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Tuscany inspired room painted in warm tones

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A Tuscany-inspired look will always be a great choice for interiors. In this drop zone the wall is painted in Resene Eighth Pearl Lusta, faux painted ‘tile’ floor in Resene Tuscany with ‘grout’ painted in Resene Raven, door in Resene Felix, cabinet in Resene Blank Canvas with doors in Resene Gold Coast and ‘cane’ in Resene Double Dutch White and hook racks and shelf in Resene Double Dutch White. Project by Kate Alexander, image by Bryce Carleton.

Warm yellow and gold tones in home entry

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A front door in gentle grey is understated and elegant and can be paired beautifully with cheerful yellow and deep charcoal inside your entrance for a balanced look. Wall painted in Resene Moonlight, floor in Resene Grey Olive, door in Resene Quarter Pearl Lusta with Resene Influential edges, bench in Resene Chorus Line and Resene Quarter Pearl Lusta, kete baskets in Resene Grey Olive and Resene Influential, basket with flowers in Resene Influential, DIY coat rack painted in Resene Quarter Pearl Lusta with Resene Grey Olive knobs, round rattan side table in Resene Sambuca and picture frame in Resene Quarter Pearl Lusta. Mat from The Ivy House, stool (used as planter) from Collect Living, Kate Alexander Doorway artwork from Endemicworld. Project by Kate Alexander, image by Bryce Carleton.

Timeless wallpaper in blue and grey tones

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A simple, elegant wallpaper that speaks for itself, Resene Wallpaper Collection SUM506 is a timeless backdrop for your drop zone.

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An unexpected use of colour creates a quirky feature guaranteed to make you smile in this drop zone and entryway. The wall is painted in Resene Astronaut with light beam in Resene Echo Blue, floor in Resene Smokescreen, bench and coat hook in Resene Solitude and light shade and planters in Resene Alabaster. Plants and pots from Kings, bag and backpack from Country Road. Project by Emily Somerville-Ryan, image by Bryce Carleton.

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This fun organiser is finished in Resene Colorwood Rising Tide and Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy for a classic beach feel. Wall painted in Resene Sazerac. Project by Leigh Stockton, image by Patrick Roberts.

Organising your clutter: How to create the perfect drop zone

Are you tired of constantly losing track of your keys, phone or even your sanity in the chaos of daily life? Well, fear not! We've got just the solution to sprinkle a little magic into your everyday routine. Whether you're a professional procrastinator or a serial snoozer, it's time to bid farewell to the frantic search parties and embrace a world where everything has its place. Resene has the perfect solutions to create your own ‘drop zone’, because let's face it, life's too short for stressing over misplaced items!

Hello Tuscany

Create somewhere stylish near your entrance to use as a drop zone. Choose a theme like Tuscany, where you can get inspiration for colours and décor from that location or style. Here we have used terracotta and earthy shades, mixed with a tiled floor and other natural influences.

If you’re going for Hamptons on the other hand, you might go for a battened wall with shades of navy blue, white and cream – Resene Coast, Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream and Resene Double Thorndon Cream.

A fresh start

Define different zones and add depth in a neutral space with Resene Wallpaper Collection 220965.

Keep it crisp and clean with a simple drop zone. All you really need is a cabinet or shelf to place things on, or into. If you’re the minimalist type, stick with plain Resene White or a single colour, maybe with an added feature wall like this one. This green complements the white, creating a stunning contrast and refining this space, helping to break up the otherwise monotoned entryway. Resene Wallpaper Collection 220965 looks great with cool whites like Resene Black White, Resene Alabaster and Resene White Pointer.

A warm welcome

Many of us lack a dedicated drop zone or mudroom, but that doesn't negate the necessity for a designated spot to organise belongings immediately upon entry. This uncomplicated yet chic foyer solution is crafted to maintain order while occupying minimal floor space.

Embracing a gentle and modest palette like this one exudes a welcoming ambiance to visitors. The door presents a delightful contrast with the rest of the space, and an updated vintage bench provides seating for those preparing to depart, with ample room beneath for painted baskets to discreetly store yet-to-be-worn footwear.

For a slightly more neutral warm palette, try pairing Resene Spanish White, Resene Triple Spanish White and Resene Double Pavlova.

Simply organised

A simple, elegant wallpaper that speaks for itself, Resene Wallpaper Collection SUM506 is a timeless backdrop for your drop zone.

You don’t need to go all out to create a drop zone, if you already have a shelf somewhere, think about decorating it with a Resene paint or wallpaper, and add a quaint little bowl to match your décor – this can be where you drop in your keys, wallet or sunglasses. Pair this rustic, Scandi look with shades like Resene Midwinter Mist, Resene Pumice and Resene Ravine.

Light the way

This winning entry makes ‘light’ work of the chaos inside your front door. It gently guides people entering the house to take off their shoes by making a focal point of a bench seat painted with Resene Alabaster and dreamy blue Resene Solitude. A place for everything and everything in its place is your secret to styling success with an entryway vignette. Everyone’s more inclined to take off their shoes when there’s somewhere to sit and do so, and hang up their coats, bags and umbrellas because they can. Bring in a side table where you can keep your keys and woven baskets as affordable extra storage that can be painted to match your colour palette with inexpensive Resene testpots.

If you’re not a fan of blue, try gentle spring greens like Resene Secrets and Resene Haven, or neutrals like Resene Eighth Pravda and Resene Pravda.

Enter in style

As seen in the latest issue of habitat highlights by Resene and online this DIY entryway organiser is the perfect solution for a small and compact drop zone. Say goodbye to the morning scramble for keys, coats and sunglasses, there’s even a pocket for your mail! Gather your favourite Resene colours or follow the feel of our organiser in beachy Resene blues and whites. Feel free to customise a cutting template according to your needs and make it completely your own. See steps and video here.

A drop zone, which is usually in an entryway, can set the tone for your home, but that doesn’t mean it has to be the same as the rest of your rooms. Make yours its own appealing space by using the Resene Find-A-Colour tool at www.resene.com/findacolour, where you can use an interactive colour wheel to choose the hues of your dreams and complementary colour suggestions.

Published: 27 Mar 2024

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Resene Eighth Pearl Lusta

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Resene Tuscany

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Resene Raven

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Resene Felix

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Resene Blank Canvas

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Resene Gold Coast

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Resene Double Dutch White

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Resene Coast

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Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream

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Resene Double Thorndon Cream

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Resene White

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Resene Black White

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Resene Alabaster

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Resene White Pointer

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Resene Grey Olive

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Resene Influential

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Resene Quarter Pearl Lusta

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Resene Sambuca

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Resene Spanish White

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Resene Triple Spanish White

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Resene Double Pavlova

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Resene Midwinter Mist

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Resene Pumice

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Resene Ravine

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Resene Astronaut

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Resene Echo Blue

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Resene Smokescreen

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Resene Solitude

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Resene Secrets

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Resene Haven

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Resene Eighth Pravda

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Resene Sazerac

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Resene Eighth Pearl Lusta

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Resene Tuscany

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Resene Raven

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Resene Felix

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Resene Blank Canvas

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Resene Gold Coast

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Resene Double Dutch White

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Resene Coast

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Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream

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Resene Double Thorndon Cream

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Resene White

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Resene Black White

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Resene Alabaster

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Resene White Pointer

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Resene Grey Olive

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Resene Influential

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Resene Quarter Pearl Lusta

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Resene Sambuca

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Resene Spanish White

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Resene Triple Spanish White

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Resene Double Pavlova

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Resene Midwinter Mist

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Resene Pumice

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Resene Ravine

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Resene Astronaut

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Resene Echo Blue

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Resene Smokescreen

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Resene Solitude

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Resene Secrets

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Resene Haven

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Resene Eighth Pravda

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Resene Sazerac

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Organising your clutter: How to create the perfect drop zone

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