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I found a good solution to a tiny entry way that worked for me and may work for you, too: I have a distinct entry way with a tiny closet (roughly 2'x3') that has a small window in it. (1) Removed closet door to increase light. (2) Small rug on floor of closet for texture. (3) Four double hooks for coats (these are mounted into boards which are nailed into the studs. (4) Two options:

A: Small dresser (I use a lingerie chest), with drawers large enough to hold 8.5"x11" papers. Top drawer holds tax-relevant documents, second holds sunglasses, third compact umbrellas, fourth etc. holds hats and gloves. Underneath I placed a storage basket with a ribbon handle and folded scarves. You could instead put a scarf or two in a drawer and use the basket to collect shoes.
B: Stackable small units (I purchased mine at Target; they are now in our guest room, because I wanted a narrower piece that would give more room for bulky overcoats): I had a 2-drawer chest on bottom, and a shoe organizer with 5 slots wide and 3 slots tall on top. I used the top row as a mail organizer (his, mine, bills, receipts, etc), and shoved gloves, hats, umbrellas and sunglasses in the other sections, with scarves in the drawers. You could easily do all shoe organizers and just stuff with shoes, hats, gloves, scarves, or if no window, do drawers in the middle with shoes above and below (store shoes in the lower unit, hats and gloves and mail in the top).

On top of either furnishing I keep a sturdy bowl for my car keys.