Minimalist Home Organization Tips For Your Entryway & Launchpad

My launchpad

Right by my door is a place where things like bags, workout gear, and papers to file, which just seem to gather. I’m going to do a quick refresh. I’m also going to go through my purse and clean it all out and put things away. 

Before

My launch pad helps keep me organized. Being organized with systems and checklists is really key for me. But you can see it needed a good cleanup in this “before” shot. 

After

Here’s the result of my reset. I’ll go through the parts of my launchpad with you in these “after” shots.

Bag and mats

I always have a bag that has things in it like a backpack and an on-the-go bag. I have my yoga mat and exercise mat right here because I’ll take those to the gym.

Books and basket

I just switched my shelves around and now I have some books here from my library haul. I always do a lot of reading in my living room so this reminds me of what to read or what I need to bring back to the library.

This wire basket next to the books is reserved for returns, like library books, items I need to give back to people, or things I need to return to the store. 

Bottom shelf bin 1

Under that, I have a bag filled with little miscellaneous bags like library bags, hiking, or backpacking backpacks, a mini purse, and a hat.

Bottom shelf bin 2

I have a lot of birthdays and other celebrations and I always need these little bags and bits of wrapping paper. I’m keeping these in my launchpad because I always buy them and forget that I have them so this reminds me I have them. These bins/bags are from the Dollar Store – they are very clean and simple. 

Basket 1

Up top, I have some freshly picked flowers that I got on a nature walk. I have a tiny basket with workout gear such as bands and small weights that I use when I exercise in my living room. 

Basket 2

This is my basket with my planner, scissors, pens, miscellaneous stickies, and keys in the drawer of the basket. 

On the wall

Above the table, I have a mirror for when I’m on the go and a key holder.

Minimalist home organization tips for your landing & launch pad

Just create a user-friendly space by your door that works for your lifestyle. If you forget things all the time, this is the perfect home organizing solution. I try to create a bit of a pile of items that I know I’m going to need on my way out the door.

If you can relate to my need for home organization, let me know in the comments below. Please share with me the tips you use to stay organized at home, especially around your entryway.