We agree! The second one has something special about it. Although we can't decide between the three of them! :) Thanks for your feedback, @centaurita!

I like the first one but cannot see the flooring they used. Love the bench color in the second option.

I like the first one because there is more room to talk to people as they are getting their coats and shoes. We have a square two-benched mudroom and I find that conversations are still flowing nicely as people are leaving.

I like the second one. Having a tile flooring is a must for mud rooms, and it's simple.

No. 1. Seems to have the best storage and it's more like a "room" vs. a hallway. I don't see hallway entries as "mud rooms".

Oh my, I love the look of the 2nd one!

The 2nd is number 1 in my eyes. I like the different textures in the room.

There's plenty of light too.