No More Boring Racks — This ’80s Find Is A Cuter Way To Organize Your Entryway

It’s important to figure out how you can work with the CD rack — do you want to use it to store shoes, hang coats, or place small necessities like keys and glasses? In that case, try to remove some or all of the dividers to make enough space for larger items. While the slim dividers prove useful for neatly storing CDs, this may not work well for your entryway essentials. You can try to remove hard plastic dividers with a flat tool like a scraper, or you can simply remove any screws or bolts that keep them in place. Apart from removing parts of the CD rack, you can add a tension rod or a dowel in between panels that’ll allow storage for accessories.

Where you position the rack will depend on its size and how your entryway is laid out. Bulky CD racks can stand alone and act as an entryway cabinet or as a console table. For tall, narrow racks, it might fit well in a corner beside your front door where you can store sunglasses, hats, or mail. Alternatively, if you’re working with a lightweight CD rack, you can mount it onto your wall using metal brackets or hooks, depending on what works best in holding up the material. When you’re done installing, try adding small, potted plants, mirrors, or picture frames to furnish a cozy and inviting space.