The Home Edit's advice in House Beautiful includes an 80/20 approach to the entryway: use most of the available storage while leaving some capacity free for items that arrive unexpectedly. This helps a high-traffic area accommodate guests and everyday changes.

Leave Spare Capacity in the Entryway Storage System

The broader recommendation is to plan a simple system around how belongings are actually used. Containers alone can become clutter if there is no clear purpose for them. Keep the entry's categories accessible and allow room for variation so maintaining order does not require a complete rearrangement whenever another coat appears.