7 Tips to Quickly Make a Small Entryway Comfortable

Disorder and discomfort in a small entryway—this is a headache for many owners of studios and small apartments. We found 7 interior items that will help you easily solve this problem.

1. Say No to Bulky Furniture

Don't store all your outerwear in the entryway; keep only seasonal items there, so you can get by with wall-mounted hangers. Hooks arranged in several rows are an excellent solution for a narrow entryway where it's simply impossible to fit a wardrobe.

Buy for 2,990 rubles

2. Find a Place for Small Things

If your entryway doesn't allow placing a dresser or sideboard, hang a small shelf. Such a tiny 'order keeper' won't let your glasses, phone, keys, or address book get lost.

Buy for 9,020 rubles

3. Store Shoes in a Wardrobe

There's nothing worse in a small entryway than shoes scattered on the floor. Dressers and galosh racks provide perfect order in shoe storage, help maintain a neat appearance in the entryway without taking up much space. Even a small shoe cabinet can hold at least 8 pairs of shoes.

Buy for 8,790 rubles

4. Use Multi-Functional Furniture

If the entryway is so small that it's almost non-existent, the best way to organize storage is to place a sideboard with additional drawers. It's convenient for putting on shoes, and all shoe accessories, umbrellas, gloves will be within reach.

Buy for 12,990 rubles

5. Free Up Floor Space

A console table on tall legs is an elegant and smart solution for saving space in the entryway. The free space under the table can be used effectively for storing everyday shoes, baskets, or boxes with accessories, and even a small footstool.

Buy for 27,980 rubles

6. Light Up the Space

Good lighting in the entryway is a must-have. It should be even, not too bright to avoid glare from mirrors. For a small hallway, choose wall sconces and track lighting systems—they suit all parameters.

Buy for 2,550 rubles

7. Play with Reflections

Mirrors can visually double the area of an entryway. If you want to use large mirrors, make sure they are impact-resistant. A floor mirror can be any type—it's easy to move from one place to another.

Buy for 20,000 rubles

*Prices are valid at the time of article publication.

On the cover: Design project by Ekaterina Chistovaya