7 Elements of Perfect Mudroom

A mudroom is usually used as a home’s secondary entrance; often the room adjacent to the garage or back door. Mudrooms aren’t always included in a traditional layout, but they are definitely a room that people desire. Having a mudroom is crucial in helping to keep your house clean and organized, especially in these winter months. Here are 7 elements to include in your mudroom that will maximize its potential and create a much more efficient space for you and your family.

1. Hooks: Coats, hats, and scarves all need somewhere to hang. Mudroom or no mudroom, adding hooks at an entry location will make a huge impact.

2. Bench: Arriving home, the first thing you want to do before entering the rest of your house is to sit down and take your shoes off. A bench will help you accomplish just that. You can find benches with additional storage underneath to help towards keeping your mudroom organized.

3. Cubbies: An important mudroom feature is a set of open cubbies or shelves. Designating cubbies for each person in your family will help with keeping everyone’s things separate. Cubbies can be used to house shoes, coats, backpacks, and even sporting equipment.

4. Closet: If the space permits it, having a closet in your mudroom will create even more storage. You can hide away your cleaning supplies, seasonal items, and any other miscellaneous items that you won’t use on a day-to-day basis.

5. Laundry: Recently, laundry rooms have been moving into more useful areas of the home, particularly mudrooms. It makes tasks much more efficient if the laundry is directly accessible from the mudroom. You can easily throw dirty clothes into the wash without messing up the rest of your house. It also allows you to hide away the piles and piles of clothes that often end up taking over your living space.

6. Sink: A utility sink is useful for many different reasons. It can be used for any task that isn’t fitting for your kitchen or bathroom sinks: gardening, cleaning up paint, washing clothes or even pets.

7. Tile: The overall purpose of a mudroom is to withstand the dirt and mess of the outdoors. You need a flooring material that can get that job done. Tile flooring is a great option for this task. It is durable and easy to clean, making your mudroom much more effective and your life much easier.

If you want a mudroom that fully maximizes your space, let Habitar Design and Stratagem Construction design and build a custom mudroom to fit your every need!

Mackenzie Cain is an Assistant Designer at Habitar Design, a leading Interior Design firm in Chicago. Habitar Design specializes in luxury home, kitchen, and bathroom designs and remodels.