35 | How Can You Transform Your Cluttered Entryway into a Functional Space?

Jun 2

How to Organize Your Entryway
(It doesn’t have to be Fancy)

Let’s talk about the one space in your home that’s supposed to feel welcoming—but often ends up looking like a tornado hit it.

Yep. I’m talking about the entryway.

Whether you’re walking in after a long day or chasing behind your kids as they kick off shoes, toss backpacks, and drop coats everywhere—this space has a way of attracting all the chaos. If your entryway feels more like a dumping ground than a functional landing pad, this episode of the Stress Less Podcast is for you.

In this episode, I’m breaking down how to organize your entryway in a way that’s realistic, mom-proof, and ADHD-friendly. It’s not about having a Pinterest-perfect mudroom (although that sounds cute in theory). It’s about making this space actually work for your everyday life—because when the first few steps into your home feel calm, it sets the tone for everything else.

We’ll talk through:

Why the entryway tends to attract clutter fast
Common mistakes that make the chaos worse (even if you’ve already “organized” it
My go-to categories for figuring out what actually belongs in your entry
The specific systems I use in my own home—including how I manage shoes, backpacks, farm coats, papers, keys, and even wrestling bags that should have been put away a month ago

If you’ve ever felt like you just can’t stay on top of the mess—this isn’t about you doing it wrong. It’s about designing a system that fits your home, your family, and your current season of life.

Because let’s be real: Your entryway in summer is not the same as your entryway in the middle of a South Dakota winter. Your needs change. Your family grows. And your home should evolve with you—not stay stuck in a version that no longer serves you.

You don’t need to redo your entire house. You just need to start at the door.

Tune in now to Episode 35 of the Stress Less Podcast to learn how to make your entryway functional without the fuss—and how small, thoughtful changes in this space can ripple into more calm everywhere else.

Key Takeaways from this Episode

Why your entryway naturally attracts clutter—and how to work with that instead of fighting it
How to identify the true “landing zones” in your space
A breakdown of the most common entryway clutter categories (and how to organize them simply)
Real-life storage and system ideas: from wall hooks and labeled bins to my favorite pegboard setup
Tips for involving your kids in keeping the entryway tidy—with less nagging, more success
Mindset reminders for letting your home evolve with your family and the seasons
What to do with all the stuff that doesn’t actually belong in your entry (hello, delayed decisions and sports bags)