Mudroom
Mudroom Planning Guide A few ideas to help get you started with your new mudroom: The ideal width of a mudroom is at least 5 feet wide. This allows two people to enter the house together or one person and some pets. Even though the rear door is 3 feet wide, the space should not feel crowded The other important measurement is the minimum length of the mudroom. That is 11 feet. This allows for storage and more storage: cabinets, lockers or closets, shelves, cubbies, a bench, and an umbrella stand. Often forgotten in the thoughts about storage is enough space to allow wet garments or boots to dry. If possible, plan on creating a shallow powder room. This prevents tracking through the house to use the bathroom. If space does not permit, consider installing a corner slop sink for washing off muddy or wet boots, feet or paws. These are available through commercial plumbing supply stores. Alternate idea is a small corner shower pan with a lower faucet to handle wet needs. Think through the direction of the door swing. Do you need a pet door attached to the door? Also make sure that the threshold height is high enough so the door does not fight with the door mat or rug when opened. Allow ...
Mudroom Planning Guide A few ideas to help get you started with your new mudroom: The ideal width of a mudroom is at least 5 feet wide. This allows two people to enter the house together or one person and some pets. Even though the rear door is 3 feet wide, the space should not feel crowded The other important measurement is the minimum length of the mudroom. That is 11 feet. This allows for storage and more storage: cabinets, lockers or closets, shelves, cubbies, a bench, and an umbrella stand. Often forgotten in the thoughts about storage is enough space to allow wet garments or boots to dry. If possible, plan on creating a shallow powder room. This prevents tracking through the house to use the bathroom. If space does not permit, consider installing a corner slop sink for washing off muddy or wet boots, feet or paws. These are available through commercial plumbing supply stores. Alternate idea is a small corner shower pan with a lower faucet to handle wet needs. Think through the direction of the door swing. Do you need a pet door attached to the door? Also make sure that the threshold height is high enough so the door does not fight with the door mat or rug when opened. Allow ...
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