Not Cabinets Or Shelves: A Cuter Way To Add Storage To Your Cluttered Entryway

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There's a lot riding on an entryway, especially a small one. It needs to feel warm and inviting for guests while still remaining tidy and functional enough for your everyday needs. (Those tote bags and keys need to go somewhere.) Since you only have that one chance to make a first impression, try utilizing a playful entryway storage idea that will not only free up your space but wow everyone who walks in — a true win-win situation. 

Part modern art, part organizational system, and completely adorable, Azeitona's DIY on TikTok proves that fun and functional can co-exist. Rather than crowd her space with cabinets or shelves, she transforms a 16 millimeter multilayer tube (like the JoyTube flexible pipe) into a curvy show-stopper that functions as a coat hanger. Not only is the curly entryway space-saving solution a fun talking point, but it keeps items in place while freeing up the area for other pieces. Plus, it doesn't feel overwhelming like bulky bins and cabinets right when you walk in the door. 

Not only will homeowners love that this cute, curly coat rack doubles as entryway wall decor, but it's also fun to put together and add your own personal touch. To get started, bend the tube into the shape of your choosing, keeping in mind the items you'd like to hang on the piece. From there, you'll need to apply a coat of primer (like Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover Spray Primer), allowing it to dry before spray painting it whatever color you like. (As Azeitona notes in her video, it's best to complete this project outdoors.) Once the final product is dry, simply drill it into place on the wall and start hanging up your accessories.

@a2eitona

| had some spare multilayer tube left from my lamp DIY, so l decided to try making this coat hanger🍒 Materials: – Multilayer tube/tube multicouche(16 mm) @LEROY MERLIN FRANCE – Primer spray – Red spray paint – Glossy varnish/vernis All are from @actionfrance Je l'ai fixé au mur avec des chevilles et des vis... and tadaaaa✨ Make sure to spray paint outside or in a very well-ventilated area, the fumes are really bad for your health

♬ original sound – Potato. – Potato.

There's plenty of fun to be had with the paint color, and decorative details are encouraged if you're feeling like channeling your inner Picasso. However, if you'd rather create the same piece with a fun textile, you'll need to apply Mod Podge to the wire instead. Try choosing a paint or fabric that complements the colors and pieces you already have in the entryway, then let the accessory stand out. Place fun items beneath it — Azeitona uses books and plants — but be sure not to overcrowd the space so the DIY remains the star of the show.