30 Mudroom Ideas Featuring Smart Storage Solutions

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Planning to upgrade your entryway or design a dedicated mudroom to simplify your daily routine?

You’re in the right place. Discover inspiring ideas for dedicated storage—for everything from coats and shoes to bags and accessories—along with clever layouts and decor.

Get ready to fuel your own mudroom renovation or makeover with our favorite examples, showcasing a variety of sizes, styles, and budgets.

Add a Memo Board

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Not only is the mudroom a drop zone for shoes, jackets, and car keys but it’s a great place to hang kids’ artwork, leave notes and other memos to help you get your day started.

Bring a Coastal Feel

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A mudroom is a catchall area and no matter how organized you keep it, sometimes all your things can make your home feel cluttered.

To help your mudroom feel more calming and help it fit with the rest of your home’s aesthetic, paint it in a soothing blue color that reminds you of summer days at the beach.

Make a Statement With a Bold Color

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If you have a designated space in your home for a mudroom, take the opportunity to create a space that makes a statement.

Instead of the usual white or light colors, create a contemporary look in your mudroom with bold paint like this dark blue cabinetry finished with bright brass hardware.

Your home will feel grand and inviting right when you walk in the door.

Transform a Hallway Closet

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A coat closet in an entryway works perfectly as a mudroom nook.

You can integrate it easily into your home’s design by removing the closet door and adding open shelving coat hooks and a small bench to take off your shoes.

Make Room in the Garage

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What better way to keep shoes and other outdoor accessories from tracking dirt inside than creating a makeshift mudroom inside the garage?

This stylish garage mudroom design by Home of the Wildlings was created on a budget using garment racks, a shoe rack, wooden crates, and a cute accent wall and rattan bench to complete the look.

Add a Dog Room

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Since a mudroom is a drop zone to remove clothing and shoes you’ve worn outside, it also makes a great spot for a pet that loves spending a lot of their time in the backyard.

This combination mudroom dog room from Mel Bean Interiors features a designated spot for the pet to stay while the owners are away, and the bold, dog-patterned wallpaper is the perfect nod to their furry family member.

Paint the Back Door

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What better way to boost your mood when you leave the house than a bright, cheerful door?

This bright lime green door energizes an otherwise all-white mudroom outfitted with striped black-and-white storage baskets and built-in cabinetry.

Build In a Mudroom

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Position large storage furniture pieces near your entryway to DIY a mudroom if your home lacks a designated one.

Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions turned this entryway into a makeshift mudroom by adding a small bench and a tall armoire for storing boots and coats.

Organize With Labeled Storage Bins

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Use labeled storage bins on your mudroom shelves to easily organize things like workout gear, sports equipment, and other things you will need to grab to get moving.

Here, Mika Perry optimized her mudroom area by creating organization systems to hold items like on-the-go fitness gear, keys, and bags.

Each bin is labeled to make it easier to grab what you need as you walk out the door.

Create a Cozy Cottage Entrance

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This large front entryway features a cozy, cottage-style mudroom off to one side for an unexpected welcome into the home.

To create a cottage-style look, go with a soft and warm color like these sage green cabinetry and a built-in bench, and add easy storage options like wicker baskets.

Mudroom Bench Ideas

A built-in bench is a great mudroom idea because it provides a place to sit down and tie shoes before heading out the door.

This cushioned bench also doubles as a storage space, with built-in cubbies beneath for organizing shoes.

Use baskets labeled by family members and activities to keep things sorted and easy to find.

Closet-Turned-Mudroom Idea

Turn an entryway closet into an all-purpose mudroom with built-in shelves, drawers, and rods for hanging coats.

This closet has ample space for storing shoes and bags, and the extra room is filled with sports equipment, laundry supplies, and school backpacks.

Minimalist Mudroom Ideas

Keep the walls white and install white shelves and cabinets to create a light and airy entryway.

If you don’t need much storage space in your mudroom, limit the storage to a few open shelves and built-in benches and consider adding another element, like a desk.

These brick floors warm up the all-white space and add texture for visual interest.

Small Mudroom Ideas

When your entryway opens into a hallway or another room, you can still create a lot of storage space by adding built-in cubbies.

In this design, everyone in the house has their own space for storing shoes, hanging coats and bags, and a basket for anything else to help them stay organized.

Built-In Mudroom Storage Idea

A small built-in section helps maximize space in this tight entryway.

A low bench is a place to drop items like purses, creating space for a drawer beneath and hooks, shelves, and cabinets above for extra storage.

Use high cabinets to stash out-of-season items like gloves, hats, and boots in the summer or pool and beach supplies in the winter.

Colorful Mudroom Ideas

White Mudroom with Bold Aqua and Salmon Paint; and Multi-Colored Rug; Colorful rug by cabinet in mudroom

Many trending mudrooms include farmhouse style with white cabinets and wood floors, but there’s no reason you can’t break the mold and use bright colors.

This design accents built-in cubbies with bright blue paint, contrasting with the colorful coral floors and patterned area rug.

Classic White Mudroom

No matter your space, you likely have room for this traditional mudroom idea.

Separated cubbies include hooks for hanging coats and bags, a small bench area, drawers, and built-in shelves for organizing anything you might need before heading out the door.

The keys to keeping a small space from feeling cluttered? Organization and simplicity.

Large Mudroom Storage Ideas

If space isn’t a concern, consider adding a large built-in that can be a one-stop location for keeping everything organized.

This mudroom idea has cubbies, hooks, shelves, and even baskets that can hide any clutter and make your mudroom look clean and put together.

Add a Mudroom Table

mudroom with blue shelves and dog kennel

In addition to space for shoes, coats, and bags, a table can really help keep everything in your mudroom organized.

In this design, it’s a great place to store a pet kennel, leash, and treats, but it can also add decoration to an otherwise function-first room.

The sturdy butcher-block top adds function and utility for tasks like watering plants, filling up dog bowls, or sorting mail.

Simple Mudroom Ideas

Maximize space in a smaller mudroom or entryway by keeping it to just the basics.

A cushioned bench provides a place to sit with room for shoe storage beneath, while shelves and hooks add enough storage space for the entire family.

Use every inch by adding functionality under the bench for even more storage.

Creative Shoe Storage

Built-in shelves and cubbies provide an easy way to organize shoes in a mudroom.

However, for tall shoes that don’t fit, such as rain boots, place an all-purpose tray next to the entryway to store boots and catch any drips of water or mud.

Make a Mini Mudroom

No mudroom? No problem! All you need is a small amount of wall space to create a mudroom.

A stretch of pegboard can be home to several hooks for hanging umbrellas, coats, and bags, while a petite dresser keeps shoes and other items undercover.

A mini bench and a mirror complete the tableau.

Include a Mini “Desk”

Spots for coats and shoes aren’t the only thing you need to worry about when dreaming up your mudroom’s design.

Extra counter space will never go to waste, especially when it’s as functional as this idea from designer Emilee Winland.

In addition to built-in storage, she designed a slim but useful “desk” area where the family can house various tools and junk-drawer items, plus a spot to stash daily mail or packages.

Make Room for a Bench

There is nothing worse than trying to (wobblingly) put on a pair of shoes as you’re rushing out the door, which is why a bench is a mudroom design essential.

Our advice? Make room for one however—and wherever—you can. In her family home, creator Kelly Page made the most of an awkward angled wall by adding a slim but functional bench, complete with shoe storage beneath.

Go in a Dramatic Direction

While it may be tempting (and even seem logical) to blend your mudroom in with the exterior of your home, you don’t have to feel beholden to familiar design elements—or safe paint hues—when designing your space.

Case in point? This dramatic dump zone by the team at Morris Lare Interior Design, which relies on a jaw-dropping moody paint hue (Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore) to bring a welcome dose of drama.

Don’t Forget Window Treatments

When it comes to designing utilitarian spaces, it can be easy to forgo aesthetics in the name of function—but these are often the rooms that need a few design-forward touches the most.

Don’t forget to add something purely pretty to your mudroom space, whether that’s a plush pillow on a bench or a one-of-a-kind vintage rug.

Here, designer Molly Basile paired a simple yet functional space with a patterned Roman shade for a little extra personality.

Cater to Your Hobbies

Good design is all about melding your lifestyle with your aesthetics, and that ethos extends right into your mudroom as well.

If you have the space, the functional room can be a great opportunity to play into a favorite hobby or pastime, like pickleball, golf, or gardening.

Here, the team behind Cloth & Kind turned an underutilized mudroom corner into a mini potting station, complete with a deep sink, extra pots, and even a place to stash garden boots.

Incorporate Pet-Friendly Perks

Don’t forget Fido! Incorporate your beloved family fur baby into your mudroom design by including a special spot dedicated to their care, whether that means room for their many frisbees and tennis balls or hooks to hang their harness and leash.

In this luxe space by designer Courtney Thomas, a lucky pup gets its own wash station, complete with easy-to-clean tile and thematic artwork.

Bonus: With a solution this smart, you won’t have to worry about cleaning their fur out of your primary bathroom drain anymore.

Style to the Ceiling

Along with the beautiful color of its built-in cabinetry, we love the clever use of space in this functional entryway.

Above the door, extra cabinets that extend to the ceiling create storage in an unexpected place.

Use tall cabinets for out-of-season clothing and shoes, or even stow your holiday decorations to save space in your home’s most-used closets.

Add Storage Baskets

In this entryway, comfortable seating is styled to create an element of symmetry below the table—but the functional piece is tucked in the corner.

A stylish woven basket can be used to house umbrellas, shoes, or any small daily necessities that could clutter the surface on the console.

A small white bowl matches the design’s lighter elements while adding a landing area for keys.

Coordinate Colors

When you aren’t quite sure how to make the mudroom blend cohesively with the rest of your home, think about the materials you’re using.

Opt for a small area rug or runner that complements the color scheme in the more formal rooms of the house, plus a few décor details like ceramic hooks and a simple bench.

We also love how the black door adds an element of contrast to the clean white walls.