Mud Rooms

The Identite Collective

We are smitten with designing mud rooms. There is so much potential to plan for when it comes to winter coats, shoe storage, muddy paws, back packs, bags, and of course storage! These spaces are the perfect combination of function and practical design.

We’re sharing our four favourite design elements in mud rooms below.

1. Start from the ground up!

It’s all about tile in the mud room. If you live in colder climate, you have to consider bringing in the salt, snow and slush. Tile floors can also have radiant floor heating installed, which keep them warm in the colder months. Yes please! Another design item to consider is the threshold between the mud room and rest of the house, make sure to lay the tiles out and come up with a game plan so this looks like an intentional part of the design. Who doesn’t love a checkerboard mud room floor?

2. Storage

This might be the most important part of your mudroom design, as this space is generally the “catch all” for families. Consider all the bulkier, winter items you will want to tuck away and don’t be afraid of built in millwork storage. This is where hiring a designer and professional really comes in handy. Measuring your space, accounting for custom millwork and making sure to plan properly will make all the difference when it comes to storage.

Design: Atlanta Homes

Design: Studio McGee

3. Seating

A place to sit down and pop your shoes/boots on is always a must in a mud room. We love a good built in option, but you can also consider a bench or ottoman, depending on your budget and overall space.

Design: Monika Hibbs

4. Dog Baths

We can’t forget our fur children, and the mudroom is the perfect place to plan for a doggy bath. Depending on where you mud room is located, this can be the perfect place to clean those muddy paws before they come into the rest of the house. It’s also a great place to water plans or clean off boots and outdoor tools. Plus, they can also be designed to be a focal point of your space!

What’s your favourite feature in a mud room?

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