Entryways: Backpacks and Jackets and Shoes...OH MY!

Staying organized during the school year can be difficult and easily leave your home a mess! Having a functional space in your entryway or mudroom makes school year organization much simpler. It took me years to learn this, but it does not have to be chaotic inside your home! These tips will help set your family up for school year success! I've also included all of my favorite mudroom and entryway designs from around the web and the gram to give you inspiration for your home!

Whether you have a giant, gorgeous mudroom or a smaller, simple entryway, ensuring that each family member has their own "drop zone" really helps keep things organized. Erin over at Cotton Stem keeps it uncomplicated and stylish with hooks for bookbags and jackets, separate wooden crates for each person's shoes, and black wire baskets for any extras like gloves or hats, sports items, etc.! The baskets are also great for school folders, binders or any school paperwork that needs to go back to school or be filled out. I absolutely adore how she used the wooden corbels to hang the beautiful, black metal lanterns. Gorgeous! Feeling inspired yet?!

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Set yourself and your family up for success by staying consistent every day! Kids respond well to order and knowing exactly where each of their item's "home" is. Encourage them for the first few weeks and remind them where their shoes, homework, backpacks, and other items belong (as soon as they walk in the door) until it becomes second nature to them! I promise you it's worth it. I love not tripping over shoes anymore or having to remind them to put them away. I used to become so frustrated with the clutter which made me frustrated with my children. There is so much more peace by eliminating the entryway clutter and not having to repeat yourself 100 times a day every day! Plus, the house looks tidier and more orderly. I no longer dread unexpected guests at the door! A major bonus is that in the morning when you are getting ready for school and rushing out the door, nothing is lost or missing.

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If you don't have a designated mudroom, transforming your entryway can be simple even in a small space! Jen at The House of Wood keeps in simple with two rows of hooks for lots of space to hang items like backpacks, jackets, purses, and scarves. Assign the lower hooks to children and the upper hooks for the adults in the home! The wooden chest adds a great element for seating and storage for all of those shoes! Baskets inside the cabinets easily keep everyone's footwear organized!