I would also like to tackle building a mud room for right by the front door so we can hang our jackets and keys and put our shoes their too. (tatertotsandjello.com)
I have several on display in our main floor bathroom as decor, and I have three hooks by the front door for hanging necessities (like my purse). (girlinthegarage.net)
As a matter of fact, it's been raining so much that my rain boots now sit by my front door ready and waiting for the next round of rain. (peachesinapod.com)