Most entryways have one common problem: they are small. Still this zone should fulfill a lot of functions: it should feature a drop zone and storage space for shoes and clothes, it should be stylish and personalized leaving an impression of what to expect in the other parts of your home. How to get that all of a small entryway? Well, the style and decor are up to you and what inspires you but as for the storage, we’ll take care of it: here are the most effective hidden storage ideas that will declutter your small space!
Stairs Storage
The main point is the stairs in case you have it because a staircase is a large unit with a lot of space inside or under it, which just should be used to advantage. You can build in some storage compartments or go for pull-out drawers, large or small ones. What can you place there? Almost all your life! Such drawers can become your drop zone, closet and wardrobe, even pantry! You can make shoe and clothes storage, hide there unnecessary seasonal clothes and shoes and do much other stuff. The bigger the drawers are, the more you can hide inside. More than that, you can hide a whole mini mudroom inside the stairs!
This small drop zone is placed right inside the staircase, and I think it's one of the best ideas to hide it.
Make an entryway wardrobe right in the staircase to make use of the space under it.
This ladder drawer is a cool idea for a small entryway, you can not only use the main part of the staircase.
You can not only make a drop zone under the stairs but also make a whole real closet inside.
The staircase is quite small and low but there was still some space for storing shoes inside.
This dresser is built under the stairs to store shoes inside, so they are all at hand.
These drawers are great to store some things inside them, whether these are shoes, bags or some other stuff.
These drawers inside the stairs are a whole seasonal closet, and this is a very effective idea for an entrance.
Make some pull out drawers in your staircase, so you will be able to place there whatever you want.
This is a whole pull-out closet inside the staircase, a very functional idea.
This is a mini mudroom or a large drop zone hidden behind the door, it will make your entryway sleeker.
This drop zone is hidden inside the stairs, and the slatted surface doesn't even give a hint that it's there.
The inside the stairs space is turned into a shoe closet with built-in light.
Build in as many drawers under the ladder as you can because this space shouldn't be neglected.
These large drawers with casters are a drop zone and a pantry for food, which is very effective.
Hide the whole entryway inside the stairs adding light, shelves and racks inside.
This staircase is done with storage compartments and pull-out trays for various stuff.
What can be better than vertical drawers for clothes and shoes right inside the stairs, these are so comfortable in using!.
Your whole shoe collection can be organized using only drawers inside the staircase.
This is a basic drop zone hidden inside the stairs, these aren't drawers.
Clothes and shoes drawers inside the staircase are the most functional idea for an entryway. (via tibci).
Storage Benches
The second idea will fit all the entryways and mudrooms as a bench is usually in every such space. Get a storage bench to hide shoes away and your entryway will be less cluttered. The bench can be large or small and even if you don’t have enough space, you can take a tall bench, so you will get more storage space inside.
This sleek built-in bench hides some storage space that can be used to place shoes.
The storage bench is quite wide and tall, so it's possible to completely declutter the entryway hiding everything inside it.
This beautiful curved bench is not only part of the interior decor but also includes some storage space.
This long storage bench with drawers is a very cool solution for an entryway, it allows to sit on it, place some things on top and inside.
This bench hide a drawer for shoes inside, and it's a very comfortable idea as you can take the shoes and then sit on the bench to put them on.
This storage bench is a very cute piece with drawers, and its light-colored upholstery and hooks over it set an airy tone in the space.
This stained storage bench is done with very sleek and almost unsee drawers inside it.
This storage bench with upholstery and some pillows is a very cool solution for any entryway.
The built-in mudroom unit features cabinets, drawers and other stuff. (via apartmentabc).
Hidden Compartments
If you want to have hidden storage space as sleek as possible, go for hidden storage inside the walls. These can be shallow drop zones, document compartments and built-in drawers for clothes and shoes. No one will guess that you have such a space somewhere in the wall.
This hidden closet is concealed so well that I wouldn't guess to look for it.
This hidden pull-out drawer in the wall is a super cool substitute for a mudroom. (via houzz).
This hidden wall storage space is a shoe shelf with bold backing to make all the shoes clearly visible.
This wardrobe for outerwear is hidden right in the wall so well that nobody will guess.
Hide your clothes rack inside the wall to make the entryway look sleek and decluttered.
Other Ideas
Go for some hidden drawers and storage compartments: build in a large vertical drawer for shoes, get some storage space inside furniture yet hidden or even get a wall with hooks that can be hidden – so unusual! Get inspired!
This is a hidden drop zone right in the built-in wardrobe in the wall.
This hidden shallow compartment is a mail space where you can put your mail when coming home.
I love this unit with hidden and open storage compartments, and the shoe drawer is perfect.
This vertical pull-out drawer is a great shoe storage unit, and every pair is at hand.
Building in some light in or around such a drawer is always a good idea as you see everything very well.
Add a very narrow yet tall vertical shoe drawer at the entrance, so that you could put on your shoes right before or after coming.
This creative panel is a wall with multiple hooks, which can be used as shelves or as hooks. (via nevertoosmall).
This vertical drawer is located in the space divider and it's a cool idea to have shoes at hand when leaving. (via otthonokesmegoldasok).