Entryways & Mudrooms

To tackle your organization and storage needs, read this guide for ideas that will help you make the most of your mudroom.

You can build this handy boot station with just a few essential tools and some lumber. Park it right outside your door, so you can effortlessly scrape off any muck and snow on your shoes all fall and winter. This simple DIY project only takes an hour to complete, plus no more tracking dirt into the house. Win-win!

Mudrooms serve as spaces where the home’s residents can shrug off their backpacks and remove their messy footwear before entering other parts of the home. Why else do they matter? Read on to learn more.

Swapping in a new doormat is one simple way to extend a warmer welcome. Mats made with durable, sustainable coir—derived from coconut husks—are great at removing dirt and debris from shoes; these designs have the bonus of matching classic American house styles

A DIY accent wall with an abstract geometric pattern gives a young couple’s foyer the focal point it needs

A narrow corridor is pressed into service at the Net-Zero house

A handsome DIY bench seat flanked by storage cabinets creates a stylish drop spot for a busy family

Create a well-planned drop spot to reduce clutter in living spaces

These work spaces have a lot in common. Gardeners can make the most of a single room with a few tweaks

A custom-built bench and plenty of hooks squeeze every bit of storage out of a tight space

From bare-bones to built-out, see our mudroom storage ideas for creating a stylish spot for coats, shoes, bags—and more—right where you need it most

Simple mudroom designs for the whole family to store—and easily reach—outerwear essentials.

Board-and-batten wainscot and carefully placed hardware give a fresh new look—and purpose—to a formerly nondescript space

This wall-mount catchall helps keep a busy entryway tidy

Learn the house organization ideas experts use to keep their homes in order

Whether you have a full-on mudroom or want to dedicate a section of wall to act as one, a seat with storage is a by-the-door essential

No room for an entryway closet? No problem. Keep outerwear organized with this simple-to-build piece

A dedicated washing area for your most dedicated friend makes bath time a breeze

Packed with clever built-ins, space-maximizing storage, and nifty organizers, these high-functioning mudrooms, pantries, laundries, and potting rooms offer great ideas to streamline daily life

7 versatile drop-spots for coats, bags, and shoes, each packed with space-saving and clutter-busting ideas to help tidy up your entry

Dress up your plain-Jane walls with stylish trim that also guards against scuffs and scratches. This Old House helps you get the look you want at a price you can afford.

Repurpose vintage claw-foot tub supports in your house as bookends, lamp bases, and more