Adding a mudroom to a house

We live in the land of sugar sand. Sand so fine that it’s almost impossible to keep from tracking it indoors. After we bought our house, we found that we were having to vacuum the kitchen — (which was the room we entered from the back door) – every few days. That got really …

A little room is built in the garage to serve as a mudroom - Details about the framing, Sheetrock install and mudding

When we moved we knew we needed to improve the mudroom situation. There was just nowhere to hang up all of the jackets and keep all of the shoes.

In this article,Jeremy Kassel details the process of converting an existing porch into a mudroom. The porch, initially about 60 sq. ft., lacked proper insulation, had single-pane windows, and a storm door in place of a proper entry door. The goal was to transform it into a semi-conditioned mudroom with a utility area for laundry and space for storing items like boots, jackets, hats, and gloves.

Looking for ways to make your utilitarian spaces beautiful? Today we're sharing 15 gorgeous laundry room and mudroom ideas

I'm back from my lovely Colorado vacation (sigh). I spent some time out yesterday in the sunny, 85 degree fall weather (hey, it's Texas folks - this is fall!) purchasing my mums and pumpkins.I know that these gorgeous fall days will soon give way to the messy days of winter so it's time to revisit Steph's mudroom. A quick recap; my friend Steph, who lives in the northeast, is adding a mudroom addition to her family's home - a 1700's school house - that will also serve as their entryway…

Apr 10, 2022 - We need our garage entrance to work harder for us. A few years ago, I added a built-in bench with storage and a few hooks. Fast-forward a few years later, and here we are, in need of more storage for all the jackets, backpacks, hats, and sports gear. I’ll show you how I extended our... View Post

Discover 16 inspiring boot room and mud room ideas to bring organization and style to your entryway. From clever storage solutions to charming decor, these ideas will help you create a functional and welcoming space for your home. Whether you have a spacious area or a small nook, there's inspiration here for every home. Transform your entryway into a tidy and stylish space with these creative ideas that will make coming home a joy every day.