Things You Never Knew You Needed In Your Mudroom
If you are an apartment dweller, then your “mudroom” may consist of a patch of tile at the entrance of your living room with a pile up of shoes. But there are some envy worthy homeowners who have entire secondary entryways full of creative storage potential- lockers, hooks, shelves, baskets, drawers, and custom mudroom benches in Long Island. You did not know you needed one until you saw one.
Now I've pulled together more things your mudroom needs. #sorrynotsorry
Wall Clock: Obviously, we all have clocks on our phones. But what to do in case you are holding bags, kids, groceries, etc? Well, it is not so easy to take out your phone out of your handbag. And yet when you are getting ready to leave and running late, there are times when you need to see what time it is. At such times, this chic calendar clock is the perfect solution. Also, it tells you the date!
Outdoor Rug: It might seem counter intuitive to put a rug in your mudroom. I can hear the chorus of “it will get dirty soon!” nevertheless, here is my thinking: in case you do not have a rug in there, all of the dirt that would go on the rug will instead go on the floor. Hence, if you can find a reasonably priced, outdoor rug in a colourful pattern, it will add beauty and function to your space. I would think of the rug in your mudroom as more of an annual purchase, as it definitely will need to be replaced (so if you find one you love, buy a couple!).
First Aid Kit: Most of the homeowners have a first aid kit hidden somewhere in their home. But the mistakes all of us tend to do are: buying only one, keeping it in a cabinet. I think it is a good idea to keep a kit that is easily accessible right in your mudroom. While you’re at it, think of other spots in your house that could use one (and don’t forget your car!).
"Must Not Forget" Wall Pocket: Keep a wall pocket by the door in the mudroom to hold items that you cannot forget the next time you leave your house. This will possibly be a rotating group of items consisting of anything from bills, check book, items to return, to-do lists, etc. if you can get into the habit of always checking the “must not forget” before leaving, you will be rocking your to-do list like nobody’s business.
Summing Up: These are some of the basic things you can keep in your mudroom. To sum it up, mudrooms are designed to keep your home clean from outside dirt, and offer additional storage, and keep clutter organized but this does not mean that style id out of the equation. To know more about Designed Wall Units in Brooklyn and custom mudroom benches in Long Island, get in touch with the professionals at A & G Designs.
Our designers will help you choose the best materials that coordinate with the design of your home. Decorative hooks and benches with adjoining cabinets for coats and utility items are all at your disposal. Whatever design plan you choose for your mudroom, together we will create an affordable mudroom that allows you and your family to come and go with ease anytime of the year.