Simply put, an entry reach-in is a closet that’s conveniently located near an exterior door. Traditionally thought of as “coat closets,” these spaces can be reconfigured to house far more than coats. With storage for shoes, multiple rods for organizing outerwear by season and even places for keys, purses and umbrellas, a smartly designed reach-in puts everything at your fingertips when you’re ready to leave the house.