage in your entryway, it can be difficult to keep this essential space in your home free from clutter and looking its best for incoming guests. Finding an area to hang up your coat and store your extra pairs of shoes will go a long way toward cleaning things up. However, putting up a wall shelf for small items has just as much of an impact. It gives you a place to drop your keys after a long da, and might be perfect for things like pet leashes, reusable grocery bags, and sunglasses. Still, a simple floating shelf might look a bit too bland in your entryway and could come out too far from the wall, especially in a narrow room. A FÄRGSÄTTARE wall shelf from IKEA, on the other hand, thankfully won't come with any of these issues. A metal construction in a soft, rounded green design, the shelf has an eye-catching and modern aesthetic that makes it a conversation starter. It also has three separate shelves with a number of rails along the side for flexible usage and measures just 6 ⅜ inches deep to provide ample storage space and an unobtrusive profile in the entryway. 

The rails along the sides of IKEA's new shelf are perfect for winter accessories like scarves and gloves. The multi-level design of the nearly 2-foot-wide shelf, meanwhile, makes it easy to separate everyone's personal items, like keys and wallets. There's also plenty of room on the fixture for some nice decor pieces, such as a small lamp or a plant. The way the FÄRGSÄTTARE utilizes vertical wall space is also commendable, since it can help you make a small entryway feel bigger.

Entryways are spaces that require an even balance of functionality and decorative character. The furnishings within them should do more than just provide storage; they should set the tone for the design of the home and welcome guests and residents alike. The key to using IKEA's FÄRGSÄTTARE shelf in your entryway is to give it a unique decorative flair that catches the eye. You can do this in two ways, but in both cases, the goal is to create a palette that accents the green color of the shelf. The first option is to choose modern decor pieces with bold colors that contrast with the green. Mustard yellow, burnt orange, and vibrant red elements are fantastic since they allow you to create a high-contrast color scheme for the fixture where everything stands out. Such a striking palette could be ideal if you're trying to turn the shelf into a focal point when styling your home with mid-century modern decor.

The other option for decorating the FÄRGSÄTTARE shelf is to temper its bright green color with neutral hues, such as white, black, and brown. Some old-fashioned framed photos, a wooden catch-all tray, or a cream-colored shade on a small lamp are all examples of items that could give the shelf a more balanced, timeless look in the entryway. While decorating, make sure to leave ample room for the functional purposes of the shelf. In other words, don't overcrowd the shelf with decor pieces that do little more than use up its storage capacity. This is one of the most common shelf styling mistakes to avoid if you want to create a convenient landing area for your daily going-out gear.