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No Entryway makes Dining Table a catch all

Constance Perkins

9 years ago

Need advice on what I can use to keep my dining table clear from clutter in my new apartment. In the previous apartment we could never keep the dining table clear, because it was the first surface you see when you walk in. There is no room for another table by the door. I know shelves might be an answer, but my SO also likes to take his morning meds right before he leaves for work everyday so it's convenient for him to have them right there.
The two photos are my front door and right across is my dining table. Sorry about the clutter, but we're still settling from the move. Any ideas?

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Anne Duke
9 years ago
What does the clutter consist of? I corral things in baskets strategically located inside the garage entry, at the base of the stairs and by the sofa where I usually sit.
Constance Perkins
Original Author
9 years ago
It's mostly my name badge and pens I use at I grab on the way out the door. His meds, change, and some mail.
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9 years ago
I agree with the suggestion of baskets. They are very easy to place in small areas & they come in different sizes a lot of them are stackable which makes it even more convenient.
erinsean
9 years ago
I have my husbands meds in a small tray...your and your SO's other things could be in a bigger tray...baskets would be good also.
housegal200
9 years ago
Something like this for the wall--meds on the little shelf in the organizer. Right inside the kitchen, put a basket for paper recyclabiles then mail you're saving can go into this wall organizer.
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