CLOSET ORGANIZATION + Entryway Makeover! BEFORE and AFTER! SIMPLIFY YOUR SPACE!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Happy new year!! What goals are you considering for success in 2022? Comment below!

[@AtoZenLife]

Oh, good question - I have a lot of goals, but I’ll just say one: be more balanced this year. ⚖️

[@EricaLucasLoves]

@@AtoZenLife that is a great one. I hope you share about that on your channel along the way.

[@AtoZenLife]

@@EricaLucasLoves It’s actually coming up in my vision board video soon! 👀 You are psychic as always. 🔮

[@bri-crossing]

Declutter sentimental and baby clothes. Not done having babies but I think 12 Rubbermaid boxes of baby clothes is a little much. Almost all I was gifted 😕 I'm thankful but now I'm overwhelmed.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

@@AtoZenLife can’t wait!!

[@MelindaPlainandSimple]

I love that you put pictures of your kids over the rack for their coats. It was the perfect choice. So much of your home recognizes that it's their home too, not just that they are living in your home. You are purposefully fostering of a subliminal sense of belonging. Every child deserves that but too few receive it. Great job, Erica!

[@siameseire]

Hi Erica's Mom and Dad! We love your daughter and her family and are so happy to "meet" you. Have a wonderful new year. Erica and Andy, the sign by your door is priceless. What a wonderful message for each of you to see regularly. Bless you all. : ) and Thank you for the great video.

[@siameseire]

@@kimberlyallen4620 💛🙂

[@24carrotgold8]

One thing I really appreciate about your process is that when it is "done" you cycle back and evaluate if "done" really served you. Then you re-evaluate and try something new. 🥰

[@moniquefuselier7711]

Your parents are precious! Their reactions to being on camera were so funny!

[@greatauntlizbethg9137]

Cheese 🙄

[@sararegan5422]

Your mom standing there with the bbq sauce, just contemplating…..LOVE IT!!!

[@greatauntlizbethg9137]

I thought 'i can see her wheels turning' about 30 seconds br u said it 🙂

[@manyhats3846]

I love that you focus on making your home ,the childrens home too!!! You make them feel loved,wanted, special!Of coarse , you say!! I just mentioned this because many children dont get, have this in their home.Nice to see devoted parents!

[@karenstairs8273]

I love the Children's pictures near the coat hooks!! When I ran a Family Home Child Care I put hooks up for the children's gear and right above their hooks was their picture. The Children always knew where to hang their coats.

[@nao1777]

Loved your comment about your parents being excited to be in your video!!! and your mom says....no..no...🙂

[@emmaharrison265]

I love how gentle your words are with your husband. He might not be a minimalist but the gentle encouragement to review things seems so unthreatening and completely helpful

[@vivan111]

Well done! And you have great ”words” on your walls now. It makes me happy. Love from Sweden.

[@penit1606]

I vote for adding another shelf to food shelves, plus bins for holding extra soups, etc. LOOKS MUCH BETTER!!

[@minimalzebra]

Nice of your parents to be on camera and for your mom to help. Hope you find a system that works.

[@elizabethlangheim7214]

Adding shelving to the closet certainly helped. You could consider hanging the adult coats and off-season kids’ coats on the rod and move your entryway setup as is back into the closet where the hooks are now. I’ve watched a lot of declutters and open hooks and shoes by the door are hard to keep tidy but every family is different. Hope it works for your family. So nice to meet your Mom and Dad, what a treat. Luv your vids.

[@juliemix3373]

Erica, This was such an awesome reorganization. So nice to meet your parents. Your Mom was such a trooper of a helper. Love the kids' coat-hook area. Added rug and pictures really made it perfect. Also the closet looks super functional now. Kudos too Andy for decluttering another pair of shoes. Cheers

[@allioakley3372]

I love the beige colored totes on the top shelf that kind of blend in with the wall for less eye clutter that's great

[@lisabethbotelho602]

Love the entryway. The rug makes such a difference.

[@allioakley3372]

Your mom is adorable 🤗💞

[@EricaLucasLoves]

She’s so cute

[@liatori6214]

Agree heartily, think so too ❤

[@meanderingtogether]

Love that your mom helped you with this project.

[@AtoZenLife]

Love the family cameos…😂. Ranger totally thinks he’s running this show, btw! 🐶 He cracks me up.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

He’s the 2nd boss. My daughter thinks she’s the first. 😂

[@dubosesjoy]

I love watching both of your channels! 💕 I get inspired to start my own at times, but then wonder if the pressure would get to be too much. Y’all make it look easy!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

@@dubosesjoy oh it’s work for sure!

[@vanillaskye55]

Christmas hangover 😆 What a great term. Took me over a week to get over my Christmas hangover.

[@sanditreadwell3372]

Happy New Year!! Erica You Are AMAZING!! You have come so far in such a short amount of time! I remember the tears in the attic and your look of discouragement when the thought of all the money you had spent hit you and overwhelmed you. Your honesty is golden and because you were honest and accountable you have mastered what I think we all need to do better and that is give ourselves more Grace!! Now it is 2022 and you are on top of the places that you recognize are your "Hot Spots" and they look Fantastic!! You should be so proud of yourself! You no longer let any amount of clutter keep you from finding the Peace and Joy you have created for yourself and your family!! BRAVO ERICA and thanks for bringing us along with you on your Declutter and Self Care Journey!!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Thank you!!!

[@MelindaLee]

Oh Erica! I lost my mother and father a few years back. What a lovely moment to have them with you helping out, enjoying the day, sharing and loving...I miss that so much. Cherish these moments. I love this. This is one of my favorite videos from you. OMG I need to do my closet as well. WAaaaaa And Happy New Year, sweetie, wishing you and your family health, happiness and blessings.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

We had a lovely 4 days together. It was slow and fun. Just played games, ate, and watched movies.

[@kimgrant3781]

You have a Beautiful Mom!! Loved Your video..

[@c_and_l]

I would put the bench back by the door. Especially with the shoes and coat rack there, it would make sense to have a place to sit down and put on your shoes.

[@lanageorge5865]

I’m still watching, but I love you mom already. 🤣

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

Looks great! I would have left the bench where it was and put the hooks to the right of the bench. You could put baskets under the bench for shoes. But looks good how you have it also!

[@celianicoll7060]

Came to the comments to say the same thing! Plus the kids can sit on the bench to put their shoes on. And having the bench by the door gives you a handy place to set all the things that need to leave the house that day (donation items, sports gear etc).

[@denizen333]

I, too, came to suggest that the black bench stay in the hall by the coats! Bench Brigade! 😂

[@badbambi85]

Love this video with family! Perhaps put the bench back next to the coats. Gives people a place to sit when getting ready to go out. 😘

[@marilynrafla6628]

I'm not alone! I too ask too much of my entry way closet AKA the only closet downstairs. And the Christmas hangover.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

I had to relocate stuff to make it work!

[@Illumnia548]

Your narration together with your mother's reaction to your question about wanting to be on KZbin is HILARIOUS :D

[@ms.ddavis8102]

I love how your entrance turned out

[@bonitaquandt4862]

Lovely transformation - form and function. MY OCD would love to see three shoe baskets below the coats - one for each child, beneath the child's picture. Thanks for continuously being honest about how hard it is to keep things organized.

[@christhompson7558]

Your mom's enthusiasm for this project is priceless!!! :D

[@judyellen4412]

Great job, Erica. It is nice seeing your parents.

[@boowright9882]

I love that your house is beautiful, but also a functional lived in house. Thanks for these videos!

[@patriciahibbard7345]

oh and your dad….love it! Nice job too

[@maliabigham5954]

The rug and kid’s pictures look great and finish that space. Loved the video.

[@deborahmagnin2471]

Hi Erica.. Hello Aunt Pat snd Uncle Rich.. Happy New Year! I love Ericas’ you tube videos’ … she inspires me to “keep my house and life minimal and simple” and less inventory and clutter to manage… pay it forward.. donate! Love you all ❤️

[@charisedaniels5797]

I have never had an entryway so I don't get storing shoes by the door. We've always kept them in our bedrooms. The end result is nice. Your mom is cute!

[@KG-wd4id]

Maybe add a bench without a back underneath the jacket hanging area. And if you can find one with opening underneath it for shoes. I think the closest looks great and the rug was a good addition to the entryway.

[@jemma50]

Great job, Erica! Big improvement. :D ♥ A suggestion - If you have any empty bins/containers that would fit on your extra pantry shelves, I would use them for the canned items (maybe one for soups and one for jams, etc.) and put them on the higher shelves. That way, you can keep them from falling over and looking messy, and at arm level, they would be easy to pull out and see what they are. Having to bend over to search through all those loose cans would drive me crazy. Just a thought. :) Whatever works for you. ♥

[@MelindaPlainandSimple]

I found that my office functioned well until I decided to make it multi-purpose. When I added a section for my sewing and crafting, it blew up. I need to take it back as an office only.

[@Kimonwatersedge]

Ah you are the image of your Dad!!! Your mum got really stuck in with you too ! Thank you for sharing Erica ! 🤓👍🏼🇬🇧💫

[@bri-crossing]

Your parents are so cute and helpful. I need to organize my only closet downstairs. It has to fulfill a lot of jobs for our family and it gets cluttered a lot.

[@amynoel6782]

I loved when your mom pretended to eat the dog food to get Ranger to eat. 💕 The entryway turned out lovely!

[@becca377]

Ranger is too cute. I love the realistic nature…if it doesn’t work try something else. It’s great that your not afraid to say your expectations for the closet were too high & try again.

[@rhondastipe4418]

Hi Mom, Hi Dad!!!

[@marissamarie5095]

You look so much like your dad 🥰 I love that they helped you! I feel like you parents are getting you a wedge door stopper for Christmas hahah it looks amazing!!!

[@greenserene2676]

When your mom was analyzing the shelves I could see Rebecca! She looks at the world very similarly. Very interesting. I might be wrong, just an observation

[@Leigh01877]

You have awesome parents! Your dad is so 🥰

[@jennylhenry78]

Also, a suggestion for overflow pantry items is to get shoebox size bins for each type of canned good. They stack well and you can label them. I can fit 7 cans in each bin. So I know if we use 2 black beans I can easily pull out the bin after shopping to refill it in the back. So then I'm also using first in first out. You'll be able to fit way more on those shelves this way!

[@tanyajohnston8262]

love meeting your mom and dad. So great they could help out. Love their thoughts about your door stopper :) You could have a nice large basket by the kids coats to put in sweaters or pullovers in case of need when really cold. Still would look good and would be handy. Then another basket for shoes. Leaving only the one needed coat per child. Just a thought The kids pictures are great there. At first I was thinking about the large mirror you have so can check self on the way out the door and would open up the space, maybe.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Oh good thought!

[@southerngalcharm4460]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. As always, love me some Ranger

[@amandab.6815]

I love this one! Looking forward to watching you finish out the homeschool closet. I love watching homeschool declutters because it motivates me to do it lol

[@kimpilkey3189]

Thank you for sharing your mom and dad with us....they are adorable! Have you considered putting the bench back on the same wall it was on, only just down from the coats....like where the electrical outlet is? Then it could still function for putting shoes on or for coats when having company. Happy New Year!!

[@zsuzsannabak1530]

The entrance turned out to be really nice and functional

[@greatauntlizbethg9137]

I was thinking minimalist with 4 vacuums?! And then I had a flashback to your first basement. You have come do far!!

[@shadegarden7375]

When you open the door to the closet, have what is “calm” in view…. Much better!! Your entryway update is nice😃. Your parents❤️

[@BrendaJBarNett]

Love it...this is real organization...work with what you have and rethink surrounding zones💕

[@madamkiwi1094]

Love seeing your parents, they will see a big difference in your decluttering projects and how well you’ve both done over the last bit

[@jacquelinepetersen9061]

Nice job and it was so nice to meet your parents. I think the basket in the corner is better and take the plant away. Less is more. Happy New Year !!

[@patriciadurham815]

Hi Erica your mom reminds me of my mom Who passed 6 yrs ago Lovely seeing your mom and dad Happy New Year to all

[@EricaLucasLoves]

God Bless!

[@caratcake7704]

LOVE that entryway rug!!!! 😍

[@mrsbunch3501]

If I could suggest something... That wall under where the stairs go up looks perfect for a couple of the ikea shoe storage units. Closet looks great!

[@Simply.Mariela]

lol my mom will not make an appearance on my videos! love that you get to start off the year with a simple and organized space

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Hi Erica, it was good getting to meet your family. You certainly had your work cut out for you. One of my goals for this years is a linen pantry and food pantry reset. Thank you for joining in on our challenge.

[@dyspraxicrose3307]

Thanks for your enthusiasm and zest!

[@allioakley3372]

Your daughter looks so much like your momma!💞

[@patriciahibbard7345]

oh how cute with your mom❤️

[@johnandkitty]

The front hall looks very cozy.

[@trinam2503]

I love the door stop!!! 🤣 That truly is minimal! Maybe you could wrap construction paper around it and have the kids guess what the door stop is.... Whoever guesses right at the end of the week gets to pick a dinner off that weeks meal plan! Sorry! I like whacky games! ☺️

[@sally-anne7177]

Loving your mum….. happy new year from Hinton in the Hedges x

[@amandaschurz4561]

Hi! Happy new year! I think you should keep the bench beside the hooks. Or put it across the hall up against the wall by the stairs. A place to sit to put on shoes... It looks like the hallway is big enough but my perception could be wrong from the camera. Anyways, just a thought. Thank you for sharing! Looking forward to the next one :)

[@marshavesta7091]

Like the entry rug idea! 👍 Nice to have good helpers to help with the project.😉

[@tracywillis8460]

Mom, just like "Nah." was so adorable. She's a natural youtuber, just like you!

[@tracywillis8460]

I also got a good laugh at how you feel the need to touch your family members when they walk past you. I do the same thing and it drives mine batty!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

@@tracywillis8460 I didn’t even realize I did it so often until I edited this video!!

[@tracywillis8460]

@@EricaLucasLoves Physical affection must be one of your love languages:)

[@EricaLucasLoves]

@@tracywillis8460 it is! Andy holding my hand while watching TV is more to me than other acts

[@leezasims9959]

Wasn’t too sure at first but your finishing touches with the photos and rug made it perfect... great job🤗 It goes to show it is a process of try it and see and more ideas join it ❤️

[@luciegallagher2710]

Oh my goodness you are getting so good at looking at spaces and making them work! Love it!!

[@wendybeattie6935]

I have a similar room that has those shelves on every wall and it’s a pantry and storage etc

[@queenmarynovelwriter5397]

It's neat to see your parents and as usual you got a lot done.

[@reggieandherman4251]

haven't watched this yet, but right on time but my entryway has become the pandemic dumping ground. Well to be hones, one of the dumping areas :) Cant wait to see it and be inspired as usual and meet your Mom.

[@denealeyork]

You have such a beautiful home and I love 💕 how you’ve organized the closet and entryway!

[@lsummy1961]

For 2022 I will be working on following through with commitments. My health and having fun throughout it all. Love your channel. It's real life!

[@Jazzy_]

Your dad is so cute 😆

[@MinimalistHome]

This was so lovely!! It was so nice to see your parents too! Thanks for the great video!

[@danielleflemm3439]

So satisfying seeing that closet now. Suggestion. When you were hanging the kids’ coat rack in the front, the bench was pushed over a bit. Is there enough room to keep it on the same wall? It looked so natural and would definitely help with those putting on socks/shoes at the front door. 😄✌🏻❤️🌈

[@sharonwest1602]

Pretty entryway Good Job

[@Julia-uh8sz]

Looks great. Thanks for sharing.

[@tjohannam]

Great job, the closet looks functional and the entryway looks beautiful.

[@zsuzsannabak1530]

Love your parents helping you... They are so cute.

[@biznatch18]

I really enjoyed this video. Love how subtly sassy your mom is lol reminds me of my family

[@jennnava2769]

Erica, I'm so happy you got some shelving!!! 😊 Love your parents! Xoxo

[@melaniewest3947]

You could have some three tier shelves for your shoes to put in the cupboard

[@kmkackle9524]

Awesome layout

[@greenserene2676]

Your entryway sign made me cry. I needed to see those kind words. My family dog just passed away and my 19 month old absolutely loved him and he loved her. I am having an okay with his death but trying to explain to her why he is gone has been difficult.

[@catharinabra]

The entryway looks great, Erica and Erica’s mum, well done decluttering and re-organizing

[@SavedByGrace713.]

I love the setting for coats hanging, inspiration wall decors and photos 😊👍🏼

[@iwagurl11]

When your mom said the door stopper was unacceptable I thought of my mom😄 she says that about my rugs lol I don’t have any rugs in my house right now. But I’ll be working on it soon lol

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Moms! 😂

[@vickimontgomery5271]

Better solutions! I find that as life changes our spaces need to change with them. Great adjustments! The entry looks great too!

[@denisebunker6674]

Looks really nice. I like the empty bench! I have one in my house and as long as it stays empty it makes the area tidy looking.

[@juliairvin1606]

It was so fun to see your parents on here!