This will help ensure you don’t forget items as you head out the door. Ensure you dont leave the house with your shirt inside out or a button undone by installing a mirror by your front door. When choosing a location for your drop zone, consider a high-traffic area such as the entryway or mudroom, said Jen Stark, the founder of Happy DIY Home.
More DIY ideas at Lowe’s Creative Ideas or follow Lowe’s on Instagram, Pinterest and sign up for the Creative Ideas magazine and app. A drop zone can also help prevent essential items from getting lost in the shuffle. I received a Lowe’s gift card to put towards this challenge.
Limited Editions self-adhesive Decorative Hearts. I’m considering incorporating a cork board for displaying his papers and drawings to the basement door. My DIY and photography assistant for the day… He also grabbed his ‘camera’ to take a few shots of his own. No more hunting for lost shoes and his backpack is ready to go. My nephew started adding his shoes to bins and hanging his backpacks the minute we finished up. Then added in some pretty accessories and wall art.Īnd now…the room feels bigger, fresher, prettier. The designer of this entryway used preppy striped wallpaper in a drop zone adjacent to a blue-and-white kitchen in Beverly Hills to keep the concept alive. Once more, the before when opening the door… Since the previous window treatment on the door wasn’t a good fit, I replaced the curtain on the door with a new roman shade. Using a level (and screwing into the walls studs/using wall anchors) to secure the coat racks. Once the paint was dry (use a fan to speed along the drying process), I added some coat hooks for back packs, coats and hats. While the paint was drying, I assembled the furniture consisting of a storage bench and cubby shelves. Best part? It covered up the raspberry-painted paneling in just two coats. Isn’t it pretty? Just a touch of a gray-blue tint. I used Valspar Signature (Paint + Primer). Here are the before pictures: this little space just wasn’t functioning well as an organized drop zone with storage options.įirst up, we emptied the area then I freshened up the walls with paint to give the space more light and a bigger neutral vibe. Dark Green Drop Corner This is a super simple drop zone idea. 
I love the extra love bench and the use of storage. Since my sister is still recovering and her little one will be starting pre-school in a couple of weeks (AND her birthday is right around the corner), I surprised her with a 6-hour back door entryway makeover. Long Drop Area If you are lucky enough to have this much area at the entrance of your home, then I think a style like this is just perfect for you. It’s back to school season! It’s the perfect time to re-think the “drop zone” to organize back packs, shoes, coats…all the things that get unloaded when walking in the door.Īs a part of the Lowe’s Creative Ideas team, one of this month’s challenge options included a back to school organization theme.
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