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in recent years the mudroom has seen a sharp increase in popularity, becoming an integral part of interior space planning for new home builds and renovations. What role does a mudroom play in a modern Australian home? The primary purpose is to keep the rest of the house clean and organised, and typically incorporates an external entry point or internal via a garage to keep it out of guest’s way.

The space should be warm and functional with a comfortable bench seat (that doubles as storage) for you to sit and either put on or take off shoes and gumboots. Adding a storage area for each family member helps with the smooth running of a household. Baskets, lockers, cupboards or shelving provide a perfect spot for school bags, sports equipment, and depending on the location, alpine or beach gear. Wall hooks and hangers, ideally well-spaced, for overcoats, raincoats, scarves, hats and bags are crucial for this space.

A well-designed mudroom is one of the cleverest design ideas for reducing household mess and confusion while contributing to a happy, stressfree home. Adding a built-in dirty laundry basket, and storing simple cleaning supplies, like fresh towels for wet hair and wipes (for your boots), as does keeping clean ugg boots, thongs or slippers on hand.

When designing your mudroom, select materials that are easy to maintain and keep clean. Choose warm tones and textured finishes. Tiled or timber floors and walls are ideal, especially with timber cabinetry and stone benchtops to complete the look.

The National Tiles series, Pietra di Ostuni, is ideal for a mudroom floor. Emulating the natural stone hues of limestone and travertine, the unique elegance of the famous French pattern is available in internal and external finishes to create a timeless space throughout the entire home. Cutting-edge design technology, and the chiselled edge, contribute to the authentic look and feel of natural stone while maintaining the durability and easy upkeep of porcelain.