Seasons of Transition: How to reorganize your entry to accommodate fall and winter

I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that I love fall. I especially love bringing out the cozy blankets, the rugs, pashminas and scarves and all the other fun accessories that tend to get pushed to the back of the closet when the weather is warm. Unfortunately I often find myself wondering where that one pair of gloves went or that scarf that was a gift but I didn’t have a chance to wear yet. Making these items easily accessible during the right seasons is an often overlooked but necessary aspect of home organization.

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A mudroom keeps your front entryway organized because there is an expectation of...well, mud. You can store away items that aren’t in season in the closed storage while you use the open storage as a quick change station for fall coats and rain gear. Baskets above the coat hooks can keep your scarves and mittens organized without looking messy. For extra ease, keep a matching set of baskets in the closed storage so that all you have to do is an easy swap.

For most rooms in the house I try to keep consistent flooring but the mudroom is one area where I make exceptions. Since this is the spot that family travels through daily, brick or tile make great options to keep the floor from being damaged due to salt or tracked in ice.

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If you don’t have a built in, I love the use of a dresser in a mudroom. I think it makes a great area to swap out handbags and matching accessories.

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Your front entry gets visitors too and for them it’s important to have a drop zone for wet weather gear. A large vase or basket to the side of the door is universally known as the wet umbrella welcome spot. It’s also important to have an entry rug that is wider than the door so that there is a place to put wet shoes.

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Rugs in warm tones make the transition to fall that much easier. Choose natural materials that will soak up the water to keep your floor dry.

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No mudroom? No problem. Benches and storage units make great spots for basket drop zones. Clear or wire bins makes it easy to see inside and you can organize by activity or family member.

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Label your baskets to keep everything organized. When your items have a home, they tend to go back there instead of being left out on the kitchen table or wherever the nearest drop zone happens to be.

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