Clothes racks (aka garment racks) are really the answer to a crammed closet. First, they give a closet breathing room, adding an additional rod or two for hanging garments (often with adjustable heights and widths for custom needs). But clothes racks can also free up a mind, helping to coordinate outfits, acting like a valet to line up options for regular workdays or special events.

There’s really no better way to store clothes without a closet, especially when it comes to winter clothes like bulky coats and down parkas. And if you want those out-of-season clothes stored out of mind, draping the clothes rack in a breathable cover will neatly erase visual clutter.

Not all clothes belong in a closet. Sometimes, it’s just handy to have the things we wear most ready to whisk out the door with us. This is especially true of seasonal wear. Think of slides we slip on all summer, jean jackets we layer in fall, or scarves we bundle up with in winter. Entryway furniture and storage are great tools both to store clothes and create a cozy alcove in the busiest spot of a home.

Some of our favorite entryway ideas include multipurpose items, like benches with storage, racks for shoes and coats, and shelves that can catch keys and display picture frames for homey touches of personalization.