Mudroom Storage Ideas! {How to Maximize Your Space}

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.

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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}

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!

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Mudroom Alternatives:

No room for a mudroom? No problem! Just get creative and look around for any usable space by your back door. Maybe you can use space in your laundry room for extra storage, or maybe you can hang hooks in the hallway. 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!

Hang decorative hooks in the hall near the back door for your kids to store their backpacks…

Or hang hooks in the laundry room or near your entryway to store jackets, scarves, and bags…

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