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Along the bottom, hooks provide a spot for hanging keys and dog leashes. A bulletin board provides a prominent place to leave messages, pin invitations and business cards, and keep track of appointments. “The drop zone is right there when they walk in the door and inspires organization,” Reilly says. “It really helps them keep their new kitchen neat.” Thanks to popular demand, Reilly and his carpenter have started making drop zones to order.
There are a few small differences between the drawings and the final product that the team made on the fly when assembling it. But the renderings serve as a great guide if you are thinking of doing something similar. The proliferation of phones and tablets that need charging has become one of the biggest challenges to keeping countertops clear. The drop zone Reilly created has a removable, notched shelf for phones that allows the homeowners to tuck wires out of the way while their phones charge. There’s also a tablet-size pocket with cord access beneath it. The cords get plugged into a power strip that is hidden just beneath the phone shelf. The general contractor had a power outlet installed behind the command center to avoid an unsightly wire.
AFTER: From top to bottom, the small command station in a new mudroom has a shelf for mail and sunglasses, a message center, a charging station for tablets and phones, and hooks for keys. The following drawings show how it all came together in detail. The drop zone is also tied to the overall renovation in its material. The renovation included new walnut floors, and the piece is crafted from leftover flooring.
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