The Best Mudroom Organization Ideas
Does your family use the front door or garage door to enter your home daily? Either way, do you have enough storage in both of those areas? You really do not need a ton of square footage in your home to have a mudroom. Even in a small mudroom you can create more storage space and functionality.
Why is it called a mudroom?
Wikipedia says that “many suburban American houses have a mud room, a casual, generally secondary entryway intended as an area to remove and store footwear, outerwear, and wet clothing before entering the main house. As well as providing storage space, a mud room serves to increase the cleanliness of a house proper”.
“Some families use a mudroom simply to store or clean shoes thoroughly before entering the home. On the other hand, some families use mudrooms to store shoes, coats, backpacks or hats and mittens. A family mudroom can also be used for storing items that are commonly carried out of the house,” reports DoItYourself.com.
A well-organized mudroom can help you organize your morning routine and keep your family happy. It can also keep all of the clutter and mess confined in one location and not throughout the house.
Storage Ideas
When planning your idea space, you’ll want to consult with an organizational expert in the field so you can get educated on all of the latest trends, materials, ideas, styles, cabinets, etc. Then, you can develop your wish list, floorplan and make your new mudroom come to life.
Mudroom storage ideas can be for any size home or layout. Here are some ideas for storage in that special place of the home:
· Use hooks instead of hangers, they can be more durable for hanging heavy coats and it is quicker solution to use.
· Use closed storage to hide messy clutter. Mix in cubbies in the open spaces.
· Make or buy a key holder and put it in a prominent place so you don’t lose your keys.
· Use a dresser and repurpose it to keep shoes and accessories. You can make it fun and assign a drawer or area for each person so they know where their items are located at all times.
· If space allows, add a bench for seating to put on or take off shoes.
· Consider converting an existing coat closet into a mudroom. Remove the doors, add some hooks and build in a bench, add baskets, etc. Make storage look chic.
· Add in a designated mail center so you don’t spread the mail in the rest of your home or end up losing it.
· Make it child friendly by put items low for the children like hooks, baskets, etc.
· Personalize the area with a large family photo on the wall, chalk board paint to write messages, etc.
Consulting with a Closet Organization Specialist is a great idea in the beginning stages to see what the latest trends are, items are available for storage and organizational tools, and how to make it all fit in your budget.
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