In case the name didn’t give it away, mudrooms are separate spaces within the home, usually close to the garage, backyard or connected to the laundry, where families can contain all of their dirty boots, umbrellas and pet gear, instead of traipsing it all throughout the home.
In the past, they’ve often been associated with farm properties or sprawling country estates, but these days, they’re a useful addition to any new home, regardless of if you’re in the city, country or on the coast.
While the Blockheads went all out this week (hello dog washing stations) you can choose to keep your space simple with a drop-off zone off your hallway with hooks for raincoats and winter woollies, as well as a space to sit down to put on and take off shoes.
There’s a few things to consider when designing these kinds of utility spaces and we’ve put our top 3 tips together to get you started.
