Enter the mudroom!

Come rain or shine, everyone wants to keep the house clean, tidy and well-organized. The ideal place to stow coats, hats, shoes, outerwear, sports and leisure gear for the whole family is the mudroom.

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Did you say mudroom?
Assess your needs
Where should the mudroom go?
Choice of materials
Storage and accessories
What about decorating?
Light is essential

Did you say mudroom?

There’s more to designing a mudroom than simply hanging coats in a closet. In a mudroom, each member of the family is given a place to store things that would otherwise clutter up wardrobes or be left strewn across the floor. Located near an entry, which sees a steady flow of daily traffic, the mudroom is quickly becoming a room in its own right and a reception area for family members and visitors. So there’s no excuse for leaving it untidy, badly organized, shabby and unattractive!

To create a practical, accessible, bright and cheery space, there are certain things you’ll need to consider to help you make the right choice of accessories. Here are some tips to help you plan your mudroom.

Assess your needs

Before you begin, think about your family members’ needs. How will the room be used? Do you want to combine it with other functions, such as a laundry room, for example? Draw up a list of items you want to keep there, like sports equipment, outerwear, umbrellas, hats, mitts, laundry basket and keys, for instance.

By looking at what you need, you’ll be able to plan the space well, select the right materials and accessories, and decide which storage units will be necessary according to the number of people living in the house and how they will be using the space.

Where should the mudroom go?

A small room, an empty or badly used space, hallway, corridor or laundry room can all be made into a mudroom, as long as they are located near an entrance door.

The garage is a natural transition zone between the outside and inside of the house—and so the perfect place for a mudroom. Porticos and verandas are also ideal as they open onto the outside of the house or the garage, and are often situated near a wash room. Often located near the backyard, the kitchen can also be a good place for your mudroom.

You may decide to combine the mudroom with a laundry room or an area for repotting houseplants. In both cases, a sink would be an extremely useful addition.

Whatever its use, remember to keep the mudroom for frequently used items only. It has to remain accessible and practical throughout the day, whatever the weather.

What is the ideal size for a mudroom? Around 40 square feet will allow you enough room to make optimal use of the space and achieve a pleasing result.
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