{"id":21059,"date":"2023-05-25T00:00:51","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T04:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=21059"},"modified":"2024-06-28T11:47:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T15:47:47","slug":"home-drop-zone-guide-what-is-it-and-top-organization-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/your-space\/organization\/home-drop-zone-guide-what-is-it-and-top-organization-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Drop Zone Guide: What is it and Top Organization Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Create the perfect drop zone for your space.
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Every home has a drop zone \u2013 it\u2019s that space of frequent footfall, where the shoes and coats accumulate. It\u2019s often the first area guests will see, but it can be difficult to keep it clutter-free. It\u2019s not as easy as shoe racks and coat hooks. Keeping things clean, pretty, and practical is a challenge that needs clever storage solutions. So, here are our top ten drop zone organization ideas, to help rejuvenate your home.

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Before you consider designing a home drop zone, take a moment to reflect (without judgment) on your habits, and what you want from it. If you know you like to throw your shoes off, keep keys, cards, and clutter close by, or sit down when you get in \u2013 make a drop zone to service your lifestyle! Think about the kind of \u201cstuff\u201d you \u201cdrop\u201d at your front or back door. This could include things like cleaning products, schoolwork, and hobby kits. Think about whether it\u2019s truly the most ideal place and where the most convenient drop zone could be. Anything that doesn\u2019t work \u2013 it\u2019s time to move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built-in Storage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Borrowing from the old mantra of \u201cout of sight, out of mind\u201d, this is the adult version of tucking things under the bed when cleaning. Built-in storage can be a great way to tidy a drop zone in a house, keeping shoes, cleaning products, coats, and other important items out of the way. It doesn\u2019t all have to be closed storage \u2013 open access could be great for those items you need to grab on your way out. Whether that\u2019s your bag, purse and wallet, keys, or even a hat. For more storage ideas, read on here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seating<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you have the room, create a space to sit and put on shoes, and give yourself a quick check before you’re out the door!
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSometimes, the drop zone in a house should\nalso accommodate you \u2013 having a place to sit down, take a moment, and gear up in\ncomfort is necessary for some people\u2019s space. Seating can also work as a low\ncabinet or hidden storage space, giving you places to slot in baskets, shoe\nracks, or built-in solutions to tidy equipment away.  This space can be a great place to socialize\nwhile you wait for everyone else to get ready and also stops that awkward shoe\nshuffle as people go to leave.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pet Gear<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pet paraphernalia adds up quickly, especially for active pets like dogs who require walking. Having doggy bags, toys, and leads near the entrance to your home (or the exit to your garden) can be super convenient. Tidied away in a cute basket, it means they always have a place to live. If you\u2019re a boots-off home, getting ready in your walking shoes and then having to tiptoe back through the house for your pet\u2019s gear can be a bit of a nuisance. Having your gear in a home drop zone can be convenient, especially if your puppy gets muddy. This means you can keep the mess all in one place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Message Boards &\nCalendars<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drop zone organization ideas don\u2019t need to stop at storage \u2013 it\u2019s also about lifestyle. Keeping calendars, message boards, or to-do lists can serve as great reminders and prompts when you\u2019re about to leave the house. This can keep you organized and makes a great \u201cbase of operations\u201d to start your day if you keep everything important bits close by. Not only that but sharing messages with those you live with can be an uplifting start or end to someone\u2019s day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baskets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Built in shelves and labels really help with organization.
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Wall-mounted baskets can be great for grab-and-go solutions for a home drop zone. They give you places for your keys, important papers and mail, and even winter accessories. If yours is a family home, you could have a basket for each person to organize themselves. Baskets can also fit neatly under seating, be hung near message boards, or slotted into shelving to hide away. They\u2019re versatile, multi-purpose, and can be used for almost everything \u2013 from cleaning equipment to those things you need every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Label & Organize<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re creating a drop\nzone meant to help with organization, you may want to consider labels and\nsensible layouts to better organize yourself and everyone else who might use it.\nAfter all, you don\u2019t want your wallet put in with the doggy bags or schoolwork\nin your folder station. Think carefully about what items go where, which\nsections belong to who or what, and what the most convenient places for items\nare. Look to perfect a layout that compliments your day-to-day. Which items do\nyou need to grab on the run? What do you pick up every day? This is where\nreviewing your habits can come in very handy. \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slim Bookcases<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bookcases and sideboards help with hidden storage.
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSlim bookcases are a great\nchoice for creating easily accessible storage solutions \u2013 think of them as open\ncabinets. With the right accessories, they can become command centers for the home.\nBy adding portable drawers, racks, hooks, or baskets you can create a handy and\naffordable drop-zone solution with ease. If you\u2019ve got the space, they can even\nfit some homey decorations. Don\u2019t forget \u2013 a home drop zone can be as great for organization as\nit can for d\u00e9cor. \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Make a beautiful and functional space, even in a small area.
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom pots and bowls to a\nsmall, stand-alone drawer, even the smallest additions to your entry or exit\nspaces can reduce mess and boost organization. If your home drop zone needs just a little extra\norganization, consider where you can place a dish for loose change, a drawer\nfor documents, or a bowl for keys and wallets. With a wide-enough drawer, you\ncould even add a shoe rack beneath it, and decorate the top. If you\u2019re the type\nto read on your travels, maybe keeping a small set of bookends for your\nfavorite books could be a nice decoration and practical addition. \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pegs & Hooks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pegs and hooks keep clothing, hats, and umbrellas off the ground.
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is a drop zone in a house if\nit doesn\u2019t have hooks? Coat hangers, basket hangers, and hooks on multiple\nlevels can be incredibly useful for organizing your home drop zone. Having a dedicated set-up\nfor coats, and another row for bags can be handy \u2013 especially if you often find\nyourself getting tangled in quickly-hooked clothing and bags all in one place. Having\nimportant documents or mail storage at eye level can be convenient at a glance\nand reduces the chance of you forgetting about it. You could even have a small\npeg board to hold your different keys. But why stop there? Hats, glasses, or\neven a hanging basket are all possible.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does creating your ideal drop zone have you in the mood\nto organize more than just your entranceway? Click here<\/a> to find\n21 home organization tips that can help you refresh more of your home space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Every home has a drop zone \u2013 it\u2019s that space of frequent footfall, where the shoes and coats accumulate. It\u2019s often the first area guests will see, but it can be difficult to keep it clutter-free. It\u2019s not as easy as shoe racks and coat hooks. Keeping things clean, pretty, and practical is a challenge […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":21066,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38,639],"tags":[1873,1874,1875],"class_list":["post-21059","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-organization","category-your-space","tag-drop-zone-in-a-house","tag-drop-zone-organization-ideas","tag-home-drop-zone"],"yoast_head":"\r\nHome Drop Zone Guide: What is it and Top Organization Ideas | The Storage Space<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Wondering what a home drop zone is? 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