Location: Just inside the most frequently used family entrance
Floors: Hardworking materials that can stand up to heavy traffic and are easy to clean
Seating: Bench seating for slipping on or off dirty shoes
Hanging: Hooks to hang coats, hats and scarves
Storage: Shelves, cubbies or baskets for storage
Our mudroom, which is very similar to the one at left designed by KC Interiors, also serves multiple functions by containing our recycling station, pet food and supplies, gardening tools, as well as housing a rather extensive basket collection.
If you aren't planning a new addition, but like the idea of dedicating an area to function as a mudroom, consider converting a hall closet with a few hooks and bench like shown in the photo above (left). Or, simply add the coat hooks and seating just inside the back door as in this image (above right) from designer Sarah Richardson.
Mudrooms can be minimalist with just the basics like the one (above left) created by Miles Redd, or can be an extension of a home's decor as in the personalized space designed by Kalu Interiors (above right).
I really like this mudroom (above) with all of the components of a beneficial and truly functional space. High marks here for getting all the basic components right combined with great decor and oodles of sunlight. Perfection! Image via Lilac Lane Cottage.
Form, function, character abound in these mudrooms. Above photos via HGTV (left) and Outback Finish and Trim (right).
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