Eight Mudroom Ideas For Clean Colorado Homes
Winter in Denver can be pretty messy. Snow, slush, mud, rain- you name it, and it has probably been tracked into your home. And of course, there is all that winter gear- snowboats, heavy jackets, hats, gloves, etc.
Winter is when a great mudroom really proves its usefulness. A carefully planned, well-executed mudroom can transform winter's chaos into orderly neatness, stylishly taming all of that gear and slush.
Sounds pretty great, right? Here are eight mudroom ideas to get you started:
- Use flooring that wipes clean. Stone floors, treated wood floors, cement flooring, and rubber matting are all great options.
- Provide multiple storage options. Different items are stored in different ways, so make sure that your mudroom includes shelves, drawers, and hooks.
- Provide seating. Give your family a place to sit down and take off their boots. This could be anything from a simple bench to multiple chairs.
- Add visual interest with bold paint. Get creative with the limited wall space in your mudroom. Paint the back of your shelves in a bold color to really make them pop.
- Give each member of your family their own section. The key to great organization is making sure that everyone's stuff has a home. If you have four family members, install four hooks and cubbies in your mudroom. Encourage your kids to keep their area neat and clean.
- Add a peg rail for ski gear- All of that Colorado mountain gear needs a home. Mount a simple peg rail to store skis, snowboards, and snowshoes.
- Use roll-away components to save space. If you do not have a lot of space, look for roll-away seating that can be stored underneath your shelving. Roll-away bins and baskets are also a great option.
- Label, label, label- Use storebought labels or make your own with pretty scrapbooking paper. Label different bins for things like hats, gloves, leashes, keys, etc.
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If you feel like your mudroom could work better for your family, register for a free home storage consultation to work with a Decor & You decorator on possible solutions.
