An IKEA hack for messy entryways

[@loewenbande1824]

Can we just acknowledge that this video editing is better than any interior show I ever saw on TV! Seriously next level!

[@Jade-lh3ou]

I was literally thinking the same. No disrespect tv but like, you need to up your game a bit 😂

[@ebw78756]

Can we acknowledge that this is a fantasy? A male picking up shoes and putting them away?? Now THAT is a serious next level!!!

[@j.spallin1502]

Seriously, regardless of content, well done (and I also love your content).

[@DynAmisch69]

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[@tokyodrifttt]

I also like this experimental format. It’s not the same generic monotone vibe as other creators. It has a little comedic infomercial and upbeat music which is more energizing and exciting.

[@makirademorde8706]

I really like and appreciate the music and style of filming in this video. Great work! :) The tiny entrance way does speak for itself now. It looks excellent, ties the space together with the living area and kitchen.

[@DanielTitchener]

I was trying something a little different with this video format. It's so nice to hear it's appreciated - thanks so much!

[@angelika6165]

@@DanielTitchener it is a very pleasant form, I also did like it. I like that you haven't overcomplicated it.

[@nicoleburgos9653]

@@DanielTitchener Really wonderful job with the music AND the awesome entry redesign. No demo/construction needed! amazing.

[@nimaben7]

@@DanielTitchenerlove the editing and the format of this video. Excellent, engaging and enjoyable. Well done, Daniel.

[@Italiaikea]

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[@luis_gv467]

I loved the new style of the video!! And I'm impressed by the upgrade to!! Nice way to create a functional and aesthetic focal point for the entry way. 10/10!!

[@niklasbrandthartvigsen6166]

I like the way it turned out, but let me acknowdlege the biggest achievement though - Using "i have to cut these bamboo mats to fit" as an excuse to buy a miter saw? Aboslute genius! Well done sir.

[@mikedonovan4768]

It's appreciated that you are using your own living space for this endeavour, which makes it more "real".

[@MikeWat]

Daniel, I LOVED the way you filmed this, it incorporated a vlog style and man, you made the BUILD process something very fun to watch!!

[@raf_xvii]

I love the wood thing you added to the shoe compartment; it gives accent to the area and looks less plain. I initially thought it's ready-made from Ikea.

[@MrFatboyRuns]

This is the most unnecessarily overproduced video that shows off IKEA furniture.... And I enjoyed watching it lol

[@summarized2024]

I like this gut but thought same thing but also loved it 😂😂

[@godwin_njoroge]

The simplicity and practicality here is definitely worth a try. Amqzing work as always Daniel. Can’t wait to see what else you build with that new beast of a machine

[@TheJojo01902]

An elegant solution! Pro tip for IKEA bags of little parts: take the time at the start to sort them all carefully by size and type on a fluffy towel (prevents rolling around). That way, when you need a part or widget, you can find it easily. This step can save much time and avoid frustration.

[@ceejayez]

The entry way is where a flourishing relationship can begin or end. Ok maybe not. It certainly impacts my experience in a home, ensuring people feel welcomed, comfortable and happy to come back again. This was some beautiful work. Well done. I could use some help with my place 👀

[@lollipop3105]

This editing is amazing! And I felt so soothed by the fact that we all face the same problems with our entryways and family clutter 😅

[@marvskitchen]

Intro is fantastic, would love to see this in future.

[@DanielTitchener]

Thanks so much 😃

[@albertkim1809]

I love seeing videos related to your home! I hope Vancouver is treating you well

[@bmolitor615]

in OUR Vancouver area condo, we had a longer - in fact an incredibly long, tunnel-like - entry with closets, bathroom, and laundry buried in one wall and an initially depressing featureless other wall - we did something similar to you, aka an IKEA solution :) - a long, low bookcase/open shoe storage thing with minimal depth for the corridor - stacked two of them to make a floor-level cubby for aaaall the shoes, three shelves of paperback storage above that, and then a long, skinny acre of top shelf for key dishes and bag set-down close to the door and then display space for the rest of the length which complemented the long "art" gallery for framed stuff on the walls above (we were NOT minimalists) Boom - architectural feature, not a bug!

[@skrufff]

My entry is surprisingly similar to yours, except with an entrance to the kitchen just to camera right of your front door. I've never been sure what to do with the space. This video was great inspiration, thanks!

[@ekaterinaryabko8609]

Why did you put it there instead of on the left hand side when people walk in with more hooks above it?

[@brianchoo9129]

Honestly my first thought was to place the shoe rack at the nook in the entryway instead so it sits flush with the walls and provides a place for you to grab you keys before heading out the door. 😂

[@anaalves3658]

I had the same thought, but I like this as well, I think that it creates interest to that blank wall, and he probably needs the nook area for bulky winter jackets and bags,I know that ours take up a lot of space 🙄

[@SJ_Vibezz]

This man give me the strength and confidence that I can do it myself. Thank you for not being a gatekeeper and being a down to earth young chap.

[@TheEllene]

Simple, not expensive and truly transformed the space. Always such great tips, thank you Daniel!

[@alexandros100]

This piece with a mirror was a lifesaver for my hallway aswell!

[@SingleAndAlmostBrokeinSurrey]

Ai brought me here. I have the same Stall shoe cabinet that I waited for so long before IKEA Coq had it available again, peri-pandemic 2020 to July 2023. As soon as I got the notification that it was available, I snatched 2 right again. It IS really a space-saver. I am not using it for shoes, but I am using one as console in my tiny dining area and the another 1 in the entryway for knick knacks.

[@u.r.so.rocknroll]

Haha I JUST got the same shoe cabinet myself for my narrow entryway too! I am also a transplant living in Vancouver in a small rental apartment. Love your videos Daniel, been getting inspired by your approach - thanks for sharing your knowledge here.

[@therealshard]

REALLY love this video's style! The raw clips and being in on the action is very nice to watch

[@ayitm]

Do you have a version of this for rental apartments (no drilling)?

[@SaraSmiles29]

Love the editing style in this! So much more fun than simply filming what you do 😊

[@breezy_basil]

Which glue did you use for the bamboo slats?

[@MaartenCreative]

Hi Daniel, super random question. How did you manage to fit Rodeby on the Stall cabinet? When trying to fit it in the length of the doors I have to cut a wooden piece in two for it not to be too big! Hope you can help, loved your video 😊

[@BettinaSchnerr]

This. And how can one fix Rodeby over the metal fittings that cover the original handle? I can't remove them on my Stall and think, Rodeby would corrugate and you would see kind of a wavy finish? I'd love to see how you, Daniel, solved this.

[@MaartenCreative]

@@BettinaSchnerr hi, I’ve managed to solve this. He used 20 slats of Rodeby per door. I left a little bit of space between each of them. For the metal door handles, I’ve managed to pull the metal off. They are only glued a tiny bit on the middle section. I finished my stall cabinet a couple of days ago, if you want I can send you a picture 😋

[@BettinaSchnerr]

@@MaartenCreative Thank you! If the fittings can be removed so well that sounds promising 🙂

[@ErnieSesameStreet]

@@MaartenCreative Each panel is around 44.6cm and 20 strips of bamboo are around 43.6cm. How did you fully cover the short of 1cm.

[@mydogisbailey]

daniel is amazing. he is architect, designer, and carpenter all at once

[@shale3768]

The "notch" is the perfect place for that cabinet 😭😭

[@DanielTitchener]

If it fit 😢

[@audrey5941]

That’s what I was thinking too! It’s a fantastic opportunity for something.

[@shale3768]

@@DanielTitchener Sadbois

[@TenshiR]

Literally just finished a project like this in the entryway of my house! Hehethe shoes at the entrance drive me MAD!😵‍💫

[@beverlyclark5579]

Please provide source of wooden slats…looks so easy!

[@yaoalvin7635]

That intro was perfect, that relatability caught my attention for the rest of the video.

[@garishanth]

Great video as always, Daniel! 👍🏽 10/10 addition/upgrade. 👌🏽 Aesthetically pleasing!

[@MrKlawUK]

Start of video - shows little nook area.. maybe around 17cm deep? Later in video buys shallow shoe rack. And doesn’t put it in the nook. Really thought you were going to put it there.

[@musziknchocl8]

Such a beautiful video, the colours the sights, everything. So well done while being informative at the same time!

[@VB-rf1tl]

Where do you get the wooden strip from to place on the cupboard please?

[@RamonBalthazar]

This is absolutely brilliant! 👏 How did you make the handles?? My entryway looks a lot like yours and I'll shamelessly just gonna copy everything you did! 🤣 Also, this video was a joy to watch, more of this please!

[@manatee_wannabe]

The handles look like they have a vertical base that screws on the inside of the cabinet door and only the part you grasp sticks out. Hope that helps you find the hardware you're looking for. I don't think they were custom built.

[@ytubechannel997]

I would have put it in the niche in the wall. So it would occupy less space. You could also stack one above the other to have even more storage.

[@mcarlogm]

I really like this "vlog" style of videos. Keep them coming!

[@teriyakitaki]

Love this “day in the life of” format 🙌

[@indeo8309]

Having a mirror facing the door is bad feng shui, they should instead be placed perpendicular to the door. Was thinking the whole time with the way you have a "niche" on the right side when facing the door that that space could have nicely been filled with that cabinet and mirror, while a larger rug covering the area from the door to the cabinet would have provided a nice spot to take off your shoes while also seperating the entryway from the rest of the apartment :)

[@MV_2022]

Can you help me with some tips for my home? Thanks

[@elenarudeva5002]

I really like this format! So personal - I can easily relate to that :) Thank you for this video, helped me decide to finally get a shoe cabinet for my narrow hallway.

[@marta_mst]

If you will need more space in closet, can you also built a cabinet for the recycle bins? Opened same way as the shoes cabinet?

[@maddscientist3170]

That IKEA shoe storage is the bomb...plus you can use hacks to upgrade it

[@Max-ok8js]

Glad to see we both enjoy the same kind of channels. The entry way looks amazing btw, especially the Concrete stool.

[@jmasterp22]

I love it and hope it's fine for you if I borrow your idea for my home 😄 Thx for the great content and inspirations, I learned a lot from you and am very thankful for that!

[@maxresdefault_]

Love this chennel, Daniel always knows what he's talking about and has really great taste imo

[@M-M-EXTRA]

titch, it’s LA TOULETTE and this is the canoeist video you made so far! but, as always, the end result is worth it!

[@rexhua4833]

Not just for guests but every time you come home. Nice.

[@HeduardoVargas]

Getting some serious Matt D'Avella vibes. Great video

[@DAXimusTT]

So good. I love that mirror. Which one is it?

[@kalliemj]

lol i love how you are looking at the shoes on the floor but I'm looking at the pile of boxes

[@danielefascendini565]

Amazing job! Love the final result

[@andrenvoyage4824]

Love the new style! More informal and dynamic!

[@dznRefuse]

I really like your clothings, can you tell me where you got them from? 😅😅

[@CHLBUTTERWORTH]

Loved this one! Brilliant build montage

[@mandyleeson1]

Oh dear, Daniel, you’re going to have to find a space for that mitre saw now….😬 Great improvement to the entryway. Love the way you think and the editing of your videos. 🙏🏼

[@JustBen81]

I have another version of this ikea piece. It has 2 drawers in top (I keep a compact umbrella and gloves there) but I'll try to remove the legs as well - they are constantly in the way.

[@TS-xy4jj]

I believe the The IKEA Stall Panels are 16.5 x 16.5, however the rodeby wood paneling is 25 x 14.5 -- The length fits, but the width is short by about 2 inches based on what i read. Did you end up cutting short pieces of the Rodeby wood to fill in the space? Thanks, any guidance is appreciated!

[@ErnieSesameStreet]

Each panel is around 44.6cm and 20 strips of bamboo are around 43.6cm. I'm also wondering how did he fully cover the short of 1cm.

[@thelibraryismyhappyplace1618]

​@@ErnieSesameStreetI could be mistaken, but I think he glued each strip individually. Spacing them 0.5mm further apart would cover the 10mm difference

[@ErnieSesameStreet]

@@thelibraryismyhappyplace1618 I glue them individually with spacing and in total round off around 10mm

[@Ben-uo8yp]

Great video, I learn something new today! Side note, you should not put your mirror opposite of the main door, bcz according to Feng Shui, it will reflect all the “good”energy out of the house. Just something I learned from Mr. Cliff!

[@ThatGreenWolfie]

I was looking if someone mentioned this, to add I suggest adding an art piece there that suggests you go left, and move to mirror to another place nearby. (sidenote I highly recommend his book!)

[@AlexDeMiro]

ok, but how does it look from the front, when you enter the apartment I honestly thought you'd put it in the nook right after the entryway, and put a nice piece of art in front of the door, so its the first thing you see when you enter

[@elenavasilieva1400]

Looks very practical.

[@misstheground]

Where is that mirror from? The link in description isn't working.

[@diegomarche]

Loved the editing! Loved the personalised piece too!

[@crystaltam4705]

Where did you get the black bins that you put inside the cabinets?

[@Sarah_C68]

Video content and quality really top notch. Thanks for posting !

[@baldureinarsson9753]

I noticed your cinematography has improved alot! Keep it up❤

[@theejericho]

Hahaha the way he said leave and had a shot of the dried leaves, I see what you're doing hahahaha love your content and it's helped me tremendously!!

[@arzusen4221]

Which glue have you used?

[@amandaplimmer6153]

Why did,t you -it the shoe unit on the slightly recessed area ?

[@nelsonang]

Daniel back in his element designing ❤

[@tukkura131291]

Your video editing is splendid. I can say a lot of improvement compared to your first few videos. Awesome!

[@sammi-joreviews1135]

I have a small entryway like this in my home. I was getting by with a small table, that is actually a table with a magazine rack underneath, that I placed a stiff piece of cardboard over so my sneakers could sit on the shelf-like space made by the cardboard. It also allows me to place my folded up cane next to my sneakers. I am legally blind, but do retain some light perception tho even that is complicated. I have a combination of problems created by an optic nerve defect that I was born with & a retinal disease that became more pronounced to the point it couldn’t be hidden anymore about 30+yrs ago when I had to stop driving. Over the years, it got to where I couldn’t see anything but shades, shapes, & colors beyond a few inches from my eyes; peripheral vision loss was also an issue. In my home, I tend to do well bc everyone knows not to move anything without telling me first. Problems began to worsen after my birth mother & her youngest daughter came to stay a bit after their home burned down (it’s really becoming a problem since there doesn’t seem to be any thought to finding their own place. My niece & aunt, birth mother’s sister was the woman I thought of as Mom. She passed away some 20-23yrs ago. Birth mother’s daughter calls my husband & me, aunt & uncle) Shoes have been thrown down in my already small entryway & it’s getting to the point I’m tripping over them. Screaming into pillows is getting old, not to mention the fact that I have multiple autoimmune diseases & brittle bones, so falling is the last thing I need in my life, followed nearby with stress. I can’t put my own shoes on without sitting down first. Unlike my husband, I can’t slip my sneakers on or off. I’d like to find a place for their shoes that would be better; hwr, I just don’t have the space. They’ve taken over my living room & I don’t allow outside shoes beyond the entryway. It’s difficult enough to keep light colored carpet clean. And I know, I don’t like carpet either but with hubby & I both on disability, there’s not enough left for plank laminate floors. The entryway closet was turned into a pantry bc I needed room plus shelves to better centralize pantry food items. It’s not available for the many shoes that keep ending up in my entryway area, esp my niece’s bc she can’t seem to stop buying the damn things. I have 1 pair of shoes for outdoors, with the exception of a pair of crocs I wear when I need to pop outside when taking our geriatric dog out on potty breaks. The Crocs fit neatly under the table with magazine rack; hubby’s sneakers go on the outer door side of the table & daughter’s on the other. Our youngest still is at home & she helps us as much as possible, including reading the mail to me, as it’s faster & easier than trying to do the same thing with special software. And, she helps with other things too. Ideas appreciated. I’d like to find a place for dog leashes but can’t find one I like. Any ideas?

[@susanr5546]

I really like this entryway design. Just excellent!

[@TGYtco]

Brilliant to have it floating! You can easily mop under it.

[@Oweak69]

Love the Rodeby hack, really removes that neutral look from the shoe cabinet :)

[@jupamoers]

Can you make a video about TINY entryways/hallways as well? My entryway for example is my hallway (2 meters by 2 meters), doors on all four walls, no real usable space for wardrobes or anything wallmounted

[@coco2396]

sometimes, little things make a big difference! ❤️

[@Kassie0ate0a0cow]

You are legit my fave channel rn ❤️❤️

[@Simplyluvly]

Great idea of shoe rack in entry way.

[@masonr1666]

For entryways, don't understand the power of the coat rack (coat tree). This should be used only for coats/jackets and nothing else. Opening a closet to store a coat is less than optimal in my opinion. Since coats are a liminal item, which are the items that need to live in an entryway space. Even if it is a wall hook for the coat you are always using, it saves the hassle of finding it in a closet. A coat rack, a shoe rack that doubles as a table for bags, a drip tray for recently worn shoes, and some kind of seating is perfect. Above the table/shoe rack a picture ledge for Mail, and keys. A liminal space, with liminal objects. Keep what you need, where you need them.

[@TheAnnaK74]

Given all the intro about the shape of the entry and where it leads, I would have liked to see a full walk through of the upgraded space showing : 1 The front door open and close - does the new cabinet block the door fully opening and narrow the space, if not show us. 2 How does the peg you put in and the coat we saw in close up relate to the location of the shoe cabinet - swing the camera over and show us. 3 If it didnt fit in the place where the hall widens SHOW US. 4 Does hanging the cabinet on the wall help with a minimal clean look or is the purpose so the child size shoes will go under? 5 Did you put vases on top for aesthetics only - is that breaking a rule of minimalism? 6 Show us the cupboard at the end so we come full circle. 7 The cupboard has a lot of air space there must be ways to get more efficient use out of it. 8 Show the resident exit the house making use of the changed space as well as showing them enter and use it. 9 Is the widening of the hall still empty? The blank wall at the end still blank? No art? Is this part 1 of a video series? You did the set up without fullfilment by showing these parts at the beginning.

[@MsOkayAwesome]

So well edited! Great video. I love Not Just Bikes!!

[@bamomemo6988]

Hi, could you please share how you hanged the cabinet on the wall?

[@sadiarajput4513]

The heavy ceramic vases are not good idea to place on the light weight furnishings like here, being an interior designer I never suggest aesthetic design comes over the functionality, although I appreciate your creative efforts and love your entryway.

[@MV_2022]

Hi, nice ideas, could you help me with some tips and tricks for my home? Thanks

[@FABReviewsUK]

where did you place the bins and the saw you purchased to cut?

[@stylishlyrugged3372]

First, thanks for the great video and inspiration. I have a question about the bamboo armrest you used to cover the front of each drawer. As per the measurements on the Ikea website, one will fit horizontally on each drawer. I just need to remove a few slats to make them fit. Are the slats long enough to fit vertically?

[@AmosAmerica]

I was toying with this product for my narrow hallway. I see it could really work. Thanks! And, great customization 😉

[@squish06]

I like the new style. Well done!

[@marshlong]

So beautiful!

[@SK-fy8dl]

I love the matte black accents!

[@jimmyquck]

I thought I was done with IKEA, but you have single handedly made me seriously consider it for our next home

[@yoog1]

A small bench on the other side might also be good to have to put shoes on.

[@Ekpap]

Glad to see the Not Just Bikes shoutout :)

[@RyNeaSoulMusic]

What are those wood planks?

[@leskay7882]

What do you do when you have floor base board heating units? How do we find someone like you????

[@themrgumbatron]

the slow-mo cinematics! nice one!

[@robotmuseum]

Where did you use your mitre saw and where is that stored in a tiny Vancouver apartment?