Maximize Your Space With These 27 Mudroom Storage Ideas (2024)

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  Incorporate Closed Storage

  

  To make your mudroom as attractive as possible, mix in cubbies with closed storageas Erin did from Sunny Side Up.

  Keep any unsightly items inside the closed units to keep your mudroom looking clutter-free at all times.

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  Install Open Lockers

  

  Create a family-friendly mudroom where everyone has their own space for keeping track of their belongings.

  Kate Marker Interiors installed white shiplap open lockers in this bright farmhouse mudroom that include black metal wall hooks for coats and bags.

  Open shoe cubbies below and storage baskets above make the space extra-functional.

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  Carve Out Space

  

  Carve out space in an open-plan entrance to build a mini mudroom. Tyler Karu Design + Interiors outfitted this Maine mudroom with natural wood wall paneling, wall hooks, and a simple wood bench with open shoe storage below and matching open cubbies above for a cohesive look.

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  Add Window Seat Storage

  

  Incorporate a window seat with built-in storage to create a comfortable spot to take off and put on shoes and boots.

  Leclair Decor added a blue-green bench window seat with under-seat drawers, an upholstered cover, and some patterned throw pillows for a decorative look in this mudroom that is visible from the front entrance.

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  Have a Designated Mail Spot

  

  Make sure there is a place in your mudroom where you can process mail as it comes into the home.

  Junk mail can end up cluttering dining room tables, coffee tables, and beyond if you don't have aspecific system to organize it the moment it comes in the door.

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  This mail organizer from Noodlehead hangs on the wall to easily store mail and keep it off surfaces.

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  Maximize a Narrow Space

  

  Make a long and narrow mudroom feel more spacious by defining it with paint. This mudroom from Whittney Parkinson Design is painted in a smoky blue on the main wall, adding definition that makes the space feel more expansive.

  The painted wall is outfitted with a narrow bench with wall hooks and under-seat storage.

  The space is optimized with built-in custom drawers and cabinetry at the far end to preserve a sense of openness.

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  Choose a Bold Paint Color

  

  Add an element of surprise by choosing a bold paint color for your mudroom that will elevate the space and your mood every time you walk in.

  This royal purple mudroom from Whittney Parkinson Design includes built-in custom cabinetry that is painted in a rich shade of purple.

  Shiplap details, gold-toned antique-style cabinet pulls and wall hooks, and a brick tile floor enhance the timeless appeal.

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  Maximize Small Space

  

  Sometimes you might not even have room for a dresser in your entryway. If that's the case, consider the space adjacent to your main door.

  It's possible to utilize small spaces to make achic mudroom like this space from Downright Simple. Install a narrow shelf and hooks, so you can keep jackets, keys, and purses near the entry.

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  Add a Colorful Rug

  

  Once you've got your built-ins installed and your layout maximized, don't forget to add some colorful decor to make your mudroom feel warm and inviting.

  Martha O'Hara Interiors added color and pattern to this mudroom laundry room combination with throw pillows and a floral fabric window shade.
  

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  Utilize Under Stairs Space

  

  Convert the empty space under the stairs into an open-plan mudroom. White Sands added an upholstered bench with open under-seat storage equipped with baskets to hide clutter. Wall hooks provide a place to hang your hat.

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  Add a Closet

  

  Add storage to your mudroom by installing a floor-to-ceiling closet to hide clutter. Kate Marker Interiors paired a forest green coat closet with a hanging rod for the family with wall hooks on the white shiplap wall above the mudroom bench that can be used to store coats for guests.

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  Try a Peg Rail

  

  Most coat closets have tension rods or bars for hanging storage. In an open mudroom, hang a rustic peg rail on the wall, like this space from Milk and Honey Life.

  It's quicker and more convenient to toss a coat on a hook when you come in the door instead of having to reach for a hanger.

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  Add Striped Baskets

  

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  If you don't have the option for closed storage, store items such as shoes and gloves inside colorful striped baskets like this mudroom from Reena Sotropa.

  Make sure each basket has a specific purpose,and label it if necessary. The best way to keep mudroom storage organized is to make sure everything has a place.

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  Include Bench Seating

  

  A mudroom functions much more smoothly when there is a place to sit and put on and take off shoes. If you opt for an open benchlike this one from Reena Sotrop, add baskets or shoe mats underneath for storage.

  If a built-in won't work in your space, you can also use an ottoman that has storage space.

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  Go Floor-to-Ceiling

  

  Utilize vertical space in a mudroom with tall ceilings by installing storage space that goes from floor to ceiling.

  Emily Henderson Design installed a wall of storage in this mudroom laundry room, and installed a library-style ladder for accessing the highest cabinets.

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  Try a Vintage Bench

  

  If you don't have the budget for built-ins, source a vintage or secondhand freestanding wooden storage bench and coat rack at a thrift or antique store.

  Freshen it up with a coat of white paint for a farmhouse feel, like this small mudroom laundry room from Thistlewood Farms.

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  Carve Out a Coat Cubby

  

  Carve an open coat cubby at the end of a wall of built-ins that will allow you to keep your everyday items visible and accessible while hiding clutter.

  Jessica Nelson Design added double coat hooks to maximize hanging space.
  

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  Add Open Display Shelving

  

  Hang an extra open wall shelf that can be used for display as well as storage, like this mudroom from Kate Marker Interiors that includes decor objects and a cute little first aid kit you won't have to struggle to find.

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  Add a Row of Upper Cabinets

  

  In a narrow space like this mudroom laundry room combination from Michelle Berwick Design, hang a row of upper cabinets flush with the ceiling on both sides to add extra storage.

  Paint it white to blend in with the walls to keep the room from feeling cramped.

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  Keep It Simple

  

  To create a mini minimalist mudroom in a flash, install a freestanding bench with room for storage underneath, and hang some hooks on the wall, like this simple timeless space from Marie Flanigan Interiors.

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  Build Around Windows

  

  Build closed cabinetry and open shelving around existing windows to maximize every square inch of storage space in your mudroom.

  Martha O'Hara Interiors painted cabinetry in pearl gray paired with brass hardware, then sprinkled pink accents throughout the room to make the utilitarian space feel as inviting as any space in the house.

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  Add a Wall-to-Wall Bench

  

  In a long mudroom laundry room, install an extra-long bench that runs the length of the space to add structure to the room.

  This new build from KG Designs includes a wall-to-wall bench and an open storage closet between the windows with room for the whole family and more.

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  Define Space With Color

  

  Define space in your mudroom with color, like this blue shiplap mudroom wall from Kate Marker Interiors that is outfitted with black wall hooks and contrasted with a natural wood bench and open shelf above. Keep walls white to maintain an airy modern feel.

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  Add a Chest of Drawers

  

  Mix built-in storage benches with a freestanding chest of drawers to create a modern farmhouse feel, like this mudroom from Ashley Montgomery Design.

  The chest of drawers is topped with a marble slab and finished with a vintage-style mirror and table lamp to create a functional focal point.

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  Mix Up Your Finishes

  

  Break up wall-to-wall mudroom cabinetry by mixing finishes, like this L-shaped mudroom storage from Britt Design Studio.

  The mix of painted white and natural wood adds visual interest while providing closed-door storage to hide clutter.

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  Paint It Pink

  

  Boost the mood of your mudroom with a coat of pink paint on built in storage and beadboard wall paneling, like this mudroom laundry room combination from Whittney Parkinson Design.