A mudroom (or mud room) is a typical secondary entrance (not the primary entrance) to a suburban home used as a transitional space between the indoor and outdoor environment. This vestibule gives the home’s residents a place to remove and store wet clothing, muddy footwear, or other items used outdoors. Moreover, this is a great entrance to clean pets when they come inside. Here are some clever ways to make your space outstanding.
Mudroom entryway ideas that create stylish foyer storage.
Cubby room
Creating a cubby room makes everything much easier and more organized, especially if you live with a few roommates or have a large family. This is a good place to put coat racks for umbrellas, outwear, hats, baskets for dirty footwear, and a bench for bags.
Consider wall hooks.
If you don’t have extra clutter to worry about, a few small wall hooks of different sizes not only make a perfect storage solution in your mud room but also create a dynamic look and cause items to be more organized in a straight line.
For a modern touch, use a golden finish on the round hooks.
Customizing the mud room
If you are thinking of keeping all the clutter out of sight, consider customizing your area with a mudroom closet.
An aqua paint with a gray undertone is an amazing touch and beautiful addition to the decor and makes your space more sophisticated.
Use large furniture for wide spaces.
If your entry space is relatively big, large furniture with several drawers gives you a lot of storage space to organize more items. Besides, the clever use of color draws all attention to the next room.
A combination of gray accents in the tills with wall trim can be a perfect design for a simple bench room for taking off shoes and setting down bags.
Small Mudroom Ideas
If you live in a condominium, apartment, or small house, it does not mean a luxury mudroom is impossible. On the other hand, the only thing you truly need is to be more creative and come up with solutions to make storage in any available used areas. For instance, you can place a hall tree in a hallway or foyer for your seasonal shoes and clothing.
It’s a good idea to install a row of unique hooks instead of a tension rod like we would find in most normal closets. For a more cohesive aesthetic and an eclectic look, mix and match different hooks or hang several hooks of the same style in a row. Hooks are beneficial items for each mud room since they give you a quick spot to hang coats, sweaters, jackets, etc.
Don’t forget to create a touch of luxury in your space; you only need to be a bit creative.
Mudroom wardrobe
If you have children, think about a luxury wall of cabinets or lockers. You can give any child one cabinet to make sure all their items are kept inside.
Remember, look for lockers or cabinets with traditional shelving directly underneath them. Use some woven wicker or metal stylish baskets to keep smaller loose items more organized. It’s a good idea to add a label to each basket to indicate that each basket belongs to each family member or to indicate the contents of them.
With a little imagination and creative planning, you can design a luxurious space that will not only improve the appearance of your home but also provide functional organization for years to come.
Some Visions for the Mudroom Under Stairs
A mini understairs mud room
In most cases, the available area under a staircase is limited, but you can use this area for the family’s footwear before entering other parts of the home.
For this purpose, you can use storage benches that fit into such small areas to put the family’s boots on and make the most of the limited and unused space.
Using slimline storage
One of the mudroom design plans for the staircase is to optimize your unused spaces and install drawers and storage space to hide away all your jackets, kid’s backpacks, shoes, etc. This design is great for those who are striving for a sleek and clean look.
Understairs cubbies for each family member
One of the best ideas to encourage everyone in the home to be tidy and give them their own space is to assign each family member their own cubby.
Younger ones don’t need the same height as adults for their coats, so using the same slop for each family member is not a good idea, especially when trying to create a useful area for each person.
Size up the mudroom storage
If your understairs space isn’t large enough but the foyer has the maximum space to site the mudroom in the house, think about totally different designs.
Home designers always suggest that the size and shape of the available space is the key factor in planning a storage room. For instance, the best storage design for hallways is to install wall shelving to provide the storage space we need.
To make your space look bigger and more seamless, use the same color for the cornice, architrave, and staircase.
Some Frequently Asked Questions
What is a mudroom laundry room?
It’s the narrow room that maximizes the available space with lots of built-ins, open shelves for detergent, a stacked washer and dryer, and other necessities.
Can a modern mudroom add to the home’s value?
Yes, because it’s beautiful and functional, which provides more storage for potential buyers in the future. Moreover, not only does it increase the home’s value, but it also protects your investment throughout your home. It means if you want to renovate or remodel other parts of your home, you won’t probably touch this area.
What is the mudroom’s typical size?
The average size is 7 ft. x 7 ft. (49 square feet). This space gives you enough area to install a long wall cubby to store all your belongings. Furthermore, you can make the most of your space and keep it neat by adding a multi-purpose piece of furniture.
Please note that to enter two people and a dog comfortably, the size should not be less than 5 ft. x 5 ft.
If you are thinking about having a luxury mud room, contact us. Our professional team at Cavalli Home can meet all your needs and desires.
