MUDROOMS

MUDROOMS

Making them work

SET UP

Determine your storage needs for this area:
What do you want to have available when you run out the door?
Do you have seasonal items that would be better suited for the attic?
Do your children have a lot of sports equipment?
Where will you put mittens, scarves and hats?

Assess your space:
It might help to clear out the present clutter in order to determine what kind of furniture can be tucked in a corner, and what type of wall space you have for mirrors, hooks and cubbies.

Make it pretty:
Do you want your space to look like a locker room, an office or a complement to adjacent rooms? The design options from floor to ceiling are endless. Check out IKEA, California Closets and easy-maintenance laminate flooring manufacturers such as Quick-Step.

ORGANIZING SOLUTIONS

Consider these elements when planning storage and surfaces for a mudroom:
Cabinets for seasonal clothes and sports equipment.
Cubbies and shelves for each member of the family.
Hooks to hang coats, backpacks and sporting equipment.
Designated shelves or hooks for keys.
If you are building a new house, consider installing a small heating vent in the mudroom area to help dry wet coats and boots.
Flooring and shelf surfaces should stand up to mud and water.