WHY IT PAYS TO CREATE A MUDROOM IN A HOME
Mudrooms can be useful spaces that add function and value to homes.
Considerations for room additions or
racks, hooks, a bench to facilitate removing
shoes safely, shoe storage, and additional
considerations, like shopping bag storage
or umbrella holders. Creating a door from
the outside into an existing laundry room
can enable homeowners to use the space
as both a mudroom and laundry area with
minimal changes necessary.
There are some extra considerations for
mudrooms that homeowners
should think about. The
fl ooring, walls and furniture/
storage used in the mudroom
should be durable and easily
cleaned. As wet and dirty
shoes and clothing will be
in the space, it’s essential
to make clean-up a breeze.
Look for nonslip fl ooring so
entering the mudroom safely
is not an issue.
Although a mudroom is a utilitarian space,
creature comforts can be added to integrate
the space with the rest of the home. Cover
a storage bench with indoor-outdoor fabric
that coordinates to the colors used in a
home. Add some decorative drawer pulls
and cabinet hardware to elevate the space.
Washable throw rugs also can add some
design appeal to the room.
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space modifi cations generally involve
rooms that will add value or
function to a home. Mudrooms certainly fi t
that description, as they can add aesthetic
appeal in more ways than one.
As the name implies, mudrooms are entire
rooms or areas near entryways of homes
where muddy shoes and other items can
be stored. By having a set space for messy
shoes and coats, homeowners do not need
to worry about dirt and other debris being
tracked throughout the home. Mudrooms
also can provide a welcoming space for
guests.
Homeowners who have adequate space to
add an entirely new room may have no diffi
culty putting in a mudroom. A mudroom
addition is a job best left to a professional.
Ideally, this new mudroom can be adjacent
to an entry by the garage, or a side or
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back door. The footprint of the mudroom
needn’t be too large, either. All it requires
is a small amount of space to place a bench,
coat hooks and shoe storage.
According to This Old House, homeowners
also can convert a porch, create a
mudroom by expanding into an adjacent
room or closet, or even repurpose space in
an attached garage. U.S. News and World
Report indicates that a well planned and
executed mudroom has the potential to increase
a home’s value. Depending on the
scope of the work, the average cost of a
mudroom project ranges from $2,500 for a
simple porch conversion to $30,000 when
a new foundation is needed and the buildout
Budget-conscious homeowners can create
a mudroom in an existing foyer or another
entryway. Adequate storage is essential
for any mudroom, and should include coat
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