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33 Stylish Mudroom Ideas 2023

1

Embrace Nostalgia

Read McKendree

This New England farmhouse by Katie Rosenfeld underwent a full Grandmillennial overhaul, complete with warm woods, charming finishes, nostalgic accents, and smaller rooms. In the mudroom, Rosenfeld applied Farrow & Ball's Lulworth Blue for undeniable sweetness. warms up this mudroom. The vintage rug from Landry & Arcari and layers of vintage baskets, bowls, and jugs, warm it up even further.

2

Strike a Balance Between Casual and Formal

Andrea Calo

When your entryway is also your mudroom, you need to make it extra functional and easy to stay organized. Designer Amity Worrel installed a custom block of hooks that wraps around the corner. It mimics chair line molding (though it's slightly higher for practical reasons). It's the perfect compromise between formal entryway design and hardy mudroom needs.

3

Lay Down a Jute Rug

Angela Rose

"Jute rugs are very easy to clean—you can just shake out the debris," says designer Angela Rose. This makes them ideal for high-traffic rooms like a kitchen and, you guessed it, a mudroom. In this one, the floors are kept clear aside from the jute rug and a relaxing sage green paint color sets the scene. The perforated details on the cabinets add a personal and slightly formal touch.

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4

Invest in Fine Cabinetry

Emily J Followill

"They wanted it to feel like an old hamlet that had always been there," says Melanie Millner, the designer behind this home. The craftsmanship and attention to detail ring true in this mudroom, too. Right off the mudroom is a flower-arranging space within the laundry room, which is great since the entrance leads out to the garden.

5

Separate With a Barn Door

Pam Schneider

One way to keep your mudroom separated visually without having to do a big renovation is by adding a barn door, as Pamela Schaffer did here.

6

Double the Function

Heidi Caillier

Allow it to serve two purposes with smart furnishings. In this home designed by Heidi Caillier, this mudroom right off the kitchen is designed to be both a mudroom and a breakfast nook. The warm materials and built-in seating feel warm enough for homework sessions and casual meals, but the stone floor tiles and storage bench make it durable enough to function as a mudroom.

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7

Transition With Flooring and Color

Spacecrafting Photography

Bria Hammel chose historical colors and patterns that mesh with and enhance the architecture, as well as subtle surface tweaks like white tiles in the mudroom that are more durable than the adjacent hardwood floors in the dining room.

8

Use Standalone Storage Units

Jen Samson

If you can't build into the walls with custom shelving and cabinets, just get a good free-stand alternative that has enough space for plenty of jackets, hats, scarves, and the like.

9

Hide Storage With Curtains

Laure Joilet

Want shelf clutter out of sight without installing cabinet fronts? Take a page from Frances Merrill of Reath Design, who hung fabric panels from the counter beside the sink. They add softness to an otherwise hard-edged space. Bonus: A roomy sink and worktop can also allow your mudroom to double as a potting shed.

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10

Ensure Visual Flow

Amy Neunsinger

When a mudroom is doorless, consistency is key. For a drop zone adjacent to a blue-and-white kitchen in Beverly Hills, Mark D. Sikes kept the theme going with preppy striped wallpaper. This ensures the two rooms complement each other and blend well. In other words, don't just think of your mudroom as a storage bunker.

11

Blend Outdoors and Indoors

Alison Pickart

In this hallway connecting the main home to the garage, Alison Pickart warmed up the outdoor-friendly materials—like the glass doors, a skylight, and a durable flooring—with cheerful throws and a complementary light gray paint for the walls.

12

Use All Available Wall Space

Douglas Friedman

Ken Fulk used floor-to-ceiling storage to create a de facto mudroom from an empty hallway. A rolling library ladder provides access to odds and ends up top, while a built-in nook with a cushion becomes a spot for lacing shoes.

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13

Make It Out of Thin Air

Dane Tashima

In the home of House Beautiful editorial director Joanna Saltz, shoes, coats, and bags on the entryway floor were a tripping hazard. Her designer Jean Stoffer's solution: install black-wood built-ins from Califorina Closets in an unused hall, with a footwear drawer and cubbies to hold gear and backpacks.

14

Get Organized

Sara Tramp

This mudroom designed by Emily Henderson has a seriously impressive organization system. The hooks right by the door are for leashes and collars while human accessories can be hung by the bench—perfect for removing shoes. Then the top shelf above the bench is for gardening supplies, and everything else goes in the built-in shelves.

15

Scale Back

Heidi Cailler

If you don't have a massive mudroom, don't worry: Heidi Caillier designed a small makeshift mudroom in a little nook by the back entrance and elevated it with custom millwork, fresh throw pillows, and a charming wallpaper backdrop.

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16

Add a Sink

Simon Watson

If your mudroom is technically its own separate building or room, meanwhile, design it to serve double duty as a gardening shed or greenhouse. A skylight will work wonders and it's a good alternative to a greenhouse if there isn't room to build on in the yard. This mudroom designed by Jeanette Whitson feels more like a conservatory.

17

Skip the Furniture

Leanne Ford Interiors

Having a bench in a mudroom is great, but if it's going to clog the hallways and mess with visual flow, skip it. Simple add some hooks to the wall and you'll be set. Here, Leanne For spread them out evenly into two rows along the wall.

18

Opt for a Dutch Door

Beatriz da Costa

Dutch doors are great because they are part window and part door, each half opening and closing independently. This means you can use it as a window without worrying about kids or pets getting outside, or you can use it as a gate to let pets in and out.

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19

Lay an Area rug

Chango & Co

If you choose to use tiles for more durable, resilient, and easy-to-clean flooring (and you should, as that definitely helps in a mudroom), then warm things up with an area rug. Chango & Co. used a cheerful printed rug to warm up the back tiles.

20

Combine it with Laundry

Nathan Kirkman

To prevent this working area from feeling small and cramped, designer Julia Buckingham created a "calming oasis with a touch of whimsy," by painting the cabinets a bright white and installing Sanderson's Swallows wallpaper. There are also plenty of extra storage spaces, which is a must in a mudroom.

Hadley Mendelsohn

Senior Editor

Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House. When she's not busy writing about interiors, you can find her scouring vintage stores, reading, researching ghost stories, or stumbling about because she probably lost her glasses again. Along with interior design, she writes about everything from travel to entertainment, beauty, social issues, relationships, fashion, food, and on very special occasions, witches, ghosts, and other Halloween haunts. Her work has also been published in MyDomaine, Who What Wear, Man Repeller, Matches Fashion, Byrdie, and more.  

34 mudroom ideas: Mudroom decorating for an organized space

(Image credit: House of Style & Design/Leslie Brown Photography/Mary Pat Collins)

If you're looking for mudroom ideas, you may be wondering whether to limit the space to mudroom-only, or whether making room for laundry, sports equipment, tinned and dried foods, and pets is a wise option.

Your choices will, of course, be limited by how much space you have, but with clever planning, you can fit a ton of uses into even the smallest of mudrooms. 

And, whatever the practicalities, from incorporating laundry room ideas, to layout considerations and storage options, aesthetics are still really important to get right.  

Mudroom ideas – style and function

'A mudroom shouldn't be ignored in terms of its design aesthetic,' says Emma Sims Hilditch of interior design agency Sims Hilditch , which has created a wealth of stylish mudrooms for clients. 'We treat this space as part of the house, so its design will be in keeping with the rest of the interior.'

Whether you're designing a mudroom from scratch, or you want to give your current space a new look, below we bring you the best in mudroom ideas to help you choose a look that suits your home and needs perfectly.

1. Add interest to the ceiling

(Image credit: Yelena Gerts House of Style and Design)

In a small area like the typical mudroom, every surface counts – even the ceiling. This is especially true when you're looking for small mudroom ideas, where you only have limited space in which to make a design impact.

'Tiling on the ceiling adds a cool touch and an element of interest, as shown in one of our own mudroom designs,' explains Yelena Gerts, owner and principal designer at House of Style & Design , which is based in New Jersey.

'Despite this, I always start with is the flooring,' Yelena continues. 'Flooring options must be practical: ideally dark to prevent dirt from showing up and made from easily cleanable materials. If you do want to use wood, make sure that a waterproof covering is on top to protect.'

2. Put in a cool steel sink

(Image credit: Jenn Verrier)

Adding a standout element will elevate your mudroom, and it doesn't need to be high-end tiles or unusual cabinetry. Here, a stainless steel sink adds a purposeful, industrial look to this transformed mudroom.

'The room was previously an empty segue from the home office to the front door.  We added a separation to segment the space a bit into a mudroom and additional storage/playroom/pet area,' explains Jennifer Walter, owner and principal designer of Folding Chair Design Co .  

'The home had no formal drop area, just one small closet at the back door. We felt it absolutely necessary to create cabinetry near the primary entry door for hidden storage. The utility sink hook-up was already there. We jazzed it up with a cooler stainless steel version beside the cabinets for easy wash-off on the durable tile floor.'

3. Add style to an entryway mudroom

(Image credit: Jane Beiles for Kristina Phillips Interior Design)

If your mudroom is at the front of your house, and so the first space that anyone visiting your home will see, you may want to add a more decorative touch to your design. Entryway mudroom ideas might include colorful cabinetry, pretty wallpaper and entryway wall decor ideas. 

'Have fun with the walls! Most likely most of the area is taken up by storage, so applying a fun wallpaper or bright paint will add an element of happiness to an otherwise transient space,' suggests Kristina Phillips of Kristina Phillips Interior Design in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

'For areas that are not designated mudrooms, these spaces can be more of an extension of the home. A dresser with a mirror above can be both functional and pretty, along with hooks and floating shelves to hold coats, keys and hats.

The key to good mudroom design is to make it personal. For one client's front door wreath collection, we designed a storage area above the coat closet where they could be properly stowed and out of sight when not in use. Another client's hat collection was given special attention with shelving deep enough to stack according to the season. '

4. Add vented fronts to cupboards

(Image credit: Malka Helft Think Chic Interiors)

It's great that a mudroom allows you to stash outdoor clothes out of sight, but that can be an issue when coats, shoes and boots are damp from rain and snow.

'Vented shoe storage is a great addition to any mudroom or drop area,' says Malka Helft, founder of Think Chic Interiors in Westchester, New York. 'This design allows functional storage while also allowing shoes to be stored while they air out or dry from a wet day or sports game!'

5. Add a coastal theme

(Image credit: Amy Leferink Interior Impressions)

Coastal decor ideas shouldn't be restricted to just main living spaces – this nautical-themed design shows how cute the look can be in a functional mudroom, too.

'Transform your space with coastal-inspired wallpaper on an accent wall, as seen in this mudroom,' suggests Amy Leferink, owner and principal designer of Interior Impressions , a design firm based in Woodbury, Minnesota.

'A pop of color and whimsy wallpaper in this lake house are topped off with some contrasting, summery throw pillows and area rug, getting everyone ready to hit the deck.'

Even with a fun look, a mudroom needs to be functional, with effective organization like these mudroom storage ideas.

'Organization and maximum storage are almost always on our client’s list of requests, especially in common rooms like a mudroom,' agrees Amy. 'We have cubbies with hooks for grab-and-go storage of everyday items and most importantly keeping coats, rain jackets and the kid’s gear off of the floor. I always like to incorporate them when able.'

6. Think about pets

(Image credit: Morgante Wilson Architects)

A mudroom is often top of the interiors wishlist for dog owners, as it provides a clean-up space for muddy paws, storage for leads, collars and toys, and can even provide your pooch with a place to sleep.

'Nothing – and I mean, nothing – beats the convenience of a sink in your mudroom,' says Elissa Morgante, co-founder of Morgante Wilson Architects , based in Evanston, Illinois.

'Large or small, it’s ideal for washing the dog’s paws – and the kids’ dirty hands. That way you eliminate dirt before it even enters your house. Specify a foot pedal in place of hot and cold handles for mess-free, germ-free operation.'

7. Make it user-friendly and easy to clean

(Image credit: Nadia Watts Interior Design/Photograph Emily Minton-Redfield)

Nadia Watts of Nadia Watts Interior Design in Denver, Colarado, has these tips to create a mudroom that's easy to maintain and looks good.

'It's important to select materials to be used in a mudroom that reflect its usage. For example, when I select flooring, I go with materials and colors that are footprint friendly. If there is a going to be a countertop and sink, I ensure that a variety of materials – including dirt – can go on it without damage. And I also make sure that the hardware, such as pulls, knobs, and hooks, are large enough. I find small hooks frustrating! 

'When designing a mudroom for my client I start with where the space is and the adjacent rooms – garage, kitchen, back stairs, entry. This directs the in and out needs in the space.' You could also think about garage mudroom ideas, too.

'I consider who will be using the space and what they will need to put in the mudroom. These components guide the layout of the space and because I love to design a mix of storage that is easily accessible to organize the room, I make sure that a variety of cabinets, drawers, shelves, and hooks are included, in a variety of sizes to accommodate multiple items in the mudroom.'

8. Include open storage in your mudroom ideas

(Image credit: Morgante Wilson Architects)

Variety is essential when it comes to mudroom storage and should be key when designing a mudroom.

'Think beyond closets and cubbies. Of course you’ll want a closet or cubbies with doors to stow coats, mittens, and maybe even a broom or mop. But a variety of storage – especially open storage – is the key to making a mudroom truly functional' explains Elissa Morgante, co-founder, Morgante Wilson Architects.

'Borrow some of the depth you may have intended to use just for a closet and build exposed shelves to hold outgoing library books, items you need to return, and birthday gifts waiting to be delivered. Giving stray items like these a dedicated home goes a long way toward de-cluttering your house.'

9. Include a drop zone

(Image credit: MasterBrand Cabinets)

Having a drop zone/pick up point for keys and post, a noticeboard for grocery lists, and charging points for phones, can make your mudroom function far beyond simply a place to store your outerwear. 

'Having a shared space that houses your family’s essentials for getting out the door provides an easy way to stay on track as the seasons – and schedules – change,' says Stephanie Pierce, director of design and trends at MasterBrand Cabinets . The company's utility cabinet with drop zone has a writable surface that is perfect for listing out activities, and built-in pockets for placing keys, mail and other important items that are easy to lose track of.

'Do you have a bustling family where sports gear, electronics, and event calendars need to be easily accessible, but also easily hidden? Once the vision for your mudroom is set, it’s time to add in cabinetry elements that help achieve easy organization,' Stephanie says.' 

10. Consider the color of your mudroom

(Image credit: Amy Peltier Interior Design/photograph Mary Pat Collins)

There are certain colors not to paint a mudroom, according to the pros. But using color, pattern and quality materials will enhance the look of your space.

'My bonus tip is to add in stained wood elements. It helps layer on an element of warmth to an otherwise cold space,' offers interior designer Amy Peltier , whose firm offers full-service interior design in Southern California and nationwide.

'My favorite floor materials to use are either porcelain or cement tiles because of their durability. Create natural textures with porcelain tiles that are made to look like brick and do it in a fun herringbone pattern. Cement tiles are not only practical but they can add lots of color and pattern and help set the palette for the rest of the room.'

11. Make the most of a small space

(Image credit: Leslie Brown Photography)

When you're fitting a mudroom into a compact space, clearly defining what's needed in terms of organization is crucial. That's true whether you're looking for understairs mudroom ideas, or creating a design for a space that serves a number of functions.

'Our laundry and mudroom is not a large room by any stretch of the imagination, so we installed floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and tile to maximize our storage space and make it appear larger than it actually is,' explain Noell and Daniel Jett, authors of ' Create Your Dream Home On A Budget' and creators of JetSettFarmhouse on TikTok .

'In our mudroom, we installed a locker for each child with concealed storage above them (where Noell stored craft supplies and extra vases) and with four large baskets underneath (one for soccer equipment, one for a pool bag, one for shoes, and one as a catchall). '

12. Put a mudroom in an entryway

Photo by Douglas Sheppard on Unsplash

(Image credit: Douglas Sheppard/Unsplash)

It's important to note: a mudroom needn't be a separate space. 

It can be a zone within an entryway, a seamless addition to your kitchen ideas or even a laundry room that's specifically assigned the role of mudroom. 

'When space is limited, remember that a mudroom does not necessarily mean being its own room. We have designed bespoke joinery to fit neatly against a wall in the entrance hall providing adequate storage,' says Emma Sims Hilditch.

If you are putting a mudroom into a dual-purpose space, particularly an entryway, fitted furniture will keep the space practical and smart. Use light colors for the furniture to keep the space bright and hide clutter in baskets to keep it looking neat. 

13. Add character with a bright rug

(Image credit: Future/Carolyn Barber)

Good mudroom storage is, of course, a must-have. 'A mudroom should include practical storage solutions, such as shelves and coat hooks,' says Emma Sims Hilditch. 

But that does mean that the walls, where we might normally hang art, are taken up, leaving little space to give the room character.

That can be remedied with a bright rug, which can add character and a feeling of warmth. The best rug to choose for a mudroom? Outdoor rugs intended for backyards are best. They are made to stand up to the rigors of mud, water and pets.

14. Use vertical space cleverly

(Image credit: Tim Lenz)

A mudroom is by definition quite small, so making use of every inch of space is vital.

'While small, narrow rooms are usually made to feel smaller and narrower by tall storage, it really is vital in a mudroom,' says Homes & Gardens editor-in-chief Lucy Searle.  

'And, if it's designed well, it can be aesthetically pleasing, too. The mudroom storage above has been carefully designed to echo the position and proportions of the window, which helps it feel well thought out. 

'Meanwhile the vertical stripes of the paneling, the undressed nature of the window and the light color throughout helps to enhance the space.'

15. Choose a color scheme that's impactful

(Image credit: Sims Hilditch)

There's no need to be shy of choosing bolder colors in a mudroom. 

While we would often advise using pale shades in a small room, particularly one that has a practical use to help it feel larger and brighter, a mudroom, if well-lit, can look unexpectedly pretty if it's painted in a gorgeous shade, like this blackberry-colored mudroom above.

Displaying decorative hats, walking canes and even your best wellington boots is another way to boost the eye-catching wow-factor.

16. Make your mudroom feel light and bright

(Image credit: Sims Hilditch)

If you are painting your mudroom a darker shade – or if (shock! horror!) it's windowless, good lighting is a must.  

Smart kitchen lighting ideas, such as spotlights, will be useful in a mudroom for those close-up tasks, and can also add a decorative element to the space. 

Large mirrors are another useful way to reflect light and make a small space feel larger. Plus, of course, they're handy for checking your reflection before you leave the house.

17. Give every family member their own mudroom storage

(Image credit: Sims Hilditch)

To keep your mudroom really tidy, it's useful to split the mudroom into people zones, the idea being that each family member has their own designated coat and shoe storage. 

This will not only make it easy for everyone to find what they need quickly, it should promote neatness (and if not, will show up those who are letting the side down). 

Bespoke joinery can be key to success here. 'Bespoke joinery may cost a little more, but it does mean that the design will be perfectly suited to the space. Do try to combine seating and storage as well as a hook and woven basket for each member of the family,' says Emma Sims Hilditch.

18. Make space for seating in a mudroom

(Image credit: Sims Hilditch)

Seating is really useful in a mudroom for providing that much-needed spot for pulling boots on and off again. 

Putting it under a window like in the room above will give it a purposeful, focal feel, but if you have space, incorporate two bench areas, as above, too. Doing so will allow everyone to get ready to exit at a time. 

19. Extend kitchen storage into a mudroom

(Image credit: Sims Hilditch)

Unless your kitchen is huge or every single inch is fitted out, it's likely that you always have some kind of overflow. It might be dried foods or it might be china or kitchen appliances that you don't use often. 

Incorporating practical pantry ideas into your mudroom can be a really efficient use of space. 'If the space allows, fitted utility cabinetry provides extra kitchen space,' says Emma Sims Hilditch. 

20. Give a mudroom space to grow

(Image credit: Sims Hilditch)

Note the adjustable shelves in this neatly-designed mudroom. They are a small but vital detail that you may not think about if this is a first-time for you or if your young family is growing. 

Needs change and children grow, which means shoes and belongings get bigger... and bigger. 

So, creating storage for shoes that can be adjusted to fit wellies that have gone from tiny to teen is a must. 

Don't forget coat hooks too. Always put up more than you need now if you are parents to young kids. Over time, their clothes will multiply and grow.

21. Add natural textures to make a mudroom feel cozy

(Image credit: Sims Hilditch)

Baskets are amongst our favorite mudroom ideas. They are practical, sure, perfect for hiding away everything from shoes to vegetables, but they are also wonderful for adding much needed warmth and texture to an otherwise practical space.

A tip? Line the baskets with something solid – sheets of vinyl are perfect. This will ensure that any mud that drops off the soles of shoes/potatoes will stay in the basket and not be scattered over the floor each time you pull the basket out.

22. Make space for a deep sink in a mudroom

(Image credit: deVOL)

'The mudroom should include a good-sized Belfast sink (if space permits),' says Emma Sims Hilditch. 

We agree. Mudrooms will be useful for cleaning not just boots and clothes, but probably the odd pet and toddler, too. Include a tap with a shower fitting for the ultimate in practicality.

23. Tiny mudroom? Use shallow storage to best effect

(Image credit: Sims Hilditch)

This mudroom – or wall of shoe storage – is perfect for holding everything you need it to, from all the family's shoes to picnic blankets, yet it barely impacts on the floor space within the room.

24. Max out mudroom aesthetics with fabrics

(Image credit: Sims Hilditch)

Textiles are essential for bringing warmth and pattern to a mudroom, but choosing deep colored-fabrics that can hide dirt and wipeable materials with patterns that disguise muddy smudges are a must.

'The choice of material is very important,' advises Emma Sims Hilditch. 'They must be hard wearing, although aesthetics are important, too. We wouldn’t add any embroidered fabric or antiques to a boot room. We tend to stick to materials that can stand more wear and are easily cleaned.' 

25. A storage bench with a lift-up lid is a mudroom must-have

(Image credit: deVOL)

Look how little space the bench above takes up yet it creates space for seating and a ton of storage beneath its lift up lid. 

'We often install a bench seat which doubles up as a place to store our clients’ outdoor-wear,' says Emma Sims Hilditch. The designers at Hush agree, saying, 'The top can be lifted up to provide storage or create pull-out drawers for extra room.'

26. Use peg rail shelves for storage and display

(Image credit: Neptune)

Peg rails combined with shelves are amongst H&G's favorite mudroom ideas. Why? They are visually neat, meaning they're perfect for a small space; they create plenty of useful storage opportunities; and they offer space for display, too. The ideal combination for a needy mudroom.

27. Use drawers beneath benches to hide clutter

(Image credit: Hush Kitchens)

A lift-up lid on a storage bench is all well and good but the interior can become a little jumbled if some members of the family (naming no names) chuck their belongings into them without much forethought about whether the lid will close again and what's beneath. 

Drawers, especially if assigned per family member, are a neat option and one that really works in a long run of bench.

28. Pick wood paneling for a unified look

(Image credit: Sims Hilditch)

Wondering what to put on the walls of a mudroom? 

Paint is easily smudged, wallpaper easily damaged and tiles feel a little cold, but wood or wood-look paneling ideas for walls that can be painted are perfect. 

Paneling is tough and can go from floor to ceiling or stop half-way up to allow for a more decorative approach with paint or wallpaper above.

(Image credit: Sims Hilditch)

A mudroom is likely to be part-furnished with kitchen storage ideas and fittings, so if your two spaces are adjacent, it makes good sense aesthetically to link them visually for a seamless feel. 

This can not only help make the mudroom feel larger – as part of a bigger space – but can cut costs if both are being configured at the same time. 

To keep the spaces distinct, though, consider the same kitchen cabinet ideas for both rooms, but choose a color that's a tone or two lighter or darker than that in your kitchen. 

This is a trick beloved of professional designers for adding character to the two rooms.

30. Consider the most efficient layout

(Image credit: deVOL)

It's entirely possible that your mudroom is an awkward shape – they often are as they are added to or carved out of existing space. So, how best to approach their layout? 

The best advice is to worry less about aesthetics and more about the functionality of the space.  

When planning a kitchen, you might make compromises on storage needs to balance how it looks. Whereas with a mudroom, you should work out how you can fit in all the elements that you need in the most convenient arrangement and in a way that allows for an easy thoroughfare. 

Then choose fittings that complement and enhance that layout. 

31. Turn a hallway into a mudroom

(Image credit: Sims Hilditch)

Hallways are often purposeless thoroughfares that could be put to much better use, so why not consider turning yours into a mudroom? 

It will need practical flooring, easy to wipe walls and shallow storage as a bare minimum, and you can add character with a pretty display, like in the hallway idea above, to distract from the function of the space.

32. Pick flooring that's pet- and mud-friendly

(Image credit: Jaipur brushed limestone, £34.78 per sq M, Mandarin Stone)

Mudroom flooring, much in the same way as kitchen flooring, needs to be tough, easy to clean and light-reflecting so that it looks after itself and contributes to the feeling of space that this no doubt small room really needs.  

Stone flooring is the best choice, especially if it is made cozy by underfloor heating, but ensure you choose sealed, smooth stone that won't harbor dirt and which is durable and easily cared for. 

Stone in lighter, honey tones will make your mudroom feel warmer than stone in darker, gray colors.

33. Convert a closet into a mudroom

(Image credit: Future/Mark Bolton)

If your space is limited, a closet can offer plenty enough space to become a mudroom. 

All you need is to fit it out inside to suit your needs. An interior seat is fabulous, but simple shoe and coat storage will do perfectly if there isn't the room. 

Put it near your front or back door – or fit out an existing alcove space as above – and you have a hidden mudroom to hide away all that outdoor clutter.

34. Combine freestanding and fitted furniture

(Image credit: Future/Paul Raeside)

Mudroom ideas that you'll see when searching on the internet are generally fitted spaces because that's the most space efficient way to use the room and to keep it neat and clean.  

However, making room for a freestanding piece will give the room more character.

'I love how this mudroom has been given a focal point that's all about display, while still offering storage for all those bits and pieces that these rooms gather,' says Lucy Searle. 

'It would have been easy to fit this niche with more of the same storage but this antique piece brings charm and character into the room that can't be achieved with fitted furniture.'

What should be in a mudroom?

There is so much you can do with a mudroom. The first thing a mudroom should do is to provide storage for coats and shoes. 

You could add a bench for seating, then consider further options, depending on space. 

It may offer a place for your utility room ideas, or you might use it as a laundry room, an entryway overflow or somewhere for pets to hang out when they want some peace and quiet.

What can I put in a mudroom?

If you're looking for mudroom ideas that revolve around the elements to include, think: shelving, hooks, a bench, storage drawers, baskets and cubbies, shelving for shoes and even storage high up for out-of-season clothes and shoes.  

How do I decorate a mudroom entryway

When your mudroom is in the entryway of your home, you may want it to have a more decorative look than a space with the same function at the back of your house.

Wallpaper, brighter paint colors and decorative details such as mirrors, beautifully shaped hooks and woven baskets can also make a mudroom entryway more attractive.

Lucy Searle has written about interiors, property and gardens since 1990, working her way around the interiors departments of women's magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-nineties. She was Associate Editor on Ideal Home, and Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4's flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes. In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes & Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine.  

75 new hallway decor ideas

Getting into a house or apartment, guests judge the hosts' hospitality, wealth and taste by the way the hallway decor is. This room unites all rooms, so its design should be in harmony with the entire interior. It makes no sense to make expensive repairs in the hallway, but a small area gives you the opportunity to afford a little luxury in finishing several square meters of walls, ceiling and floor, complemented by spectacular lighting. Much can be done with your own hands, then the hallway will become a source of pride in front of numerous visitors to the house.

Reconstruction of the hallway can be large-scale if redevelopment or major repairs are planned. But if there is no need to change the lining of all surfaces, the transformation can only cover the decoration of the walls of the hallway with your own hands, as well as the partial replacement of furniture and accessories.

The design of the entrance hall is made in the same style

Flexible stone is perfect for decorating the hallway of the room

Original hanger in the hallway

Regarding the cost of finishing for a small corridor outside the front door, which serves as a hallway, each family decides according to its income.

There is no need for large loans for repairs if done in stages. But first you need to plan everything in order to “see” the end result.

1. Perform an audit - remove obsolete hallway accessories and realistically assess what is most needed.
2. Plan the location of built-in furniture - a closet, a modular "hallway" or individual elements.
3. For surfaces that will not be occupied by cabinets or hangers, choose finishing materials or decor.
4. Decide how to decorate a free wall or a small vertical plane.
5. Decide whether you need to replace interior doors - it is better to change everything at once, choosing in a single design.
6. Think over a style that will organically complement the interior of the whole house.
7. Evaluate your own strengths for making hallway decor and decide where you will have to turn to specialists.

Contents

• 1 Preparing walls for facing
• 2 Hallway wall decor
• 3 Hallway decor with mirrors
• 4 Combining wallpaper in the hallway as decoration
• 5 How to select and decorate hallway furniture?
• 6 Choosing Creative Hallway Lighting
• 7 Original Design Ideas
• 8 Video: Hallway Decor with Paper Rocks and Vine
• 9 50 Photos of Hallway Room Decor Ideas in Apartment:
  • 9. 1 See Also
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  Preparing walls for cladding

  Many believe that in the hallway it is not necessary to somehow decorate the walls in a special way, you can limit yourself to cosmetic repairs. But the experience of eminent interior designers confirms that only a memorable pattern or texture that emphasizes the design concept will make any room spectacular.

  Large round mirror in the hallway

  In the hallway you can hang a picture

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  Hallway wall decor

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  	Decor	Interior styles
  1.	Volumetric and artistic inserts	Antiquity, Empire, other historical styles
  2.	Wall panel	Japanese and Chinese style, modern style
  3.	Mosaic and stained glass	Ethnic, gothic, colonial, modern,
  4.	Art object or installation	Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Onto-Art, Eclectic
  5.	Fresco	Classical or historical style, marine style
  6.	Photomurals with 3D effect	Fusion, hi-tech, eco-style, country
  7.	Art modeling	Palace style, neoclassical, renaissance,
  8.	Art Graffiti	Urban styles, avant-garde, disco, kitsch, techno,

  The image can be made in any technique, when there is a desire to work with one's own hands, then even a person who cannot draw is able to work in an accessible technique. For example, a stencil drawing or a mosaic panel made of broken tiles, an appliqué made of vinyl stickers, if you work on a finished sample.

  When you want to decorate the entrance hall with a fresco or wall painting in a sophisticated technique, you can prepare the surface of the walls yourself to reduce costs. The main part will be done by an artist or a specialist in a certain technique.

  An entrance hall in this color will give you warmth

  Many paintings on the wall in the hallway will perfectly complement the decor

  A large decorative pattern on the wall will add grace

  Surfaces that require serious correction of defects should be rendered with plaster on beacons or lined with textured materials.

  Decorative facing brick or "wild" stone on part of the wall - a noble decoration of the hallway in the apartment. It is not necessary to lay out the entire wall, enough artificial masonry in one corner, near the front door or between interior doors.

  Brickwork is a typical hallway decor used in different styles such as loft or urbanism.

  Venetian stucco with marble effect is the most expensive and time-consuming type of cladding. The walls and columns look most luxurious under the "Venetian" or textured plaster.

  Artificial marble is another way to showcase decor in the hallway. It looks amazing both on the floor and on the walls, and is also used as decorative inserts among any tiled lining. Natural marble is very expensive, especially Italian, and artificial marble looks no worse, but is quite affordable.

  Instead of hangers, you can build in wardrobe

  Pictures on the walls will nicely complement the interior of the hallway

  See alsoDesign of the corridor in the apartment color scheme, choice of wall and floor coverings

  A mirror wall is the best way to visually expand a small space. But the limited area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe hallway requires a competent approach to using mirrors.

  Wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors solves several problems at once. It combines many departments for storing seasonal items and large mirrors, without which it is difficult to get ready before leaving the house. The built-in wardrobe can be deep if there is enough space in the hallway, or compact. The configuration depends on the place that will be occupied by a direct or corner "coupe".

  Highly reflective tiles are another way to mirror your entryway. She is laid out in different ways:

  • narrow inserts;
  • mirror wall;
  • as a frame for a large mirror;
  • diagonally in separate blocks.

  A large mirror on a stand or framed on one of the walls can become the main accent. This indispensable attribute of the hallway has not been used as a functional item for a long time.

  A plate with a pleasant inscription will give a good mood

  Walls can be covered with colorful wallpapers

  A dry tree in a vase will look harmonious in this design

  Mirror of an unusual shape will perfectly complement the interior design in any style:

  • frame with wood carving - classic;
  • sun mirror - art deco;
  • without decoration - minimalism;
  • with wide shell trim - nautical style;
  • chrome frame - high-tech;
  • asymmetric shape with stained glass addition - modern;
  • aged wood on the frame - Provence or Country;
  • with console and candlesticks - historical style;
  • unusual decor of the mirror will decorate the interior in a modern style.

  Wall cabinet saves some space

  Wallpaper in the form of a brick wall will look harmonious in this design

  See also Small hallway design problems: how to solve?

  Combination of wallpaper in the hallway as decoration

  Many people are tired of paper wallpapers, and there is not enough money for expensive decoration. It is worth moving away from traditional rolls in favor of decorating the hallway with wallpaper on a different basis:

  • natural-look vinyl;
  • fiberglass and interlining for painting;
  • liquid wallpaper with various fillers;
  • metallized rolls;
  • bamboo and cork;
  • interior textiles;
  • wood or veneered wallpaper.

  Each variety features an attractive surface with excellent aesthetic properties. Unconventional wallpapers can be combined to achieve an unusual effect, or combined with stone or brickwork.

  The combination of the same wallpaper of different shades in the form of decorative inserts is the simplest hallway decor, but the idea and the end result are important.

  Such a cabinet can be placed in the hallway, then everything will be at hand

  Wall decoration with flexible stone will look beautiful

  Bright red doors will stand out in the design of the hallway

  See alsoDesign of the corridor and hallway, finishing features

  How to select and decorate furniture for the hallway?

  Bulky "hallways", occupying most of the premises of a small area, are obsolete and go into oblivion. They are replaced by compact hangers - a "duet" of wall and floor models, made in the same design vein.

  Closed shoe racks have replaced the primitive open shoe racks. They are produced mainly under the wood of traditional shades, varnished and matted. In the catalogs you can find compact kits, which may include pencil cases with a hanger, shoe racks, benches or banquettes.

  Considering the simplicity of hallway furniture, some of the products are easy to assemble with your own hands by ordering parts in a furniture workshop. If you want some original decor, decorate the doors and facades of cabinet furniture with moldings, stained glass inserts or stickers.

  Openwork forging often looks more attractive than small wood furniture. Banquettes and floor hangers on graceful legs with soft seats in luxurious upholstery are the best decoration of the room at the front door.

  There should not be much furniture in a modern hallway, but compact stylish models are preferred. For a narrow hallway, it is better to choose retractable and folding seats, narrow consoles and small pouffes. An excellent addition would be a magazine rack, a shelf for a landline telephone, a key holder and a stand for an umbrella-cane, if all are made in the same design.

  A decorative tree on the backlit wall will look chic

  This pattern on the wall will not go unnoticed

  See alsoDesign of a hallway in a private or rural house

  Choosing creative lighting for the hallway

  1. There are usually no windows in the hallways of city apartments, and much attention is paid to lighting, diode lamps are considered modern, which are still very economical.
  2. Luminous panels on the floor that turn on when you step on them look unusual, but the entire “path” can also glow.
  3. The "floating" stretch ceiling with perimeter illumination looks impressive.
  4. Do-it-yourself decorative ceiling lamps made from improvised materials will make any interior creative.
  5. Ceiling lamps are selected according to the style of the room, if the interior is not original, the lampshades of an unusual design or the unique lighting design used for zoning a narrow and long hallway will change everything.

  Hallway design can be done in this modern style

  This design looks very unusual

  The notice board in the hallway will not let you leave something forgetting

  See alsoDetails of hallway design with mirrors

  If you creatively approach the decor of the hallway, then even a few extravagant accessories will radically transform the room.

  Two large floor vases on either side of the front door complete the design of a spacious room. They can be used for dry flower arrangements, twisty twigs, peacock feathers and other creative fillings.

  When there is enough lighting in the hallway, flower tubs with large plants or wide collection florariums with succulents will decorate it.

  Large rectangular baskets are the best "storage" for shoes for country or Provence-style rooms.

  You can decorate the hallway with wall paintings

  This mirror will look great against a brick wall

  A stack of old suitcases is a great replacement for a nightstand or table in retro style. The atmosphere of the “family estate” will be complemented by an old chest in the hallway or a chest of drawers on which you can store handbags or hats.

  To unite several pieces of antique furniture, it is painted in a common color, upholstered with beautiful furniture fabric for upholstered seats.

  Transparent plexiglass tops and shelves create the illusion of free space. But it is advisable to place original decor on them - vases, souvenirs, unusual accessories, so as not to stumble upon "invisible" objects in the dark.

  See also Difficulties, features and design rules of the hallway with stairs

  Video: Hallway decor with paper stones and vines

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  photos and ideas for beautiful decoration and decoration with your own hands

  
  New Year 2021 is already on the way. It's time to start decorating the house. First of all, you need to think about how to decorate the hallway for the New Year. After all, this is the first room that guests will see on the eve of the holiday.

  Most of the corridors are not very large, but they can also create a fabulous atmosphere of the approaching winter holidays.

  An interesting design option for the hallway for the New Year

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  Material Content

  • 1 Features of the premises
    • 1. 1 Decor of the hallway with garlands
      • 1.1.1 Self -manufacture of decorative garland
    • 1.2 Rozhdestvensky wreath
      • 1.2.1 video: how to make a New Year's Wreath
      9005 935 Decorative composition
    • 2 Christmas mirror decoration
      • 2.1 Video: decorating windows and mirrors with toothpaste
    • 3 Staircase decoration
    • 4 30 photo: hallway design options

    Features of the room

    Don't get too carried away when decorating the hallway, if it is not large. The necessary atmosphere can be created with the help of small but expressive accents.

    Decorating a small hallway

    Here are a few tips to keep in mind when decorating a corridor to keep it functional:

    1. In this usually small room, you have to take active actions: putting on and taking off outerwear, bending down to put on or take off shoes. Therefore, the decor should not cause discomfort or even injury. It must be positioned so that it does not interfere with the performance of basic functions, that is, at the top.
    2. The size of decorative elements matters. You should not choose too large decor, which will visually make the hallway even smaller.
    3. The amount of decor is also important. Too many small details will visually overload the interior.
    4. It is not safe to use candles in a cramped room. It is better to leave them to decorate the living room.

    Several ways to decorate the hallway for the new year 2020:

    Hallway decor with garlands

    A garland in the hallway is a great option. Usually there is no window in this room. An additional light source, even if decorative, will not be superfluous.

    It remains to choose the right place:

    1. Often a garland is hung along a free wall. Curly bulbs in the form of icicles, large balls, lanterns or snowflakes are suitable for this.
    2. If the bulbs are small, then the garland is hung under the ceiling. The effect of a visual increase in the room will be obtained due to the illumination of its upper part. If the ceiling is high, then the garland is complemented by pendants made of paper snowflakes or Christmas decorations on satin ribbons.
    3. Diode tape can decorate the frame of a mirror or a picture on the wall, a doorway, a hanger.
    4. On a free wall, a diode tape is used to create an inscription or a decorative composition: a Christmas tree, a snowman.

    A conventional LED string can be upgraded. For example, such multi-colored balls of thread.

    Unusual DIY garland

    DIY decorative garland

    Easy to make. To do this, you need balloons, PVA glue, threads, scissors and tweezers. For decoration, you can use buttons, sequins and other small details.

    The balloon is inflated so that it matches the size of the future toy. The threads are abundantly moistened with PVA glue, wound in a chaotic manner on a ball, and dried. The ball is pierced and removed with tweezers. The finished ceiling is attached to the garland.

    Christmas balls from threads are easy to make

    Such balls can become the basis of a composition on a shelf in front of a mirror. With or without a garland, it is enough to put them in a beautiful dish or basket.

    Composition with thread balls

    These balls also make nice pendants. They can be used if the ceiling in the hallway is high.

    A figured garland under the ceiling in a narrow corridor will allow you to save free space and even visually increase it a little.

    Figured garland under the ceiling

    In a spacious hallway of a private house with a staircase, a garland is let along the railing.

    Christmas garland on the railing

    Christmas wreath

    Universal Christmas decoration. The wreath looks very elegant, creates a festive atmosphere and does not take up much space.

    You can hang it on a door or free wall, put it on a shelf in front of a mirror. Inside you can put a decorative figurine or a safe candle in a jar.

    Christmas wreath does not take up much space

    You can make a wreath from tinsel, artificial or natural spruce branches. Garlands, bows, ribbons, Christmas decorations, cones, bunches of berries, artificial snowflakes are suitable for decoration.

    You can make a Christmas wreath out of just about anything

    Here are some Christmas wreath options to decorate your entryway door. There are so many ideas that you can easily choose the right one for your interior.

    Video: how to make a Christmas wreath with your own hands

    Decorative composition

    To create an impromptu New Year's installation, you can use things that are stored in the hallway.

    If you take sleds, skis, skates and connect your imagination, you will get an original composition. You can add gift boxes with bows, a garland of children's bright mittens on clothespins and bags for sweets in the form of socks.

    Decorative composition by the mirror in the hallway

    You can make a festive inscription on the wall or make a flat Christmas tree from tinsel, dry sticks, cardboard. The slate board in the form of a Christmas tree with New Year's wishes looks original.

    To create a composition on a free wall, you can use stickers in the form of bullfinches, fir branches, sweets and other symbols of winter holidays.

    Christmas composition on the wall

    Along the free wall you can hang a garland-curtain of paper stars, snowflakes or cotton balls.

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    New Year's decoration of the mirror

    Not a single hallway can do without a mirror. Its surface along the edges can be decorated with frosty patterns.

    Mirror decoration for the New Year

    It is easy to make such a decoration in the hallway for the New Year with your own hands:

    1. Cut out a figured snowflake from paper. The more intricate rays she has, the better. In general, you can cut out any figure or composition.
    2. Attach the stencil to the mirror.
    3. Dilute a small amount of toothpaste to the consistency of liquid sour cream.
    4. Take a bristle brush or hard toothbrush, soak in the solution and spray liberally on the snowflakes.
    5. Dry the paper with a hair dryer - it will dry and fall off by itself, and a snowy pattern will remain on the mirror.

    The frame of the mirror is decorated with tinsel, LED garland or a composition of branches with ribbons and cones. It is fixed at the top of the mirror or placed on a shelf for hats.

    Paper snowflakes glued on a soapy solution or ready-made vinyl stickers are suitable for decorating a mirror.

    Decoration of windows for the New Year

    A spruce branch with cones and balls can be painted with gouache paints.

    Video: decorating windows and mirrors with toothpaste

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    Stair Decoration

    To create an elegant, majestic appearance of the stairs, the railings are decorated with lush garlands, bows, balls and fir cones. They hang decorative boots for gifts and figurines of angels.

    Classic New Year's decor in red and green colors.

    New Year's decoration of stairs

    For a bright staircase, you can choose a soft decor, paying more attention to its texture. For example, green matte and glossy balls in combination with silver toys on the background of fir branches.

    An example of the design of a white staircase

    The railing is decorated with bows, the colors of which are combined with the decoration of the composition on the lower platform near the stairs. You can also set up a tall tree here.

    Stair decor should be in harmony with decorations at its base

    Depending on the style of the hallway, decorating the stairs may not require an abundance of decor.

    This applies to minimalist interiors, where lush bows and garlands would look out of place.

    In this case, you can use piece decor and original details that will make the look of the staircase magical and mysterious and keep it discreet.

    Discreet stair decor

    When choosing decorations for stairs, don't be afraid to be imaginative and use unusual details.

    You can hang a garland with family photos, arrange soft toys and funny figurines. This will create a spiritual atmosphere of a family holiday.

    Original staircase decoration with family photos

    Often a few touches are enough to make the staircase in the hallway look elegant. Hang Christmas wreaths, a garland of felt toys, boots for gifts on the fence, put lanterns on the steps, flowerpots with decor, just lay out Christmas balls.

    Vintage postcards, crafts made from natural materials are chosen for retro and eco styles.

    Decorations made from natural materials are suitable for rustic interiors. For example, you can hang a garland from improvised materials on the railing.

    Nice rustic garland

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