Quick answer: Use a console 10–16 inches deep for keys and mail, a bench about 17–19 inches high with boot storage below, and a coat rack or hooks near the door. Keep a 36-inch walkway clear and add a boot tray so meltwater never sits on wood.
The landing spot
A live-edge console table holds keys, mail and a lamp in a few inches of depth.
Sit and stow
An entryway bench with shoe storage gives you a seat and a home for boots.
Hang it up
A driftwood coat rack keeps wet coats off the bench.
A little glow
A rustic wood wall lamp lights the entry on short winter afternoons.
Frequently asked questions
How deep should an entry console be?
10–16 inches for most halls.
How high should an entry bench be?
About 17–19 inches, like a chair seat.
How do I protect wood from snowmelt?
Use a boot tray and wipe drips right away.
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