Entryway Authority: Benches, Hooks, Baskets & the Five-Minute Exit | VivaHome BTQ

Prologue
Homes greet at the threshold. When the entry is disciplined—bench, hooks, baskets—the day leaves its noise at the door and you leave the house in five minutes, not fifteen.

1) The Three-Zone Layout

• Sit: slim bench or storage ottoman.

• Hang: double row of hooks (adult height + child height).

• Contain: lidded baskets for gloves/hats; open tray for keys and mail.

2) Footprint Templates

• Narrow hall: wall-mounted shelf with hooks beneath; shoe tray tucked under.

• Alcove: bench + 3 hooks + tall basket; mirror above to widen space.

• Family zone: cubbies labeled by name; seasonal bin high.

3) Color & Material Discipline

• Repeat finishes: black metal + oak + one accent color (e.g., moss).

• Welcome mat that actually scrubs; indoor runner with low pile for easy vacuuming.

4) The Five-Minute Exit Checklist

☑ Keys/wallet/phone tray
☑ Weather layer on the outer hook
☑ Shoes staged by the door
☑ Reusable bags in the tall basket
☑ Mail sorted to “act” or “recycle”

FAQ

Q: Coat closet already exists—why hooks?
A: Hooks manage in-use layers; a closet manages storage. Both win different battles.*
Q: Kids’ clutter?
A: Give them low hooks and a named bin. Ownership beats reminders.*

Epilogue / CTA
Grant your threshold authority. Shop benches, mirrors, hooks, baskets, and trays at VivaHome BTQ and let the door become your ally.