I’ve had enough of the visual chaos of my metal shoe rack, so I’m upgrading to this $99 flash deal on a slim and tidy rattan closet for my tiny entryway

My messy open storage worked for a while but it’s time for a fresh look

Small entryway with wooden paneled walls painted off white, with wooden bench and metal vases of white flowers
(Image credit: Becky Shea Designs / Jake Shea)

In my tiny entryway, there isn’t enough space to even put on your coat, so any storage items have to really work hard.

For a while, my tall metal shoe rack worked, but now it’s time to pivot to closed storage, as the visual clutter of all our shoes annoys me every time I see it. That’s why I am grabbing this $99 half price flash deal on a Wayfair slimline closed rattan storage unit, which fits perfectly in my small hallway.

It’s a great small entryway storage idea as it has concealed shelving, a gap underneath for convenient but not prescribed organizing, and a top surface that can be used for additional lighting or a place to pop our keys and mail. For such a compact unit, it really packs a punch.

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I’m not the only one in love with this unit, with average ratings levelling out at 4.5/5. One anonymous, but verified Wayfair shopper gave it five stars, adding, ‘It is perfect for our “no storage” household! Its slim and cute appearance is perfect for our doorway!'

Another said, ‘Love this piece! It’s beautiful and was pretty easy to put together! I was able to fit about 12 pairs of shoes in it.’

The only thing left for me to do is organize my shoes and get busy selling or donating the surplus ahead of my fall decluttering jobs.

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Punteha van Terheyden
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Punteha was editor of Real Homes before joining Homes & Gardens. She has written and edited cooking, wellbeing, lifestyle, and consumer articles for the national print and digital press for 18 years. She’s a Sunday Times bestselling author, former BBC Good Food columnist, and founding editor of Lacuna Voices and Living In Pain. Punteha loves cooking her family's Persian recipes, and has vetted and reviewed cookware and home appliances, including Crock-Pot slow, Ninja, Our Place, and Caraway. She has also tested the latest eufy robot vacuums and eufy and Ring video doorbells. Punteha is in chronic pain, so small appliances and methods that make her household run smoothly are key. She's now testing the eufy S2 robot vacuum and Dyson's powerful Dyson V16 Piston Animal.