A Pro Organizer Shares the Secret to Decluttering Every Room In Your Home

Eliza recommends going against our natural inclination to place a horizontal surface in our entryway. She says, "do not [do it] — it will become a catch-all! It is much better to place small hooks for keys and a boot tray in this space, and train your housemates to walk their coats and bags further on to the coat closet."

And as for our other shoes and miscellaneous items? "Use an over-the-door clear (very important) shoe organizer on the inside of your coat closet. Shoes aside, it's great for holding goggles, sunscreen and bug spray in the Summer . . . And hats, gloves and rolled up scarves in the Winter!"