Say Goodbye To Cluttered Entryways With An Amazon Find That Keeps You Organized

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A cluttered entryway can be enough to spoil the mood of even the most happy-go-lucky homeowner. Returning home to clutter as you open the door, or being unable to find what you need when you need it, can lead to frustration and delays, not to mention an eyesore. Fortunately, there are a number of creative ideas to make that clutter-free entryway a reality. For example, a hanger for your keys or a shelf combined with a coat rack. One solution you might consider is the Estique Entryway Organizer Storage Solution from Umbra, available on Amazon for just over $55.

One of the tips for keeping your entryway clean and organized is to give your various belongings a dedicated place to live. That's what this wall-mounted entryway organizer is designed to provide. It makes use of wall space, and in doing so, gets items off the floor and side table. As for storage, it includes 10 hooks for hanging items, such as keys, coats, and umbrellas. There's also a perforated metal bin that you can toss your wallet into, as well as sunglass cases or the dog's leash.

According to the product's specifications, this organizer can hold up to 40 pounds. As for customer reviews, as of this writing, it has a 4.6-star rating out of five stars. This from over 1,390 reviews. A total 78% give it five stars while 16% give it four. A combined 3% give the product one or two stars.

The organizer is compact, and while it's a useful way to keep smaller entryways clear of clutter, it may not provide enough storage for a larger family. The five large hooks along the bottom will quickly be taken by the time you hang a couple of coats, a bag, and your umbrella. What's more, while its 40-pound weight capacity ought to be sufficient to hold entryway essentials, there are some users who suggest that it might not be the best idea to push the organizer to its limits.

For example, at least a few customers over the years have mentioned some difficulty in making the organizer sit "flush" to the wall. One customer shared, "This thing is held up by hooking the back onto 2 screws that you put into the wall (with drywall anchors as well), and because of that the shelf kind of tilts down."

A few other customers, meanwhile, voiced doubt if the organizer can hold heavier items if you're unable to screw the organizer into wall studs. Drilling into studs would certainly be the best way to ensure you get the most out of the product; customers mentioned using adhesives or "sticky pads." 

However, the product is designed to be mounted to a wall, and adhesive strips will have a weight limit that's well below 40 pounds. It comes supplied with the hardware needed to mount it on dry wall. What's more, the product's specification actually states it's suitable for drywall, plaster, and wood. As for the organizer sitting "flush," one user suggests using cardboard to mitigate against any tilting, explaining that they "solved this by taping 3 layers of small cardboard pieces together and putting it in between the basket and the wall."