The 10 Most Popular New Entryways and Mudrooms of 2025
See how storage, style and warmth come together in these most-saved entryway photos of 2025
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Entryways and mudrooms are more than a first impression — they set the tone for the entire home. This countdown of 2025’s most-saved entryways is full of inspiration for making every step inside feel intentional, organized and undeniably welcoming.
Entryways and mudrooms are more than a first impression — they set the tone for the entire home. This countdown of 2025’s most-saved entryways is full of inspiration for making every step inside feel intentional, organized and undeniably welcoming.
9. Smart Storage and Function
The active owners of this Austin, Texas, home needed storage for shoes, athletic equipment and other items for this entry and mudroom, which also serve as a pantry and laundry room. Designer Claire Zinnecker knew she needed to squeeze as much function and storage as possible into the small space, mostly behind closed cabinet doors. There’s a coat closet and shoe drawer in the Shaker-style cabinetry painted String by Farrow & Ball. A washer and dryer are in a cabinet across from the bench. Skelly Build did the construction work.
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The active owners of this Austin, Texas, home needed storage for shoes, athletic equipment and other items for this entry and mudroom, which also serve as a pantry and laundry room. Designer Claire Zinnecker knew she needed to squeeze as much function and storage as possible into the small space, mostly behind closed cabinet doors. There’s a coat closet and shoe drawer in the Shaker-style cabinetry painted String by Farrow & Ball. A washer and dryer are in a cabinet across from the bench. Skelly Build did the construction work.
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8. Rustic Touches
Reclaimed-wood ceiling beams and hardwood flooring add architectural flair to this open entryway in an Ipswich, Massachusetts, home. Created by AG & Co. Interior Design, the space is a simple area to put on and take off boots, coats and hats. Rustic wood with industrial hooks for hanging coats and other items covers the wall above a rough-hewn farmhouse-style wood bench that offers storage and seating.
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Reclaimed-wood ceiling beams and hardwood flooring add architectural flair to this open entryway in an Ipswich, Massachusetts, home. Created by AG & Co. Interior Design, the space is a simple area to put on and take off boots, coats and hats. Rustic wood with industrial hooks for hanging coats and other items covers the wall above a rough-hewn farmhouse-style wood bench that offers storage and seating.
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7. Lakeside Charm
A handsome custom-stained alder door is the star of this entry in a lakeside home in Orono, Minnesota. Light shines through sidelights and a transom that surround the door, setting a warm, welcoming tone. Builder Sven Gustafson of Revision, which uses Houzz Pro software, wanted the entry to tell a story with natural materials, abundant sunlight and thoughtfully chosen details evoking a sense of place along the lake. Those details include a hand-woven console, carved lamps, a porthole-style mirror and nautical artwork that hint at life on the water.
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A handsome custom-stained alder door is the star of this entry in a lakeside home in Orono, Minnesota. Light shines through sidelights and a transom that surround the door, setting a warm, welcoming tone. Builder Sven Gustafson of Revision, which uses Houzz Pro software, wanted the entry to tell a story with natural materials, abundant sunlight and thoughtfully chosen details evoking a sense of place along the lake. Those details include a hand-woven console, carved lamps, a porthole-style mirror and nautical artwork that hint at life on the water.
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6. Active Duty
Homeowners with two active children enlisted designer Betsy Bassett to conjure up this hardworking mudroom entry in their Rye, New Hampshire, home. A sleek black paint (Ebony King by Benjamin Moore) gives the space a dramatic touch. Top cubbies hold basket storage; cubbies beneath a natural wood bench store shoes. Integrated hooks help organize coats, jackets and backpacks, as well as leashes for the family dog. An opposing wall features closed storage cabinets to corral off-season outerwear.
Bassett’s firm uses Houzz Pro software to create proposals and tear sheets for visualizations and descriptions for clients to peruse, and Houzz’s Mood Boards to help them visualize the completed space.
Homeowners with two active children enlisted designer Betsy Bassett to conjure up this hardworking mudroom entry in their Rye, New Hampshire, home. A sleek black paint (Ebony King by Benjamin Moore) gives the space a dramatic touch. Top cubbies hold basket storage; cubbies beneath a natural wood bench store shoes. Integrated hooks help organize coats, jackets and backpacks, as well as leashes for the family dog. An opposing wall features closed storage cabinets to corral off-season outerwear.
Bassett’s firm uses Houzz Pro software to create proposals and tear sheets for visualizations and descriptions for clients to peruse, and Houzz’s Mood Boards to help them visualize the completed space.
5. Cozy and Welcoming
The owners of this Heber City, Utah, entryway didn’t need a ton of storage since there’s a coat closet nearby. So designer Harmony Young created an inviting spot to sit and put on shoes. Sherwin-Williams’ Pewter Green paint on the bench pairs with white oak elements in a nod to the home’s location in the mountains. Cubbies below the bench hold storage baskets. A shelf offers a place to display art and other pieces. A harlequin black-and-tan rug is durable enough to stand up to the Utah climate.
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The owners of this Heber City, Utah, entryway didn’t need a ton of storage since there’s a coat closet nearby. So designer Harmony Young created an inviting spot to sit and put on shoes. Sherwin-Williams’ Pewter Green paint on the bench pairs with white oak elements in a nod to the home’s location in the mountains. Cubbies below the bench hold storage baskets. A shelf offers a place to display art and other pieces. A harlequin black-and-tan rug is durable enough to stand up to the Utah climate.
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4. Bright and Fun
For homeowners who frequently entertain, this lively mudroom serves as a welcoming entryway. Designer Rachel Brooks of Feinmann created the new entry as part of a major renovation of this Lexington, Massachusetts, home. Glossy blue tile in a herringbone layout creates a focal point above a custom floating bench with ample storage below. Strips of white-painted wood over the tile hold hooks for coats and bags. A weather-resistant rug that coordinates with the wall tile sits atop a red oak hardwood floor.
For homeowners who frequently entertain, this lively mudroom serves as a welcoming entryway. Designer Rachel Brooks of Feinmann created the new entry as part of a major renovation of this Lexington, Massachusetts, home. Glossy blue tile in a herringbone layout creates a focal point above a custom floating bench with ample storage below. Strips of white-painted wood over the tile hold hooks for coats and bags. A weather-resistant rug that coordinates with the wall tile sits atop a red oak hardwood floor.
3. Let the Sun Shine In
Designer Kristen Ekeland and general contracting firm Risher Martin created this entry from what had been a spacious covered exterior entrance in a home in West Lake Hills, near Austin, Texas. The team replaced a heavy wood front door with a custom one in steel and glass that brings in light and creates an airy, open feel. Oak flooring is echoed on the ceiling, adding warmth. A statement pendant light and custom-commissioned artwork elevate the space.
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Designer Kristen Ekeland and general contracting firm Risher Martin created this entry from what had been a spacious covered exterior entrance in a home in West Lake Hills, near Austin, Texas. The team replaced a heavy wood front door with a custom one in steel and glass that brings in light and creates an airy, open feel. Oak flooring is echoed on the ceiling, adding warmth. A statement pendant light and custom-commissioned artwork elevate the space.
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2. Charming and Cool
This refreshing mudroom is accessed by the side entry of a stone house on a wooded lot in Highlands, North Carolina. Curated Studio outfitted the charming space with blue-gray cabinets and a coordinating cool gray tile floor in a herringbone pattern. A wood-topped bench has open storage below for shoes and boots and coordinates with the door. The designers wrapped the room in crisp white paneling for a bit of coastal style.
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This refreshing mudroom is accessed by the side entry of a stone house on a wooded lot in Highlands, North Carolina. Curated Studio outfitted the charming space with blue-gray cabinets and a coordinating cool gray tile floor in a herringbone pattern. A wood-topped bench has open storage below for shoes and boots and coordinates with the door. The designers wrapped the room in crisp white paneling for a bit of coastal style.
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1. Warm and Refined
Designer Angie Boettner of Distinctive Design Studio says a well-designed mudroom should blend storage with aesthetics. This one that she created at a home in Port Washington, Wisconsin, fulfills that notion, featuring a practical area that maximizes space while also being visually appealing. There’s ample storage in the handsome warm white cabinetry and shelving that surround a wood bench, which has space below for shoes and boots. A walnut wall behind the bench has hooks for hanging coats.
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Designer Angie Boettner of Distinctive Design Studio says a well-designed mudroom should blend storage with aesthetics. This one that she created at a home in Port Washington, Wisconsin, fulfills that notion, featuring a practical area that maximizes space while also being visually appealing. There’s ample storage in the handsome warm white cabinetry and shelving that surround a wood bench, which has space below for shoes and boots. A walnut wall behind the bench has hooks for hanging coats.
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Expansive sidelights, a transom and a vertical window offer tree, mountain and sky views in this Breckenridge, Colorado, entry by Collective Design. High mountain style defines the space and serves as a preview of the modern mountain home beyond. A paneled wood door with a vertical modern handle coordinates with a slatted wood ceiling. Rugged stone walls, a perforated metal bench and a natural jute rug add textural depth.
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