We have a little “foyer” of sorts right by the front door, created by a half wall and our couch. We currently have our bookcase there, and it has also become a catch-all for miscellaneous junk we aren’t sure what to do with. I keep telling myself I need to make places for the junk, clean up the foyer, so it is a nice “first impression” for guests.
Since our only closets are in the bedrooms, we need somewhere on the main level to put our coats. We had a coat rack, but some of the pegs had broken off and it was hard to find coats and jackets on it. So, we went to Ikea and bought some hooks to put in the wall. We haven’t started using them yet since it’s still warm out, but I am excited. Already I think it looks cleaner.
Now to get the rest of the foyer cleaned up…
I love, love, love that you put coat hooks there! What a perfect idea! The first question guests have when they arrive to your home when it’s cooler outside is, “Where should I put my coat?” What a great way to make people feel welcomed and comfortable.
Thanks, Larissa. Now I need to clean up the area so guests feel immediately welcomed, instead of “oh step over all that junk and come into my house!” :-)