first impression, second edition

I don't know about you but I'm still crushing hard on that moulding detail wall from my last post. Let's take a look at it again, shall we?

Maybe you don’t have room to make a statement in your entryway, maybe you just need it to be as practical as possible. We've all seen those big beautiful hallway hutches, so pretty to look at and so darn functional. But what if you just don't have the space? If you have a nook to spare, you can drop in your own bench with baskets underneath to achieve the same functionality. Even add some hooks above the bench for hanging purses, backpacks, and coats depending on the season. Paint it a bold color to make it your statement piece and draw your guest in or cover the bench with a poppy (but durable) fabric.

If that's still too much to ask and you're like me, with the world's skinniest apartment entryway, you've got to downsize one step further. Our drop space is just a simple bookshelf, but it gets the job done. Keys have spot, mail has a spot, trinkets have a spot. Granted, we don't have room to afford for shoe or bag storage, but that's just the unfortunate nature of a small apartment.

What's important is that you prioritize what needs to be dropped in your drop spot. Like I mentioned in this post, the most important key to keep me feeling frazzled after walking in the door is simply having a place for me to hang my keys. It's so small, but it gives me peace of mind knowing I can just snag them on my way out the door instead of having to dig through my purse or tote bag. Whether you need to know where you left your scarf or where the most recent bills are stacked, prioritize your needs and customize your drop spot to what will give you peace of mind. Transitioning to and from your home is the most frazzled time, having designated spots for the essentials makes the transition less frazzled and more breezy.

(Photos produced by BHI of model homes by Deers Homes and Ashton Woods in Holding Village, Wake Forest, NC)