Floating Console Modern Entry, New York

If you prefer to keep the space open, try setting up a wall-mounted system near the door instead. A mirror hung above a floating cabinet is a foolproof combination. Having a few drawers is great for keeping messy piles of paper and other odds and ends out of sight.

EntryWhether you have an open entryway, a narrow hall or a front door that opens into a stairwell, small-space dwellers nearly always have issues with entryway storage. Look for slim, wall-mounted storage, like floating shelves, cabinets and coat trees, to make the most of available space. And in the tightest spaces, wall brackets and hooks are your best friends.Get the guide: Smart Solutions for Nonexistent Entryways

Have a place to stash things in. The key to a successful entryway is to have somewhere to dump the stuff that’s in your hands when you enter, even in a small space. A simple floating console doesn’t take up any floor space, and a large round mirror makes the space seem bigger.

1. A nautical rope supports this large, round mirror as it hangs above a floating entry table.See more mirrors in the Houzz shop