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Functional Entryways That Flow

October 12, 2021

Excessive amounts of shoes. Keys that are somehow always lost. We feel it when our entryways *don’t* flow, sure. But in what ways can we elevate an entryway’s function while also ensuring that it remains aesthetically pleasing?
My guest today believes that tidy homes elevate personal style. This week I’m speaking with globally recognized home organizing expert Shira Gill who’s here to offer up her best organized entryway ideas for creating spaces that both function and flow.
 
Here’s a preview:
[2:45] Shira’s 5-step process for getting your home in order right now
[8:00] 7 items that should never reside in your home’s entryway
[9:00] Organized entryway ideas for storing all the shoes
[14:00] The best way to store masks and sanitizer
[16:30] Your home’s outbox: How to best handle library books and other borrowed items
[22:30] Creating the illusion of an entryway in older or smaller homes
 
Resources mentioned in the episode:

* Minimalista: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Better Home, Wardrobe, and Life
* Shira on Instagram

 
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