Less Mess, Less Stress: The Beauty of a Mudroom

As you walk into your house you see coats strewn all over, boots that have tracked mud all over the hallway and several puddles from the umbrellas left on the floor... Does this sound all to familiar? One easy way to take care of the mess is with a mudroom! With life being as hectic as it is, wouldn't it be nice to worry about one less disaster? There are countless perks to having a mudroom, one of which is mess control! Whether you live in a cold weather climate where unwanted snow and ice are tracked in or by the warm seaside where the endless amounts of lingering sand can terrorize your life, a mudroom can help take care of it all. As the family walks in the door they have a place for their flip flops and beach towels, snow boots and mittens, or umbrellas and rain boots. This space creates a great transition place from the outdoors in. Another great benefit to having a mudroom is organization! You won't have to stress trying to finding Sarah's other mitten or search for where Jake left his boots this time. No one will be tripping over coats in the foyer and you won't have to hunt down the umbrella for rainy days. When everything has a place, life goes smoother. Whether you decide on a small kid's nook to use as a mudroom where everyone can keep their coats or a large mudroom for all your outdoor gear, this space is certainly something to consider for your next home. Take a look at these house plans with mudrooms by Nelson Design Group: