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6 Mudroom or Entryway Ideas for Beauty and Function
October 22, 2024
Ready to make a great first impression? The entryway is the first step in greeting your guests with functionality and style — as well as helping you decompress and feel at home. And because the mudroom is usually small and narrow, you’ll have to get creative in maximizing your limited floorspace. Here are six design tips to style a nook or hallway that inspires confidence and ease, whether you’re rushing out the door with the kids or returning home after a long day at work.
STYLE
6 Mudroom or Entryway Ideas for Beauty and Function
MINE
October 22, 2024
Ready to make a great first impression? Let’s take a look at your mudroom. This entryway is the first step in greeting your guests with functionality and style — as well as helping you decompress and feel at home. And because the mudroom is usually small, narrow, or awkwardly shaped, you’ll have to get creative in maximizing your limited floorspace. Here are six design tips to style a nook or hallway that inspires confidence and ease, whether you’re rushing out the door with the kids in tow or returning home after a long day at work.
Find your seat
Perhaps the most important element of your entryway is the seating. It’s a surefire way to save you and your guests from doing a precarious one-legged balancing act while putting on their shoes. Whether you opt for a spacious bench or a small side stool to maximize space, make sure you offer a comfortable place to land. For extra functionality, opt for a storage bench or storage ottoman which can serve as a seat as well as a chest to house any essentials that can be tucked out of sight.
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Perhaps the most important element of your entryway is the seating. It’s a surefire way to save you and your guests from doing a precarious one-legged balancing act while putting on their shoes. Whether you opt for a spacious bench or a small side stool to maximize space, make sure you offer a comfortable place to land. For extra functionality, opt for a storage bench or storage ottoman which can serve as a seat as well as a chest to house any essentials that can be tucked out of sight.
Make it mess-proof
It’s called a mudroom for a reason. As the first layer of defense between the outdoors and the rest of your home, this room will see its fair share of dust and dirt. Make sure you plan for the eventual mess with an easy-to-wash indoor/outdoor runner or doormat. For an extra layer of protection, we also recommend an umbrella stand for rainy days, a shoe rack to keep your muddy soles contained and organized, and maybe even a candle to set the mood and offer a cover for smelly shoes.
Go clutter-free
If you find yourself constantly forgetting something as you head out the door — despite the helpful “keys, phone, wallet” mantra — an organized mudroom is the perfect way to bring tranquility and order to your morning routine. Prepare everything you need with hooks and floating shelves that display your hats, jackets, and bags, or maybe a credenza, set of cabinets, or cubbies if you’re looking to keep thing subtle behind closed doors. The easier you make it to “grab and go” in the morning the better.
Gardner White
If you find yourself constantly forgetting something as you head out the door — despite the helpful “keys, phone, wallet” mantra — an organized mudroom is the perfect way to bring tranquility and order to your morning routine. Prepare everything you need with hooks and floating shelves that display your hats, jackets, and bags, or maybe a credenza, set of cabinets, or cubbies if you’re looking to keep thing subtle behind closed doors. The easier you make it to “grab and go” in the morning the better.
Light the way home
A warm glow can draw your guests in like a moth to a flame. Create the perfect inviting ambiance, while saving some floorspace, with a statement pendant overhead, a pair of sconces flanking your mudroom bench or on either side of the front door, or even some table lamps to create some soft layered lighting. Plus, because lamps come in every size, shape, and material imaginable, it’s a great way to give guests a glimpse of your personal taste and style.
Gardner White
A warm glow can draw your guests in like a moth to a flame. Create the perfect inviting ambiance, while saving some floorspace, with a statement pendant overhead, a pair of sconces flanking your mudroom bench or on either side of the front door, or even some table lamps to create some soft layered lighting. Plus, because lamps come in every size, shape, and material imaginable, it’s a great way to give guests a glimpse of your personal taste and style.
Create an artful tablescape
Part storage, part artful diorama, we love a moment to showcase your personality through a carefully curated tablescape — especially one that’s placed near the entryway to welcome guests. A console is the most popular option, beloved for its narrow form that’s ideal for hallways and cramped mudrooms. You can also opt for an accent table or bar cart to serve as the canvas for your vision. There’s also no set list of ingredients to create your tablescape, though some common objects include flowers or houseplants, vases, fun wallpaper to serve as a backdrop, and decorative bowls to hold your keys.
The devil is in the details. And there’s nothing to help you, your family, and your guests feel appreciated like going that extra mile with thoughtful decor. Anticipate their needs with by adding extra hooks to accommodate their coats, placing a mirror in your entryway so they can do a final outfit check before heading out the door, or layering on throw pillows to provide extra comfort on your bench. Plus, don’t overlook artful touches like displaying framed images of family and friends.
Sprinkle in thoughtful details
The devil is in the details. And there’s nothing to help you, your family, and your guests feel appreciated like going that extra mile with thoughtful decor. Anticipate their needs with by adding extra hooks to accommodate their coats, placing a mirror in your entryway so they can do a final outfit check before heading out the door, or layering on throw pillows to provide extra comfort on your bench. Plus, don’t overlook artful touches like displaying framed images of family and friends.
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