Ditch Cluttered Entryways With An Affordable Amazon Find That Looks Good

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A cluttered entryway is a surefire way to make your home look chaotic and feel unwelcoming. Homes with limited closet space near entrances, therefore, are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Finding a storage solution that fits into the space and looks good is ideal, and one choice is an Amazon find — the HOOBRO Storage Bench — which provides a stylish entryway storage solution plus bench seating.

Retailing for $105.99, the HOOBRO Storage Bench features a top that swings open for easy concealment of personal items. It has the appearance of wood with rattan-like panels on the front. The bench measures 39.3 inches long by 15.7 inches wide by 19.7 inches high, and it can support up to 220 pounds of weight. The inside of the bench is completely open, so it's a better way to store shoes, purses, backpacks, and accessories that may normally find themselves on the entryway floor. In order to keep the inside of the bench from becoming too cluttered, consider purchasing baskets or bins that fit nicely within the bench. Use one container to hold shoes, one for bags, and another for dog leashes, for example, so you can easily access and stash your possessions upon entry.

At the time of writing, the HOOBRO Storage Bench had a 4.7-star average from over 180 reviews. Customers appreciate the appearance of the product, as well as its durability and the assembly process. Bear in mind that since the lid has a safety hinge feature, it doesn't swing completely open, so larger items might need some maneuvering to fit inside.

This bench has a pleasant and versatile appearance, and you can jazz it up further. One way to personalize it a bit more is to add a cushion to the top of the bench, which will make it more comfortable and attractive. You can shop for whatever cushion best fits your preferences, but this Custom Bench Cushion by Pcevathiy which measures 39 inches long by 15 inches wide will cost roughly $37. To keep the cushion in place when you need to open the bench, secure it with adhesive-backed Velcro strips (this pack costs $15.45 on Amazon).

If the wall space behind the bench permits, you can hang hooks on it for a creative entryway storage idea that will give guests and family designated spots to dock their jackets and bags. The SKOLOO Wooden Wall Mounted Coat Rack ($19.99 on Amazon) could be a good product to pair with the bench, since they have a similar aesthetic and can give you a glamorous mudroom look and feel. When deciding where to mount the coat rack, center it behind the bench in a high enough spot that you won't bump into it while sitting; you'll also want it low enough that you can easily reach your coat. A general rule of thumb is to hang coat racks about 60 inches from the ground, but you can customize the height a little if you find that it is either too low or too high.