The Benefits of a Drop Zone

April Showers brought May flowers… and muddy paws, drenched jeans, and soggy socks. After a little bout of spring cleaning, nothing is more of a nuisance than stray articles of wet clothing or smudged footprints across tile, wood, or most cringe-worthy: the carpet. Though in the thick of the storm it may feel like your home will never be clean, polished, and perfect like those abodes on Pinterest, the solution can simply be found in custom home design.

Making life more livable in the home requires intentional planning and execution, it takes foresight and it requires functionality. At Legacy Homes our design team knows that life isn’t simple, but we also know that a well designed custom home can help clients simply live. Which is why our plans are EASYLIVING™ eliminating clutter and chaos; read on to learn how a drop zone might be the answer to your organizational nightmare.

•Shoes and Coats: Never again will you find spare shoes kicked around the living room floor or coats resting on the backs of your kitchen chairs. A drop zone can be custom designed for shoe cubbies and coat hooks, both making these nonessential clothing items easy to store on your way in the home and easy to grab while you’re dashing out.

•Groceries, Mail, and Everything in Between: Every home has a place where miscellaneous items seemingly just land. Whether it’s your nonperishables from the grocery store or your computer bag that needed a resting place, items that are lugged from the car are typically dropped right inside the doorway. A drop zone allows for items to be set aside, not scattered in disarray. Mail stations and landing counters are a great solution for all of the miscellaneous items you bring through the doorway.

•Sports Enthusiasts: Drop zones provide the perfect resting place for cleats, gloves, balls, and pads. Rather than finding equipment strewn around the house or balls tumbling off of counters or out of shelves, include a designated bin in your drop zone for the sweaty, sandy, grimy gear.

Legacy Homes knows that functionality and design are essential to any working drop zone. Contact Legacy Homes today and let us Build Your Legacy.®