Nice to hear that my kids aren't the only lazy ones around! I'm posting a picture of my disasterous mudroom to help you out, but it is embarrassing. Hoosiergirl - I'd love to see that space now! :) At least your kids do get the hats/gloves etc into baskets. On a good day, mine get their items on or under the bench in their area. Jackets go on hooks or on bench and backpacks are normally on the bench. My preschooler does hang his because it is normally empty and isn't heavy. These pics were taken today while 3 out of 4 were at school.
I have outlets for charging phones and cameras in the lower cabinet next to the tall open cabinets in the desk area . I like having it in the mudroom, but wish I had just set it up in one of the open cabinets up higher. Just more convenient than in the lower closed cabinet.
I love my pullout metal drawers. In the winter we keep extra hats, mittens, snowpants, etc. (one for boys, one for girls and one for DH and I). In the summer we swap out for soccer, football, b.ball shoes and guards. Those get used and are very convenient.
The bev. frig is temporarily sitting there. I didn't like where I had originally planned it and have been trying other spots. I also have a closet in there (other side of the garage door) for more shoe storage, dog food and items, and normal hanging. It tends to be kids out of season coats, and just me and DH's coats and shoes (also storage for batteries, lightbulbs, indoor tools, etc.).
Judydel and Hoosier girl - love your spaces.
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Colorful cabinets in mud room? Or just laundry room?
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