There are lots of benefits to having a mudroom in your new home. This dedicated space, typically situated near a rear or garage entrance, plays a vital role in a daily life of a busy family.
Here are a few of the reasons we love mudrooms in our Geranium homes:
Organization:
Mudrooms serve as a transitional space between the outside and in, allowing family members to neatly store outdoor gear, shoes, and coats, etc. This helps keep the rest of the house clutter-free.
Cleanliness:
By providing a designated area to remove dirty shoes, wet coats, and muddy items, mudrooms help prevent dirt, mud, and water from being tracked into the main living areas of the house. It’s also the ideal place to deal with muddy paws from pets who have been busy outside.
Storage:
Often equipped with storage solutions such as cabinets, shelves, cubbies, and hooks, mudrooms provide space to store not only outdoor gear but also items like keys, bags, umbrellas, and pet supplies ensuring easy access to essential items while keeping them out of sight.
Multi-functionality:
Depending on the size and layout, mudrooms can serve various purposes beyond storage, such as a laundry area, a designated space for your pet, or perhaps a workspace.
If you don’t have the space or resources for a traditional mudroom, here are alternatives that can offer similar benefits:
Wall-Mounted Hooks/Shelves:
Install hooks or shelves near the entry door for a place to hang coats, hats, and bags. Add a small shoe rack or boot tray to organize shoes and prevent dirt from being tracked into the house.
Closet Conversion:
If you have a coat closet near the entryway, consider converting it into a makeshift mudroom by adding shelves, hooks, and storage bins, or mudroom cubbies. This repurposing allows for efficient use of space to store outdoor gear and accessories.
Overall, mudrooms offer practical solutions to common household challenges related to organization, cleanliness, and convenience, making them a valuable addition to any home.
Explore our communities to see how we’ve incorporated mudrooms into our floorplans: Allegro Aurora, Clarehaven Estates, Midhurst Valley and coming soon: Belwood Estates.