Coat closet above stairs
ctsnicholas
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Comments (9)pockets on the inside of the door for hats, gloves, maybe even shoes. You can buy some fabric "shoe pocket" type things that aren't actually intended for shoes, but have bigger pockets; those could hold vacuum cleaner bags if nec. A hook on the inside of the door, or on the reverse of the door jamb (my preference, bcs I wouldn't want the dog leash swinging on the door all the time), for the dog leash. You can even use one of those 3M Command adhesive hooks for that. Shoe cubbie on the floor, or standing on end beside the coats, for the shoes. Or, they make single-file vertical hanging shoe cubbies that can hang beside the coats. If the shoes have a set of cubbies to go in, then theywon't be in the way of the vacuum cleaner, and you can get them to build up a little bit. I set my vacuum cleaner up on top of a plastic bin in my closet (that bin holds the vacuum cleaner bags, attachments, etc.). And I stick the wand part into the corner behind it. I got one that's a bit taller than it is wide; it happens to be exactly the right size for my bags and my heavier floor attachment The bin keeps the stuff from falling everywhere, and since it set the vacuum on top of it, I don't spend any extra floor space for it. Purses not being used should go out of your hosue. In fact, I think purses that ARE being used elsewhere should go in your bedroom; they're your personal property, and shouldn't be on family turf. (it's your house, of course; you can keep them there if you wish; perhaps it's easiest to change purses near where you stash your purse while you're in the house.) Can yo move the shoes out of the closet? Into a cabinet int he entryway, or into a cabinet just around the corner in the living room? This link here has open cubbies, plus pieces of actual furniture-looking stuff. Here is a link that might be useful: shoe solutions at Stacks and Stacks...See MoreHelp with First Floor Remodel (coat closet stay or go?)
Comments (1)If you don't want a coat closet, you don't have to have one. It's that simple....See MoreEntryway/Coat closet or Cleaning/Vaccuum closet more important?
Comments (5)I think it could be both, but if you had to choose (and I've had to in the last place and this one, ) I would make sure I had a place to store a vacuum cleaner and broom and such, as well as outdoor boots, shoes and umbrellas. We accommodated pretty easily to keeping our coats upstairs, but it's a pain to have to store the vacuum, brooms and such far away from where you use them, or outdoor boots and such far from the front door, and the only alternative is to leave them out in plain view....See MoreHelp! Mudroom, coat closet and foyer
Comments (1)Since this is your main entrance, don't clutter it up with coat hooks on the wall or open shoe shelves. A single hat rack might be worthwhile -- you can find them in any office supply store catalogue. A low cabinet with doors on the front for shoes -- one that could be used as a bench -- would be worthwhile, otherwise get in the habit of putting everything else in a cabinet or closet behind a closed door or the clutter will soon begin to irritate you and bad habits your family begins could be difficult to change and you'll be the one perpetually picking up and straightening it up....See MoreVirgil Carter Fine Art
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