Keep Entryway Clutter Organized With A Solution That Blends Into The Wall

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The entryway of your home often becomes a clutter-filled zone of backpacks, shoes, mail, keys, and outerwear. Soon, that space becomes a landing spot rather than a welcoming and organized transition into the house. It can seem counterintuitive to add a bulky item like a cabinet or table to try to corral and streamline your belongings. So instead, consider a space-saving and hidden storage DIY that conceals your entryway clutter. You can keep your entryway clear and organized by opening up a space within the wall, inserting or building drawer frames and drawers that close right into it, making the space look pristine and seamless.

There are many entryway storage hacks to help organize a small space. For this DIY project, you'll need to invest in a few things. It's easiest if you can find a premade drawer unit (or two) to fit snugly within the wall. However, if you must custom-build the drawers to fit your designated space, you'll need to purchase some plywood. You'll also need some hardware, like Baidice Push-to-Open Drawer Slides, for opening and closing the drawer. Finally, to make it blend into your wall, get some paint or stain to match or complement the current color and design.

Start by cutting a rectangle in the wall to fit the drawer frame. You can cut into drywall easily with a simple tool, like this Goldblatt Drywall Saw. For this particular Knape & Vogt Soft Close Drawer, you'd remove the baseboard and make your hole into the wall approximately 6 inches high, 13 inches wide, and 23 inches deep. 

If you need to DIY custom drawers for storage, then measure, cut, and screw in your plywood boards to create the frame and drawers. You'll need additional tools such as a saw for cutting the boards, wood glue for the joints, and brad nails to keep the panels in place. You should also be careful when installing your drawer slides, as the measurements must be precise for them to work smoothly and blend into the wall. 

Once you've built and fitted the drawers into the entryway wall, you'll have a place to store clutter and keep it organized. You may also want to incorporate additional design elements to complete your entryway. Prime and paint or stain the drawers to complement the room. Then, consider pairing the drawers with a DIY wood and hook system, or floating shelves above.