Mudroom. While some can’t stand the label “mudroom”, it’s a good description of how we often use the space. It can be a messy catchall for daily items like shoes, coats, bags, and dog leashes.
However, the mudroom has evolved into a highly functional family center. Since it’s in a common entryway that visitors see, homeowners want the mudroom to match the style of the house while functioning as a control center. So besides a place to sit as you put on your shoes, the mudroom can be designed to do so much more.
Include Hooks and Cubbies
Every member of the family needs their own coat hook and cubby space. Cubbies help everyone keep track of everyday items like a purse or cap. Kids are more likely to hang their backpack and jackets on a hook, keeping them organized and saving valuable time on school mornings.
Add Cabinets
A mudroom is part of your home, so dress up the look of the space by adding cabinet doors over the cubbies. Doors make a mudroom look more stylish rather than a catchall zone. And let’s be honest, a cabinet door hides any cluttered shelves.
Put in a Hamper
With a hamper clothes that are wet or muddy have a place to go. Otherwise those clothes end up dropped on the floor or left in a kid’s backpack. Nobody wants to discover a smelly, wet t-shirt days later in a backpack!
Create a Communications Station
Since the mudroom sees daily traffic, make it a place for family communications. Include a chalk or corkboard for reminders such as grocery items or baseball practice. Now the refrigerator won’t be covered with notes, invitations and pictures. Also, include USB ports to create a place to recharge cell phones, tablets and other electronic equipment.
Use the Garage
If you don’t have the space for a mudroom inside your house, use the garage! Placed just outside the door, a garage mudroom serves the same purpose and keeps a lot of the dirt out of the house.
Want to create a mudroom for your house? The Tailored Closet of Knoxville will work with you to design, select materials that coordinate with the rest of your house and install the space that best fits your family’s needs. You’ll love your new space and ask yourself, “Why didn’t we do this sooner?” Give us a call at 865-777-0306 to schedule your free in-home consultation!