The hallway is the first thing you see when you enter your home. Visually and emotionally, it sets the tone for the rest of your house and how you feel coming back to it.
So, if you’re met with cluttered hallway, it’s likely you’re not going to feel particularly comfortable navigating through the mess — and that first impression counts. I’ve certainly had far too many fights with coats cascading off overloaded hooks, and I’ve squashed countless shoes into whatever gap I can find in the storage bench.