A mudroom. It's a mother's dream. It's summer. Kids are spending active afternoons outdoors, and a mudroom allows you to rest easy knowing the kids have safe haven to kick off their shoes and put away their gear.
A mudroom usually refers to the threshold between the great outdoors and the inner sanctum of your living space. While it's usually not accorded much thought, let alone design, this space serves as an entry that is used frequently - why not make it functional and attractive?
Clark Construction has made many a mudroom makeover; converting this highly trafficked area into an appealing space in your home.
Here are some remodeling ideas to jumpstart your thinking:
· Built-ins like shelves, cubbies, racks, and a bench can reduce the clutter of coats, shoes, backpacks, and other items that are may otherwise be tossed aside in the mudroom.
· A pantry cabinet can double as a broom closet, coat storage, or a place for sports gear
· Base cabinets can store shoes or backpacks.
· Hutch-style cabinetry provides easy organization in a mudroom—and looks great!
· Remember that this area is a "room". The walls of your mudroom should blend eye appeal with functionality.
A mudroom is a vital area for keeping dirt and clutter out of your home. When designed properly, this room offers an attractive, organized, and pleasant entry.
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