From the dust and dirt in the height of the Calgary summer to the endless parade of melting, muddy snow and ice in winter, your home can get messy fast if you don’t make the most of your mudroom. Kids add to the mess – not purposely, in most cases, but simply by entering and leaving the home and dragging in everything from sports gear to school bags and even projects. When you have a busy family, you need organized mudroom storage solutions to keep the dirt, mud and water out of the rest of your home.
Your custom mudroom should be a space you love to show off, too – it is an entrance to your home that you’ll use regularly, so it should spark joy every time you enter. Regardless of size, the right entryway storage will include a space for everything, can help you get organized, and create a space you’ll be happy to come home to.
The mudroom storage components and furniture you choose will have a big impact on the overall usefulness and look of your mudroom. Consider the following components when designing a custom mudroom:
Make the most of your space
Custom cabinets can help you take advantage of every inch of space, including the vertical wall space and even odd spots like corners.
Consider a Pet Station
Muddy paws track in mess, too; including a feeding and pet station can help reduce the amount of water that gets tracked in through the rest of your home and keep your pet gear and toys in one place.
Include a Mudroom bench
It can be tough for kids to take off boots and other gear while standing up; a sturdy bench makes it easy to take footwear off instead of tracking dirty shoes through the house.
Offer Mudroom shoe storage
Once the shoes come off, they could end up in a heap on the floor, unless you have a designated place. Consider including a heavy-duty tray for boots and shoes and even young kids will be able to put items away.
Add a recycle bin
Backpacks come home every day with useful items – and a lot of excess paper. Make it easy for kids to sort waste paper right into the recycling bin by creating a permanent spot for one. Empty water bottles and juice boxes, printed newsletters and other clean items can go right in before they get dragged into the house.
Personal Mudroom Organizer Space
Integrate cubbies with a hook for their jacket and bag, a cabinet or drawer to keep school and sport supplies organized, and a dedicated area for their shoes will cut down the amount of time it takes your children to get ready (we can dream!) and everyone will get out of the house in a bit more orderly fashion. Even young children will quickly note which cubby is theirs and store items where they belong, resulting in a cleaner, more attractive mudroom.
Showcase artwork
Use the walls to highlight projects and artwork from the school year; a built-in bulletin board or display wall makes it easy to show off your kids’ best work and keeps these items off tabletops, too.
Organizing your entryway and mudroom makes the most of this sometimes-overlooked space and makes it easy to get out the door in the morning too. By including kids in the design and organizing process, you can be sure you cover all their needs – and they’ll be more likely to put their things away, too!
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