Now Trending: Mudroom Design
Where else in a home can shabby meet chib, or a closet be a place for conversation, other than a mudroom? Even though households have utilized them for centuries, the necessity for mudrooms remains clear, especially as their design and purpose continue to evolve. Let’s take a closer look at what mudroom design features are inspiring homeowners across the globe.
Install a Sink
Completing your mudroom with a standout piece is one way to elevate the space. And whether it's stainless steel or stone, a sink makes for the perfect option. Adding a sink allows a mudroom to serve multiple purposes, no matter where you find it in a home. The space immediately becomes handy for any situation, whether you need to wash off a pair of shoes or clean your dog's paws.
With a sink, a mudroom transforms from any other entrance into a functional space, providing an area to arrange flowers, pot plants and, most importantly, a spot to wash hands immediately after entering your home. And, for ultimate practicality, add a tap and shower area in the corner of the room.
Locker-style Storage
There are countless ways to approach storage space in a mudroom, but often, size is an issue. However, many households now find value in adding locker-style storage to their room. Whether the lockers are built closed or open, the cabinets allow each family member to have their own dedicated storage space for shoes, coats, bags and more. The fresh furnishing is a defining element of a modern-day mudroom.
Bring the Outdoors In
There’s no better way to bring life to your mudroom than by finding opportunities to bring the outdoors in, and luckily, there are plenty. If you’re looking to transform the room's lighting, design the space with large windows, skylights or a dutch door to bring as much natural light as possible into the area and pair them with tall mirrors to make the room feel even grander.
And you’ll need plenty of natural light if you plan to add greenery to a mudroom. Potted plants, flowers and — if you have space — small trees are all great ways to bring a fresh accent into the interior. Taking advantage of natural materials with unique textures like stone, wood, bamboo, or even cork to use as floors, counters and ceilings further connect a space to nature.