Prepac makes a simple and inexpensive front entry organizer that you can assemble yourself for only about $150. Let’s look at the pros and cons.
Entryway Organizer Pros:
1. It’s cheap.
You can also have it shipped to you for free. Yes, there is some assembly required, but this expected with items that don’t charge for shipping.
By the way, I did a little comparison shopping.
Amazon has this entryway organizer on sale for between $148 and $167 (depending on the color you choose). This model also sells at Kohl’s for $263 and Target for $229.
2. You Get Both Open and Closed Storage
Mudrooms provide easy and convenient storage, but they can sometimes end up looking a little messy. If you keep yours in the laundry room, it’s one thing. However, if you want to have organized storage in your front entryway, you probably want something that looks a little nicer.
Mudrooms with drawers offer an easy way to conceal clutter and small items that you don’t want to lose. At the same time, drawers are good at making furnishings look more expensive.
3. Choose from 3 Different Colors
I always prefer buying furniture that gives you color options. You aren’t stuck getting an item that you have to then paint – or a piece that doesn’t match the rest of your interior decor. Prepac gives you three color options: black, white or espresso.
4. This Mini Mudroom is Lightweight
This unit only weighs 89 lbs. Yes, it is smaller in size. However, it is constructed of sturdy composite wood, which tends to get heavy. If you want furniture that you can easily move, lightweight tends to be better.
5. It Saves Space
Since this unit is smaller than other mudrooms, it saves on space. If you don’t have a formal entryway or you don’t have a large family, the compact organizer can save you a bunch of space.
It measures just about 5 feet 5 inches tall, and it only sticks out from the wall 16 inches.
Here are the exact dimensions: 31.5″ wide x 68.75″ high x 16″ deep
6. Use it in Multiple Areas
This entryway organizer can work in a bedroom, laundry room, office, den, hallway and more. It is versatile, and you can use it for a variety of different purposes.
Need more storage? This organizer can deliver a simple solution.
Cons of the Entryway Organizer:
1. It’s short
As I mentioned above, this unit only measures about 5’5″ tall. Many families need more storage than that. Furthermore, a small mudroom in a spacious entry can look a little funny.
You might be able to solve this problem by adding a cubby shelf above the organizer. That said, you may just be better off getting a larger mudroom or hall tree.
2. It Can Be Cheaper Looking
This organizer is made of less expensive composite wood and finished with laminate. It’s a good-looking piece of furniture. However, if the furnishings in you home are more upscale or stylish, this piece may cheapen the look of your entry.
3. Assembly Required
Yes, you will need to assemble this unit yourself. Assembly instructions included.
Note: The Entryway Organizer is part of the Prepac Sonoma furniture collection. Therefore, this will match existing Sonoma pieces that you may already have. Or, you could purchase other matching pieces that you need like the cubby bench or cubby shelf.