What Is A Drop Zone?
This is a space where you can leave your outerwear, shoes and bags upon entering. Such a zone can be located not only at the entrance but also at the back door, in the living room or a garage.
A rack, some wire storage units for shoes and a shelf and voila, your drop zone is ready.
A box shelf, some hooks and a rug are right what you need to organize a functional drop zone.
A rack with hooks is a multifunctional thing, and a mirror will let you see how you look.
A ladder, a rack with boxes and hooks are placed in the drop zone for storage.
A rack is used for headwear and outerwear, and the chunky pouf is for sitting or putting a bag.
This small niche is a drop zone with a rack, and if your family's small, you won't need more.
This little corner is done with only hooks and a rug and these are enough for a minimal drop zone.
Place a drop zone in the living room adding a rack to the wall and perhaps a mirror.
This tiny drop zone is placed in the living room and it includes only a rack and a bench.
If you can, add a built-in storage unit to the drop zone, which will instantly reduce the clutter.
Why Making A Drop Zone?
It’s a good idea for homes with several entrances, for garages, for homes with no entryway and just in case you don’t need a real entryway. A drop zone is easier and faster to make as it’s stripped functionality with no detailing or decor.
The more light you bring here, the better, it will add coziness to the space.
Hooks for bags and backpacks are a must for a drop zone, and the same can be said about rugs for shoes.
The hooks and the bench are a combo for a simple and practical drop zone.
This matte graphite grey space is done with a rack and a rug and all the things look like decor here.
This is a garage drop zone with a large wall shoe shelf and a storage bench.
This little nook is super functional as it's done with a number of wire shelves and racks, which are very practical.
This small space is done with shelves and hooks and that's all you need at the back door.
This little drop zone is all chic with a stained storage bench, a rack and some baskets.
Fake an entryway adding a drop zone right to the living room with a shoe cabinet, a bench, some racks and hooks.
Mirrors are perfect for drop zones, and cabinets help to declutter the space.
The niche drop zone features a couple of racks, a built-in bench with baskets and decor.
Make hooks for bags and backpacks and add a schedule to the wall to make marks.
Even if your bench doesn't feature any storage space, use the space under it adding boxes or baskets.
This comfortable drop zone has all things functional: shoe shelves, a rack with hooks and more hooks on the wall.
What Does A Drop Zone Include?
First of all, these are racks or hooks for outerwear, second, hooks or benches for bags and some racks, shelves or boxes for shoes. Racks and hooks, their look and amount depends on you only. As for bag storage, these can be also hooks and racks but you can place a bench, too. Choose a storage bench or place some baskets underneath to use this space for shoes. Shoes can be also placed on shelves of various kinds of just on rugs.
Besides essentials, you can add a mirror, which will be great for any entry, an umbrella stand or some hooks for hats. If possible, cabinets and built-ins are always a good idea as they declutter and save the space. Illuminate the space as much as possible as it’s usually small and such an approach will make it bigger and more welcoming. Decorate only if you want to adding plants or artwork to the wall.
A drop zone can be chic, too! Here you can see vintage hooks, a dark-stained bench with decor and an oval mirror.
The tiny nook features a couple of shelves and racks and the bold blue door fills it with color.
This boho drop zone is located right in the living room and it includes a console with decor, some hooks and art.
This farmhouse drop zone is a cohesive part of the space with hooks, a bench with baskets and a rope covered mirror.
If there's a space for a bench, add it and prefer a storage one.
This drop zone is located in two parts, with an arched doorway, a mirror, some lights and shoe shelves.
If the nook is small, stick to the lighter colors and add more light on the whole to make it bigger and all the items seen well.
This little nook features a box shelf and a rack, baskets for umbrellas and a boho rug. (via apartmenttherapy).
This tiny corner bench is great to leave a bag, and you can hang outerwear on the hooks. (via food52).
This narrow niche features a mirror, some racks and hooks, and the shoes can be placed on the floor. (via brewedleaflove).
A niche is a nice place for a drop zone, add a bench and racks, a box and some decor. (via brewedleaflove).
This drop zone includes hooks, a wardrobe and some baskets, and the floor is tiled. (via centeredbydesign).
A couple of racks and shoe trays are perfect to organize a drop zone.
The tiny nook features only a rack and a shoe box and that's it but it's enough.
A drop zone can be stylish! Look at this mirror in a wooden frame and a wicker bag used for decor.
This pretty drop zone is done at the back door, and you can see dog leashes ready for walking.
A small shoe shelf and a rack are all that is placed here for a drop zone.
A schedule can be a nice addition to the drop zone, just like a rack with hooks and a magazine one.
This Scandinavian drop zone is done with a long hook rack, a stool and a chair and that's it and it looks adorable.
A bench with shoe storage, a rack with hooks, both from IKEA, and voila, your drop zone is done.