Transform Your Entryway From Cluttered to Magazine-Ready

Think beyond a traditional entryway table when it comes to finding the right table surface for your space. A desk or antique dresser works well in a spacious foyer, while floating shelves fit nicely in a narrow apartment entryway.

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Divide your mail into three piles: trash, keep, and respond. Then act accordingly. Divide the mail you're keeping or have yet to sort among baskets or bins. Use any leftover storage to organize everything from scarves and gloves to the dog's leashes.

If it doesn't fit in the basket, it should fit on a hook — hats, coats, backpacks, purses, you name it. Otherwise, it will inevitably end up strewn on the table or floor.

You'll need a place to sit down as you take off your shoes and sort through the mail. From a stool to an X-bench that slides beneath the table, get creative with space-saving seating.

Organize your keys and miscellaneous items on a tray or stylish dish. It will help keep the tabletop looking tidy and your keys where you can find them.

A mirror not only looks great, it also gives you one last chance to check yourself before heading out the door. For dramatic effect, rest a full-length mirror against the wall and press your entryway table in front of it.

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A family photo, meaningful objet d'art, or piece of seasonal decor will round out your entryway tabletop. The goal is to create a personal-yet-uncluttered vignette.

Replace the boring overhead lighting with a glamorous chandelier, mount a pair of stylish pendants, or simply rev up the glow with a tabletop lamp.