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Fix the entryway in three steps

Most entryway problems come from too much stuff and storage that does not match the household. Work in this order and you will buy less and fix more.

Step 1: Clear it and give things a home

Empty the space and sort what really belongs at the door. The declutter and drop zone checklist walks you through it. If the area keeps filling up afterward, read how to stop an entryway becoming a dumping ground.

Step 2: Size the storage to your household

Count hooks and shoe space with the storage capacity calculator, then check your wall with the hook and shelf spacing calculator. For shoes in particular, see what shoe storage keeps an entryway tidy. If the space is tiny, making a tiny entryway functional comes first.

Step 3: Buy only what is missing

Use the entryway storage buying guide to match a storage type to your problem. Then add a little style with decorating without clutter. Renters should use the renter checklist and read what to fix first.

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