Entryways can be tricky to figure out. It seems as though it's either too much undefined space or just not enough floor area to create a really usable, organized entry space. There's always a list of things we want out of the entryway and it usually takes a whole lot of creativity to make it happen.
Sometimes the best solutions are the most obvious and that's exactly what Thea realized. Wooden flower boxes and/or crates are a dime a dozen in most cities and very easy to get your hands on. They also happen to be really light weight, so they're easy to hang on the wall without worry.
She simply painted each box a different pastel color and arranged them in different directions on the wall. The purpose was to house all of the family members' different shoes and scarves — but could really work for anything! She even hung a box vertically to accomodate tall leather boots!
We really like the look and vibe these hung boxes creates because it's not only fun but functional, too!
Check out the full post on Thea's project over at her blog: Thea's Mania
Images: Thea's Mania
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Cute!
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This is beautiful! If I only I could find wooden crates.
Fun colors and light hearted. Great welcoming space!
That's cute. It looks as though everyone keeps their shoes out there, that's interesting. I'd want to keep all my shoes in my room I think. But for a family this probably works really well. Clever idea
cute, but it looks more like a retail display.
I love this idea. So, I am new to this hanging boxes on the wall thing. What is the best way to hang them. What is the best type of hanging hardware to use and how do you attach it to the box?
fun! i'd use different colours, but the idea is great. And I never understand people keeping shoes in their room. But maybe that's because in canada everyone takes shoes off at the door?
Possibly. I just keep them in my closet because they would take up way too much space. It looks better in my place without shoes at the door. Plus we would rack up quite the display of shoes stacked upon shoes!
I love this so much!!!
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Smart solutions!
Nice idea but too much shoes! It look like a thrift store :-D
@Katie Lady Loo - they sell crates like these at Micheals, the craft store.
Great idea!
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