Organize Hallways & Entryways With An Affordable IKEA Set That's Under $35

Entryways have the thankless task of storing some of our most important day-to-day items while we rush in and out the door. They're prone to clutter, especially small ones that don't offer the luxury of a closet or wardrobe to hide piles of shoes or coats. However, it only takes a few key pieces to make your entryway into a more functional space without straining your budget, and the IKEA GREJIG/EKRAR hallway set provides an affordable starting point.

This four-piece set comes with the EKRAR coat stand and two GREJIG shoe racks, plus a BAGGMUCK shoe tray to capture dirt and drips. The minimalist design fits in easily with most modern decor styles, but the pieces are simple enough to allow you to style creatively around them. The biggest mistake everyone gets wrong about styling an entryway is reducing it to pure functionality. Not only will dressing up your entryway create a good first impression on your guests, research has found that having a tidy environment can also reduce your stress and help you feel calmer and in control. Incorporating this affordable IKEA set into your entryway is an easy step towards creating a space that you're happy to come home to.

Just because an entryway serves an important purpose, it doesn't mean it has to be boring. The clean lines of the GREJIG/EKRAR hallway set offer a starting point for modern yet timeless decor trends. Start by adding a console table or small desk. The MALM dressing table has clean lines and a roomy drawer, plus an elegant glass tabletop that reviewers appreciate. Use the space underneath to frame the shoe racks.

Next, provide landing zones for the items your family needs most as they head out the door. Wall-mounted storage pockets like these GREJIG wire storage baskets can corral mail, homework, or even additional shoes and purses. Try mounting one on your door for items that need to leave the house that day. If you need more room for objects and less opportunity for papers to pile up, try a bulletin board or this GREJIG wire wall grid, which offers customizable hooks and a small shelf for accessories, dog leashes, and other small items. Combined with the shoe racks, the wire grid design effortlessly gives the entryway a unified and organized look.

A mirror like the round LINDBYN or the full-length NISSEDAL is an easy addition that helps make a small entryway look larger, as well as giving you a chance to check your look before you depart. Plus, the NISSEDAL has a secret that reviewers and DIYers love: It comes with hinges that allow it to serve as a hidden mini closet. Add small adhesive hooks to the wall behind the mirror for storing small items like keys or jewelry.