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Mudroom Design Ideas
Mudroom Design Ideas to Keep Your Home Clean
and Uncluttered
By: Mark J. Donovan
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Mudrooms are often forgotten about in
many house floor plans. This is unfortunate as a mudroom is ideal for minimizing
dirt and clutter in the rest of the home, as it can serve as a vestibule between
the house entrance and the main body of the home.
If you are contemplating including a mudroom in your new home or home addition,
here are a few simple mudroom design ideas to consider.
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Mudroom Location
Mudrooms are normally located off the
side or back of the home. If there is an attached garage, a mudroom frequently
acts as a bridge between the garage and the main part of the home. Sometimes the
mudroom is integrated into the garage itself or into the main part of the home
just off the garage entrance.
Mudroom Closet
Every good mudroom design should
include adequate storage, and preferably in the form of a closet.
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The closet should be positioned near
the exterior doorway entrance so that people can easily store away their coats,
shoes and other personal articles when they enter the home.
Mudroom Hooks and
Benches
Besides a closet, mudroom hooks are
great accessories for hanging frequently used coats. Likewise mudroom benches
are idea for allowing a place to sit for putting on shoes and boots.
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Mudroom Cubbies
Mudroom cubbies are also extremely
useful and complement mudroom hooks. Mudroom cubbies are ideal for organizing
and storing shoes, book bags and sporting equipment.
Laundry Room
Another excellent mudroom design idea
is to include a laundry room, either actually in the mudroom, hidden behind
closet doors, or adjacent to the laundry room.
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This way wet winter clothes can be
quickly thrown in the dryer, and filthy clothes can be tossed directly into the
washing machine.
Powder Room
The inclusion of a powder room either
in the mudroom area or just adjacent to it, possibly with the laundry room built
into it, is another great mudroom design idea. Instead of kids traipsing through
the entire home to get to a bathroom, they can quickly come in and use the
bathroom without having to remove clothes and shoes.
Windows and
Natural Light
Due to dirt, smells and moisture that
frequent mudrooms it is important to include at least one window in the mudroom
design to allow for fresh air and sunlight to enter the room. Mold and mildew
have a harder time growing in well lit and ventilated areas. The inclusion of an
overhead fan is also another excellent mudroom design idea.
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Photo by Mark Donovan |
Heating and
Cooling
Besides the use of a window and fan
to remove moisture and smells from the mudroom, you may also want to consider
including adequate heating and cooling. By maintaining moderate temperatures in
the mudroom you can also help to reduce the risk of mold and mildew growth.
Mudroom Flooring
Since mudroom floors have the
tendency to become dirty, it is important to have flooring that can easily be
cleaned. Consequently forgo the thought of using carpeting and hardwood and
consider using ceramic tile. Ceramic tile floors look beautiful and are easy to
clean. Just make sure to use ceramic floor tiles that are rough in textured
surface to prevent slipping.
In addition, consider using inexpensive throw rugs over the tile floor to
provide color and better traction.
Miscellaneous
Items
Since mudrooms are used for last
minute preparation before leaving the home, it is always a good idea to consider
the inclusion of a full length mirror, a waste can and laundry baskets.
Another good mudroom design idea is to include a small bureau or table surface
for holding car keys, cell phone charges and other last minute items that are
typically taken when leaving the home.
Hopefully with this list of mudroom design ideas you can design a functional and
aesthetically appealing room that will also keep the rest of your home clean and
free from clutter.
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