Say goodbye to your disorganized mud room, and use these creative Mudroom Storage Ideas to maximize your space in this versatile room!
Mudroom Storage Ideas
Searching for more Creative Storage Solutions? Or could your mud room use a little makeover? These easy Mudroom Storage Ideas will help you keep everything organized while maximizing your space!
Mud Rooms really are a prime spot in your home to pack in some extra storage space, and these smart mudroom ideas will help you keep your entryway tidy and organized! So here are my top tips to reorganize or create a functional mudroom space.
Are you ready to create a gorgeous and functional mudroom… on a budget? Here’s what you need to do…
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What Do You Put in a Mudroom?
Mudrooms are typically located near a door… usually a back door or door leading out to the garage. So, they’re a great place to store things you’d need to grab on the way out of the house! Here are some of my favorite things to store in the mudroom…
- Coats
- Hats
- Gloves
- Scarves
- Backpacks
- Purses or Bags
- Car Keys
- Shoes
- Boots
- Umbrellas
- Dog Leashes
- Pet Toys
Mudroom Must-Haves {10 Essentials}:
So when you’re updating your mudroom, or just creating a mini entryway mudroom with a furniture piece, here are the essential things you’ll want to incorporate…
- Small and Large Hooks at a Variety of Heights
- Accessible Labeled Storage Spots – Lockers, Cubbies, Baskets, Bins
- Wall Clock {to make sure you’re on schedule}
- A Bench Seat {perfect for putting on or removing shoes}
- Floor Mat {to wipe your wet or muddy feet}
- Boot Tray {to store wet or muddy shoes and boots}
- Additional Shelves {think vertically… shelving above can house additional baskets bins, or boxes… or hide additional belongings!
- Umbrella Holder {to store full-size umbrellas}
- Durable Flooring {porcelain tile works great, and will stand up to the moisture and wear and tear of this high-traffic zone of your home}
- Full-length Floor Mirror {so you can get one last peek at yourself and fix any flyaway hairs before you head out the door}
Mudroom Shelving Ideas:
Then learn how to repurpose old furniture and baskets into a mini mudroom with this simple tip from Angie at the Cellar Door Stories…
Hello, Frugal Girls! I’m so excited to be here today to share a project that combines several of my passions ~ saving money, DIY projects, and decorating!
Let’s talk about DIY Laundry Mud Room Storage on a Budget! I’m going to show you how we turned this…
into this…..
…for a lot less than you might think!!
When we remodeled our laundry room and mud room, I knew I wanted some storage for the odds and ends that can be overwhelming to keep track of ~ hats, mittens, scarves, sunglasses, etc., but I wanted to spend as little as possible. I remembered the set of bookshelves pictured above that had just been sitting in the garage since we had picked them up at a yard sale a few years ago for only $1 and thought they would be just perfect!
The bookshelves were solid wood and in pretty good shape, but just needed a little updating. When we went to Home Depot to buy a little paint, and noticed they have an “OOPS” section for paint that was mixed incorrectly or returned by the customer. We bought a small can of black paint for $1!
We painted the bookshelves, and since I’m loving the vintage look lately, I used the palm sander around the edges to give it more of an aged look {which you’ll be able to see later}.
So the bookshelves were completed for a total of $2, and remained empty for several months while I searched for the right baskets. And search I did ~ at every retailer I could think of! Unfortunately, baskets aren’t cheap! {I did look at various thrift stores, but the difficult part was finding 4 baskets that matched}. I found baskets I loved at Target, but couldn’t believe it when I looked at the price tag ~ they were $16 each!! Back to the ole’ drawing board!
Finally, we took a trip to IKEA where I found the lovely Agen baskets ~ they would fit perfectly; the only problem ~ they were white, not brown. I bought 4 and unfortunately I don’t have the receipt, and they are no longer on the IKEA website, but I believe they were around $6 a piece. I didn’t love the white ~ but no problem. Enter Krylon’s Brown Boots…
For $2.99/can {I used about a can and a half}, I was able to spray paint the baskets to the brown color I wanted ~ and I don’t think anyone will notice!! Here’s a comparison of the baskets, and you can also get a closer view of the bookshelves…
What about the rest of the decor?
The white apothecary jar I found at a thrift store for $1.97, and spray painted white to give it a fresh new look. The “M” monogram was a Hobby Lobby deal normally priced at $5.99, but I had a 40% off coupon, so around $3.60. As far as the stack of books, two were passed down from grandparents, and one was a library buy for 50 cents, all tied up with a piece of twine.
The rest of the decorations were found “shopping the house,” which is a great trick when you are looking for something new and don’t want to spend any money ~ just move things from other areas of your home!
The grand total? Less than $40 ~ less than what it would have cost to buy just 3 of those baskets at Target!!
Moral of the story? When you are looking for a certain item, try to look past its current version, and think of the potential it may have ~ it could save you a lot of money!!
DIY Mudroom Wall and Shelving:
Don’t have a mudroom? Here’s a fun DIY tip… Peg Board is an affordable and seriously functional way to create your own mudroom near the back door or next to the door leading out to the garage!
Simply attach peg board to the walls, then add a variety of hooks at different levels for kids to hang coats, hats, scarves, backpacks, and more!
You’ll love your tidy organized spot, with everything ready-to-go right by the back door!
How to Create a Mudroom without an Entryway! {Creative Mudroom Alternatives}:
No room for a mudroom? No problem! Just get creative and look around for any usable space by your front or back door. Even if you don’t have enough room for a proper mudroom, you’ll be surprised at how efficiently you may be able to use that space!
- Add Shelves and Hooks to Your Laundry Room. Is your laundry room near an entry point to your home? Consider using space in your laundry room for extra storage with shelving, and hooks for hats, coats, dog leashes, etc.
- Place Boot Mats and Shoe Shelves in the Garage. Mud rooms are a great place to store dirty boots and shoes when you’re coming in from outside. So if you don’t have a proper mud room, try placing boot mats and shoe shelving just outside the door to the garage.
- Hang Hooks in the Hallway. Consider hanging decorative hooks in the hall near the back door for your kids to store their backpacks…
Or hang hooks near your entryway to store jackets, scarves, and bags…
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So do you have any more tips or tricks for Mudroom Storage Ideas?
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Christie says
You honestly share such great tips that I would never have thought of! If we ever move into a larger home with a mudroom, I’ll be checking this post out again!
Heidi says
Thanks, Christie… I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying the organizing tips and tricks! 🙂