20 Stylish and Functional Mudrooms
Designers merge chic decor with custom built-ins and hardworking materials to create top-notch mudrooms
Rain or shine, a mudroom that can handle your storage needs is a great home feature to have. Throw in some stylish decor and materials and you have an opportunity to create a space that’s both functional and fabulous.
These 20 photos of mudrooms offer a bevy of ideas for storage without sacrificing style. Tell us in the Comments which one would work best for you.
These 20 photos of mudrooms offer a bevy of ideas for storage without sacrificing style. Tell us in the Comments which one would work best for you.
2. A custom built-in bench and coat hook wall provide function and style in this Toronto mudroom by Designtheory. The built-in has a chevron-patterned backing painted a creamy beige that pops in the mostly white room.
The small black-and-white floor tiles provide a durable surface and a splash of subtle pattern to the space.
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The small black-and-white floor tiles provide a durable surface and a splash of subtle pattern to the space.
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3. This Philadelphia mudroom by interior designer Deborah Leamann is awash in warm and comforting colors and materials, including an antique pine bench, travertine floor tiles and grasscloth wallpaper.
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4. The custom built-ins in this Minneapolis mudroom by St. Croix Custom Homes and Renovation feature plenty of storage options. The open shelving and drawers are covered in a pretty shade of blue-green (Newburg Green by Benjamin Moore). A pegboard wall allows for a variety of storage configurations.
5. This family-friendly Milwaukee mudroom by Renaissance Design & Renovation pops with color and pattern. The bench seat cushions, wallpaper and area rug provide lots of flower power and whimsy to the space, while the custom built-ins make sure all storage needs are covered.
6. High contrast is the name of the game in this Atlanta mudroom by Allison Ramsey Architects. The black-and-white checkered tile floor and custom black built-in with cream-toned bench seats create stark visual contrast. The gray wool bins add lots of concealed storage.
7. The brick flooring provides vintage charm and a hardworking surface perfect for wet boots in this Minneapolis mudroom by David Charlez Designs. The white-and-wood built-ins offer lots of storage and a classic look.
8. The star of this picture-perfect Chicago mudroom by Amy Storm & Co. is the two-tone custom built-ins that feature a moody gray paint on the top half and a warm wood on the bottom. Brass hardware adds a touch of bling and the slate hexagonal floor tiles complete the stylish scene.
9. Brick tiles laid in a herringbone pattern help demarcate the mudroom in this Boston space designed by JS Interiors. A wood-paneled wall painted a light gray has multiple coat hooks, and the back wall includes built-in cabinets for additional storage.
10. A library ladder offers a way to easily reach the uppermost storage cubbies in this British Columbia, mudroom by Thomas Philips Woodworking. The patterned floor tiles are another standout feature of the space.
11. The bold wallpaper and vivid blue built-ins make a visual splash in this Atlanta mudroom by Copper Sky Design + Remodel. The brass hardware pops against the blue cabinets, and brass mesh makes a pretty screen door for the custom dog house.
12. Stone tile flooring laid in a herringbone pattern, rough-hewn wood cabinets and trim and rattan light shades create rustic style in this Minnesota entryway by Tays & Co Design Studios.
13. The warm yellow walls cast a sunny glow in this Seattle mudroom by Sheila Mayden Interiors. An antique table is a great spot to drop off keys, and the built-in bench painted navy blue is a nice spot to plop down and take off shoes.
14. This white-and-wood Minneapolis mudroom by Locale Design Build is full of storage-packed built-ins. Slate tile floors hold up well to inclement weather and multiple black-and-white cabana-striped tote bags offer even more storage options.
15. With the addition of a chair and a floating wood desktop set between two tall cabinets, this New York mudroom by Michael Robert Construction also serves as a home office. Custom built-ins provide plenty of storage and the brick floor adds some durable texture.
16. A classic Windsor bench offers seating in this Portland, Maine, mudroom by Wright-Ryan Homes. Other notable features are the lantern-style pendant lights and travertine tile floors. The navy blue built-in takes care of storage needs.
17. This modern ranch-style mudroom in Denver by Terra Firma Custom Homes features built-ins with black mesh cabinet doors that provide a great way to store and dry outerwear. Large-format tile floors and a rustic wood bench are among the other standout elements in the room.
18. Not only does this Washington, D.C., mudroom by Jonathan Caron Construction have a wall of built-ins, it also has a host of metal-and-wire-mesh storage bins on the walls for mail, homework and other paper items. Wallpaper, industrial metal pendant lights and a Dutch door are among the other highlights of the space.
19. If you’re bringing mud into a mudroom, adding a sink is a clever idea for cleanup. This stylish Minneapolis mudroom by Westwind Woodworkers features a custom sink with a light wood cabinet base and matte black fixtures. The walls are covered in a moody charcoal gray paint.
20. An assortment of pillows ups the cozy factor on the built-in bench and window seat in this handsome New York mudroom by JK Interior Living. The gold wall sconces and slate hexagonal floor tiles add to the charm of the space.
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The designer added a blue-and-white leaf-patterned wallpaper to bring some movement to the space. A round white mirror lets family members check their appearance before heading out the door.
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