Customized Ideas for Fitting Anything & Everything
Sometimes there is simply too much…stuff. We run out of space or fail to find a place that makes sense for it all. Enter: the mudroom. Mudrooms can provide the perfect place to house your miscellaneous items in an organized fashion while adding to your home’s aesthetic appeal the moment you walk in the door. Here are some ways you can customize your mudroom storage to keep your entryway tidy and stylish.
- Pull-out Shoe Rack
One of the most common uses of a mudroom is shoe storage. With the constant foot traffic in and out of the house, a messy shoe pile is inevitable. Tackle the endless pairs of shoes lying in your mudroom area with customized storage cabinets from floor to ceiling. Along with cabinetry itself, the shelving can also be completely customized to fit varying styles, such as taller heels and boots. A pull-out shoe storage cabinet can keep pairs together and off the floor, so you can avoid tripping over any clutter while cleaning up your entry space.
- Bag Cubbies
Keep purses, backpacks, and work bags ready to go. If there’s one thing that’s worse than clutter, it’s the panic of trying to find your bag when you’re in a rush. Break up space between storage cabinets with customized cubbies for everyone’s bags in your family. Easily add compartments above or pull-out drawers below for any additional storage, like reusable grocery bags or occasionally used purses.
- Cleaning Supply Cabinet
Mudrooms are a practical space which makes it ideal for cleaning supply storage. Roll-out shelves are a helpful way to keep all your cleaning supplies in one place, so you don’t have to waste more time looking around the house for them than you do cleaning. You can take this customization idea one step further by labeling each drawer by use to keep your supplies organized to a “T”.
- Winter Gear Storage
Winter gear can be a nuisance, especially for those with limited space in colder areas like Michigan. It’s a pain to put it in more permanent storage areas during the warmer months, especially since you never know when you will suddenly need it. Eliminate the hassle with a cabinet dedicated to storing winter gear. Keep heavy coats and snowpants hung-up in your cabinet with a pull-out drawer for hats, gloves, or winter boots below.
- Coat Carousel
Storage doesn’t have to be just practical; it can also add a touch of luxury to your home. A coat carousel cabinet can give you the opportunity to hang more coats than what a few wall hooks can. A revolving coat rack also provides greater ease of use, allowing you to quickly survey the rack and stop on a dime when you find the coat you’re looking for.
- Pet Supply Storage
With pet supplies, it’s nice to have a cabinet that offers a little bit of everything. From hanging leashes to shelving for organizing pet grooming items, custom cabinetry can give your pets their own space, too. Add a few storage bins for their medications and treats with a few hanging hooks on the interior door for leashes or collars. With their supplies placed safely behind closed doors, you can also decrease the opportunities for your furry friend to get into trouble!
- Outdoor Equipment Drawer
Outdoor equipment can be another challenge to take on in a mudroom, and a custom storage drawer may be just the solution. Tuck away gardening tools, sports gear, and other outdoor items behind closed doors. Pull-put drawers can help eliminate clutter beyond the mudroom, keeping your entryway clean and outdoor essentials in one place for the next time you need them.
Don’t let the mess of your mudroom become unbearable. At LJ’s, our experts can help customize your mudroom storage to meet your needs while transforming your space in the process.