Mudroom Storage and Organization

Get easy ideas for mudroom storage and learn more about the most flexible entryway organizers! I’ve got ideas including a pretty entrance bench, endless entryway storage and so much more. 

Whether your mudroom is large or small, there are plenty of ways to maximize storage! Read on for fun mudroom organization ideas to create a landing space as you and your family enter your home.

I hope you’re feeling just as motivated to get organized as I am because I’m not as much a content planner, but more of a doer and sharer. I’ve been working on little organization projects throughout our home to create more function and less clutter and chaos.

I believe that great organization starts in the entry of your home, so I have started by creating flexible mudroom storage.

I love organizing. I know, I know… it’s not for everybody. But I promise, giving everything a place feels SO GOOD. You’ll never regret it! Check out my pantry organization, refrigerator organization, and linen closet for some of my most popular organizing tips.

Mudroom Organization Ideas

Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite mudroom organization ideas – some of which I’ve used in several of our homes over the years!

In our former Leawood Kansas home (see the full Colonial House Tour here) our mudroom space was actually a shared mudroom laundry room combination.

It was both practical and well-organized, with Painted Concrete Floors and a closet converted mudroom.

In our current St. Louis home (Before and After) we have a dedicated mudroom and we love it just as much! We converted a difficult space into a welcoming area with cedar planked walls and a Brick Flooring.

Both spaces are served well with a variety of organization techniques and ideas. Read on for all the inspiration!

Tip #1: I often like to use pieces of furniture (such as an entrance bench or a pretty chest like this one) that fit our needs rather than built in storage so that we can easily adapt as our needs change.

I found this small antique chest at an estate sale in our neighborhood last year – it fit everything we needed for our small mudroom.

This little antique chest functions as the ultimate entryway organizer! It’s somewhat narrow, allowing for easy pass-through, has a great solid marble top to catch miscellaneous items, and a few drawers to stow away seasonal essentials.

I added a small tray for keys, cell phones, Chris’ wallet and spare change. It’s great to have a go-to spot for those items that always seem to get misplaced.

Tip #2: Leave a basket or drawer empty at all times!

I added a bowl in the top drawer for Chris’ running gear, but you’ll notice the drawer is otherwise empty. It’s my dirty little secret.

Actually, my clean secret! I like to keep the drawer free of clutter so I can hide away miscellaneous papers {aka junk}, mail, etc when we’re expecting guests.

We use the second drawer to store hats and gloves – they’re easily accessible when you’re running out the door, but hidden from sight.

Finally, the lower drawer stores Chris’ hat, bug spray and sunscreen. Again, an easy location to grab them on the go and to put them away when you return home.

Determining how you use a space and what you need to store before you get started will go a long way. It keeps the bulk of clutter from the rest of your home.

As you can see, this little chest is the ultimate entryway organizer because it provides ample mudroom storage without a lot of effort.

Tip #3: Add an entrance bench so there’s a place to sit and remove shoes. If you have room, adding one is the best way to add a little extra flexible storage to your entryway.

Ours is actually meant for outdoors, but I love the way the soft wood looks against our cream walls!

Tip #4: Add baskets! Here, we’ve added a row of pretty baskets underneath the entrance bench for storage that we rotate throughout the year.

Those baskets aren’t just for shoes!

In the summer, they hold flip flops, goggles, pool supplies. In the winter, they hold winter boots and so much more. Teaching the kids that all their items have a place is a huge part of staying organized throughout the year.

More Mudroom Organization Inspiration

1. One of my favorite mudroom organization ideas is also the simplest – a simple Peg Rail with hooks screwed in, which creates accessible storage for coats, scarves, dog leashes and more. Or, consider Brass Hooks like ours!
2. Every inch is usable and accessible with the use of baskets.
3. If you don’t have a built in mudroom or live in a rental, use a wardrobe, coat rack or create your own with an old chest like our vintage Linen Cabinet.
4. A tray is a great place to keep rain boots. I particularly love this copper boot tray from Amazon.
5. Is your mudroom a place for pets? I love the idea of adding a built-in dog bowl drawer!

More details on our mudroom coming soon, I’m off to work on my next project. Did I mention Chris loves surprises?

I’d love to hear from you! What’s your best tip for mudroom or entryway storage?

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