38 Mudroom Storage and Decorating Ideas
Don't let your mudroom become a chaotic catchall for shoes and winter gear. Check out designers' top tips for keeping your entry room organized, efficient and, most of all, well decorated.

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Very Versatile
According to Caroline Grant and Dolores Suarez of Dekar Design, a mudroom doesn’t always have to be an area of your home closed off from guests. Instead, you can make it multifunctional, like this office-mudroom they designed. "We chose a versatile desk that disguised as a console table when not in use," they explain. Reclaimed wooden shelves and dark brackets above the desk add warmth, while colorful wallpaper makes the space feel inviting.
Pro tip: "Wallpaper will also give you something beautiful to look at while working! We love adding character to smaller spaces," say Caroline and Suarez.
Incorporate Personal Style
If You Can’t Buy It, DIY IT
Designer Jo Gick turned her mudroom into the ultimate DIY hub—and it looks awesome. A vintage fixture lights up her brand-spanking-new space, while a 10-lite pocket door painted navy (Parisian Night by Dunn-Edwards) offers a view into the cute pantry. Joe also created her own wallpaper: "A watercolor artist I found on Etsy designed this pattern, then I had it made by Spoonflower," she tells HGTV Magazine. Finally, she had cement tiles in solid blue, gray and white laid to make the fun gingham floor.
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Design With Kids in Mind
A Mudroom Must-Have
Less Is More
Even if you're going for minimalistic, you can still keep your mudroom gleaming. According to Michael Amato, Creative Director of The Urban Electric Co., quality over quantity is key—it can cost you less and it's easier to clean. He also suggests choosing an open light source, like designer Courtney Bishop did here, because bulb options are unlimited and can add to a mudroom's function and style. "As far as the light [in this mudroom] goes, our hand turned wooden base has a subtlety in its shape and grain that's highlighted in the setting. It gets a lot of attention but isn’t competing, as it complements the wood bench and wall hooks," Michael explains.
Just As Stylish As the Rest
Bring on the Cubbies
Jess Blumberg of Dale Blumberg Interiors focuses on organization and customization when she's designing mudrooms. "We like individual cubbies, with a couple of hooks in each for the easy-to-grab stuff, as well as closed storage," says Jess. "An easy, organized, clean aesthetic."
On Display
Accessible and open storage solutions make a mudroom user-friendly. This mudroom storage unit offers visible storage for the backpacks, shoes, sweaters and scarves a family needs as they head out the door.
Tucked Away
Reclaimed Entryway
A mudroom doesn't have to be located at the back or front of a home. An old side entry was converted into this welcoming mudroom with both open and closed storage solutions by TerraCotta Properties.
Create a Room That Flows
Make It Work
"The mudroom is the workhorse room of a home," explains Nancy Epstein, Founder and CEO of Artistic Tile. She suggests choosing products that are resistant to dirt and messes, easy to clean and won't stain, such as ceramic or porcelain tile. Here, tile meant to resemble cement decorates the floor.
Going Dark
Keeping floors on the darker side can help to his dirt from foot traffic. "Have fun in this space, it doesn’t have to be serious, it just needs to be functional," says Artistic Tile's Nancy Epstein.
Multipurpose at Its Best
Get Creative
Though often overlooked, mudrooms give homeowners, "the opportunity to show personality in a creative way," says designer Ana Claudia Schultz, adding that they also act as a great first impression for guests. Here, Ana paired vintage mid-century Eames tandem chairs with sculptural Reality Hand hooks from Areaware. She then softened the whole look with a jute rug and South American vintage prints (a nod to the homeowner’s culture).
Determine Your Mudroom's Functionality
Double-Duty Seating
Athletes in the family can quickly grab gear or change uniforms in this streamlined mudroom by LDa Architecture & Interiors. Large drawers under the built-in bench store items away and help the space maintain a clean look.
Durability and Design
Becky Shea of Becky Shea Design believes that because mudrooms are utility spaces, the elements used to design them should be durable and able to withstand wet boots, soccer cleats, paw prints and day-to-day foot traffic. For mudrooms in particular Becky loves using porcelain floors that mimic slate and hidden storage, as she did in this Port Washington, New York mudroom. "With hidden storage, [clutter] remains out of sight and your mudroom can still sustain a little bit of glamour while serving a necessary purpose," she says.
Efficient, Family-Friendly Storage
Closed Off and Clutter-Free
Three Rooms in One
So Much Storage, So Little Space
Make Space for Mail
Whenever possible, keep mail and magazines organized and off kitchen counters. This mudroom storage unit offers open cubbies, drawers and cabinets to help a busy family keep track of mail and other items they use daily.
Charging Zone
A mudroom can be a convenient spot to drop your devices to charge when you get home. This space by TerraCotta Properties has a spot for charging phones, tablets and laptops. There’s also a filing cabinet for stashing away important paperwork as it enters the house.
On-the-Go Hallway Storage
A Space for Your Needs
Create Storage With Repurposed Furniture
Grab-and-Go Storage
Having accessible storage encourages family members to keep things organized. Hooks, cubbies and slide-out baskets offer storage for all kinds of household and personal items.
Glam It Up
Don't Forget the Ambiance
Double the Function
Account for Pets
Built-In Bowls
This pet-friendly mudroom by TerraCotta Properties includes a pullout lower drawer that offers customized space for food and water bowls.
Make Dead Space Valuable
Divide and Conquer
This smart mudroom by Ron Brenner Architects is located in a hall between the kitchen and garage. The mudroom cabinetry was crafted into a divider wall that disguises the laundry room on the other side.