Example of a mid-sized trendy porcelain tile and black floor mudroom design in Denver with white walls

Builder: Streeter Custom Builder Interiors: Harris Weldon Interiors Landscape: Keenan & Sveiven Photos: Scott Amundson
Example of a classic entryway design in Minneapolis

Heights Farmhouse

Kensington Smith Design, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse concrete floor and multicolored floor entryway remodel in Orange County with gray walls and a white front door

Stately Maine Colonial

Wright-Ryan Homes

Mid-sized elegant gray floor mudroom photo in Portland Maine with blue walls

Mudroom

Karp Associates Inc.

Elegant beige floor mudroom photo in Other with white walls

The Hampton Model Home

Bill Petkoski

Jessie Preza
Mudroom - coastal medium tone wood floor mudroom idea in Jacksonville with white walls and a glass front door

Oakland Ave

EuroCraft Interiors Custom Cabinetry

Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor mudroom remodel in Detroit with gray walls

Hadley Lake Cottage

Alexander Design Group, Inc.

Transitional multicolored floor mudroom photo in Minneapolis with white walls

The Tara

Perkinson Homes, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional light wood floor entryway remodel in Richmond with white walls and a black front door

Wilmington Court - Mudroom

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

Mudroom featuring custom industrial raw steel lockers with grilled door panels and wood bench surface. Custom designed & fabricated wood barn door with raw steel strap & rivet top panel. Decorative raw concrete floor tiles. View to kitchen & living rooms beyond.

Monroe Street, Hinsdale

Tate Enterprises

Large elegant porcelain tile, beige floor and wallpaper mudroom photo in Chicago

Organic Mill Valley

Ann Lowengart Interiors

The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

Cape Elizabeth Renovation

Reiter Architecture & Design

Inspiration for a coastal gray floor and wood wall entryway remodel in Portland Maine with beige walls and a glass front door

Homecoming

Cushman Design Group

Photo: Jim Westphalen
Example of a mountain style gray floor mudroom design in Burlington with brown walls

Mud Room Organization System Replaces Traditional Closet

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Keeping track of all the coats, shoes, backpacks and specialty gear for several small children can be an organizational challenge all by itself. Combine that with busy schedules and various activities like ballet lessons, little league, art classes, swim team, soccer and music, and the benefits of a great mud room organization system like this one becomes invaluable. Rather than an enclosed closet, separate cubbies for each family member ensures that everyone has a place to store their coats and backpacks. The look is neat and tidy, but easier than a traditional closet with doors, making it more likely to be used by everyone — including children. Hooks rather than hangers are easier for children and help prevent jackets from being to left on the floor. A shoe shelf beneath each cubby keeps all the footwear in order so that no one ever ends up searching for a missing shoe when they're in a hurry. a drawer above the shoe shelf keeps mittens, gloves and small items handy. A shelf with basket above each coat cubby is great for keys, wallets and small items that might otherwise become lost. The cabinets above hold gear that is out-of-season or infrequently used. An additional shoe cupboard that spans from floor to ceiling offers a place to keep boots and extra shoes. White shaker style cabinet doors with oil rubbed bronze hardware presents a simple, clean appearance to organize the clutter, while bead board panels at the back of the coat cubbies adds a casual, country charm. Designer - Gerry Ayala Photo - Cathy Rabeler

La Maison D’Aurelian

June DeLugas Interiors

Mudroom - small traditional dark wood floor and brown floor mudroom idea in Other with beige walls

Modern Bohemian Remodel

House of Savoy

This mudroom opens directly to the custom front door, encased in an opening with custom molding hand built. The mudroom features six enclosed lockers for storage and has additional open storage on both the top and bottom. This room was completed using an area rug to add texture.

Duyrea

Elemental Interiors

Transitional black floor and shiplap wall mudroom photo in New York with blue walls

Bloomington Whole House Remodel - Multi-generational Living

AMEK Custom Builders

This specialty space was designed for the family dog who uses this door to the backyard. The area includes a shower hose and floor drain for washing the dog as needed. Photo by SMHerrick Photography.

Ladera Ranch Mudroom

Cynthia Prizant - Prizant Design, LLC

Beautiful scalloped panels are inset into these mudroom doors for an elegant, yet functional storage solution.
Transitional travertine floor and beige floor mudroom photo in Orange County with beige walls

Mudroom Ideas & Designs

We all have a disparate collection of boots, coats, umbrellas and bags that need a spot to reside. The mudroom is the organized, stylish answer to all of that clutter. Whether you have a distinct transition space in your home or you simply want to add function to your entry, consider the following mudroom ideas to get you started.

1. Transform a Hallway

While mudrooms were originally back entrances separate from the front door, you can use any entry in a similar way. Simply add wall hooks or shelves to your hall and you’ll enjoy the same organizational benefits.

2. Add a Bench

Another way to add ease and function to any ordinary entryway is to add a mudroom bench. This can be the perfect spot for taking shoes on and off, or simply placing bags and coats. If you’ve got the space, opt for a stately hall tree, which includes a bench and shelves or wall hooks built together.

3. Use the Laundry Room

In many homes, the garage entrance goes straight through the laundry room, making it the perfect space for a de facto mudroom. Simply add in accessible storage wherever you can: think open shelves, wicker baskets or wall hooks.

4. Keep It in the Garage

If you often enter your home through the garage, try adding a shoe bench, door mat or even built-in shelving so you can keep the clutter out of your home entirely.

5. Go Bold with Tile

Don’t forget to have a little fun with your mudroom design. Brightly colored or bold mosaic tile can demarcate the space and create a warm and welcoming mood.

6. Choose an Accent Color

Adding color and decor to your walls is another great way to bring character to the space. For example, you might install white wainscoting or shiplap on the lower half of your walls, and paint the upper half blue.

7. Hang a Mirror

If you’re looking for mudroom ideas for small spaces, try hanging a decorative wall mirror. The space will feel bigger and you’ll have a spot to quickly check your look before heading out.

8. Make Use of Bins

Visually appealing bins are the glue behind mudroom organization, as they’ll give you space to toss dirty shoes or miscellaneous gear without seeing the clutter. Choose bins made of metal, wicker or wood to complement your space.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a mudroom renovation or are building a designer mudroom from scratch, Houzz has 13,173 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Perkinson Homes, Inc. and Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC. Look through mudroom pictures in different colors and styles and when you find a mudroom design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful mudroom photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.