10 Tips To Remember When Building Your Mudroom

10 Tips To Remember When Building Your Mudroom

1. If you can afford it, install laminate cabinets. They shed water and wipe clean easily.
2. Stone or tile floors are tough and tolerate muddy boots, but a quality linoleum also fits the bill and is more affordable.
3. Turn a bookshelf into a makeshift mudroom (If you can’t afford cabinets). Add a boot tray to the bottom shelf to corral mud and water.
4. Include a message center in your mudroom. Chalkboard paint easily turns a cabinet door into a spot for reminders or notes to your family. Adhesive cork transforms a cupboard into a bulletin board. Use magnetic organizing containers on metal surfaces.
5. Store objects in bins because it avoids clutter and makes it easier to find what you're looking for. If your bins don't come with built-in spaces for labels like these, get out your label maker and tag each one so you'll always know where to find and return items.
6. Make a space for everyone in your family. Cubbies make it easy the family to find their things and to know where to put them away. Label overhead bins with names or initials, and there's no question where the kids should put their shoes, coats, and backpacks. Make sure hooks are where kids can reach them if you expect them to hang up their coats.
7. Including a laundry center in your mudroom is a great idea if you have the space and the plumbing. Stackable models take up less room.
8. A retractable clothesline is the perfect addition to any mudroom. It takes up no space at all when not in use, but it is worth it when you do need it. Hang wet clothes and snow-encrusted mittens and scarves. You might consider adding a second line at kid height, so they can hang up their own wet things.
9. Store pet food, leashes, toys, and other supplies. Storing food in sealed containers rather than in the bag will help deter mice and other pests.
10. Cleaning cubby. Store all of your cleaning supplies in one place with a handy little cleaning closet. The cupboard is sized to be just tall enough for the vacuum and a shelf above it. Hooks at the back of the mini closet hold rags and tools like whisk brooms. On the door, narrow bins hold cleaning supplies while still allowing the door to close and clear the vacuum. A paper towel holder fits right on top of the door, making cleaning as painless as possible!

Start out by just doing a few of these things then mark them off as you go along!!
If you are looking to buy or sell a new home with Mudrooms already set up like this, contact me or view my current listings.