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Mudrooms
KEEPING THE DIRT OUT IN STYLE
Do you daydream about how great it would be to have a mudroom? In addition to being the perfect spot to hang coats and store shoes, mudrooms have the ability to provide so much organization into your daily routine and can be the perfect way to help keep dirt out of your house.
Keeping You Organized Krista Weisz, an interior designer at Stier Construction says, “I always think of mudrooms as a ‘hub’ for activity going out for the day and coming home at night. Having a spot for all your things helps you stay organized and not forget anything.” Her must haves in a back entry include the following: • • • • • • • • •
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Hanging coat storage Shoe storage Hat/mitten storage A “drop zone” for keys, phone, purse, etc. Charging stations Backpack storage for kids Sports equipment storage Cork board or magnetic board to hang important letters or notes from school Chalkboard or whiteboard for messages
September/October 2020 RWmagazine.com
Keeping Your House Clean Connecting a back entry or mudroom to a laundry room helps keep dirty outdoor or athletic clothes, shoes and boots out of the main house. It also provides a place either to clean things right away or to store them until they can be cleaned. Luke Stier, owner of Stier Construction says, “Oftentimes we try to find a way to incorporate a laundry chute if we can when your laundry room isn’t adjacent to your mudroom. If the layout allows, adding a laundry space to your mudroom area can be a great improvement.
